manda
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Post by manda on Aug 24, 2007 19:23:13 GMT 8
Hi, Just read some where that long exposures cause the image to soften? Is this true? I've noticed a lot of softeness in my pictures and assumed it was due to me focusing incorrectly. Example:   Is there any tips you can give to avoid softening? |
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Post by aloyyolaaloy on Aug 24, 2007 21:20:34 GMT 8
shoot raw?
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manda
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Post by manda on Aug 25, 2007 10:53:04 GMT 8
Yes - its in RAW
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Post by aloyyolaaloy on Aug 25, 2007 21:45:37 GMT 8
is it still not sharp after sharpening in raw? |
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USM
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Post by USM on Aug 27, 2007 2:04:42 GMT 8
Hi Mandy,
Is it possible for you to post a 800 x 400 size picture so that we could see the softness due to logn exposure?
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manda
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Post by manda on Aug 27, 2007 17:45:52 GMT 8
To me the horizon (and even lion) is not pin-sharp. But, in general terms, I was just curious if what I heard is true?  |
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Post by allblue on Aug 27, 2007 18:51:20 GMT 8
Looks ok to me except for the trees. IMO, I tend to believe long exposure 'may' result in softness Provided if the tress 'sway' during this time(which would cause soft effect). Static object will not unless the tripod or ground is not stable.
Overall, it depends on where the 'soft' spot is, whether it's on the entire pic or a certain area only. That's my point of view.
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manda
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Post by manda on Aug 28, 2007 6:41:42 GMT 8
ok - thanks  |
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Post by Marcus on Aug 28, 2007 23:32:27 GMT 8
Manda you need 1D mk III !!!! heehee
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USM
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Post by USM on Aug 29, 2007 16:02:13 GMT 8
Manda you need 1D mk III !!!! heehee Oh Marcus, in case that you are not aware, Mandy is using a Nikon D50. |
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Post by USM on Aug 30, 2007 0:10:44 GMT 8
Hi Mandy, the photo that you have posted is quite difficult to judge for sharpness given that most parts are in silhouette.
It could be due to underexposure, long exposure noise reduction from the camera, camera shake, high ISO used, aperture used, etc.
Can you provide us the technical exposure settings of your photo?
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