The Focus is not sharp. Why? (Page 2): Well, there you are. I have a new sturdier tripod but it is heavy and not as easy to carry around as this smaller on. Thus the rational for...

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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...

Well, there you are. I have a new sturdier tripod but it is heavy and not as easy to carry around as this smaller on. Thus the rational for taking "shaky" with me. I won't use it again, that's for sure. Thanks, English Wolf.

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docrob wrote:

cawanua wrote:

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???

Docrob: That is also quite true. I wanted to capture the mood. Thanks for reminding me of that. Cawanua

docrob Loc: Durango, Colorado

cawanua wrote:

docrob wrote:

cawanua wrote:

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???

Docrob: That is also quite true. I wanted to capture the mood. Thanks for reminding me of that. Cawanua

your welcome so now you see the photo is judged by how well it conveys a mood (and no one will ever have the same mood as yours). So that makes the question different than - how do i improve my focus.

Turbo Loc: Raleigh, NC

A really sturdy tripod ( and a remote trigger) will make a huge difference in picture clarity.

Also, make sure your DOF is adequate. A building as wide and deep as that one requires at least F8 to be all in focus.

I would pick F 11 and ISO 100 and let the camera pick the shutter speed.

Try bracketing too and see how it changes the "mood"

jjestar Loc: Savannah GA

cawanua wrote:

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The camera has a "shutter" not a shudder, as you did when you saw the outcome of your photo. Mist did not help but choosing a strong vertical or horizontal line for focusing in these conditions will help.

rayford2 Loc: New Bethlehem, PA

I read on this forum that leaving Image Stabilization "on" may cause the I.S. motor to "hunt", causing jitter if the camera is mounted on a tripod.
...just a thought.

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Turbo wrote:

A really sturdy tripod ( and a remote trigger) will make a huge difference in picture clarity.

Also, make sure your DOF is adequate. A building as wide and deep as that one requires at least F8 to be all in focus.

I would pick F 11 and ISO 100 and let the camera pick the shutter speed.

Try bracketing too and see how it changes the "mood"

Hello Turbo, more good advice from this sharp group of photographers. Apparently, I need to change my current thought on F stops. I keep wanting to have the lens wide open when there is not much light. I was using the timer to release the shutter. I will never use that tripod again!By the way, I'm in Raleigh, also.
Cawanua

nikon_jon Loc: Northeast Arkansas

cawanua wrote:

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

If you were using an image stabilization lens, it needs to be turned off when you are using it on a tripod.

cawanua

nikon_jon wrote:

cawanua wrote:

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

If you were using an image stabilization lens, it needs to be turned off when you are using it on a tripod.

Thanks. If I can ever afford one, I'll remember to do that. Thank you for adding your advice. I'm learning so much through this site and its members.
Cawanua

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jjestar wrote:

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You are quite right, I did shudder when I saw it was out of focus :oops: Thanks for the correcion.

cawanua

rayford2 wrote:

I read on this forum that leaving Image Stabilization "on" may cause the I.S. motor to "hunt", causing jitter if the camera is mounted on a tripod.
...just a thought.

I wish I could afford the stabilization function. If I ever get one, I'll remember your advice.

Thanks for your input.
Cawanua

ticTOC Loc: IL

rayford2 wrote:

I read on this forum that leaving Image Stabilization "on" may cause the I.S. motor to "hunt", causing jitter if the camera is mounted on a tripod.
...just a thought.

In addition to rayford2's suggestion, I'd like to add that the slight vibration that I see in the shot could also be transfered through the ground. I've noticed this in some of my pictures and I've been able to verify, in my case, that the truck/traffic ground vibration, behind the camera's placement has added a slight blurring.

I thought your posted pictures were very good, the slight mist softend the evening shot nicely(for me)!

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

cawanua wrote:

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When there isn't much light AND YOU ARE HAND HOLDING' you are correct..but when using a tripod...you have more flexibility....you can now think about depth of field and other considerations.

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

ticTOC wrote:

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This effect can be lessened by hanging a weight from the center post of the tripod...

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ticTOC wrote:

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Thank you Tictoc. I was standing next to a busy street and I don't doubt your theory. It does make sense. Happy to know you liked the mood of the shot. Cawanua