Please Help problem zooming
May 12, 2012 04:02:09 #
My camera is a Canon EOS 600d.
when I use my 50-250 canon lens and try to take a close up by zooming with my lens when I press my button to take the photo it won't click my lens just turn trying to adjust and the button feels like there is resistance. when I take an ordinary photo it's okay but as soon as I try to zoom or to use my macro this is the problem I have. What am I doing wrong? I have it set on the green auto setting. Carole
when I use my 50-250 canon lens and try to take a close up by zooming with my lens when I press my button to take the photo it won't click my lens just turn trying to adjust and the button feels like there is resistance. when I take an ordinary photo it's okay but as soon as I try to zoom or to use my macro this is the problem I have. What am I doing wrong? I have it set on the green auto setting. Carole
May 12, 2012 04:06:33 #
Its' because (I think) you are too close for the MFD (minimum focus distance.) and the camera won't take a shot until you gain focus by a beep and green light.
Your lens is doing something called "hunting focus" where it's trying but cannot get a lock on whatever your subject is.
Step back a foot and try again.
Your lens is doing something called "hunting focus" where it's trying but cannot get a lock on whatever your subject is.
Step back a foot and try again.
May 12, 2012 04:37:15 #
May 12, 2012 04:41:23 #
Thank you but how do I take a nice close up photo. I am new to dsl cameras. I have only had point and shoot My last camera was a Fuji and I could actually take nice close ups with that but I can't with this one.You have to forgive me but I am a 70 year old beginner. (a bad combination) .
I bought this camera because I wan't to learn to be a photographer, not professional but good enough to take good ohotographs.
Carole
I bought this camera because I wan't to learn to be a photographer, not professional but good enough to take good ohotographs.
Carole
May 12, 2012 04:59:49 #
caroledwau wrote:
Thank you but how do I take a nice close up photo. I am new to dsl cameras. I have only had point and shoot My last camera was a Fuji and I could actually take nice close ups with that but I can't with this one.You have to forgive me but I am a 70 year old beginner. (a bad combination) .
I bought this camera because I wan't to learn to be a photographer, not professional but good enough to take good ohotographs.
Carole
I bought this camera because I wan't to learn to be a photographer, not professional but good enough to take good ohotographs.
Carole
The minimum focus distance for that lens is 3.6' (or 1.1 meter)
So you have to be that far away to lock your focus in on your subject.
You can zoom in....but you just have to be at least 3.6' away from what you're focusing on...that's all.
May 12, 2012 05:42:34 #
May 12, 2012 05:48:37 #
caroledwau wrote:
Thank You I will spend tomorrow practising
Carole
Carole
Good move :)
Here is another important tip you may not know.
A good "rule of thumb" is to use a shutter speed no less than 1/focal length to avoid camera shake blur.
So your lens is a 55-250. If you are zoomed out to 250, then use a 1/250 shutter speed. Your lens has "image stabilization" but that's not a cure all for movement; it helps but a clear picture is what you're after.
May 12, 2012 07:23:25 #
May 12, 2012 10:08:23 #
Welcome to UHH. Don't forget, if you need, can get a tripod. When using a tripod, be sure to turn off any auto focusing on lens or camera. Good luck.
May 12, 2012 17:45:46 #
May 12, 2012 18:07:38 #
Welcome to the forum!
On a tripod you should also switch your Image stabilizer to OFF. Here is more info on that:
http://digital-photography-school.com/image-stabilization-on-tripods
Happy shooting!
elfieh
On a tripod you should also switch your Image stabilizer to OFF. Here is more info on that:
http://digital-photography-school.com/image-stabilization-on-tripods
Happy shooting!
elfieh
May 12, 2012 18:16:15 #
Thank you so much you are all wonderful I am giving you fair warning expect a lot of questions.
Carole
Carole
May 12, 2012 18:18:02 #
Gidgette wrote:
Welcome to UHH. Don't forget, if you need, can get a tripod. When using a tripod, be sure to turn off any auto focusing on lens or camera. Good luck.
I've not heard to turn the auto focus off when on a tripod. Can someone explain the reason? I've used both manual and auto focus on a tripod and haven't seemed to have any issues. I do turn the IS off when on a tripod.
May 13, 2012 07:54:28 #
TNmike wrote:
I've not heard to turn the auto focus off when on a tripod. Can someone explain the reason? I've used both manual and auto focus on a tripod and haven't seemed to have any issues. I do turn the IS off when on a tripod.
Gidgette wrote:
Welcome to UHH. Don't forget, if you need, can get a tripod. When using a tripod, be sure to turn off any auto focusing on lens or camera. Good luck.
I've not heard to turn the auto focus off when on a tripod. Can someone explain the reason? I've used both manual and auto focus on a tripod and haven't seemed to have any issues. I do turn the IS off when on a tripod.
Image Stabilization (and vibration reduction) lenses look for vibrations in your camera in order to reduce it however if they dont find any (like when you are using a Tripod) they actually can cause it, by looking for it and as a result actually cause camera shake.
May 13, 2012 08:28:00 #
IS should be turned off on a tripod but there is no reason to turn off Auto Focus.
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