If I only had a brain: So last week I posted a topic about focusing issues with my 70D and Tamron 70-200 2.8 I appreciate all of the advice given and I know what I have to do. Aside...

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Apr 3, 2016 13:40:12 #

rthompson10

So last week I posted a topic about focusing issues with my 70D and Tamron 70-200 2.8
I appreciate all of the advice given and I know what I have to do. Aside from technique issues one of the things I discovered was that I inadvertently adjusted my shutter speed down enough to cause blurring while shooting in about 25% of the shots(was shooting lacrosse).
Now for the yes I am dumb moment- shoulda looked in my settings in the viewfinder- duh- would have seen the shutter speed.
My second Aha moment was in looking at my camera settings. It turns out I can not only lock the back wheel but also the top wheel if I want. While this may be inefficient it may help me avoid some problems I have as I have a hand that doesn't work so well and sometimes goes where I don't want it
RT

Apr 3, 2016 14:03:52 #

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

hey you doin good. you should see those wishing same thing in the attic :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Apr 3, 2016 14:10:04 #

Haydon

rthompson10 wrote:

Remember....making mistakes is a positive...this is when you learn.

Apr 3, 2016 14:11:58 #

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

Haydon wrote:

Remember....making mistakes is a positive...this is when you learn.

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Apr 3, 2016 14:20:37 #

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

rthompson10 wrote:

I have a hand that doesn't work so well and sometimes goes where I don't want it
RT

My hand always goes where I want it, just sometimes it shouldn't be going there!! :lol:

Seriously, sorry about the hand. Photography is definately a two good hand sport, and anything less will definately make it a bit tougher!
But glad you found the problem, we've all been there! ;-)
SS

Apr 4, 2016 07:13:33 #

insman1132 Loc: Southwest Florida

Once burned, twice learned! We have all done it.

Apr 4, 2016 07:57:52 #

boberic Loc: Quiet Corner, Connecticut. Ex long Islander

rthompson10 wrote:

So last week I posted a topic about focusing issue... (show quote)

I have a tremor in both hands, which is why I shoot shutter priority, so as to control camera shake. I uaually keep track of f-stop. Don't worry about blur. If any one says he allways makes tack sharp photos he is a liar or blind or both. That's what delete is for.

Apr 4, 2016 09:24:08 #

FrumCA

rthompson10 wrote:

So last week I posted a topic about focusing issue... (show quote)

I can't tell you how many Ah Ha moments I've had. Join the crowd!!
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Apr 4, 2016 10:19:38 #

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Learning can sometimes be painful, slow and embarrassing - but we all go through it. It's part of the process and I do not think many shortcuts exist. Just my opinion. Thanks for openly sharing your experiences. Most of us relate to them. It took me a while to realize and learn the cause of my thousands of blurred images, especially with action sports, was simply making sure my shutter speed was not greater than 1/focal length. That was one of my longest "DUHS".
Mark

Apr 4, 2016 10:34:14 #

Earworms Loc: Sacramento, California

SharpShooter wrote:

Mr. Spellcheck here, there is "finite" in definitely!

Apr 4, 2016 11:07:39 #

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

Earworms wrote:

Mr. Spellcheck here, there is "finite" in definitely!

an your point is :?: :?:

Apr 4, 2016 11:28:15 #

Steve Perry Loc: Sylvania, Ohio

rthompson10 wrote:

So last week I posted a topic about focusing issue... (show quote)

LOL

Heck, I've been shooting for 30 years and still have stuff like that happen from time to time. It's easy to get caught up in the moment and forget to look. Welcome to the club :)

Apr 4, 2016 21:32:43 #