Macro focus

[rockmin]

I recently bought a DiMAGE Z1 and I'm still learning how to use it. My only question so far: I have been experimenting with taking "close-ups" of a small object :?: . I turn the "macro" on and get the "flower" icon on the LCD including an "S" for super macro. My problem, I can't focus properly when my lens is about two inches from the object. It seems to come into focus for a second or two, then gets blurry. When I press the shutter button down half way to focus, a little red box appears and the object does not come into focus. What am I doing wrong? By the way, my dial is tuned to "AUTO."

[Tik]

Macro certyainly does work

http://www.freeuploads.co.uk/uploads/macromould.jpg

you could try setting metering to centre weighted or
if low on light use the flash with a piece of paper over it

Z1 can be picky about focusing - try rotating the subject
if you can

try setting the mode wheel to 'night'

Chris

[rockmin]

Thanks, Chris. I will experiment some more. I suspect maybe the lighting was not good enough to focus properly.

[Nagasaki]

Autofocus sometimes struggles if there is not enough contrast in the subject. Try pre focussing on an edge then recompose.