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Blurry Ball Players
I take pictures for my church youth group, and it so happens that some of the youth members are in our church softball team.I've been trying everything to get sharp,focussed pictures from the other side of the fence,but its not happening.I'm trying to be as decrete as possible, so I really don't want to use a tripod.Do you have any ideas on how to take sharp and NONBLURRY pictures?
April 13, 2002
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John A. Lind |
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You didn't mention where you were standing, if you are shooting through the fence or over it, what your film speed is, or lens focal length. There are a number of possible causes for your photograph looking blurry . . . Shooting through a fence:
If you are standing right next to the fence and shooting through it, part of your problem may be wire in the fence getting in front of the lens. That close, and the fence wires are so out of focus you won't really see the wire(s), but it can make the photograph appear out of focus. Light levels, film speed and lens speed:
The "rule of thumb" for minimum shutter speed operating hand held using a 35mm format camera is 1/(lens focal length). Take a look at what focal length you are using and your shutter speed. If the shutter speed is too slow, then open up the lens to a wider aperture, and if you cannot do that, a faster film speed would help. I recommend leaving faster film as a last resort after doing other things first. Obviously a faster lens would also help if this is the problem, but that's an expensive solution. Of course you can use it to justify a faster lens if you really want one. Long lens limits:
The limit for hand held work, regardless of shutter speed, is about 200mm. At that length and longer it becomes much more difficult to hold it steady and keep an image composed. At 300mm it's almost impossible, especially if your're trying to pan and follow players in motion. Look at the focal length you are using. If you're running 200mm and longer, look for a similar view of the players from a closer position that allows a shorter lens (if this is possible). -- John
April 15, 2002
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