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pizelli
16th of December 2009 (Wed), 20:16
I am having trouble with close-ups with my CanON 70-200MM L 2.8 LENS. I am "trying" to keep my shutter speed at or greater than my focal length. It "seems" that when I take pictures of the same color flowers (meaning there is not much contrast), I don't get sharp, clear pictures.

I realize that hand holding is not the optimal way of taking closeups, but with an IS lens, I should have some leeway. Seemingly not the case.

Can someone make some recommendations.
noopi
16th of December 2009 (Wed), 21:39
What are your other settings? Are you using a flash?
k_wakasugi
16th of December 2009 (Wed), 23:27
Post some sample pics, it'll help us help you.
John_B
17th of December 2009 (Thu), 05:37
pizelli,
A tripod and/or use of flash should help :)
pizelli
17th of December 2009 (Thu), 07:12
I don't know how to post pictures. Can someone help give me the protocol to do that?
John_B
17th of December 2009 (Thu), 07:15
pizelli,
Here is where the instructions for photo posting is ;)
-=FAQ=- Images and Avatars, How, Where and Why -=FAQ=- <-- click to see (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=290249)
Techuser
4th of January 2010 (Mon), 08:20
Maybe the depht of field is too shallow and is giving that impression?
need samples indeed
Warl0rd
4th of January 2010 (Mon), 09:38
IS is useless if the flowers themselves are moving (wind). what is your shutter speed?