Do More

with Macro!
Macro Photos Made Easy
 Just a snapshot?
No, it’s a chance to take state-of-the-art pictures.
Discover Canon Macro Lenses
and express your photo creativity!

Macro lenses let you approach small subjects and capture big images.
But that's not the only reason to use them.
By making the most of Canon Macro Lenses,
you can turn everyday scenes into dramatic photographs.
So take advantage of this opportunity to explore
the fascinating world of macro photography!

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 Monday:
“Afternoon teatime”

Tuesday:
“Our hero”

Start enjoying your macro lens Wednesday:

“Home garden”

03 Contents

04 Start enjoying your macro lens Macro photography is easy and fun!.
In fact, you’ll find lots of photo ideas in your daily life.
Thursday:
Once you start taking pictures, “Dad's study”

20 Original ways to enjoy your photos you’ll learn more about macro photography,
and discover how enjoyable and exciting it can be.
So, think of a few everyday subjects,
26 Learn more about macro lenses and start taking pictures. Keep it casual, have fun, Friday:
“Our watchdog"
and turn daily events into memorable images.

31 Canon's Macro Lens lineup

Saturday:
“At the park”

33 Terms

Sunday:
“Small world, big dreams”

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Monday: “Afternoon teatime”

Monday: “Afternoon teatime”

Draw fresh attention to everyday things

with a Canon Macro Lens.
If you think that macro lenses are just for enlarging images
of small subjects or taking extreme close-ups, think again.
A macro lens shows close-up pictures of ordinary subjects
— revealing an unknown world! For example,
you can take pictures of a colourful subject like a cake,
using a blurred background for effect,
and get striking professional-looking results.

Ph ot o ti p Looks like
EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM, f/5.6, Aperture- p r i o r i t y A E professional cooking!
Homemade cakes with tea? How about a family favourite
— fruit tarts topped with luscious kiwis, blueberries, and raspberries? If you want brilliant images...
Now, turn a tasty treat into a photo opportunity! A colourful fresh-fruit tart appears even more
appetizing when it’s photographed under natural
light from a window. And, if you create an attractive
table setting with dishes, teacups and forks on a
patterned tablecloth, the photo looks delicious and
dramatic — even better than a real meal.

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Tuesday: “Our hero”

Tuesday: “Our hero”

Let the subject stand out clearly

against a blurred background.
Macro lenses are ideal for taking portrait photos.
Since the subject stands out crisply against a hazy background,
you can capture the whole scene in an attractive image.
To create a beautifully blurred background,
just choose the Av1 mode setting
while keeping the aperture fully open (for example,
f/2.8 or an even lower f/number, depending on your lens).

EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM, f/3.5, Aperture-priority AE

Ph ot o ti p Glorious lighting!
Make full use of light for attractive background effects.
Try photographing a subject against background illumination — such as gleams of light
falling through leaves — to capture images against a wonderfully luminous backdrop.
Don’t forget to set the aperture2 as
fully open as possible. By making the
most of backlighting (shooting the
subject against light), you can take
an impressive portrait — using the
hair to create a shining “halo” effect. f/2.8 f/11

There are many ideal subjects for great clear image photos
— a child, for example. Using a Canon Macro Lens,
his portrait looks a little different from ordinary snapshots,
with an attractive blurred background.
He looks like a great little fellow now, doesn’t he?
Won't he be a great guy when he grows up?
1 Aperture priority auto exposure (AE). With Av mode, once aperture is selected by the user, optimum shutter speed is automatically determined by the camera.
07 2 A camera's physical mechanism (iris) that controls the amount of light entering a camera through the lens. (See page 34.) 08
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Wednesday: “Home garden”

Wednesday: “Home garden”

Natural subjects for macro shooting,

flowers reveal beautiful surprises.
Rich colour variations. Amazing natural patterns.
Flowers are the supreme subject of macro shooting,
and the ideal way to learn the basics of macro techniques.
Only the close-up power of micro photography is really capable of
revealing the tiniest details of petals, pistil, and stamens.
Try using a colourful blurred background or a hazy dreamlike foreground
to bring out the reality of this micro-scale world.

Ph ot o ti p Easy and effective!

EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM, f/2.8, Aperture- p r i o r i t y A E
A pretty lily bud with tiny rain droplets.
Leaves glistening after a light morning shower. Clever tools help create outstanding
If you’re enchanted by this small paradise, flower photos.
try photographing it today and recording its changing bloom. For instance, use an atomizer to create a fine mist that
Because by tomorrow,
resembles tiny drops of dew, bringing vivid freshness to
it’s already going to look different from today.
plants. Or, create an instant reflector by attaching a little
wrinkled aluminum foil (using the darker, duller back side)
to a piece of cardboard. Then take a little time to find the
best angle for brightest illumination.

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Thursday: “Dad's study”

Thursday: “Dad's study”

Antiques are fascinating macro subjects,

revealing craftsmanship and colour to a Canon Macro Lens.
Why not take pictures of family antiques, such as Dad’s old watch or camera?
You can make full advantage of macro capabilities for clear detail
and soft blurring of unfocused fields, and also emphasize aged texture
and quality feeling in your images. Spend a little extra time finding the best shooting angle1
and lighting adjustment to maximize highlighting2 of glass or metal parts,
so the antique object is really “present” in the image. You can be sure that
Dad will love these keepsakes even more after seeing your photos!

Ph ot o ti p What an
amazing difference!
EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM, 1/30sec., f/11

Find the best angle for striking pictures.

First, decide where you want to focus for easy shooting and best results in capturing the
subject. Then, shift your framing a bit, so that you can create an ideal composition with
a sense of spatial balance. After
you get used to taking pictures,
you can be a little adventurous
and try some interesting variations
— tilted shots, extreme close-ups,
and more. Subject positioned in the center of the frame Subject position to the right of the frame (off-center)

Over the years, family keepsakes

and long-treasured heirlooms seem to grow in worth,
reflecting deep emotional attachment as well as elegance.
You can use the amazing capabilities of close-up macro shooting
to capture the subtle value of such classic objects
— their aura of happy memories.
1 The angle at which the camera is tilted toward the subject. High angle places the camera lower than and tilted up to the subject.
11 2 Illuminated, reflected, or radiant part of the photo. Usually the brightest part of an image. 12
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Friday: “Our watchdog“

Friday: “Our watchdog“

Macro lenses take detailed portraits of pets

from head to tail.
When you spend a lot of time with pets,
you’ll notice a surprising range of facial expressions.
Macro lens close-ups can capture
these changing looks at just the right moments,
for memorable images to save and treasure.
Try taking detailed pet pictures of fur or different parts of the body,
using focus settings different from ordinary snapshots.

Ph ot o ti p Watch out
EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM, 1/60sec., Shutter- p r i o r i t y A E for camera shake!
Woof! He barks just once at strangers,
then immediately starts wagging his tail. Focus at pet’s eye view!
It’s hard to count on him for protection from burglars, Lower the camera position to the pet’s eye
but he does “break the ice” with visitors. level to capture shots with plenty of emotion.
That’s our friendly "watchdog." And, look for ways to steady your hands as
you shoot. For example, you can utilize a chair
as a "tripod" or use cushions to stabilize the
camera.

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Saturday: “At the park”

Saturday: “At the park”

Use high magnification1 to explore the hidden beauty

and detail of insects.
Use the zoom-in feature of
Canon Macro Lenses to photograph insects.
You’ll be amazed and captivated
by the intricate structures and delicate textures
against a beautiful natural background.
Make full use of macro artistry to take shots of
this micro world!

Ph ot o ti p Move up
close to your subject
EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM, P r o g r a m A E
Insects clustering around a blooming flowerbed — quietly!
— ladybugs, butterflies, dragonflies Insects are sensitive to sound and motion.
— many lives in a tiny open space. Be careful not to scare them away!
You can miss all the activity in this small world Be very quiet as you get close to insects. And, pay careful attention to your
without a macro lens.
exposure setting because this
typically causes camera shake in
close-up photography. Just follow
this tip — switch to Tv mode2 and
set the shutter speed as high as
1/250 sec. 1/250 sec. 1/30 sec.

1 Magnification ratio (or magnification) indicates the ratio of image size captured on sensor or film to the actual size of the subject. (See page 33.)
15 2 Shutter-speed priority auto exposure (AE). With Tv mode, once shutter speed is selected by the user, optimum aperture value is automatically determined by the camera. 16
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Sunday: “Small world, big dreams”

Sunday: “Small world, big dreams”

Create a world of imagination

and take pictures of it — easily.
Diorama shots usually require a large-scale photo setup,
but it’s easy with a macro lens.
For instance,
just put a beautiful scenic photo in the background,
and photograph a model against it.
The photo looks like
you’re really there!

Ph ot o ti p Learn by repetition!
EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM, f/11, Aperture- p r i o r i t y A E
Today was a holiday, and a cousin came over to visit.
He brought his favourite toy Camera setting plays an important part
— a classic miniature car model that he takes wherever he goes. in diorama photography.
His dream is to buy the real car someday Select “Av Mode” for a camera exposure mode. Try shooting from one angle
and travel all over the world in it. while changing the aperture of
Wouldn’t you like to go driving with him someday?
the lens, and choose your favourite
combination of background and
model. To see the background
more clearly, just position the
model closer to the background. Select Av mode. Set up with Main Dial.

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 Change the Picture Style to try monochrome pictures
– a little different from colour photos
Canon digital SLR cameras make it possible to take pictures in black and white or sepia tones.
Monochrome (B/W) photography extends your shooting capabilities
while preserving original detail. Just choose these options from the menu for easy set-up.

Photo lampshade

Full colour

Original ways to enjoy your photos Recipe book

It’s fun to look at your own shots, isn’t it?

But leaving them just as they are may be a waste. Photo stand
EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM, f/3.5, Aperture-priority AE

Why not put your images to use in an original,

Sepia
creative way?
Then you can enjoy your own favourite
one-of-a-kind works of art. Desktop calendar

Postcard

Blue toning

Setting methods (EOS 400D DIGITAL)

On the shooting menu, Choose “Monochrome” Or, choose “toning” to

select for black and white set up shooting in
“Picture Style” photo shooting. sepia or blue.

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Photo lampshade Recipe book

Enjoy favourite pictures, Take appealing pictures of meals and dishes you’ve cooked, and add a little decoration to
illuminated by the flickering light of a candle flame. your shots. Soon, you’ll have a marvelous original recipe cookbook
And you can also enjoy the fragrance of a scented candle. — sure to be a favourite with your friends!

Needed: Needed:
Print out a favourite photo You’ve put all your culinary skills
and trim it to the same size as the into a delicious main course for dinner,
outer circumference of a candleholder. and served a beautifully decorated cake
Then roll the trimmed photo for dessert.
Scented candle Favourite photo around the holder. Album or Why not take special shots of
small drawing book
You can choose any kind of favourite shot your masterpieces
— flowers, landscapes, your child, Photos with a Canon Macro Lens?
or even your pet. Simply mount these photos
Then enjoy different moods and your recipes in an album,
by changing photo subjects. with pretty stickers or pieces of
Sheet of regular paper Warning: Please do NOT use a candleholder with perforations
fabric or paper, if you want.
because the paper may catch fire from the flame. Pens See how stylish it looks!
So be sure to treat candles with care.

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Photo stand Desktop calendar

Mount photographs on cardboard folded in an accordion shape. After you collect a stack of favourite photos, just mount them
Just tie with a string and you have a portable photo stand! on dated cards to create an original calendar. That way,
It’s a unique present that friends will love. you can enjoy favourite photos throughout the passing year.

Needed: Needed:
This stylish photo stand doubles as an album. An attractive calendar is a useful item
You can mount many photos that’s also important in your daily life.
and put them on display, To make one, just write dates
or carry the album around to show friends. and weeks of the year on drawing paper.
Cloth and paper To make it, simply fold stiff cardboard Drawing or art paper Then select photos suitable to each season,
into an accordion shape photo or decide on a theme for the whole year,
Photos and decorate it with cloth and paper. mount your photos on the dated sheets,
Punch holes in the front and bind them with pieces of cotton string
and back covers so it can be bound or rings. Have fun
with cotton string or a ring. — explore your creative gifts
A perfect little present! to your heart’s content!
Cotton string or ring Rings, pieces of
cotton string, etc. Pens

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Postcard

Learn more about macro lenses

Canon Macro Lenses offer lots of ingenious features to

Add a message to a memorable photo help you turn good ideas into great shots — easily.
and send it to a friend or significant other. You can use a macro lens to
capture images as you imagine them.
Take a look at the following introduction to our
Needed:
Canon Macro Lens lineup and convenient functions.
We send postcards on many occasions,
Discover the pleasure of taking pictures
including birthdays, seasonal greetings,
party invitations, etc. with a Canon Macro Lens!
Handmade postcards are the ideal way to
convey your heart.
Postcard
Create your own and deliver your message
Favourite photos (Data)
in images as well as words.
Use a computer to add words to the photo,
and it can look as professional as a
store-bought greeting card!

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Canon Macro Lenses. All the secrets of easy shooting.

Benefits of USM + inner focus

Quiet, fast autofocus action. With no expansion or contraction of the lens.

Convenient for close-up situations.

When you want to photograph a small animal or
an insect, it’s important to get close quietly —
without scaring the subject. Canon Macro Lenses
with USM and inner focus let you photograph
subjects with quiet, rapid autofocus. You’ll feel
Without using USM/Inner focusing
It’s easy to learn to control sophisticated functions. confident to approach many subjects that are
And gradually, you can take one great shot after another! sensitive to sound and motion in the big world
around them. You’ll be able to get close and
Canon Macro Lenses are highly regarded by professional photographers for capture big, bold images of small worlds!
ease of use and great results. Terms
Our lens technology provides all the features you need for capturing the best shots.
What's USM?
So you can really enjoy macro photography with Canon. This stands for Ultrasonic Motor. Canon has pioneered development
of USM for camera lenses. In fact, we’ve optimized autofocus Using USM/Inner focusing
action for quick, responsive performance with high torque while
minimizing motor noise.

What's inner focus?

Technology activates focusing by shifting a group of lenses inside the unit, rather than moving (expanding or contracting) the
whole lens unit. Since the overall length of the lens doesn’t change, you can enjoy shooting ease and compact dimensions.

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Full-time manual focus Tripod mount ring

Fine-tune the focus while in AF mode. Change the vertical/horizontal framing instantly without altering the subject position through the viewfinder.

Without a tripod mount ring

Useful at times like these!

Macro photography can only focus
on a small area. The impression
of a photograph changes dramatically
Using a tripod mount ring
by making a small shift in the focusing
point. Use autofocus for quick focus, Useful at times like these!
and then turn the focus ring. When
you keep your attention on the Perhaps you shoot a horizontal composition, then feel like taking a similar photo in a
viewfinder and fine-tune the focus, vertical framing. With a regular tripod, the subject position through the viewfinder
the difference in the finished photo inevitably shifts and the photographer has to refocus from the start. With a tripod mount
will be immediately apparent. ring, however, you can maintain the position of the subject in the viewfinder — for an
easy, instant frame change to a vertical, horizontal, or even an angled composition.

Terms Terms
What is full-time manual focus? What is a tripod mount ring?
Use this function to make precise adjustments after focusing quickly on autofocus without switching to manual. Tripods are normally attached directly to the camera body. Lenses equipped with a tripod mount ring, however,
This brings out the full potential of the photographer’s expressive abilities. allow the tripod to be attached to the lens rather than the camera body. Accordingly, the camera rotates with the
lens at the axis, and after the macro lens is attached, the front/back weight distribution is improved. The result is
steady, blur-free photography. Tripod mount rings are available for the EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM, and
supplied with the EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM and the MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macrophoto lenses.

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Canon's Macro Lens lineup

Ideal combination with EOS 400D DIGITAL Best for taking photos of small animal or insects at a distance Macro shooting
EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM from a distance
(for EOS 30D, EOS 20D, EOS 20Da, EOS 400D DIGITAL, EOS 350D DIGITAL, EOS 300D DIGITAL)
Small animals, insects, and flowers are hard to photograph in close-up. But this macro
lens has a long 180mm focal length to shoot big, beautiful images of small subjects from
farther away. Combined with a model like EOS 400D DIGITAL*, this lens enables you
to command a viewing angle of 288mm (35mm film equivalent). This allows you to
take spectacular macro photos from a distance.
USM Inner focusing Full-time manual focusing Supported by tripod mount ring (included) Max. magnification ratio: 1x (life-size)
• Lens construction: 14 elements in 12 groups • Close Focus: 0.48m - ∞ • Maximum magnification ratio: 1x
(life-size) • Filter size: 72mm

For macro photography only, with 1-5x high-rate magnification Welcome to

Best lens for MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macrophoto undiscovered worlds!
macro beginners!
This high-magnification macro lens, with magnification ratios ranging from 1x to 5x, is
exclusively designed for macro shooting. Although the lens doesn't allow you to take
Enjoy macro shooting anytime with excellent quality reproduction and a lightweight compact design. Thanks to an easy-to-use
portraits or landscapes, unlike various other macro lenses, you can enjoy taking photos
viewing angle of 96mm (35mm film equivalent), you can use this versatile macro lens for a wide range of shooting purposes —
from an entirely different point of view — such as through the eyes of a small creature.
including small flowers and objects, portraits with blurred backgrounds, and landscapes. The lens provides fast and quiet auto-
Supported by tripod mount ring (included) Max. magnification: 5x
focusing with USM and full-time manual focus capability for a more detailed approach, as well as various additional functions
• Lens construction: 10 elements in 8 groups • Close Focus: 0.243m - 0.313m • Max. magnification ratio: 5x
that support high-level performance. • Filter size: 58mm

USM Inner focusing Full-time manual focusing Max. magnification ratio: 1x (life-size)
• Lens construction: 12 elements in 8 groups • Close Focus: 0.2m - ∞ • Max. magnification ratio: 1x (life-size) • Filter size: 52mm

For close-ups and regular shooting with attractive blurred effects Lightweight
Capture subjects in dramatic 1x full-frame images
EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro and compact

EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM This lightweight Macro Lens is compatible with all EOS models. Although maximum
magnification ratio is 0.5x, you can enjoy macro shooting up to 1x if combined with the
optional Life-size Converter EF (sold separately).
Max. magnification: 0.5x
• Lens construction: 9 elements in 8 groups • Close Focus: 0.23m - ∞ • Max. magnification ratio: 0.5x • Filter
size: 52mm

Accessories
Lets you capture close-up shots Camera rotates with lens at axis for easy-switch framing
Have fun with with EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro
Tripod Mount Ring B
“macro photography” Life-size Converter EF EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM adapter included

Compatible with the entire EOS series, this macro lens is a favourite for its excellent reproduction quality and ease of use. The When combined with the EF 50mm f/2.5 When combined with the EF 100mm
lens has a viewing angle of 160mm (35mm film equivalent) on EOS 400D DIGITAL and similar models, so users can capture Compact Macro lens, this converter f/2.8 Macro USM, this tripod accessory
more details from farther away than with an EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM lens. For shooting precision photos, an optional extends the magnification range to 0.26x lets users turn the camera body while
tripod mount ring (sold separately) helps users switch easily between landscape and portrait framing. - 1x for more versatile macro shooting. keeping the subject in the center of the
USM Inner focusing Full-time manual focusing Supported by tripod mount ring (sold separately) Max. magnification ratio: 1x (life-size) viewfinder, easily switching between
landscape or portrait framing.
• Lens construction: 12 elements in 8 groups • Close Focus: 0.31m - ∞ • Max. magnification ratio: 1x (life-size) • Filter size: 58mm
• Lens construction: 4 elements in 3 groups • Close Focus: 0.24m - 0.42m
• Max magnification ratio: 1x (life-size)

31 * EOS 30D, EOS 20D, EOS 20Da, EOS 400D DIGITAL, EOS 350D DIGITAL, EOS 300D DIGITAL. (as of September 2006) 32
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Useful info: Basics of macrophotography

Magnification ratio Aperture

This ratio expresses the relative size of the image, Control depth of field,
compared to the subject. depending on how wide the aperture diaphragm is opened.
The larger the magnification ratio, Aperture control for desired background blurring The benefits of brighter lenses
the larger the subject appears. An aperture diaphragm is a mechanism that controls the In a lens description — such as "EF-S 60mm f/2.8
The magnification ratio indicates the ratio of image size captured amount of light entering a camera through the lens. By Macro USM — "f/2.8" refers to the widest opening
on sensor or film to the actual size of the subject. When using adjusting the opening of the aperture, one can vary the depth of the lens aperture. When this “f” number is low, the
a magnification ratio of 1x, for example, the image captured on the of the zone of in-focus elements. If the aperture is wide open lens is considered “bright” or “fast.” Bright lenses not
sensor or film is the same size as the subject. The maximum (f/2.8, for example), the focused area becomes shallow, only capture beautifully blurred backgrounds but also
magnification ratio represents the largest image size of a subject resulting in greater blurring of images in front of and behind the let you choose faster shutter speeds even in dark
captured by the lens. The maximum magnification ratio for standard lens subject in focus. In contrast, if the aperture is small (f/22, for places, reducing the risk of undesired blurring
EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 II USM is 0.28x (at 55mm) while the maximum example), the focused area becomes deep, resulting in greater through “camera shake.”
magnification ratio for the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM lens is 1x. 1x clarity of images in front of and behind the subject in focus.

f/2.8 f/8.0 f/22

0.28x 0.5x 5.0x

Exposure compensation
Focal length
Exposure determines the overall brightness of photos.
A number related to the angle of view of a lens. Exposure compensation allows the photographer to get “brighter" or "darker” results.
The longer the focal length, the greater the telescopic effect, The shorter the camera to subject distance, Freely control the brightness of photos AEB automatically creates three photos
the narrower the angle of view. the greater the blurring in front Automatic exposure is intended to create optimal photo with different exposure levels
In other words, 100mm or 180mm macro lenses have and back of the focused area. exposure. However, you can intentionally change the If you use the AEB (automatic exposure bracketing)
narrower angles of view than that of a 60mm lens. So Making the subject the center of attention requires that exposure level through exposure compensation. When function on your camera, one shot generates three
if you’re shooting the same subject from the same the photographer take great care in determining the you want to get brighter results, just set the exposure images with different exposure levels. Afterwards,
distance, the subject appears larger with a 100mm focus. Since “camera shake” happens easily, use of a level on the “plus” side; when you want to get darker you can pick the best result from among these three
or 180mm macro lens. tripod may be necessary in many cases. results, set the exposure level to the “minus” side. choices.

50mm 100mm 180mm Minus (-) compensation Neutral Plus (+) compensation

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Macro Photos Made Easy