To go along with those, here’s a small collection of macro images I’ve taken with it. Combined with the massive zoom in a tiny camera, the HX99’s macro capabilities just add to the camera’s impressive versatility.
I’ve included the shooting information in the caption below each image. There are no special lens attachments or filters used here–these are just with the HX99’s native macro feature.
Sample macro photos taken with the Sony HX99
This photo was taken with a Sony HX99 compact camera @ ISO 320 and ¹⁄₃₀ sec at f/8. Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will Travel
This photo was taken with a Sony HX99 compact camera @ ISO 320 and ¹⁄₃₀ sec at f/3.5. Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will Travel
This photo was taken with a Sony HX99 compact camera @ ISO 80 and ¹⁄₈₀ sec at f/3.5. Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will Travel
This photo was taken with a Sony HX99 compact camera @ ISO 1000 and ¹⁄₃₀ sec at f/3.5. Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will Travel
This photo was taken with a Sony HX99 compact camera @ ISO 400 and ¹⁄₃₀ sec at f/3.5. Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will Travel
This photo was taken with a Sony HX99 compact camera @ ISO 80 and ¹⁄₈₀ sec at f/3.5. Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will Travel
This photo was taken with a Sony HX99 compact camera @ ISO 640 and ¹⁄₃₀ sec at f/3.5. Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will Travel
This photo was taken with a Sony HX99 compact camera @ ISO 1000 and ¹⁄₃₀ sec at f/3.5. Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will Travel
This photo was taken with a Sony HX99 compact camera @ ISO 80 and ¹⁄₁₂₅ sec at f/8. Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will Travel
This photo was taken with a Sony HX99 compact camera @ ISO 500 and ¹⁄₃₀ sec at f/3.5. Photo by David Coleman / Have Camera Will Travel
Things worth knowing
The HX99 can focus unusually closely. The macro feature, combined with the small sensor and wide lens, means that it can focus less than 2 inches (5 cm) from the front of the lens.
Price & availability of the Sony HX99 compact camera
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