Explorer
13th of January 2004 (Tue), 12:51
I have been surprised to see how fuzzy some of my shots have been with my new Rebel using the kit lens at its widest setting, 18mm. On searching this forum for suggestions, I noticed the following response from 2001 regarding the D30. Is it still necessary on the Rebel to zoom in to the maximum level to focus and then zoom back again to recompose the shot to get sharp images? If so, it seems rather a clunky procedure!
Explorer
Re: Disappointment with D30
Hi,
I read with interest your article about your new D30. I must say I experienced the same shocked emotions the second I took it out and used it. Whatever you do, do not send it back! This camera will make you money quicker than you can spend it. However, this will only happen when you learn it's weaknesses and how to overcome them.
Firstly, there is a disgraceful focussing problem with this very expensive pro camera. When you focus at wide angle the camera does not and never will get it right. Unfortunately, you need to zoom in at maximum range and re-compose back to wide to get focussed. While this is a pain, it works beautifully and the images are pin-sharp. Also, use the centre of the three focussing selectors as a permanent setting - works great. I use a sigma 24-70 and get magic results. Also, the first real shock was the soft images which appear on the lcd screen. It is widely reported and covered that this is deliberate on the part of Canon, and I agree with the decision. You do get to know when an image is out of focus or sharp using the lcd. When loaded into ps the images practically jump out at you after un-sharp masking.
The bottom line is that I work as a freelance photographer and much of my work is published in a local newspaper. I recently had my first front-cover and was delighted. Although the image wasn't the most exciting, it was sharp, perfectly exposed and hit the spot. All other images have been reproduced in colour and b&w in various parts of the paper and without a doubt the quality is exceptional.
Stick with it!
:? :?
Explorer
Re: Disappointment with D30
Hi,
I read with interest your article about your new D30. I must say I experienced the same shocked emotions the second I took it out and used it. Whatever you do, do not send it back! This camera will make you money quicker than you can spend it. However, this will only happen when you learn it's weaknesses and how to overcome them.
Firstly, there is a disgraceful focussing problem with this very expensive pro camera. When you focus at wide angle the camera does not and never will get it right. Unfortunately, you need to zoom in at maximum range and re-compose back to wide to get focussed. While this is a pain, it works beautifully and the images are pin-sharp. Also, use the centre of the three focussing selectors as a permanent setting - works great. I use a sigma 24-70 and get magic results. Also, the first real shock was the soft images which appear on the lcd screen. It is widely reported and covered that this is deliberate on the part of Canon, and I agree with the decision. You do get to know when an image is out of focus or sharp using the lcd. When loaded into ps the images practically jump out at you after un-sharp masking.
The bottom line is that I work as a freelance photographer and much of my work is published in a local newspaper. I recently had my first front-cover and was delighted. Although the image wasn't the most exciting, it was sharp, perfectly exposed and hit the spot. All other images have been reproduced in colour and b&w in various parts of the paper and without a doubt the quality is exceptional.
Stick with it!
:? :?