First pics with new lens-- Need advice if possible
Jan 28, 2015 18:06:42 #
New Lens and practicing..! Feedback would be appreciated.. good or bad,,,,,, I NEED to hear what I am doing wrong in order to improve, am a newbie...!! The last pic is my fave lol I like the smudged view of the other bird looking up... it was a Chickadee :?:
Jan 28, 2015 18:20:09 #
3Nancy3 wrote:
New Lens and practicing..! Feedback would be appreciated.. good or bad,,,,,, I NEED to hear what I am doing wrong in order to improve, am a newbie...!! The last pic is my fave lol I like the smudged view of the other bird looking up... it was a Chickadee :?:
It seems you did not have any focus point/points on the Cardinal.
Jan 28, 2015 18:27:40 #
It looks as if the seeds are in focus, but the bird is a little bit out of focus. Are you using a single focus point, for shots like this, or are you using multiple focus points? If you are using multiple points, the camera will focus on the closest object in any of the points. The seeds are closer to the camera than the bird is. In fact, the bird looks as if it is as far away as it can be, while still being perched.
If you are using a single point, try getting that focus point on the bird's head, with no part of the feeder intruding. In this case, it would be better to situate the focus point on the right half of the bird's head, rather than the left half. If the head poses too much of a problem, go for the body.
If you are using a single point, try getting that focus point on the bird's head, with no part of the feeder intruding. In this case, it would be better to situate the focus point on the right half of the bird's head, rather than the left half. If the head poses too much of a problem, go for the body.
Jan 28, 2015 18:34:13 #
speters wrote:
It seems you did not have any focus point/points on the Cardinal.
Yes!! I am struggling with the focal points and still trying to learn the aperture shutter ISO .... am guessing he was only about 30-40 feet away... and I cropped... is that a nono as well?
Jan 28, 2015 18:37:05 #
Anvil wrote:
It looks as if the seeds are in focus, but the bir... (show quote)
I think its set on multiple... with the dodt in the middle... I know its amature but trying... Do you mean try and get the feeder out of the picture? Sorry am just trying to figure it out...
Jan 28, 2015 18:39:48 #
Anvil wrote:
It looks as if the seeds are in focus, but the bir... (show quote)
OH!! Right I see that now!! The seeds are in fact closer!!! Now to figure out what single focus point is and put it into practice ...Thank you!!
Jan 28, 2015 18:40:05 #
I mean that, for shots like this, use a single focus point, and make sure that focus point contains only bird -- no part of the feeder. If your single focus point sees the feeder, it will focus on that, since it is nearest.
Jan 28, 2015 18:40:55 #
Jan 28, 2015 18:42:18 #
Anvil wrote:
I mean that, for shots like this, use a single focus point, and make sure that focus point contains only bird -- no part of the feeder. If your single focus point sees the feeder, it will focus on that, since it is nearest.
So is better to zoom out and get only the bird? I think I am following..
Jan 28, 2015 18:43:41 #
Anvil wrote:
What model of camera is this?
This is the Canon Rebel SL1 ... Newbie here with a 70-300 L series lens
Jan 28, 2015 18:44:50 #
No, the zoom has nothing to do with it. It is the focus point that I'm talking about. Zoom in as far as you need to, in order to fill the frame with the bird. Just make sure that the single, active focus point is on the bird, not anything else.
For most cameras, the center focus point is the most sensitive one. Most of the time, you'll probably use that one.
For most cameras, the center focus point is the most sensitive one. Most of the time, you'll probably use that one.
Jan 28, 2015 18:49:45 #
Look at page 105 of your camera's manual. (I found a downloadable PDF manual for your camera.)
Jan 28, 2015 18:50:17 #
The feeder appears in focus in the first 2 shots and not the bird. Either you missed with your focus point or the lens is front focusing. Nothing appears really sharp in #3.
I notice the shots were at 277mm and shutter speed of 125 with iso 100. If they were handheld, at that focal length, next time, in similar lighting, you might want to try bumping the iso up to 250 where you could keep the shutter speed no slower than 1/320. It will help eliminate or reduce any camera shake. Or, just use shutter priority at 1/320 or faster.
I notice the shots were at 277mm and shutter speed of 125 with iso 100. If they were handheld, at that focal length, next time, in similar lighting, you might want to try bumping the iso up to 250 where you could keep the shutter speed no slower than 1/320. It will help eliminate or reduce any camera shake. Or, just use shutter priority at 1/320 or faster.
Jan 28, 2015 19:09:44 #
Anvil wrote:
Look at page 105 of your camera's manual. (I found a downloadable PDF manual for your camera.)
OH!! Thank you Will look now!!!
Jan 28, 2015 19:11:51 #
Rick36203 wrote:
The feeder appears in focus in the first 2 shots a... (show quote)
Oh Wow!!! lol How can u see my settings That alone is cool!!! Thank you!!!
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