#1 Contrast a tad too high and saturation too.
#2 That is a very sweet smile but no critical focus.
#3 lovely truffle but no focus point.
#4 I dig the take but not the road in the BG.
#5 front focus issue… is that you?
#6 nice friend but no focus point.
4 different focus problems, how's that?
1 compositional issue
1 rendition where you need to learn where/when to stop.
The focus is soft in a few of these. If you're using the camera's autofocus system, it may not be doing you any favors. You might be better off setting it for single point focus so you know what your intent is.
Also, the first is shot at 1/40s. That's quite slow, and will lead to focus problems. Shorter shutter time, higher ISO. For what it's worth.
That said, I'll say this:
1) What's your subject? Lovely sky, occluded by a tree, with a very bright street light that draws my attention.
2) You make a lovely subject, but get a friend to help you get your shots. No selfies, especially with that lens at that focal length.
3) While the kit lens works for close subjects, here's where you want single point AF so that you can nail the eye. Trust me, you want to nail the focus on the eye. You might also be too close.
4) I like the backlight, but the focus is soft. With a proper exposure and a bit of post, you could get a very nice portrait with this setting. There's no road there, just a field and trees. Angle the camera to manage your background a bit better.
5) The crop is very awkward. Color is good, but that could just be the camera's software. Again, focus.
Take control of your focus using a single point, or tight cluster , and put that point where you want it. Control your shot.
Thanks a lot!! I just learned about a single AF point I am going to practice with that to see if that works better to get the focus on the eyes.
What do you mean by frontfocus issues ? And i guess soft focus means that it had no sharp point like on the eyes? I'm just learning all the camera settings so some things are new te me.. Like the one AF point..
garyrhook wrote: The focus is soft in a few of these. If you're using the camera's autofocus system, it may not be doing you any favors. You might be better off setting it for single point focus so you know what your intent is.
Also, the first is shot at 1/40s. That's quite slow, and will lead to focus problems. Shorter shutter time, higher ISO. For what it's worth.
That said, I'll say this:
1) What's your subject? Lovely sky, occluded by a tree, with a very bright street light that draws my attention.
2) You make a lovely subject, but get a friend to help you get your shots. No selfies, especially with that lens at that focal length.
3) While the kit lens works for close subjects, here's where you want single point AF so that you can nail the eye. Trust me, you want to nail the focus on the eye. You might also be too close.
4) I like the backlight, but the focus is soft. With a proper exposure and a bit of post, you could get a very nice portrait with this setting. There's no road there, just a field and trees. Angle the camera to manage your background a bit better.
5) The crop is very awkward. Color is good, but that could just be the camera's software. Again, focus.
Take control of your focus using a single point, or tight cluster , and put that point where you want it. Control your shot.
Start there, and go practice some more. Have fun.
Thank you so much. Number 2 is actually not me but my sister, why do you think it is a selfie? I am going to work on working with a single af point, I was struggling to get the eyes sharp now I think I know what the problem is thanks!.
Soft focus is because of the multiple AF points?
Thanks again this helps me alot.
suzievt wrote: What do you mean by frontfocus issues ?
There are three elements in a combo: the lens, the camera
and the AF system. Though the lens and body are built at
minimum tolerances, the third element MUST be fine tuned
for every lens/camera combinations in use.
For example. all my 16 lenses had to be AF fine tuned to all
4 bodies I work with… 64 AF fine tune procedures in all!
suzievt wrote: Thank you so much. Number 2 is actually not me but my sister, why do you think it is a selfie? I am going to work on working with a single af point, I was struggling to get the eyes sharp now I think I know what the problem is thanks!.
Soft focus is because of the multiple AF points?
Thanks again this helps me alot.
You didn't mention anyone else, and the shot appears to be a short focal length (based on the shape of facial features) although there's no EXIF data, as there is for the other shots.
Net: short focal length, too close, facial features distort. This is why longer lenses (e.g. 85mm) are recommended for portraiture. Just sayin'.
Soft focus usually means that everything is a bit out of focus. Either the wrong thing was used to set focus, or some slight camera movement with a slow shutter speed, or a lens and camera body aren't properly working together.
Yes, if you use a field of AF points, the camera is can only guess at your intent. Single point means you know precisely what should be in focus. Multi-point AF is only good for large groups, and you back up enough. So, suggest you don't use it.
Final advice: yes, it's ideal when every lens is tuned to the body upon which its used, but not every body support microfocus adjustments. You can at least verify (using single-point AF) that the focus system is reasonable accurate. You'll want a shutter speed of 1/160s or faster, even at short focal lengths. Especially starting out, as you develop good technique. Don't be afraid to rely on higher ISO for now.
Do you think that this image is sharp at the eyes? It is another picture I have from thay day, unedited..
I would like to know if this is sharp enough..
If you look carefully at the edge of the scarf below her chin, you can figure out where the plan of focus is. Hint: it's not her eyes. Looks like the end of her nose, perhaps? You can also see, in the lower left corner, hair that is pretty sharp. I could be wrong.
Different question: is it sharp enough? With some post, it would be perfectly acceptable. Right now it looks unfinished (to me).
Also: if you did some work on the irises, you could enhance the eyes in a way that made them look quite nice.
#1 Contrast a tad too high and saturation too.
#2 That is a very sweet smile but no critical focus.
#3 lovely truffle but no focus point.
#4 I dig the take but not the road in the BG.
#5 front focus issue… is that you?
#6 nice friend but no focus point.
4 different focus problems, how's that?
1 compositional issue
1 rendition where you need to learn where/when to stop.
Thanks but I have some experience with photoshop from 7 years ago or so.. haha.
But I like to continue with photoshop because starting a new progamme will also need me to learn new things..
And I like a challenge haha
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