Hi, not sure if the macro switch gives 1:2 'macro but there is a macro switch on it. I am having problems when the shot is cropped it not as sharp as it could be maybe my settings are off.
The fuji finepix S6900 with the opteka lens screwed on is a cheaper alternative as you can get really close to the subject and when cropped heavy still has good detail but I do like my canon best I just need to learn how to use it properly.
They all need a steady hand and is still hit and miss but I have taken some really good shots if you look at my earlier shots in the
Gallery.