Digital photography for dummies
Are you planning to buy a digital camera? Do you already have a digital camera? If both answers are yes then this basic tips andJan 31, 2008 | 4 comments | View Post
Digital camera settings for sharper photos
sandro | Feb 08, 2010 | 0 comments
Using correct combination of in-camera settings can greatly enhance image sharpness and clarity. But there are so many models of camera, and so menu different menus styles – it’s impossible to cover all of them in one article. Instead, I will write about general concepts, and give examples using my canon Eos 50D camera menu screen-shots.
Image Quality
Setting image quality
Computer hard disks are becoming large and cheap every day, there is no point in compromising image quality for saving few megabytes of space.
No matter if you are printing posters or publish photos on the web as compressed jpegs – bigger, cleaner images allow for more aggressive post-processing techniques.
Image sharpness
You can select different in-camera sharpening levels through canon picture styles.
Don’t be afraid, experiment with different settings for sharpness, also saturation and contrast. Remember that everything is subjective, there is no perfect setting, but there is one that you will most surely prefer.
Setting image sharpness
AF-Micro adjustment
New generation cameras are equipped with Auto Focus Micro Adjustment feature, which enables you to fine tune lens to the camera body for optimal focus accuracy. (Canon 50D, 5dmarkII, 7D all new cameras have this feature. On the Nikon side I don’t know – check the manual!).
Detailed instruction on how to use this feature is located here: AF-micro adjustment tutorial.
Feedback
SLR camera is a complicated tool and at times can be overwhelming for new users. There are so many things that can go wrong. If you read this article and still cannot find solution to your problem, feel free to leave comment below – Include all possible details, and I will try to work out this problem together with you.
P.s. Camera body is prone to similar AF focus imperfections as a lens. If you landed on this page without reading my previous article about front-focus back-focus issues, take a look here: Diagnosing lens autofocus problems.
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