Clarity..In the lens or the camera body?
I know the lenses i have are not Canon's top of the line. Particularly the 70-300mm. How much does mega pixles come into play when it comes to clarity? Mine is 12.2.
Im not sure which to upgrade to get higher quality clarity. Any thoughts??
Thanks.
KCook wrote: I hesitate to hit the basics, but:
Are you shooting JPG or RAW?
Is your monitor calibrated?
Kelly Cook
Is this a new isuue or have you ever got good pictures with the camera....
You will not be judged as a photographer by the pictures you take, but by the pictures you show.
I would not rush to pick up some new glass as could well be the settings used on the camera, it would be a good idea to post some photo's that you are not happy with, with the exif info and see if anyone can offer some advice
Also...
“Amateurs worry about equipment, professionals worry about money, masters worry about light, I just make pictures… ” ~ Vernon Trent
TheNissanMan wrote: I believe the xSi is the 500D over here in the UK (I think), if so the 70-300 is a cracking lens and capable of some very good results as should any lens if used correctly.
I would not rush to pick up some new glass as could well be the settings used on the camera, it would be a good idea to post some photo's that you are not happy with, with the exif info and see if anyone can offer some advice
The Canon 70-300 is an OK lens. But then 70-200 f/4L IS kicks it's butt all over the place (I've tested both together).
The glass (lenses) is the most important thing when it comes to getting good sharp/nice shots. After that the better the body the more chance you'll get of getting the most out of said lens.
It's daft to buy new glass if the problem is not or may not be with existing equipment. The 70-300 is more than capable of getting superb pictures and is extremely well regarded in it's price range (I have also used both side by side or would not have offered an opinion
)A couple of shots I am happy with using the 500D and 70-300mm lens...
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