The Focus is not sharp. Why?
Mar 27, 2012 11:09:20 #
I used a tripod and the shudder release timer so that I would not have to touch the camera. I isn't quite as clear as I think it should be with all that effort. I'm using auto focus. Have to because eyes are not good enough for manual. Any diagnosis? Any suggestions?
Thanks, Cawanua
Thanks, Cawanua
Capital in the Mist 2 PP
Original
Mar 27, 2012 11:23:49 #
I think you've answered your own question in the title of the photo: "Capitol in the MIST".
Mar 27, 2012 11:24:28 #
donrent
Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl
A lot of times people do not consider the local atmospher... Was the air really clear; maybe a little fog (moister) hanging in ? There ARE times when a sharp focus cannot be had...
Mar 27, 2012 11:39:46 #
:lol: Perhaps you're right. I felt like I was missing some important technical information that would solve the problem.
Cawanua
Cawanua
Mar 27, 2012 11:46:29 #
donrent wrote:
A lot of times people do not consider the local atmospher... Was the air really clear; maybe a little fog (moister) hanging in ? There ARE times when a sharp focus cannot be had...
It was a misty night with a thick, low, overcast of clouds. It had gotten cold and I did not venture far from the hotel. This was my first opportunity at a traditional D.C. shot. Being a sissy trumped being a good photographer. ;-)
Mar 27, 2012 12:07:26 #
Mar 27, 2012 12:43:31 #
donrent wrote:
There's your answer.... Sorry you missed the shot...
Guess you're right. Somehow I had it in my head that a good photographer could have circumvented the conditions with skill.
Mar 27, 2012 12:47:40 #
cawanua wrote:
Guess you're right. Somehow I had it in my head that a good photographer could have circumvented the conditions with skill.
donrent wrote:
There's your answer.... Sorry you missed the shot...
Guess you're right. Somehow I had it in my head that a good photographer could have circumvented the conditions with skill.
Have we established that your photo isn't sharp and if it's not, that the mist was the culprit or just a lack of focusing skill?
Mar 27, 2012 12:49:52 #
rpavich wrote:
Have we established that your photo isn't sharp and if it's not, that the mist was the culprit or just a lack of focusing skill?
cawanua wrote:
Guess you're right. Somehow I had it in my head that a good photographer could have circumvented the conditions with skill.
donrent wrote:
There's your answer.... Sorry you missed the shot...
Guess you're right. Somehow I had it in my head that a good photographer could have circumvented the conditions with skill.
Have we established that your photo isn't sharp and if it's not, that the mist was the culprit or just a lack of focusing skill?
With help from others, I'm leaning toward the conditions rather than a focusing error. What is your take on this?
Mar 27, 2012 12:53:21 #
cawanua wrote:
With help from others, I'm leaning toward the conditions rather than a focusing error. What is your take on this?
With help from others, I'm leaning toward the conditions rather than a focusing error. What is your take on this?
If this is the same shot from your other thread you might want to change your settings; you took this at 1/8 second...that's INCREDIBLY slow to hand hold.
Was it hand held?
If it was, that may have had something to do with it but the other thing that makes shots look soft is underexposing them....it makes noise and softness....
Exposure Time (1 / Shutter Speed) = 1/8 second
Lens F-Number / F-Stop = 95/10 ===> /9.5
ISO Speed Ratings = 400
Mar 27, 2012 13:04:21 #
rpavich wrote:
quote=cawanua br br With help from others, I'm ... (show quote)
If it was, that may have had something to do with it but the other thing that makes shots look soft is underexposing them....it makes noise and softness....
I used a tripod (not a good one) and set the shudder on the timed release. I was also using aperture priority. This is getting interesting. I may have questions?
Mar 27, 2012 13:08:11 #
cawanua wrote:
I used a tripod (not a good one) and set the shudder on the timed release. I was also using aperture priority. This is getting interesting. I may have questions?
I used a tripod (not a good one) and set the shudder on the timed release. I was also using aperture priority. This is getting interesting. I may have questions?
OK....then we can rule out movement it seems.
Then my bet is on underexposing and mist.
Mar 27, 2012 14:15:34 #
When misty, select straight lines to focus on, manual mode.
Tripod is not stable at all, check the motion on the three crops, 1:1 from your original...
Tripod is not stable at all, check the motion on the three crops, 1:1 from your original...
Mar 27, 2012 14:21:37 #
English_Wolf wrote:
When misty, select straight lines to focus on, manual mode.
Tripod is not stable at all, check the motion on the three crops, 1:1 from your original...
Tripod is not stable at all, check the motion on the three crops, 1:1 from your original...
Ahh....I should have been more thorough....thanks Wolf.
Mar 27, 2012 14:33:36 #
docrob
Loc: Durango, Colorado
cawanua wrote:
Guess you're right. Somehow I had it in my head that a good photographer could have circumvented the conditions with skill.
donrent wrote:
There's your answer.... Sorry you missed the shot...
Guess you're right. Somehow I had it in my head that a good photographer could have circumvented the conditions with skill.
but the conditions were what attracted you to this and set the mood for the shot right? so why circumvent???
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