Mwsilvers, Thanks for your reply. It is not a new lens. I have had it for a few years. That shoot was 2,500 photos at several different locations in the immediate vicinity. Most were soft. I have taken many photos since then at a variety of locations, both indoors and outdoors with much better results on average. I will try some prime lenses on my next shoot.
I did not have this issue until I tried the "electronic shutter" settings. The fact that I cannot see a plane that is in focus seems significant to me. I will likely return something to Canon for repairs. I'm not sure what.
I have attached a one sample of several pictures which are blurry as opposed to out of focus. I say "blurry" as opposed to "out of focus" because there is no point in the photo which seems to be in focus. My reasoning is that an out of focus photo would have a point near or far at which focus was achieved. I called Canon and was told that focus was not achieved because I did not use the "One Shot" mode. I had used the "AI Servo" mode. I don't understand that reasoning. I have been experimenting with the "Electronic Shutter" lately. I don't see why that would have caused this. DP4 shows the focus point to be on the subjects head. It was taken hand held at 1/1000. Condition were overcast at 5:34 PM. Sunset about 7:42 PM. Thanks for looking. Any help will be appreciated. - Tillman
I have difficulty learning software but I have become fairly good with Lightroom over the last decade. I am now attempting photoshop. I was against paying a monthly fee but became convinced that considering the whole package including updates, that $9.95 a month was a bargain. If I could do it over I would still choose the same path.
I ordered lighting from Adorama. I paid extra for for expedited shipping. I had a photoshoot and needed more light for my green screen. The lights came in as scheduled but the tripods were not shipped. I reached customer service in the Phillipines. I requested they overnight some tripods. They did not. I heard the same warehouse story. They eventually located the tripods and shipped them but much too late for my shoot. I will continue to use B&H. I never had an issue with them before this time. Adorama I have used infrequently before with no problems. Anyone can make a mistake but I did not appreciate their slowness in correcting it when they did.
I appreciate your replies. If I shoot in that situation again, I will give an update. I believe the shutter speed will have to be slow enough for a complete cycle of the projector's beam, whatever that is, and fast enough to stop action, what ever that is. That is where I will start next time.
Thanks all who replied!
That is helpful. I frequently photograph dancers on stage, hence the usefulness of a fast shutter speed. However, I would have been able to use a much slower speed for that particular play. I'll do better next time. I appreciate everyone's help.
GoofyNewfie, I think you are right. What speeds do you use that don't give inconsistent colors? Thanks for sharing.
When they were towards the back of the stage it did affect them. This was my first encounter with this venue. I don't know if the LED projector has settings to change the frequency at which they operate. I would have to slow my shutter speed down to capture a complete cycle. I will salvage what I can and chalk it up experience.
Thanks Bill! That was what I was missing, the lowere left corner part.