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May 17, 2018 07:15:00   #
Bill_de Loc: US
 
If you are looking for better images out of the camera, make adjustment to the in camera 'Manage Picture Controls'. Nikon explains it step by step.

https://www.nikonusa.com/en/learn-and-explore/a/tips-and-techniques/picture-controls-step-by-step.html

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May 17, 2018 07:21:02   #
Bill_de Loc: US
 
Kuzano wrote:
Primarily for viewing of UHH downloads, the pictures SUCK if you are not "storing original". The thumbnail display on UHH is horrible. That's why you have an option to "store original" and show us a much better version of your picture. These two images would display on our monitors much better if you used the download that renders a quality image. You can go back and post these two images (but check store original) and find a compelling difference in image quality to convince you to pursue a much better image, if that's what you want us to see. Then if you want, you can check store original and then click on the image again for best quality.
Primarily for viewing of UHH downloads, the pictur... (show quote)


UHH thumbnails usually look horrible because folks let the website reduce the size of their images. As mentioned in the rules for the Photo Gallery:

- Maximum dimensions for images are 600x800. So if you want to post a crop and be assured that it doesn't get reduced, then resize it on your end down to at most 600 pixels in width. Images with dimensions of 600x800 or less aren't modified during the upload process.

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May 17, 2018 07:21:49   #
CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City
 
OneShotOne18 wrote:
I can understand why the background blur is good so that the emphasis is on the subject. Yet, sometimes it is good to have the background clear also. Question: how can I accomplish that effect?

More depth of field and focused background - smaller aperture, say f/11 > f/22
Less depth of field and more blurred background - larger aperture, say f/2 > f/8

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May 17, 2018 07:35:05   #
camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.
 
"The top picture is the one of better quality then the 2nd one."

The top image has better contrast NOT better quality.

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May 17, 2018 08:14:17   #
Skiextreme2 Loc: Northwest MA
 
auto wrote:
Can some one explain why I can't get the same quality picture as when in photo gallery I use auto adjust in windows 10? I use a Nikon d7100. Is there a way to get same quality before adjustment? See Pictures.


The best time of day to photograph is (early morning and late afternoon to dusk) when the light is best. Also, pick subjects that don't have things surrounding them or standing out in the background. Depth of field is also important. You need a small enough depth of field to get the entire subject to be in focus (sharp), unless the subject is only part of the image (like only the eyes).

If you re-post your images and use the store original option, we can see what settings you used and advise from that info.

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May 17, 2018 10:18:54   #
Ron Dial Loc: Cuenca, Ecuador
 
Stop using auto adjust.

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May 17, 2018 11:11:37   #
chikid68 Loc: Tennesse USA
 
Skiextreme2 wrote:
You need a small enough depth of field to get the entire subject to be in focus (sharp), unless the subject is only part of the image (like only the eyes).

If you re-post your images and use the store original option, we can see what settings you used and advise from that info.


Don't you mean large enough depth of field to get the entire subject in focus?

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May 17, 2018 11:15:39   #
dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho
 
It would appear the first picture has added contrast making it appear sharper. But in reality, when I compare both robins, they both still appear soft to me.

Dennis

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May 17, 2018 11:52:06   #
lumix9 Loc: lakeland,fl. via nyc
 
Camera settings menu>vivid should accomplish what you are looking for.

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May 17, 2018 12:48:54   #
Skiextreme2 Loc: Northwest MA
 
chikid68 wrote:
Don't you mean large enough depth of field to get the entire subject in focus?


If the subject was the bird, then yes.

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May 17, 2018 13:35:18   #
CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City
 
Guess the OP is looking for guesses and speculation rather than returning and posting and storing the requested originals.

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May 17, 2018 13:56:56   #
Bill_de Loc: US
 
CHG_CANON wrote:
Guess the OP is looking for guesses and speculation rather than returning and posting and storing the requested originals.


He probably got the answers he needed without the downloads. Sometimes folks just needed to be headed in the right direction, which can often be accomplished by looking at the thumbnails.

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May 17, 2018 14:50:38   #
CamB Loc: Juneau, Alaska
 
Better contrast helps make it a better quality picture.
..Cam

camerapapi wrote:
"The top picture is the one of better quality then the 2nd one."

The top image has better contrast NOT better quality.

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May 17, 2018 19:19:29   #
Cheese
 
OneShotOne18 wrote:
I can understand why the background blur is good so that the emphasis is on the subject. Yet, sometimes it is good to have the background clear also. Question: how can I accomplish that effect?


Use a smaller aperture (higher f/ number) for more depth of field.

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May 17, 2018 20:00:43   #
OneShotOne18
 
Thank you!!!

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