thanks for the tips... :)
I really wants a macro lense, but perhaps close up adapter should be sufficent for the time being.

Close up adapter works like an inexpensive macro lens. You screw it to the front of your existing lens (you`ll need a close up adapter with the same thread size as your existing lens, or else you`ll need to use a step up or step down adapter) and your camera auto focuses the same way but it allows you to get closer. Or you can also use an extension tube which goes BETWEEN your lens and the camera body. Again, it just allows you to get closer to your subject. When you want to get more serious (and spend more money), then a dedicated macro lens is the way to go. You can use an extension tube with the macro lens and get REALLY close as well.

Thomas

wow.. i did not know you can do that... you are right, the light of the pictures is bit too crisp, even 1/8 sec was used to get those pictures.

how does close up adapter works... and how is it different from macro lens?

Nice Helen. I`d suggest spending 30min. and making a light tent or just buy one online. It`ll help control the shadows when you shoot small objects and give you nicer diffused lighting. Oh yeah, you can try a close up adapter for your lens as well.

Thomas