Is it me? ...or my new outfit.
Feb 10, 2013 10:40:01 #
I've just made a major upgrade. I got a refurbished 7000D and a used (excellent condition according to Adorama) 18-200 Nikon lens. I'm not pleased with my first results. Is it me or is there something wrong with the new set-up?
I've attached 3 shots w/ no post processing or cropping. According to Aperture the focus point is where it should be.
Photo #1 - ISO 1000, 1/1000, f/5.6 auto wb, f length 135mm
Photo #2 - ISO 200, 1/640, f/5.6 auto wb, f length 200mm
Photo #3 - ISO 200, 1/1250, f/5.6, auto wb, f length 150mm
I've attached 3 shots w/ no post processing or cropping. According to Aperture the focus point is where it should be.
Photo #1 - ISO 1000, 1/1000, f/5.6 auto wb, f length 135mm
Photo #2 - ISO 200, 1/640, f/5.6 auto wb, f length 200mm
Photo #3 - ISO 200, 1/1250, f/5.6, auto wb, f length 150mm
Feb 10, 2013 10:44:20 #
ASR666
Loc: Singapore
Are you concerned about the focus? The f stop is relatively shallow so some blurring will happen outside the focus point(s) ... shots look okay to me. #2 is a bit over-exposed on the face.
Martin A wrote:
I've just made a major upgrade. I got a refurbishe... (show quote)
Feb 10, 2013 11:06:43 #
Here is what I observe from these shots.
The first one is not detailed very nicely...could be focus...might not.
What might be happening is that when your subject doesn't fill the frame, you won't get sharp detail...the resolution isn't there.
Same with #2.
Notice that #3 is pretty good...when you zoom to 100% it's a pretty clear shot and it's also the one where you filled the frame too.
In my experience (and I have a LOT of very nice L lenses) if you don't "fill the frame" you won't get the results you expect...the smaller the subject, the less detail you will see.
Make sense?
The first one is not detailed very nicely...could be focus...might not.
What might be happening is that when your subject doesn't fill the frame, you won't get sharp detail...the resolution isn't there.
Same with #2.
Notice that #3 is pretty good...when you zoom to 100% it's a pretty clear shot and it's also the one where you filled the frame too.
In my experience (and I have a LOT of very nice L lenses) if you don't "fill the frame" you won't get the results you expect...the smaller the subject, the less detail you will see.
Make sense?
Feb 10, 2013 11:15:13 #
Photo #2 focus point is her shirt. Shutter speed is 1/640. Could that be camera movement? I tried adjusting the exposure but the blur gets in the way.
Other 2 shots just seem slightly out of focus. They were shot with the lens fully extended but at 1/1000. I would think that would remove camera movement?
Thanks for checking these out.
Other 2 shots just seem slightly out of focus. They were shot with the lens fully extended but at 1/1000. I would think that would remove camera movement?
Thanks for checking these out.
Feb 10, 2013 11:22:31 #
rpavich wrote:
Here is what I observe from these shots. br br Th... (show quote)
Thanks so much. I'll try to get in tighter next time. You don't feel its the quality of the glass?
Feb 10, 2013 11:23:36 #
Martin A wrote:
Thanks so much. I'll try to get in tighter next time. You don't feel its the quality of the glass?
Thanks so much. I'll try to get in tighter next time. You don't feel its the quality of the glass?
It could be...I'm not familiar with your lenses BUT..I've had the same experience on $2000.00 lenses....so I'm going with that first :)
Feb 10, 2013 11:25:31 #
Were these shot on the same day? #1 does not seem to have any shadows. A lot of my shots seem better with some sunshine and shadows.
Feb 10, 2013 11:28:53 #
(7000D) D7000
You are using all the focus points when you should be using just the centre one
You also say you have "just got it", it takes time.
the D7000 is a fine sports camera
http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/ad121/jser1/DSC_0305.jpg
You are using all the focus points when you should be using just the centre one
You also say you have "just got it", it takes time.
the D7000 is a fine sports camera
http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/ad121/jser1/DSC_0305.jpg
Feb 10, 2013 11:29:59 #
dannyp59 wrote:
Were these shot on the same day? #1 does not seem to have any shadows. A lot of my shots seem better with some sunshine and shadows.
Good pick up! #1 was the day before, but my biggest concern was with focus on #2. I made #1 much better in post production.
Feb 10, 2013 11:31:30 #
Feb 10, 2013 11:39:09 #
Martin A wrote:
Thanks I won't blame my tools, just the user then.
Well...just know that it takes time to get to know what your gear will and won't do...that's a big part of it.
The 135mm f/2 is the sharpest most amazing lens Canon makes at any price...but if you try and shoot a "berry" in the yard, small in the frame...it won't be detailed...(ask me how I know lol)
Learn what your gear does well....and play to it's strengths...
Feb 10, 2013 11:58:25 #
You would be surprised how many of us delete our lousy shots, I could go out and take say maybe 85 photos and end up with maybe 20 keepers. I take multiple exposures to allow for 1 great shot. Don't just take 1 and hope for the best.
Feb 10, 2013 12:16:19 #
dannyp59 wrote:
You would be surprised how many of us delete our lousy shots, I could go out and take say maybe 85 photos and end up with maybe 20 keepers. I take multiple exposures to allow for 1 great shot. Don't just take 1 and hope for the best.
Me too. This 2 day photo shoot resulted in 280 shots. I got 15 keepers. I would have liked to include these 3 too. Here are 2 keepers
Feb 10, 2013 12:34:46 #
Feb 10, 2013 12:41:26 #
All were matrix metered. The last 2 were edited with Nik software so it is tough for you to assess metering on them.
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