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Feb 12, 2019 10:04:21   #
AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!
 
I always check out threads about focus, since sometimes I struggle with it myself. I blame it on my lens, but I know it's likely me most of the time. I pixel-peeped your images. The third one is better than the first two. In the last one it seems like the reddish leaf just to the left of his head is actually sharper. My camera simply can't seem to find what I wanted focused when I'm shooting into leaves. There are so many variables!

I agree totally with the advice you got from LWW, except that I shoot between breaths, not while holding one.

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Feb 12, 2019 10:53:26   #
camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.
 
I have two lenses that I use for wildlife photography, the 70-300 VR and the old 80-400 VR. Both have worked very well for me.
I could be wrong but it seems as if your 70-300 VR is front focusing. Notice I said SEEMS to front focus because I am not 100% sure. If that is the case then a simple adjustment should take care of the problem. In my case I NEVER had to adjust any of my Nikon lenses for front or back focus.
Raise the ISO speed of the sensor and work with shutter speeds in the range of 1/400 sec or more. If then your images are still somewhat fuzzy let a technician take a look at the lens and camera.

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Feb 12, 2019 14:49:38   #
Bullfrog Bill Loc: CT
 
LeeK wrote:
First time on this topic area. Hope it's right. I recently got a new lens and have been trying it out. The lighting conditions weren't the best but I wanted to use it. I find that when I download and then look at the ''View Actual Size' option, none of them look very clear. In the past, I have used this function on Windows Photos, to help me determine how well focused the picture is.
The new lens is a Nikon 300-70mm. My old one was a Nikon 200- 50mm.


What auto focus settings are you using. It looks like the camera is focusing on something other than the bird. Try single point.

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Feb 12, 2019 16:22:14   #
photogeneralist Loc: Lopez Island Washington State
 
LeeK wrote:
I will try that. I am reluctant to increase the ISO but it does make sense.


You must make a value judgement. Which is less damaging to the photo, Higher ISO or motion blur.

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Feb 13, 2019 15:13:32   #
LeeK Loc: Washington State
 
camerapapi wrote:
I have two lenses that I use for wildlife photography, the 70-300 VR and the old 80-400 VR. Both have worked very well for me.
I could be wrong but it seems as if your 70-300 VR is front focusing. Notice I said SEEMS to front focus because I am not 100% sure. If that is the case then a simple adjustment should take care of the problem. In my case I NEVER had to adjust any of my Nikon lenses for front or back focus.
Raise the ISO speed of the sensor and work with shutter speeds in the range of 1/400 sec or more. If then your images are still somewhat fuzzy let a technician take a look at the lens and camera.
I have two lenses that I use for wildlife photogra... (show quote)

I've never heard of front focusing. I will experiment as you mentioned and then go from there. Thanks.

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Feb 13, 2019 15:14:55   #
LeeK Loc: Washington State
 
Bullfrog Bill wrote:
What auto focus settings are you using. It looks like the camera is focusing on something other than the bird. Try single point.


I almost always use a single focus point. One of my photo class instructors was very big on this. thanks though.

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Feb 13, 2019 15:19:08   #
LeeK Loc: Washington State
 
Been off the computer for a day but I want to thank all of you that have looked at my topic and given suggestions. I have a lot to consider and to experiment with. Again, thanks to you all.

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Feb 13, 2019 16:36:34   #
Bullfrog Bill Loc: CT
 
Google Nikon auto focus fine tuning, that is where you find front or back focusing.

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Feb 13, 2019 17:31:09   #
LeeK Loc: Washington State
 
Bullfrog Bill wrote:
Google Nikon auto focus fine tuning, that is where you find front or back focusing.


Thanks. I looked. Interesting. Sounds like I need to do a little more experimenting before getting into that though. Hopefully, ISO will do the trick along with suggestions re: shake, etc.

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