Sharp Photo
Mar 13, 2017 12:24:09 #
garyhile
Loc: Stuart, FL
Just joined. Shooting birds I use my Canon Mark III with a 100mm-400mm IS II lens. I try to use the best combination of shutter speed and auto ISO. Most pictures are still rather soft. I use a single point to focus. Use back focus button. Settings were 1/640 sec, F 6.3, 371mm
Any general suggestions would be appreciated.
Any general suggestions would be appreciated.
Mar 13, 2017 12:34:24 #
Repost an attachment with download active (store original selected when attaching). The image above is just a thumbnail and impossible to assess sharp or soft nor to access the EXIF data.
Mar 13, 2017 12:37:25 #
Mar 13, 2017 12:38:13 #
Mar 13, 2017 12:42:26 #
To get strong detail, it requires getting closer. Your settings look fine. Micro contrast can be an added benefit and can be easier achieved using flash.
Here's an example of detail that can be achieved by simply getting closer.
Here's an example of detail that can be achieved by simply getting closer.
Mar 13, 2017 12:44:56 #
Mar 13, 2017 12:51:49 #
Look at the claws of the bird. They are what looks like perfect sharpness. That means your ideal focus point is off by only 3 or 4". A stationary bird like that most likely would not require a shutter speed of 1/640. I would drop the shutter speed to as low as 1/200th since you are using a VR lens and increase the DOF accordingly. That might render the entire subject in perfect focus.
Mar 13, 2017 12:58:42 #
garyhile
Loc: Stuart, FL
thanks Hayden, Micro adjustment is next. These guys are high in the tree. Not sure I can get any closer
Mar 13, 2017 13:00:15 #
Mar 13, 2017 13:01:58 #
garyhile
Loc: Stuart, FL
Mike
I think I replied to you as Hayden earlier. My apologies. That reply was to another member
I think I replied to you as Hayden earlier. My apologies. That reply was to another member
Mar 13, 2017 13:03:26 #
garyhile
Loc: Stuart, FL
thanks Hayden, Micro adjustment is next. These guys are high in the tree. Not sure I can get any closer
Mar 13, 2017 13:05:22 #
garyhile
Loc: Stuart, FL
Bill, can you send the pic back downloadable? What did you do in post processing?
Mar 13, 2017 13:13:58 #
garyhile wrote:
Bill, can you send the pic back downloadable? What did you do in post processing?
I did this from your original post, so download will give you the same as what you see on the screen. I lightened it a little, added a little contrast, and used unsharp mask {250 - .2 - 0} twice.
With a little work on the full sized image, I think you will have a more than respectable image. I like this kind of framing much better than extreme close ups. It's nice to see where the subject lives.
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Mar 13, 2017 13:18:53 #
Mar 13, 2017 13:22:27 #
garyhile
Loc: Stuart, FL
I lightened in lightroom using the exposure (+), added contrast. Not clear on your unmask wording
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