what am I doing wrong ?
Mar 16, 2013 22:17:36 #
I cannot seem to take a good photo, I just purchased
a 24-70, 50 1.4. Seems they are never sharp. I have read
until I think my head will explode, taken classes and taken
pictures of anything that will let me. Can anyone look at my photos's and give me an idea of what I am doing wrong,
besides I'm always in a hurry or someone is moving.
I love photography but I think I am lousy at it. I think I wasted all that money on lens for nothing.
Thanks for all advice.
a 24-70, 50 1.4. Seems they are never sharp. I have read
until I think my head will explode, taken classes and taken
pictures of anything that will let me. Can anyone look at my photos's and give me an idea of what I am doing wrong,
besides I'm always in a hurry or someone is moving.
I love photography but I think I am lousy at it. I think I wasted all that money on lens for nothing.
Thanks for all advice.
Mar 16, 2013 22:36:20 #
I think you're being a little hard on yourself. These shots are very nice.
I think we all are our own worst critics. I haven't even posted any of mine. I seem to suffer from the same...rush the shot...syndrome.
At this point there seems to be an overwhelming amount of stuff to remember; lighting, focus, white-balance, depth of field etc.
I'll make you a deal. I'll be more patient with myself if you'll be more patient with you................
I think we all are our own worst critics. I haven't even posted any of mine. I seem to suffer from the same...rush the shot...syndrome.
At this point there seems to be an overwhelming amount of stuff to remember; lighting, focus, white-balance, depth of field etc.
I'll make you a deal. I'll be more patient with myself if you'll be more patient with you................
Mar 16, 2013 22:38:56 #
Anytime there is a post like this a lot of questions follow. First let's talk about the first one because it is not cropped down. The girl is very sharp, her eyes and even hair are well defined. So I am confused by what you are thinking is not sharp. How are you viewing the photos?
The second and third photos are heavily cropped so viewing them full size they are pretty small but look sharp (just can't be enlarged a lot).
Your lens appears to be great and not the problem. What brand is it. by the way.
The second and third photos are heavily cropped so viewing them full size they are pretty small but look sharp (just can't be enlarged a lot).
Your lens appears to be great and not the problem. What brand is it. by the way.
Mar 16, 2013 22:48:36 #
It's a canon. I have a canon 550D. Thinking about getting a Nikon
Mar 16, 2013 22:52:44 #
Thanks for your kind comments. I want so much to be good at
this. I do have a problem comparing what I do to others and of course mine is never as good. I know I should just do it and have fun but I want to have fun and be relly, really
good at it also. I think learning to edit properly would be a big help.
this. I do have a problem comparing what I do to others and of course mine is never as good. I know I should just do it and have fun but I want to have fun and be relly, really
good at it also. I think learning to edit properly would be a big help.
Mar 16, 2013 22:54:27 #
buffyjean wrote:
It's a canon. I have a canon 550D. Thinking about getting a Nikon
If you are saying you shot these with a Canon 24-70 1.4 lens, it's not a problem with the quality of the lens. Or the camera for that matter.
Mar 16, 2013 23:05:42 #
what kind of look are your trying to achieve?
Are you doing any post work or are these SOOC?
Are you using Auto, a pre-program mode, or manual settings?
Auto focus?
Single point focus, multi-focus and letting the camera pick the focal points?
Are you doing any post work or are these SOOC?
Are you using Auto, a pre-program mode, or manual settings?
Auto focus?
Single point focus, multi-focus and letting the camera pick the focal points?
Mar 16, 2013 23:29:01 #
Mar 17, 2013 00:38:41 #
This site is awesome for questions about technical issues. Check out lens calibration.
www.the-digital-picture.com
Also great for comparing lenses before you buy.
I would also adjust your white balance. Canon is a little off on white balance using the Auto Whit Balance. For portraits try using the "portait" white balance. Or warm them up a little post production.
All in all though, these shots are nice. Practice the "rules" like the rule of thirds and such. Once you get them down you can throw them out the window and do your thing. Most of all. Keep Shooting!
www.the-digital-picture.com
Also great for comparing lenses before you buy.
I would also adjust your white balance. Canon is a little off on white balance using the Auto Whit Balance. For portraits try using the "portait" white balance. Or warm them up a little post production.
All in all though, these shots are nice. Practice the "rules" like the rule of thirds and such. Once you get them down you can throw them out the window and do your thing. Most of all. Keep Shooting!
Mar 17, 2013 07:12:53 #
I do not see anything terribly wrong with your pictures. In fact, they are quite good. You have a decent set-up for learning all the basics of photography. Changing from a Canon to a Nikon camera will not improve your technique. Just keep practicing, and try not to be too hard on yourself.
Mar 17, 2013 07:19:04 #
I had a similar problem with a CANON 500. I was convinced the pictures were not 'sharp'. When blown up to 100%+ size it looked like there was a double image. My neighbour, also a CANON user took perfect pictures with it. I sold the camera and the person who bought it has had no problems at all. I bought a CANON 60D (which I got on with a lot better) mainly because my sister has a hatful of CANON glass that I can borrow at the drop of a hat.
My neighbour bought a lens of EBAY (70-300) that he had focusing problems with and sent it to CANON for refurb who sent it back suggesting he take the (cheap) filter of the lens and that in itself made a big improvement. I have also noticed this happening with CANONS cheapest 70-300 and a 400 'L' series lens.
If you have filters on, take them of and see if it makes a difference. And check on different focal distances. My problem only seemed to occour at or near to Infinity.
Never found out whether I was doing something wrong or hadn't set something up correctly but never had a problem with the 60D.
My neighbour bought a lens of EBAY (70-300) that he had focusing problems with and sent it to CANON for refurb who sent it back suggesting he take the (cheap) filter of the lens and that in itself made a big improvement. I have also noticed this happening with CANONS cheapest 70-300 and a 400 'L' series lens.
If you have filters on, take them of and see if it makes a difference. And check on different focal distances. My problem only seemed to occour at or near to Infinity.
Never found out whether I was doing something wrong or hadn't set something up correctly but never had a problem with the 60D.
Mar 17, 2013 08:20:12 #
I like all the shots, especially number two. I find myself looking at all the pictures on the hog and thinking, "why don't mine look this good"? I have my computer screen saver set up to cycle through my pictures file, and then I see some of my own and I think, "wow, this picture is just as good as the hog's". I think sometimes you just have to distance yourself from your own. Look at them a couple months later and your opinion could change. Keep up the good work.
Mar 17, 2013 10:07:39 #
Mar 17, 2013 10:17:12 #
Malcolm B
Loc: Leicester (UK)
Buffyjean - your pictures look perfectly sharp to me and that seems to be the consensus of those who have replied. At the risk of getting shot down in flames, is it your eyes? Do they need testing or do you need new glasses?
Also, is it that they are not sharp when you print them or is it only on your monitor that they are unsharp? Not sure what you can do about a printer problem, if anything, but maybe glasses for use whilst at the computer may help.
As has been said, probably most of us are our own harshest critics and we deliberately look for errors. Others looking at our work see it differently from ourselves. I know that is the case with framing.
Also, is it that they are not sharp when you print them or is it only on your monitor that they are unsharp? Not sure what you can do about a printer problem, if anything, but maybe glasses for use whilst at the computer may help.
As has been said, probably most of us are our own harshest critics and we deliberately look for errors. Others looking at our work see it differently from ourselves. I know that is the case with framing.
Mar 17, 2013 11:35:32 #
You are definitely being too hard on yourself if these posted photos are a reflection of your images BuffyJean.
The first two photos are well done while the third is a bit busy relative to the background. All seem to be acceptably sharp with eyes in good focus.
Try taking pictures of many different things and post some more. You are doing fine, perhaps you have just encountered a bump in the road. 8-)
The first two photos are well done while the third is a bit busy relative to the background. All seem to be acceptably sharp with eyes in good focus.
Try taking pictures of many different things and post some more. You are doing fine, perhaps you have just encountered a bump in the road. 8-)
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