focus clarity
Nov 30, 2011 11:48:11 #
evans2ann
Loc: Mississippi
I have a Nikon d7000 with 18-105 lense that came with camera. First dslr. Got something nice so as to never upgrade. Anyway, I have played around with it for a few months and am not happy with the sharpness of photos in auto. (have not ventured out into manual yet) My old kodak easy share takes sharper pictures! Help! I'm getting discouraged.
Nov 30, 2011 13:10:48 #
I think you need to tell us what type of photo you are having problems with and/or post them on UHH so we can better help you. Arnold
Nov 30, 2011 14:09:37 #
Agree with Adubin. Would be easier to advise with some posted examples to view. Your Kodak may be easier to handle thus creating less shake upon release which can add to the blurries.
Nov 30, 2011 14:31:58 #
I also want to know what A-F pattern you have programed into camera: single spot? multiple spot? etc.
Are you recording JPG only? Is JPG fine, normal, or basic?
What ISO?
All of these factors will contribute to your apparent "sharpness".
Do you have access to a Nikkor prime lens? (for sharpness comparison purposes)
Are you recording JPG only? Is JPG fine, normal, or basic?
What ISO?
All of these factors will contribute to your apparent "sharpness".
Do you have access to a Nikkor prime lens? (for sharpness comparison purposes)
Nov 30, 2011 15:52:47 #
Some picky photog's would buy a few of the same lens and have them tested returning the rejects
Nov 30, 2011 15:55:05 #
oleg wrote:
Some picky photog's would buy a few of the same lens and have them tested returning the rejects
How does this observation help OP?
Nov 30, 2011 15:59:14 #
It means not all same lens are the same. It could be a mfg flaw.
BTW, my Canon 5D has a built it sharpening option and I have it turned on.
BTW, my Canon 5D has a built it sharpening option and I have it turned on.
Nov 30, 2011 16:34:35 #
One thing I tried when I first got my D7000 since it was heavier than my D80, was to take a handheld shot and then the same shot not handheld, to try and determine if it was my shaky hand or a focus problem - blur rather than out of focus. (I'm a little wimpy haha) I've not had very good luck getting sharp photos when I've tried using "live view" either - but there again it may just be my shaky hands. Don't know if that is what you're using or not.
The other thing is to use single point focus area, which makes a big difference especially if your subject is stationary. You can set that through the Menu>Custom Settings in your camera or AF/M button on the bottom left hand side of your camera.
There are so many other variables I know, but these might be worth a try to start with.
The other thing is to use single point focus area, which makes a big difference especially if your subject is stationary. You can set that through the Menu>Custom Settings in your camera or AF/M button on the bottom left hand side of your camera.
There are so many other variables I know, but these might be worth a try to start with.
Nov 30, 2011 16:47:20 #
evans2ann
Loc: Mississippi
I only have the lens that come on the camera which is nikkor. it's certainly not top of line at $399 but should be fine for amateur like myself.? I record in jpeg fine. Have everything else at default settings since I am only using auto. I would'nt say the pictures are blurry at all just not as sharp as I would like.
Nov 30, 2011 16:49:31 #
evans2ann
Loc: Mississippi
Oh, have shot in single point up to 39 point. Dont really see a difference.
Nov 30, 2011 16:58:48 #
evans2ann wrote:
I only have the lens that come on the camera which is nikkor. it's certainly not top of line at $399 but should be fine for amateur like myself.? I record in jpeg fine. Have everything else at default settings since I am only using auto. I would'nt say the pictures are blurry at all just not as sharp as I would like.
1.) Please try shooting from a tripod to see if stability is an issue.
2.) Take your camera to a camera store so you can try a Nikkor prime lens for comparison. Their "Nikon expert" should be able to assist you.
3.) At that store, you can also compare your camera results with another same model camera.
We need to isolate problem to camera, lens, or technique.
Nov 30, 2011 17:02:05 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
How does this observation help OP?
oleg wrote:
Some picky photog's would buy a few of the same lens and have them tested returning the rejects
How does this observation help OP?
It's like spitting into the wind, huh? LOL
Nov 30, 2011 17:28:49 #
evans2ann
Loc: Mississippi
Sending phot I used for Christmas card. It's ok but any camera would take one that good. Want it sharper.
Nov 30, 2011 17:53:41 #
evans2ann wrote:
Sending phot I used for Christmas card. It's ok but any camera would take one that good. Want it sharper.
A lot of pros on here that could probably give you better advice, but I've often had to focus on either one face or the other, with the shutter half-depressed, recompose, then take the shot. Otherwise I think what happened was that you focused on the tree behind/between the couple. That happens quite often if you're not thinking about it at the time.
Nov 30, 2011 17:58:02 #
gizzy.whicker wrote:
I've often had to focus on either one face or the other, with the shutter half-depressed, recompose, then take the shot. Otherwise I think what happened was that (the camera) (auto-)focused on the tree behind/between the couple.
He has a valid point.
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