60D images not sharp

1st one was definitely sharp, but focused on the nose instead of eyes
2nd one had motion blur

hate to break it to you, but the 15-85 isnt an indoor lens, so you need to either bump the ISO way up to get good shutter speeds, or a flash.

Take a look at this
https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=857871

Charlie wrote in post #14755323
hate to break it to you, but the 15-85 isnt an indoor lens, so you need to either bump the ISO way up to get good shutter speeds, or a flash.

yes, your shutter speed is too slow, for indoor shots you will need a flash or increase the ISO levels

I looked at the first two images you mentioned and yes the shutter speed is low. With the 60D I find the ISO can be at 800 without too much degradation. More importantly you need to understand depth of field. At 50 mm, f/5.6 and a subject distance of 3 feet (just a guess for the dog) the total depth of field is 0.22 feet or 2.6 inches. That is why the "face/nose" of the dog is in focus and much of the remaining image is out of focus. Having said that, the image is actually quite well done and emphasizes the dog's face and draws less attention to the body.

A good depth of field calculator is at http://www.dofmaster.c​om/dofjs.html.

Adding to what "similae" said

do not infer from the statement that you should not shoot RAW. In addition in my experience the addition of sharpening is not needed except in rare instances with the 60D while using the default picture style.

I'm a noob but I'm impressed that the images came out so well considering you were hand holding the camera with the shutter speed that low. You must have steady hands. If I took those pics, they would be useless...lol

your camera is fine.
your shutter speed it too low.
I had the same "issue" when I bought my 60d.
the lower megapixel sensors allow lower shutter speeds.

bump the SS up to 1/focal length and you'll be much better.
enjoy the camera. I love mine.

SVT Wylde wrote in post #14756800
I'm a noob but I'm impressed that the images came out so well considering you were hand holding the camera with the shutter speed that low. You must have steady hands. If I took those pics, they would be useless...lol

I think it's also a testament to the great IS on that lens. Canon claims 4 stops, I've never used the 15-85 but, yeah, I'm going to say the IS here is probably very effective and helping a great deal to get the shots as strong as they were despite the very low shutter speeds!

Ephur wrote in post #14757400
I think it's also a testament to the great IS on that lens. Canon claims 4 stops, I've never used the 15-85 but, yeah, I'm going to say the IS here is probably very effective and helping a great deal to get the shots as strong as they were despite the very low shutter speeds!

I've been lurking for a while and considering the purchase of a 60D/15-85mm combo as my first DSLR and this thread sold me on it...lol. With a 580EX flash on the hotshoe, I could see this as being a great all around combo for indoors or out.

Great pic's O.P. Thanks for the post. I think this thread shows what a great combo you have.

The first one is nice and sharp, right on the nose though, and the rest are quite good if you take into account the shutter speed and the fact you were hand held on them all. Had you been on a tripod ar resting the camera on the ground an the first shot and had a larger DOF you would probably say it was about perfect. It takes a bit of getting used to, but the 60D is capable of taking some really excellent shots, which is why I sometimes use mine instead of my 5D3.