First Timer needs opinion from all

04/25/2004 05:07:44 AM · #1

Hi all,
Took this photo yesterday. I'm still a rookie in photography....need some opinions from you guys/gals....positive or negative welcomed....i know the image is abit blur...is there anyway i could sharpen it?

Taken with Canon EOS 300D
Aperture 5.6
Shutter 1/20
ISO 100

Tranquil

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro for Canon

04/25/2004 05:16:17 AM · #2

When using your autofocus (i'm guessing) your background became in focus and your subject out of focus. Try getting your sibject in focus. Also, the subject is just a little bit off-center. You should choose to either center it or place it along the rule of thirds. Lastly, some of the background is distracting so it would be more pleasant to either zoom in or move closer to your subject. Sorry if i sounded harsh...but its definitely a good start for a beginner!

zulkerc

04/25/2004 05:21:41 AM · #3

The short answer: no. The long answer: know your camera and how to use it :) Third-party software can never "rescue" a bad photo, it is meant to "tweak" it only. To start out, just put your camera on program and watch the settings change as you shoot. Next, set to aperature priority, start at f/16 and shoot your subject, notice how everything is sharp in the picture, as you move the f/stop to a lower number (more open), notice how the subject stays in focus and other objects start to blur (this is called depth of field -- DOF). Rule of thumb, the higher the f/stop the deeper the depth of focus. there are charts on the web to help you with guaging this depth. Good luck! btw -- kudos for a steady hand, i would never be able to keep anything in focus with a 1/20 shutter speed (did you mean to type 1/200 i wonder? ;) I try to stay above 1/125 for any hand-held shots.

orussell

Canon EOS Rebel T6s

Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM

04/25/2004 05:24:33 AM · #4

There's probably no way to sharpen enough to take the blur out of the boy.

Your shutter speed is way too low for a crisp shot of such a dynamic little subject, especially handheld. :) Also it looks like your sharpest focus is behind the little boy. For a shot like this Av mode works well and with the f-stop you've choosen you should be able to get ample light to expose the shot outdoors with an acceptable shutter speed and freeze the motion. You could also use the portrait mode which will automatically use flash.

04/25/2004 05:34:56 AM · #5

Originally posted by Tranquil:

Thanks for your comment...actually i was using MF....was trying to do some trial and error experiment wif my camera....trying to get some hints and tips from you guys...so next time i would know what to look out for :)

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

04/25/2004 05:37:16 AM · #6

Originally posted by zulkerc:

this was the info i gathered from my pics....any comments?? coz i'm still so damn green with all these numbers! ;)

File Name
IMG_7441.JPG
Camera Model Name
Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL
Shooting Date/Time
4/25/2004 6:33:56 PM
Shooting Mode
Manual
Tv( Shutter Speed )
1/20
Av( Aperture Value )
5.6
Metering Mode
Center-weighted averaging
ISO Speed
100
Lens
18.0 - 55.0 mm
Focal Length
28.0 mm
Image Size
3072x2048
Image Quality
Fine
Flash
Off
White Balance
Auto
AF Mode
Manual Focus
Parameters
Contrast +1
Sharpness +1
Color saturation +1
Color tone Normal
Color Space
sRGB
File Size
2828KB

heida

Canon EOS-5D

04/25/2004 05:39:08 AM · #7

The link doesnt work for me :O I cant see the picture

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

04/25/2004 10:10:21 AM · #8

Originally posted by heida:

The link doesnt work for me :O I cant see the picture

wonder if this would help

Rookie Shot

Message edited by author 2004-04-25 14:13:41.

frumoaznicul

Canon EOS-20D

04/25/2004 10:15:30 AM · #9

Originally posted by JudeLeo:

Originally posted by heida:
The link doesnt work for me :O I cant see the picture

wonder if this would help

Rookie Shot

It doesn't.

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04/25/2004 10:54:11 AM · #10

i think this time it will work....hopefully....comments pls....negative most welcomed! coz i'm a rookie ;)

ROokie shot

breckinshire

Sigma 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical for Canon (Black)

04/25/2004 11:03:13 AM · #11

I agree that it is a good start for a beginner. I notice you have the digital rebel camera. Take advantage of the fact that you can change the settings on the camera and then immediately see how the picture comes out. I have learned so much about f-stop settings and shutter speeds since I got mine in January. When I had the 35mm Rebel, I would sometimes get bad shots back from the developer but had no idea what the settings were on that shot so therefore I couldn't really learn from bad pictures.

Rule of thirds is a good one to follow. If you're not familiar with it, here is a basic tutorial - Rule of Thirds. You can probably find other tutorials through Google.

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-80mm 1:4-5.6

04/25/2004 11:10:34 AM · #12

Originally posted by breckinshire:

Thanks mate......really helps me understand....hopefully i would be able to fully utilised my "baby" and show something nicer next time! ;)

dccloss

Nikon D70

04/25/2004 11:56:19 AM · #13

Originally posted by breckinshire:

I agree with the comment about learning alot more about f-stops and shutter speeds with a digital, in a much smaller amount of time, and then seeing the results. It makes experimenting much easier, and more fun! When I took my first photography class (in 1996), we had to write down all the shooting information from each shot when we took, and then develop it, and then, by that time, it was quite often hard to reproduce the shot, and you are out of the "moment". I agree that the shutter speed is much too slow. When I take photos of my daughter (she never sits still for them, she's 2), I use no slower than 1/60 sec, most of the time 1/100 sec. That way I'm covered! Especially when you are outside, and it's relatively bright, it shouldn't harm the actual light exposure, or brightness of the photo. And, if you are shooting more of a portrait shot, you probably could lower the aperture, as well. I say Keep Shootin'!

-Danielle

Message edited by author 2004-04-25 15:58:07.

04/26/2004 08:12:52 AM · #14

Originally posted by dccloss:

Originally posted by breckinshire:
I agree that it is a good start for a beginner. I notice you have the digital rebel camera. Take advantage of the fact that you can change the settings on the camera and then immediately see how the picture comes out. I have learned so much about f-stop settings and shutter speeds since I got mine in January. When I had the 35mm Rebel, I would sometimes get bad shots back from the developer but had no idea what the settings were on that shot so therefore I couldn't really learn from bad pictures...

I agree with the comment about learning alot more about f-stops and shutter speeds with a digital, in a much smaller amount of time, and then seeing the results. It makes experimenting much easier, and more fun! When I took my first photography class (in 1996), we had to write down all the shooting information from each shot when we took, and then develop it, and then, by that time, it was quite often hard to reproduce the shot, and you are out of the "moment". I agree that the shutter speed is much too slow. When I take photos of my daughter (she never sits still for them, she's 2), I use no slower than 1/60 sec, most of the time 1/100 sec. That way I'm covered! Especially when you are outside, and it's relatively bright, it shouldn't harm the actual light exposure, or brightness of the photo. And, if you are shooting more of a portrait shot, you probably could lower the aperture, as well. I say Keep Shootin'!

-Danielle

Thanks for the encouragement....i guess you were spot on about my shutter speed....that boy just so active....i had to snap super fast just to get a nice shot of him :) i'm still really green wif my cam...esp AF priority and stuffs...gonna do some reading up b4 getting a real nice shot!