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BANDHAV · 06-06-2009, 07:14 PM

I tried again:

Aryan · 06-06-2009, 07:41 PM

@Bandhav: Nice try, but these images look a little soft to my eyes.

Could you post the EXIF details, please, if possible?

A couple of shots from my side, from the 'Land of Gods' - Spiti.

Equipment used - Canon EOS 400D, Canon EF-S 18-55 'kit' lens, Marumi 58mm circular polarizer.

The 'Drama'.

The Spectacle.

BANDHAV · 06-06-2009, 07:49 PM

By soft we mean lack of sharpness?

Exif Data:
1st Pic:
Shutter Speed: 1/80s
Aperture: F8
Focal length: 72 MM

2nd Pic:
Shutter Speed: 1/40s

3rd Pic:
Shutter Speed; 1/40s

4th Pic:
Shutter Speed :1/125s

Please guide what settings can help to get a sharper pic?

Aryan · 06-06-2009, 07:52 PM

Thanks for the prompt reply!

Yes, by 'soft', I meant the lack of sharpness. Did you click these photographs at the tele end of the lens? I believe that might be the reason behind the lack of sharpness in these photographs.

However, a little sharpening in post-processing should solve this problem.

BANDHAV · 06-06-2009, 07:54 PM

Yes, the photos are clicked at tele end of lens, should i try clicking at lower focal length?

Aryan · 06-06-2009, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BANDHAV

Yes, the photos are clicked at tele end of lens, should i try clicking at lower focal length?

Yup, try that and also do sharpen the picture one step using Photoshop or Picasa. That can make a world of difference.

Synn · 06-06-2009, 07:57 PM

It's soft because the focus has gone beyond the infinity mark. Common problem with newer lenses. Switch to manual focus, lock it down exactly at infinity and try again.

anthonydcruz · 06-06-2009, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anthonydcruz

One more for the day, comments and critique welcome.

Camera - Panasonic DMC-FZ28
Focal Length - 86mm
Aperture - F/5.6
Exposure - 1/320sec
ISO - 100

Please comment/criticize guys

Synn · 06-06-2009, 08:01 PM

Crop it down with a portrait form factor with just the sun, the post and some leaves. (Just before the dust mark). Would make the framing look a lot more interesting.

BANDHAV · 06-06-2009, 08:03 PM

What do we mean by locking it at infinity?

Synn common man's language please.

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Aryan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Delhi/ Shillong Posts: 18,275	@Bandhav: Nice try, but these images look a little soft to my eyes. Could you post the EXIF details, please, if possible? A couple of shots from my side, from the 'Land of Gods' - Spiti. Equipment used - Canon EOS 400D, Canon EF-S 18-55 'kit' lens, Marumi 58mm circular polarizer. The 'Drama'. The Spectacle. __________________ ...in search of that perfect world - My Travel Blog :)

06-06-2009, 07:49 PM	#2293 (permalink)
BANDHAV The Master of His Universe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 1,622	By soft we mean lack of sharpness? Exif Data: 1st Pic: Shutter Speed: 1/80s Aperture: F8 Focal length: 72 MM 2nd Pic: Shutter Speed: 1/40s 3rd Pic: Shutter Speed; 1/40s 4th Pic: Shutter Speed :1/125s Please guide what settings can help to get a sharper pic? __________________ Yes, i blog too..

06-06-2009, 07:52 PM	#2294 (permalink)
Aryan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Delhi/ Shillong Posts: 18,275	Thanks for the prompt reply! Yes, by 'soft', I meant the lack of sharpness. Did you click these photographs at the tele end of the lens? I believe that might be the reason behind the lack of sharpness in these photographs. However, a little sharpening in post-processing should solve this problem. __________________ ...in search of that perfect world - My Travel Blog :)

06-06-2009, 07:54 PM	#2295 (permalink)
BANDHAV The Master of His Universe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 1,622	Yes, the photos are clicked at tele end of lens, should i try clicking at lower focal length? __________________ Yes, i blog too..

06-06-2009, 07:57 PM	#2297 (permalink)
Synn Moderator-at-large. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 419	It's soft because the focus has gone beyond the infinity mark. Common problem with newer lenses. Switch to manual focus, lock it down exactly at infinity and try again. __________________ - I'm the strongly opinionated one momma warned you about - Flickr me? Flickr YOU!!!

06-06-2009, 08:01 PM	#2299 (permalink)
Synn Moderator-at-large. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 419	Crop it down with a portrait form factor with just the sun, the post and some leaves. (Just before the dust mark). Would make the framing look a lot more interesting. __________________ - I'm the strongly opinionated one momma warned you about - Flickr me? Flickr YOU!!!

06-06-2009, 08:03 PM	#2300 (permalink)
BANDHAV The Master of His Universe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 1,622	What do we mean by locking it at infinity? Synn common man's language please. __________________ Yes, i blog too..

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