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Dec 1, 2011 18:47:30   #
evans2ann Loc: Mississippi
 
JimH wrote:
evans2ann wrote:
What should I set the fine tune on?
Evans2Ann, don't worry just yet about microadjustment. As is common with threads like this, by the time a couple or three days have passed, about 25 different people have chimed in with mostly good advice - good when looked at individually, horribly confusing if you try to do everything that everybody suggested, at your beginner level.

First thing to do is relax. No one's going anywhere.

Next thing to do is go back to Page 1 of this thread, and read the first dozen or so responses. You've supplied some of the requested information, which is good.

Now, the question is, do you want to KNOW what you and/or the camera did wrong, do you want to just FIX it, or do you want to do both, so you don't have to do the latter quite so often?

What happened to you is fairly common, very easy to fix, and well worth knowing. But before we tell you what's behind door #3, I think we want to make sure the information is needed, and will be understood.
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I am trying very hard to understand all the iso, aperture, fine tune stuff...just hard starting from scratch. A friend who does work for a magazine told me " just shoot in auto and everything will be fine". No tips- nothing...so here I am. Lost but trying. Hate having something I don't understand, so yes, I want to know what is wrong and how to fix. First thing i did wrong was not use a tripod and shoot the picure myself, then we could rule out shake. Think I have a steady hand myself.Not so sure about my "photographer". ha. Anyway, give me what you've got. I will gladly try anything. Thanks

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Dec 1, 2011 19:04:22   #
Cameralark Loc: Torrington, CT
 
evans2ann wrote:
Cameralark wrote:
There is an adjustment in the D7000 in the "set-up" menu called "AF Fine Tune". It adjusts the camera to be set exactly for any particular lens you are using. It also remembers the settings for each lens you may use. Take some shots experimenting with the changed settings and see if your results improve.


What should I set the fine tune on?


There is no correct answer to that question. Every lens camera adjustment will be different. You must experiment by trying various + or - adjustments and taking photos at those settings and then see if any improve your focus. You must, of course, as explained in other dialogs be sure of what you are focusing on.

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Dec 1, 2011 19:28:11   #
ohwisdom
 
I'm a newbie here...but I have a program that helps out with these kinds of problems. It has saved me more than once.

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Dec 1, 2011 19:30:43   #
ohwisdom
 
OOOppps ...Got the wrong one



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Dec 1, 2011 19:57:32   #
NikonJohn Loc: Indiana U.S.A.
 
evans2ann, my advise is evans2betsy would be funnier...
Thought with all this camera hassle you could use a chuckle. :) There the edited version works better...

Most lenses are sharpest aroud f8, you might try that if light permits. But in this case I think the others are right the camera seems to have focused on the tree.

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Dec 1, 2011 20:03:29   #
gessman Loc: Colorado
 
NikonJohn wrote:
evans2ann, my advise is evans2betsy would be funnier... unless your wife's name is Ann., then it might get you killed, so never mind.

Thought with all this camera hassle you could use a chuckle. :)

Most lenses are sharpest aroud f8, you might try that if light permits. But in this case I think the others are right the camera seems to have focused on the tree.


...and I quote the OP for your edification, "very busy as a minister's wife." Methinks hanging upside down isn't good for you. Blood pooling, or something. :-)

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Dec 1, 2011 20:12:01   #
NikonJohn Loc: Indiana U.S.A.
 
gessman wrote:
NikonJohn wrote:
evans2ann, my advise is evans2betsy would be funnier... unless your wife's name is Ann., then it might get you killed, so never mind.

Thought with all this camera hassle you could use a chuckle. :)

Most lenses are sharpest aroud f8, you might try that if light permits. But in this case I think the others are right the camera seems to have focused on the tree.


...and I quote the OP for your edification, "very busy as a minister's wife." Methinks hanging upside down isn't good for you. Blood pooling, or something. :-)
quote=NikonJohn evans2ann, my advise is evans2bet... (show quote)


I'm not still in there you know... But sometimes I feel like it. Missed the part about being a minister's wife... sorry about that... :oops: :oops:

You know how when your sitting in a chair leaning back on the back two chair legs and start to fall and then catch yourself... I feel like that all the time. :lol: :lol:

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Dec 1, 2011 20:24:27   #
Screamin Scott Loc: Marshfield Wi, Baltimore Md, now Dallas Ga
 
gessman wrote:
usaellie101 wrote:
Wow! I just checked out your websites. OMG they are something else! Let me ask you so I don't feel so inferior
to your skill and creative level... What and how did you get started and what camera did you first use???


Since I know you're not talking to me 'cause I don't have a website, I'll jump in here and ask you who you intended this to be a response to? No way to tell unless you reference the poster you're interested in addressing. Next time, if I may suggest it, at the bottom of the page you're reading, if you want to reply to the group, hit "Reply." If you want to reply so a certain person will get your reply, hit "Quote Reply." That should help you get the answer you want. I suspect you may be looking for Nikonian72 to get your question. If so, I would agree that what can be seen there is nothing short of amazing.
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I'd be curious to know whom she is referring to as well..I have a couple of links below my sig, but they aren't anything over the top , at least not in my opinion...( we are our own worst critics aren't we?)

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Dec 1, 2011 20:30:46   #
evans2ann Loc: Mississippi
 
NikonJohn wrote:
evans2ann, my advise is evans2betsy would be funnier... unless your wife's name is Ann., then it might get you killed, so never mind.

Thought with all this camera hassle you could use a chuckle. :)

Most lenses are sharpest aroud f8, you might try that if light permits. But in this case I think the others are right the camera seems to have focused on the tree.


that is funny! using our middle names so i can remember. first name was already active.gonna sound really dumb here but when i use M on the top dial of camera does everything have to be set to manual...lens and the af mode?

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Dec 1, 2011 20:33:20   #
evans2ann Loc: Mississippi
 
guess i'm slow...don't get it

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Dec 1, 2011 20:39:48   #
NikonJohn Loc: Indiana U.S.A.
 
M (manual) is for shutter speed and aperture only, no effect on autofocus.

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Dec 1, 2011 20:40:45   #
evans2ann Loc: Mississippi
 
gessman wrote:
You know, I don't want to seem unkind or out of sorts, as they say, but I have just read 5, that's F-I-V-E pages of good responsible information that could have mostly been avoided, to say nothing of the time taken up for all the various people to respond to this question and all the people who've read it, IF you had answered the questions of the first two people who responded to this. The EXIF data and a couple of sample pictures would have provided all the information needed to resolve this issue in less than 1, that's O-N-E page. A lot of time, energy, and intellectual resources have gone into this still unsolved issue. P-L-E-A-S-E reply to the requests for the information on this shot. You still have failed to do that. If you don't know how to provide that EXIF data, please say so and someone will step you through it. This could go on forever and I for one, while I would like to see you solve your issues with focus, would also like to do some other things with my time.
You know, I don't want to seem unkind or out of so... (show quote)


now i think im having more fun talking with you guys that photographing! ha Smile :)

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Dec 1, 2011 20:41:24   #
evans2ann Loc: Mississippi
 
NikonJohn wrote:
M (manual) is for shutter speed and aperture only, no effect on autofocus.


got it

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Dec 1, 2011 20:41:51   #
NikonJohn Loc: Indiana U.S.A.
 
Your camera has multipoint autofocus. You may want to read that part of the manual to get an idea how it works.

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Dec 1, 2011 21:18:55   #
Photography2 Loc: Wi.
 
Don’t feel bad, I had the same problem and it’s not my first DSLR camera. My first photo shoot with the D7000 was a couple who got engaged and the camera focused between them every time. Once I changed the auto focus(the next day) to single point I was able to lock focus on the eyes and reframe. I find that the D7000 has a harder learning curve than some other user friendly cameras, but well worth the effort.
Don’t get discouraged, time and practice will greatly improve your images and the camera definitely has the ability to grow with you. There are always more settings to learn and new photo projects to stretch your imagination.

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