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New Canon 70D User
Jul 20, 2014 10:32:15 #
Hi Guys
I am new to digital photography. Purchased a New Canon EOS 70D Digital SLR Camera & EF-S 18-55mm & 55-250mm IS STM Lens . Considered myself a pretty good intermediate slr photographer. I feel overwhelmed . Basic things seem difficult with the camera and lens. i.e..throwing background out of focus even at the widest aperture ? Any suggestions.
I am new to digital photography. Purchased a New Canon EOS 70D Digital SLR Camera & EF-S 18-55mm & 55-250mm IS STM Lens . Considered myself a pretty good intermediate slr photographer. I feel overwhelmed . Basic things seem difficult with the camera and lens. i.e..throwing background out of focus even at the widest aperture ? Any suggestions.
Jul 20, 2014 10:39:12 #
Welcome Emack
Your first image is the only one with Exif data and shows you used an aperture of f/5.6
Open the aperture to f/3.5 and get closer.
Your first image is the only one with Exif data and shows you used an aperture of f/5.6
Open the aperture to f/3.5 and get closer.
Jul 20, 2014 10:48:53 #
emack wrote:
Hi Guys
I am new to digital photography. Purchased a New Canon EOS 70D Digital SLR Camera & EF-S 18-55mm & 55-250mm IS STM Lens . Considered myself a pretty good intermediate slr photographer. I feel overwhelmed . Basic things seem difficult with the camera and lens. i.e..throwing background out of focus even at the widest aperture ? Any suggestions.
I am new to digital photography. Purchased a New Canon EOS 70D Digital SLR Camera & EF-S 18-55mm & 55-250mm IS STM Lens . Considered myself a pretty good intermediate slr photographer. I feel overwhelmed . Basic things seem difficult with the camera and lens. i.e..throwing background out of focus even at the widest aperture ? Any suggestions.
Searcher is right, you need a wider aperture. I would suggest picking up the Canon 1.8 50mm lens. You can get these for around $100. If you want bokeh, the "nifty fifty" will not disappoint.
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Jul 20, 2014 13:09:38 #
emack wrote:
Thanks. Just thought I could do it in camera with existing lens.
You can, this link is from one of today's posts. The photo was taken at f/5.6 but obviously the camera was closer to the subject.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-228825-1.html#3855429
Jul 20, 2014 13:37:02 #
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Jul 20, 2014 21:02:34 #
Hi emack Hopefully, youre impressed with the colors your camera is producing. I want to comment on a few other items from the three posts. The 2nd picture is nice and focused but the others lack a sharp focus. You mentioned blurring the background. Id suggest also looking at managing the focus points. I downloaded the first picture and loaded to the Digital Professional Software (DPP) that should have come with the camera. I asked where the focus points were for this shot, see red highlights below. The EXIF data says AF automatic selection. I havent handled a 70D to refer you to the exact Auto Focus options for this model, but Id look at finding a different AF mode. Setting the lens focus on a discreet point such as the eyes will also help on the blurring for the portions of the picture outside the Depth of Field for the aperture. Welcome to the discussion.
Jul 21, 2014 05:08:14 #
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Jul 21, 2014 07:27:00 #
Welcome to UHH EMack.
To get better background blur, consider a 35mm f/1.4 or f/1.8 lens.
To get better background blur, consider a 35mm f/1.4 or f/1.8 lens.
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