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Apr 28, 2014 12:45:18 #
All
Took these this morning. Having fun with the hummers
Can't get great focus. Any suggestions?
Thanks
Chuck
Took these this morning. Having fun with the hummers
Can't get great focus. Any suggestions?
Thanks
Chuck
Apr 28, 2014 14:13:31 #
The Exif data doesn't really say much... what settings were you using? It looks like the images may have been shot with a very high ISO, which could explain the excessive graininess and softness.
Apr 28, 2014 19:29:45 #
Apr 28, 2014 19:41:21 #
Chuck, I think you are using your ipad. If you are using a camera, please tell us what camera & lens you have. Your focusing issue has been ongoing, but unless we have more information, we can't really help you. Earl.
Apr 28, 2014 21:43:17 #
Earl
I am using a canon SL1 lens 300mm opera at 300mm when photos
Of hummers taken ap 8.0 1/250 ISO auto 400
Am I missing something??
Thanks
Chuck
I am using a canon SL1 lens 300mm opera at 300mm when photos
Of hummers taken ap 8.0 1/250 ISO auto 400
Am I missing something??
Thanks
Chuck
Apr 28, 2014 23:36:59 #
Chuckwal wrote:
Earl
I am using a canon SL1 lens 300mm opera at 300mm when photos
Of hummers taken ap 8.0 1/250 ISO auto 400
Am I missing something??
Thanks
Chuck
I am using a canon SL1 lens 300mm opera at 300mm when photos
Of hummers taken ap 8.0 1/250 ISO auto 400
Am I missing something??
Thanks
Chuck
Hard to say, Chuck. ISO400 is not excessive, & f8 is okay. However, the shutter speed is too slow for a hummer. Maybe try 1/500 or 1/1000, but this will mean opening up your aperture or upping your ISO. I notice that the surrounds are also out of focus, so it is possible that focus wasn't achieved when you pressed the shutter. Two things come to mind..
1. Are you keeping the camera still (I mean really still) when pressing the shutter. Are you using a tripod?
2. If you are shooting at 300mm, maybe you are too close to the subject & are out of the focusing range of the lens.
Your posts were starting to improve quite dramatically. Try to remember what you did when you took the good ones. Earl. :)
Apr 29, 2014 08:04:15 #
Earl
Thanks a lot will do. Also taking a lesson next Tuesday. Rained
Today
Thanks again
Chuck
Thanks a lot will do. Also taking a lesson next Tuesday. Rained
Today
Thanks again
Chuck
Apr 29, 2014 17:42:38 #
Chuck, do you like to read? I recommend a book by Bryan Peterson called Understanding Exposure. IMO it's one the very best, and I keep referring back to it over and over.
Chuckwal wrote:
Earl
Thanks a lot will do. Also taking a lesson next Tuesday. Rained
Today
Thanks again
Chuck
Thanks a lot will do. Also taking a lesson next Tuesday. Rained
Today
Thanks again
Chuck
Apr 29, 2014 21:29:59 #
Apr 30, 2014 00:13:29 #
Chuckwal wrote:
Dixie
Thanks for the info read the book will read again
Chuck
Thanks for the info read the book will read again
Chuck
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