Hello Esseff. First I don't think your images are that soft. If you upload them at a large size, most sites will shrink them down but not sharpen them. Look at the site to see the size restrictions and don't upload any larger. I would say the long length no more than 1200pixels. Once you resample in your editor the use sharpening. I recommend Topaz AI Sharp is good if you want to throw money at it. Make sure you shoot your EFS 10-18mm at F8-10 at 10mmEsseff wrote: In a recent thread of mine Nikon Shooter says my photos look 'soft'. And when I compared them to his photos he's right as his are super well defined. The problem is I really don't know what to do about it this point. I've taken the advice I have gotten on this forum out in the field but I really can't seem to 'up' the quality any more
Is it possible that this could be a hardware issue? I use a Canon EOS D600 and a Canon EFS 10-18mm. I also use a good, sturdy tripod for stability and set a timer so that photos are taken 'hands off'. I know the camera is quite dated (about 12 years old) and considered more of a entry-level camera. Have I reached the limit of what can be achieved with my gear? Not trying to blame the camera but going out weekend after weekend and not seeing a improvements is really starting to grind.
I don't think my photos are terrible, but I do know they could be better. If it isn't my gear (and it may well) then tips on improving sharpness would be very much appreciated. If it is my gear then what's a good upgrade?
TIA
Esseff wrote: Nikon Shooter says its not the camera.
Ozzie_Traveller wrote: G'day mate
Just as a qwik thought ............. hit the Menu > Setup screen and do a "Factory Reset" -- just in case something has been accidentally set and is influencing things
Phil from the great land Downunder
www.flickr.com/photos/ozzie_traveller/sets/
Ozzie_Traveller wrote: G'day mate
Just as a qwik thought ............. hit the Menu > Setup screen and do a "Factory Reset" -- just in case something has been accidentally set and is influencing things
Phil from the great land Downunder
www.flickr.com/photos/ozzie_traveller/sets/
r1ch wrote: You would need to post a raw+jpg un edited. Without it we cannot tell if it is normal…
r1ch wrote: You cannot compare your image to someone else's. They could edit it an run it through an AI sharpening program.
Nikon Shooter wrote:
r1ch wrote: You would need to post a raw+jpg un edited. Without it we cannot tell if it is normal…
Never heard that one before.
I have enough of that BS… your juvenile BS!r1ch wrote: You cannot compare your image to someone else's. They could edit it an run it through an AI sharpening program.
I may be banned for this but I needed to say that.
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