I'd think that there'd be a precise definition even though some people may be imprecise.
Shel "Am I paranoid or perceptive?" > [Original Message] > From: Paul Stenquist > Terminology. Some might say magnification of 1:1 or more is a "macro," > but I've seen 1:2 shots labeled macro as well. Of course the term > "close-up" has even been used to describe a portrait configuration. > It's all quite imprecise. Shel Belinkoff wrote: > > > .. between a macro photo and a close-up photo? Is there some point, > > some > > magnification, at which a close-up becomes a macro shot? > > > > > > Shel > > > >

