Road to sharp clear pictures
Apr 27, 2021 16:10:49 #
RWebb76 wrote:
It was an attempt to not confuse the OP's question... (show quote)
Using the available 'tags' is the modern method to add bold or italics or color to differentiate text. See the 'Show Tags' link, below, for all the options. Personally, I didn't read a word of the ALL CAPS response.
Apr 27, 2021 16:23:26 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Using the available 'tags' is the modern method to add bold or italics or color to differentiate text. See the 'Show Tags' link, below, for all the options. Personally, I didn't read a word of the ALL CAPS response.
Sad that something that was intended in good will ends up like this. I visit the UHH for a very short time each day and try to provide some helpful suggestions where I can. I try to be polite and helpful. I do not leave one line comments. I even said up front what the intent of my writing was, an attempt to help the OP. If it is not helpful or inaccurate then move on to the next topic. If my attempt for clarity does not comport to what you think modern writing styles might be, I am sorry. You certainly are an experienced photographer and have many great ideas and advice. But I gotta say, your comments as a moderator like this (and others) are starting to make me reconsider UHH as a forum.
Apr 27, 2021 16:23:57 #
Careful writers format their text with readability in mind.
RWebb76 wrote:
It was an attempt to not confuse the OP's question... (show quote)
Apr 27, 2021 16:26:56 #
Gary57 wrote:
Thanks, I do use my 70-300 lens most of the time. Appreciate your suggestions. Great pics.
If you click "Quote Reply" as I did here, we can tell who you are responding to.
Apr 27, 2021 16:49:43 #
I still have my T2i, but I use different lenses. I have found that the camera is capable of pretty sharp images. Here is an example taken with the T2i and an 18-250mm zoom. Zooms with great focal length ratios are usually not as crisp as prime (single focal length) lenses. This is not the best, just an example.
Apr 27, 2021 18:04:48 #
anotherview wrote:
Careful writers format their text with readability in mind.
Of course you are correct. In this case I did what I’m accustom to doing at work whilst sitting in meetings or replying to colleagues. Often I am on a phone and have little time to format things or worry about tags. Odd in that I write quite a bit for a profession. I recently collaborated on a report that was widely reported on by the major news across the nation. I write reports for litigation and published op eds where every word is important. It takes time and effort. But in this case I just banged out what I thought was a helpful message for a fellow photographer. I’ve learned a lesson. Probably not the lesson that some had intended. It’s a lesson I have to relearn every once in a while.
I hope my comments are helpful to the OP. That’s all that really matters.
Apr 27, 2021 18:10:36 #
Poppirazzi
Loc: Los Angeles, CA
RWebb76 wrote:
I hope my comments are helpful to the OP. That’s all that really matters.
Apr 27, 2021 18:53:45 #
Yes: "It takes time and effort." But in my view, well worth it.
RWebb76 wrote:
Of course you are correct. In this case I did wha... (show quote)
Apr 27, 2021 21:31:12 #
photoman022
Loc: Manchester CT USA
Early in my digital career, I was a SOOC type of guy. I took pride in the fact that I didn't post-process. My photography improved dramatically when I began to post-process (starting with Picassa and then moving on the Photoshop Elements) and then start shooting in RAW. I don't do a ton of post-processing but I do enough to improve the look of my photographs. One of the big changes I've done is HDR photography. Using HDR I can show both highlights and shadows; I've learned to dodge and burn (something I did when developing and processing my black and white film in the 70s and 80s).
The dirty little secret of digital photography is that most JPEGs straight out of camera need some sharpening. Simply sharpening a photo in post-processing will improve it, some times dramatically.
The dirty little secret of digital photography is that most JPEGs straight out of camera need some sharpening. Simply sharpening a photo in post-processing will improve it, some times dramatically.
Apr 27, 2021 22:17:32 #
Gary57
Loc: Georgia
Thanks for your helpful suggestions. I may need to make my statement clearer. I meant do I need a f2.8 lens or use a tripod on most pics. I will try to add some pics to the site.
Apr 27, 2021 22:20:52 #
LouV
Loc: Juno Beach, FL
dsmeltz wrote:
While there are lots of things you can do to get better results straight out of the camera, you should be aware "that stand out sharp crisp clear image I see in other photos" is often achieved by professionals using the post processing you seem to want to avoid.
What he said ⬆️
While post processing can’t render an out of focus image in focus, they are many things that influence what we perceive as a “sharp crisp clear image” and they are achieved in good post processing. The overwhelming majority of images you are likely comparing yours to have been processed.
Apr 27, 2021 22:29:56 #
Gary57 wrote:
Thanks for your helpful suggestions. I may need to make my statement clearer. I meant do I need a f2.8 lens or use a tripod on most pics. I will try to add some pics to the site.
Having a f/2.8 lens is not going to give you 'sharper' pictures UNLESS that f/2.8 allows you to use higher shutter speeds IF lower shutter speeds are causing the reason your images are not sharp.
There certainly is not a need to use a tripod when taking every 'type' of picture.
Until you post an example of a picture you have the problem with so we can see if there is something obvious wrong with your procedure, and then able to expand on that or discount it we are guessing what your problems may be.
Apr 27, 2021 23:19:03 #
Gary57
Loc: Georgia
PHRubin wrote:
If you click "Quote Reply" as I did here, we can tell who you are responding to.
Thanks, learning this forum stuff. Well appreciated. Going to try to add pics. I have many downloaded on my computer at work.
Apr 28, 2021 00:24:55 #
Doc Mck
Loc: Terrell,Texas
There are some excellent deals out there on cameras and lenses in the used market. Bidding takes time and patience. Dot bother to bid until the last 10-15 seconds of an auction, and bid your max amount. Watch the auctions for a week or so to get a feel for value if you decide to upgrade. 7dmkii cameras are down to600-800$. If you can’t get the canon lens you want, try Tamron or Sigma. Both excellent. Google up ratings on these lenses. Get mage stabilization lenses with autofocus. The code letters for these features varies with the brand. I have a Tamron 70-300 that I paid $105 for on eBay. I’ve got more expensive lenses, but that was a deal on a decent lens. Good luck.
Apr 28, 2021 07:20:00 #
RWebb76 wrote:
Sad that something that was intended in good will ... (show quote)
Your efforts are appreciated, however, all caps did not actually achieve your ends while using the tags (as CHG_CANON suggested) very well might have. I think everyone on this has good intentions. I also found the all caps hard to read. For an explanation please see:
"When we read, we don’t actually look at every letter in a sentence, but actually the shapes of the words. When text is in All Caps, the height of every letter is identical making every word an even rectangular shape, forcing us to read letter-by-letter, reducing our reading speed. Take a look at the shapes made by the two words below.
SQUARE Square
The shape of an ALL CAPS word compared to the shape of a Sentence Case word"
From Writing readable content (and why All Caps is so hard to read)
By Marty Friedel
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