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10/22/2004 10:06:17 AM · #1 |
please advise me, i have a real problem to get a crisp and clear focus. i primarily use auto focus.... is that the problem? any tips or advise would be truely appreciated. i have just bought myself a manfrotto mini pro tripod and a decent head. will this help?
thanks in advance.
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10/22/2004 10:07:37 AM · #2 |
Is it on all your images or just some? What shutter speed? Do you have examples you can post?
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10/22/2004 10:10:00 AM · #3 |
Sort-of yes and yes. The autofocus seems to be pretty slow, and needs some nice contrasty features to work well. But I haven't learned to use the manual focus effectively yet either ... overall I find the EVF system hard to use.
Tripod (and using the timer or remote) should help. |
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10/22/2004 10:12:25 AM · #4 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
Sort-of yes and yes. The autofocus seems to be pretty slow, and needs some nice contrasty features to work well. But I haven't learned to use the manual focus effectively yet either ... overall I find the EVF system hard to use.
Tripod (and using the timer or remote) should help. |
Paul--just noticed, congrat on upgrading from the Olympus finally ;) |
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10/22/2004 10:23:53 AM · #5 |
Thanks! I still carry the Olympus around with me most of the time, and I'm still learning how to use the Canon, but fortunately it works OK in its various auto modes. With a few more pixels available, I find I have to print more (expensive) 5x7's instead of ultra-cheap 4x6's.
Message edited by author 2004-10-22 10:24:18. |
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10/22/2004 10:30:31 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by cpanaioti:
Is it on all your images or just some? What shutter speed? Do you have examples you can post? |
interestingly enough its on most of my shots.... yet i have never use a tripod before, maybe the old age is catching up on me...hahahaha! also important is that i mostly use the 'portrait' or auto settings.
how can i load some examples... then you will see. |
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10/22/2004 10:32:04 AM · #7 |
taken from dpreview:
"Focus errors
The S1 IS suffers from more than its fair share of focus errors, particularly at the long end of the zoom, at close distances and when shooting in low light (where an autofocus illuminator would be invaluable). The small screen makes judging whether the focus has hit the right spot difficult, and you soon learn to zoom in on the playback image in situations where the focus is likely to struggle."
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10/22/2004 10:43:08 AM · #8 |
I shot these on my trip in August, auto mode
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10/22/2004 10:45:42 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by gibun:
Originally posted by cpanaioti:
Is it on all your images or just some? What shutter speed? Do you have examples you can post? |
interestingly enough its on most of my shots.... yet i have never use a tripod before, maybe the old age is catching up on me...hahahaha! also important is that i mostly use the 'portrait' or auto settings.
how can i load some examples... then you will see. |
I see you're a member so you can add them to your portfolio.
I would check the exif to see if it's a slow shutter speed or indeed a focusing error. See Hopper's post.
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10/22/2004 10:51:53 AM · #10 |
| thanks... i've uploaded some photos, a potpouri if you want. please look at them. and thanks so much to all of you for your time. |
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10/22/2004 12:45:27 PM · #11 |
It could be that on the macro shots you were a little too close to the subject. Every lens has a minimum focusing distance. Your manual will tell you what it is at wide angle and at full zoom.
For the night shots I would suggest using a tripod as a slower shutter speed was probably used.
The ones with plenty of light appear to be ok.
Hope this helps.
Also, posting the EXIF data with your pictures when you upload can help in evaluating what the problem might be.
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10/22/2004 02:10:26 PM · #12 |
I haven't had any focus problems thus far. It's a little slow, but it's still worlds better then the old Sony I had.
As for the MF, it's really easy to use, press and hold the MF button and then (while holding the MF button in) scroll up or down on the directional button. You will get a zoom in box on your screen to better see if you are in focus and a bar will appear on the left. Set it where you want and release the MF button. It will stay at that focus setting until you press the MF button again. Typically I set the MF as best I can, then move the camera to fine tune.
There is also a setting where the camera will take 3 photos. One at the focal range set, then one right above and below the set range. I haven't used it yet, but it would be handy on set up shots.
As for the EVF, yes, it stinks. I wish it were optical, however, I find myself using that flip out viewer most of the time. No need to lay on the ground, kneel down, climb a tree any more... I can take pictures any where I can reach my hand now!
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