new lens but real hazy pics: I have a new Canon T3 and I an using a like new Canon 35-80. These shots were in auto mode and they come out rather hazy to my eye. If I use the kit lens...

Paul6187 Loc: Oklahoma

I have a new Canon T3 and I an using a like new Canon 35-80. These shots were in auto mode and they come out rather hazy to my eye. If I use the kit lens, the 8 -55, then I dont have this problem. Because of the lens type should I have a UV filter also?

This also happens when ever I use this lens out doors but indoors is a different story.

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Raymond Loc: Portland Oregon

Paul6187 wrote:

I have a new Canon T3 and I an using a like new Canon 35-80. These shots were in auto mode and they come out rather hazy to my eye. If I use the kit lens, the 8 -55, then I dont have this problem. Because of the lens type should I have a UV filter also?

This also happens when ever I use this lens out doors but indoors is a different story.

PP in Picassa.

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Shellback Loc: North of Cheyenne Bottoms Wetlands - Kansas

Just a thought -
what is the humidity outdoors vs indoors ??

or the temp difference?

maybe the lens needs to adapt to the weather outdoors...

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Besides the possible fogging from weather, I looked at #1 exif. It says aperture priority, and ISO of 6400. I've never gotten anything good using ISO that high with my T3i. It shows shutter speed of 1/1000 sec, so you could have set the ISO quite a bit lower :)

Bill Houghton Loc: New York area

In line with what Linda mentioned, you said you were in Auto. To be honest with you with that ISO and Shutter speed, in full outside light, I double check the selection to make sure it was in Auto and not in "A".

Paul6187 Loc: Oklahoma

All real good suggestions, I'll see what I come up with tomorrow if the out side light is acceptable. Thanks for the help

Paul6187 Loc: Oklahoma

Linda, since I am new to this stuff I am wondering how you can tell what my camera settings were. That's interesting, so I just changed the settings the ISO setting to 250 and the everything else is in auto. Come to think about it now, I did have that in AP mode and set at around 19.

Bill Houghton Loc: New York area

There are several ways to get the information. You can right click on the File, click on properties. Then click on details. It will give the info. I have Pacasa gives allot more information. Just open the properties windows on the Left tons of info there.

Jim Bob

Raymond wrote:

PP in Picassa.

Well, that really helps. Could be any number of issues including but not limited to dirty lens (or lens filter), weather (humidity), camera malfunction.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Paul6187 wrote:

Linda, since I am new to this stuff I am wondering how you can tell what my camera settings were. That's interesting, so I just changed the settings the ISO setting to 250 and the everything else is in auto. Come to think about it now, I did have that in AP mode and set at around 19.

Bill mentioned a couple of ways to see the data when the image is on your computer. On UHH, to view someone else's, they must have provided a download - and even then the info is sometimes missing. However, you can try this way:

Click the download link. When photo opens in new window, right click and select "save as..." Save to your computer. Then you can right-click, select Properties, then Details.

Paul6187 Loc: Oklahoma

thanks Linda I will give it a shot

CatMarley Loc: North Carolina

Paul6187 wrote:

I have a new Canon T3 and I an using a like new Canon 35-80. These shots were in auto mode and they come out rather hazy to my eye. If I use the kit lens, the 8 -55, then I dont have this problem. Because of the lens type should I have a UV filter also?

This also happens when ever I use this lens out doors but indoors is a different story.

The histogram in my processing program showed the photos were overexposed. Her is one with just the histogram adjustment.

Paul6187 Loc: Oklahoma

would it help if I used raw files?

Paul6187 Loc: Oklahoma

here we go, I reset the iso to 200 and 100 then went to f-19 and 22 with the with the camera in AM and still not right so I am guessing that it may be the lens or it really needs a filter.

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Japakomom Loc: Originally from the Last Frontier

I think it might be your lens. I took a look at the download of the tree and failed to see anything in focus.