I'm new, a hobbyist, and there is much I do not know. I am on a limited budget. I have spent hours trying to learn my camera. I know I am further limited by the fact that I have only 1 lens — the 18 - 200 mm Sony e-mount. This is by choice bc I am a small person; I do not like hauling a lot of stuff with me, and I do not like changing lenses. Right there, great limitations. I shoot in RAW, use a tripod, remote control, do some HDR shooting, and I try all the modes, Manual, Av, and Shutter priority. I then take my photos into Lightroom. I am rarely satisfied with the crispness (clarity) of my photos. Can anyone offer an opinion as to a reasonable expectation for the equipment I have? I would like to know if my setup is likely capable of more than I am getting out of it and what I could do to get the razor sharpness that I desire. Thank you!
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Marlz wrote:
I'm new, a hobbyist, and there is much I do not know. I am on a limited budget. I have spent hours trying to learn my camera. I know I am further limited by the fact that I have only 1 lens — the 18 - 200 mm Sony e-mount. This is by choice bc I am a small person; I do not like hauling a lot of stuff with me, and I do not like changing lenses. Right there, great limitations. I shoot in RAW, use a tripod, remote control, do some HDR shooting, and I try all the modes, Manual, Av, and Shutter priority. I then take my photos into Lightroom. I am rarely satisfied with the crispness (clarity) of my photos. Can anyone offer an opinion as to a reasonable expectation for the equipment I have? I would like to know if my setup is likely capable of more than I am getting out of it and what I could do to get the razor sharpness that I desire. Thank you!
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I figured that I would have to do that ... ok ... later. It is landscapes that I am talking about. I'll have to dig a few up ...
Marlz wrote:
I'm new, a hobbyist, and there is much I do not know. I am on a limited budget. I have spent hours trying to learn my camera. I know I am further limited by the fact that I have only 1 lens — the 18 - 200 mm Sony e-mount. This is by choice bc I am a small person; I do not like hauling a lot of stuff with me, and I do not like changing lenses. Right there, great limitations. I shoot in RAW, use a tripod, remote control, do some HDR shooting, and I try all the modes, Manual, Av, and Shutter priority. I then take my photos into Lightroom. I am rarely satisfied with the crispness (clarity) of my photos. Can anyone offer an opinion as to a reasonable expectation for the equipment I have? I would like to know if my setup is likely capable of more than I am getting out of it and what I could do to get the razor sharpness that I desire. Thank you!
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Maybe the camera isn't focusing where you think it is. I generally use a single focusing point in the center of the viewfinder. With the tripod and the remote, everything should be steady, so focus would be the only possible weak point.
Without a pic, we are guessing as to why the images are not sharp. Is it a focus issue, a stabilization issue, or the lens itself?
jerryc41 wrote:
Maybe the camera isn't focusing where you think it is. I generally use a single focusing point in the center of the viewfinder. With the tripod and the remote, everything should be steady, so focus would be the only possible weak point.
Are you leaving the IS (on the lens) on? Use it, yes, even on a tripod. Sony has made the IS system for e-mount with that ability to be used on tripods. I know this is not the usual advice about IS when using a tripod.
An image with the EXIF info included would answer that question...
chapjohn wrote:
Are you leaving the IS (on the lens) on? Use it, yes, even on a tripod. Sony has made the IS system for e-mount with that ability to be used on tripods. I know this is not the usual advice about IS when using a tripod.
I turn Steady Shot OFF bc that is what the instructions indicated. Here are a few photos. Seriously, I need to get more serious about this. I had to download from Facebook, so I do not have the EXIF. I use Back Button Focus or Lock-On Focus. I rarely use Flexible Spot or Center bc I did a vid course at B & H (I think) from Gary Fong, and he indicated not to use these. So much conflicting info. I'll post pics as soon as I figure out again how to do it. Thanks to all the willing suggestion offerers!! :)
Looks like my photos did not post ... I tried ... not sure what happened. I'll look at it again later ...
I am trying again to post a few pictures. I know why they did not attach the first time. Always a learner. Again, it is sharper focus that I am after. Thanks, all!
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