 Ellen |
Blurry Pictures Recently, I purchased a Nikon D70s - easy to use, but I am finding quite a few of my photos are blurred... I came across another photographer who was having the same problem with his D70s. Is this a common fault with the camera? Thanks.
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robert G. Fately |
Ellen, there are two kinds of blur - focus and motion related. Focus problems might occur if there is a problem with the auto-focus mechanism of your particular camera, but frankly that's quite unlikely. The more likely answer is that you are shooting at too slow of a shutter speed, and the motion of your subjct (or even of you) causes the blur. As a general rule of thumb, the slowest shutter speed you whould use handheld is 1 over the focal-length- times-1.5. That is, if you are using a 200mm lens, the slowest speed you should use is 1/300th of a second. If the shutter remains open longer than that, it's quite likely that the image will appear blurry.
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Pete H |
Hi Ellen, The term "easy" to use in reference to the D-70 is a misnomer. LOL This camera has so many features, many who are not familiar in setting it up will often experience problems. There are three focus modes, further sub-grouped into three more modes... Closest focus... Dynamic focus... Center focus; AF area... AF spot... AF zone lock... etc., etc. Setting it improperly for a particular shot will often lead to so-called focus problems. Do this: Shoot something in your home with the flash on full program mode... a chair, an apple, whatever. If it's in focus, you do not have a focus problem.
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Jessica A. Eiss |
Hi Ellen, I would have to agree with Pete, that the 70s has many features. I've had my d70 for a year and a half, and can say that I am comfrotable with it now, but there are still things I don't know how to use, or would to think fo switching to quickly. You'll have to practice, practice, and do more practising to get the reults you are looking for. I know the d70 is known for underexposing pictures, so you'll need to be aware of that too. I usually leave a +.7 compensation in, and up to a +1. Good luck! Jess
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Pauline Myre |
I have a D70 and it works great, no blur. So I agree with previous answer , need to test it out . I love my d70 although I do not know how to use most of its features. good luck. pauline
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Simon A. Stone |
i work in a camera shop and we have a few with the same problem. it seems the lens that comes with, slips gears and focuses incorrectly. it might be the lens it might not, try another lens if it is still not working and settings not helping then take to a pro.
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Ken Henry |
Are you using a consumer or pro zoom lens? I use center point manual focus hand held with an IS lens, Sometimes with a monopod. With autofocus multi-focus points are you guaranteed one of those nine focus points will focus on your subject? Continually? 100% of my sharpest photos are when my camera is on a tripod with remote switch and mirror lock-up. Medium format are very sharp and bright photos. So when I use the convenience of small 35mm format I strive to get the best performance possible from it. For snap shooting I use my little 540Canon. Have you set your camera on a tripod and test the focusing? Photo Mythology 22: Use higher shutter speeds than your lens length and your hard work will be rewarded with sharp...enough...photos.
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