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May 10, 2013 10:13:20 #
I know, there is a dummy on the forum, me!! I need help taking pictures that are very sharp and clear. when I take a picture it looks good until I enlarge it and then it is blurry. I am sending an example. My question: How would you set your camera to take this picture??? I have a Nikon D60 with a 300 m lense.
May 10, 2013 10:26:27 #
First off, I wouldn't shoot it with a 300mm lens. Get closer and use a smaller lens. The more distance between you and the subject means the more chance of atmospheric issues blurring the shot, especially in diffused lighting like this.
And take any filters off your lens, especially UV filters.
And take any filters off your lens, especially UV filters.
May 10, 2013 10:27:43 #
looks excellent on the download you just have a short depth of field nothing wrong with that did you want all the grass in focus, try a higher f like f22 and see what you get. Honestly it's a beautiful clear subject with the blur in the back makes it stand out even more.
May 10, 2013 10:49:58 #
The subject is certainly acceptably sharp, not quite sure what more you would want from this image. Looks fine to me. 8-)
May 10, 2013 10:50:07 #
May 10, 2013 12:18:13 #
Count me as a fan. The depth of field and lack of bright light are perfect to make the flower stand out. Have you tried printing an enlargement? What size were you thinking you'd like?
May 10, 2013 14:32:09 #
I agree with MTShooter about the lens choice - getting closer to your subject will improve your focus. If you are shooting in Raw (the D60 does) you may need to use your editing software to sharpen your photos and perhaps increase the contrast just a bit. Your white point might need to be a little higher, as well. Most lenses are sharpest somewhere around f8. Looks like you may have used a wider setting such as f5.6 or lower.
May 11, 2013 09:12:29 #
May 11, 2013 09:19:47 #
Thanks for all your input. I will try your suggestions and let you know what happened. That's why I like this forum, dummies like me can learn a lot.
May 11, 2013 10:31:02 #
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