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15. January 2008
by Goldenhawk
Hello,
just a question. This picture (Image ID: 565410) was refused because of "out of focus". I am not sure it is after checking it at 100%. Could someone explain to me why it is out of focus?
http://lh3.google.com/mzufferey/R4yc0l5g8cI/AAAAAAAAAKs/h2D5TRyh84w/s144/565410-xs.jpg
Thank you very much.
Best wishes,
Michael
RE: Out of Focus
Hi Michael,
Viewing this image at 100%, there isn't any section of the photo that is in sharp focus. It is very soft throughout. There seems to be a tiny bit of camera shake if you look at the illustrations of the running children - the outer outline has a soft gradation instead of being solid and sharp. This slight camera shake has most likely softened the entire image.
Thanks
Ron
Posted: 15. Jan 2008 by sumners
RE: Out of Focus
Hi Ron,
thank you very much for your explanation :).
I feel a bit puzzle about shaking. In the past when I had my F50 and later F90X I had less shaking problems. Now with my D300 it seems that even a picture taken without too much zoom and a not too slow shutter speed will suffer the results of the shake (this one for example or even a landscape picture) :(. May be I am getting older and my hands shake too much. Or may be the DSLR are more sensible to shake.
I should investigate a bit more.
Best wishes,
Michael
Posted: 15. Jan 2008 by Goldenhawk
RE: Out of Focus
If your new camera is heavier than your old one, that may be enough to do it.
Get a light tripod to use any time light levels are low.
Posted: 23. Jan 2008 by Darla
RE: Out of Focus
Hello Darla,
it is possible, but I am not sure it is so heavy to make this kind of problems. May be a stabilized lens would prevent this, but I do not have any so far (I am looking for a SIGMA 18-200/3,5-6,3 DC OS NIKON D, but I do not have the money yet :().
A tripod could be useful, but I am a bit against it. And most of the pictures I like to take are not suitable for the tripod.
Thank you very much.
Best wishes,
Michael
Posted: 23. Jan 2008 by Goldenhawk