what kind of lense would be better for Canon D40 to get pics clearer?
Aug 23, 2014 13:58:46 #
I do not believe there is anything wrong with your lens/camera.
The artefacts I found on the first downloads appear to be compression artefacts probably caused by (as said earlier) by up and down loading via Google.
If you shot at the largest size your camera is capable of, then the images have been severely compressed and decompressed and this does not aid the high quality you are looking for.
The lettering on the young girls T shirt has lost a little crispness in the process.
Portrait Mode, if that is what you shot in, adds softness to the image.
May I suggest:
Use the T shirt or something similar as a model (needs to be still and sharp)
Set your camera for the largest jpg available
ISO as low as the camera is able (100?)
Aperture Priority set at f/8
If you have a tripod, use it for this exercise, if not just be steady.
Do not use Google to resize, if you have not got any processing software download Picasa or Irfanview (both are free) or use the program that came with the camera to get it onto your computer.
I think you will see a major difference.
The artefacts I found on the first downloads appear to be compression artefacts probably caused by (as said earlier) by up and down loading via Google.
If you shot at the largest size your camera is capable of, then the images have been severely compressed and decompressed and this does not aid the high quality you are looking for.
The lettering on the young girls T shirt has lost a little crispness in the process.
Portrait Mode, if that is what you shot in, adds softness to the image.
May I suggest:
Use the T shirt or something similar as a model (needs to be still and sharp)
Set your camera for the largest jpg available
ISO as low as the camera is able (100?)
Aperture Priority set at f/8
If you have a tripod, use it for this exercise, if not just be steady.
Do not use Google to resize, if you have not got any processing software download Picasa or Irfanview (both are free) or use the program that came with the camera to get it onto your computer.
I think you will see a major difference.
Aug 23, 2014 15:29:04 #
Here is a depth of field Calculator for the Canon.
http://cpn.canon-europe.com/content/education/technical/depth_of_field_calculator.do
If she was six feet away, 28 MM, that would give her a depth of field of 2' 1" or so, I stand corrected.
http://cpn.canon-europe.com/content/education/technical/depth_of_field_calculator.do
http://cpn.canon-europe.com/content/education/technical/depth_of_field_calculator.do
If she was six feet away, 28 MM, that would give her a depth of field of 2' 1" or so, I stand corrected.
http://cpn.canon-europe.com/content/education/technical/depth_of_field_calculator.do
Aug 24, 2014 06:34:58 #
I learned a long time ago that photographic technique was of paramount importance to obtain good pictures.
I have also learned that when the photographer does his or her part the lens also does its part.
I have also learned that when the photographer does his or her part the lens also does its part.
Aug 24, 2014 07:14:29 #
c1licata wrote:
This is done by a hired Professional and the clarity that I am trying to achieve.
One of the things I notice is that Both images, yours and the pros are taken with the same angle of light from the sun. The difference is he added s soft flash to reduce the harsh shadows on her face.
Aug 24, 2014 11:22:08 #
c1licata wrote:
I have a new to me preowned Canon D40 with a Tamron Af Aspherical LD 28-200mm . I need pics to be much clearer. What lens would you recommend not too pricey? Thank you to anyone that helps.
I had that lens and it did the same thing to me... not one of Tamron's best in my opinion.
If I were you I'd look for the Canon 18-55. It's Canon's typical kit lens but is very crisp and clean, you might try it.
Aug 24, 2014 11:29:01 #
Sirsnapalot wrote:
One of the things I notice is that Both images, yours and the pros are taken with the same angle of light from the sun. The difference is he added s soft flash to reduce the harsh shadows on her face.
Ty. I think I'm going to get a flash
Aug 24, 2014 11:29:37 #
jimmya wrote:
I had that lens and it did the same thing to me... not one of Tamron's best in my opinion.
If I were you I'd look for the Canon 18-55. It's Canon's typical kit lens but is very crisp and clean, you might try it.
If I were you I'd look for the Canon 18-55. It's Canon's typical kit lens but is very crisp and clean, you might try it.
Ty. I know someone that hasvone. I'm going to try it.
Aug 24, 2014 11:36:58 #
To eliminate a possible problem with how you download your images, download a copy of Canon's own download image program. Just go to the Canon website, you will have to register yourself, find downloads for your camera, select EOS utility. Download this program, and possibly Canon Photo Professional. The PP program will allow you to some processing on your images. Using the EOS utility you can download the images, and under preferences, then file location (second tab) you can address where the photos will go, and how you will label them.
I hope this will help. Good luck
I hope this will help. Good luck
Aug 24, 2014 11:56:25 #
I love the 40mm 2.8 lens Canon-and I really love the 18-250 Tamron macro 3-4.5 lens Canon mount. Both are pretty sharp. Also go in the menu and set up one of the choices with high contrast and sharpness-see if that helps.
Aug 24, 2014 13:23:06 #
I would check the quality settings that you're shooting with. And what mode are you using? I have that model and have gotten excellent results. I have an older 24-85mm USM f- 4.0-5.6 that delivers great results at f8 to f11. And a 70-200mm f-2.8 IS USM that delivers superb results. And have used (rented) the 100-400mm - all Canons. But I shoot in Raw and Aperture preferred most of the time. I will post some photos later today.
Aug 24, 2014 15:45:40 #
It's a D40 alright,I had one and was always queried on its model number.
Aug 24, 2014 15:55:34 #
Daryl New wrote:
Hi - - Daryl: The OP has already clarified this - here in the USA, that Canon model was the 40D (I suppose it is possible that the European spec version was labeled D40 - but not in the States). The OP posted a {fuzzy} picture of her camera toward the middle of page 1 on this thread - upper right corner of the camera says 40D.It's a D40 alright, I had one and was always queried on its model number.
Aug 24, 2014 16:10:00 #
c1licata wrote:
This is done by a hired Professional and the clarity that I am trying to achieve.
I'm rather new here so I don't want to sound harsh, but using all automatic modes to try to duplicate a pro's results is giving too much credit to automatic's choices.
My oldest DSLR is the EOS 40D, same camera as yours, and I love it: I go back to shoot with it once a month for an exercise. The more I do that, the more I appreciate what a great piece of equipment it is. I have your camera; I use it. I don't have your lens.
The biggest problem I see with your photo of the two children facing awaw from us is that the chosen automatic fous point is just to the right of the boy's left ear. (I can tell that because the Canon software reveals that. As someone else suggested, you should download it. It's free.) There's no light in the photo there and no contrast: the camera just did not achieve focus as it had nothing to work with.
Please don't go out and buy a flash thinking that will make everything better. (The 40D has a built-in flash, btw.) Spend the money instead on a couple of classes where you can learn how to get out of automatic mode. You'll get better results. Learn from my mistake: I threw money at gear; my photos didn't get any better until I spent some money on classes to learn how to use it.
From last month's exercise, a high-contrasty shot of people playing at the beach:
Aug 24, 2014 16:15:18 #
davidk2020 wrote:
Nice shot illustrating part of the OPs problem. If I am taking those kind of high contrast shots - I usually auto-bracket at + 2eV and recompose with HDR in post.Spend the money instead on a couple of classes where you can learn how to get out of automatic mode. You'll get better results. Learn from my mistake: I threw money at gear; my photos didn't get any better until I spent some money on classes to learn how to use it.
From last month's exercise, a high-contrasty shot of people playing at the beach:
From last month's exercise, a high-contrasty shot of people playing at the beach:
Aug 24, 2014 16:20:04 #
c1licata wrote:
I have a new to me preowned Canon D40 with a Tamron Af Aspherical LD 28-200mm . I need pics to be much clearer. What lens would you recommend not too pricey? Thank you to anyone that helps.
None of these images is in focus. Has the camera been refurbished? Something may b out of whack with the automatic focusing. I would call Canon and see whether they offer any factory refurbish service. But first I would try a different primary lens on it and see if you can get a sharp photo. If not - the camera needs some work. if you can get a sharp photo with a 35 or 50mm lens then the camera is OK, the lens needs to be adjusted. I know Nikon does a good job with lenses that are a little off. I sent my wounded 18 - 200 to them after I dropped it, and it came back all better!
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