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04/17/2011 10:23:51 PM · #26 |
Originally posted by RamblinR:
With the 7d have you tried the more precise focus point (the single square with the little square inside it). Focus this on the eye. It should be more precise for this type of work. |
Ooo...how do I do that?
Right now when I select a focal point it gives me a big rectangle. |
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04/17/2011 10:48:29 PM · #27 |
Here's a long Canon knowledge base article and the ins and outs of the 7D focusing system; everything you need to know's in there.
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04/17/2011 11:03:44 PM · #28 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Here's a long Canon knowledge base article and the ins and outs of the 7D focusing system; everything you need to know's in there.
R. |
I changed to the micro focal point. But I still think I'm having some other issue besides focus point related or firmware. Starting to think it's a technique problem. But I don't know how to go about finding someone to check it. |
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04/17/2011 11:07:53 PM · #29 |
Well, you can start by putting a target on the wall, and your camera on a tripod, and focus it on the target and see if it comes out sharp. A newspaper will make an acceptable target. Use more than one lens for this test. See what you can find out. Make sure the camera's squared up to the wall, that is oriented on a true vertical plane.
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04/17/2011 11:14:09 PM · #30 |
| I thought I was having focus problems with my D70 a few years ago. I followed some tips and got out a ruler, put it out several feet (longways) put my cam on a tripod...focused on the number 6 and shot...the 6 was perfectly in focus every shot....and depending on the f-stop, I could see more of the other numbers in or out of focus....try it and put your worries to rest ! |
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04/20/2011 04:04:45 PM · #31 |
Originally posted by DCNUTTER:
Looks like a technique problem to me. With your aperture at f/2.0 you'll have a crazy small DOF, and only a portion of your photo will be in sharp focus. It looks like it's sharper around her legs and the stump in front. Expose for her face and focus on her nearest eye. Adjust your distance to the subject and/or aperture until you get the desired DOF.
I doubt it's the camera or the lens. Make sure your not set on AI Servo for your focus mode as well. I would set the camera to manual mode as you did...select the center dot (don't let the camera select a zone etc. ) and do what I described above to see if you get better results.
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I agree |
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