PRO ADVICE
Expert insight to help you take better close-ups of nature
1 Use a tripod
For torpid and less skittish subjects, it’s still worth using a tripod to eliminate camera shake, which is more easily visible at high magnifications.
2 Boost the ISO
Use a shutter speed of 1/200 sec or faster for sharp shots – you may need to boost your ISO a little to be able to achieve this.
3 Hand-holding
When a tripod isn’t