how do you get sharp pictures?

StimpyJCat wrote in post #9164932
Lightroom is more for workflow & image wide adjustments (I don't use it)...

Lightroom has local adjustment brushes and you can selectively apply sharpening (along with many other effects). It's not as capable as Photoshop in that regard, but it certainly does more than "workflow & image wide adjustments".

Silverfox1 wrote in post #9164626
I have found the kit lens to be best around 28mm and f5.6-f8.0, ISO 100-200 outdoors in good light, shooting in AV, using any of the metering modes depending on your subject, and center point focus.

I`m just about ready to purchase the Tamron 17-50mm constant f2.8 non-vc to replace the kit lens since the new Tamron VC version has received bad reviews and a batch of bad copies.

http://www.slrgear.com …ct.php/product/​355/cat/23

Regards,

Good advice I struggled to get decent shots from my kit lens before I realised that it was better at F8
as it happens I've now just upgraded to the Tamron 17-50

shoot as suggested by others then apply tasteful use of the unsharp mask in photoshop. The difference unsharp mask makes is unbelievable. don't overdo it though.

To add to the great suggestions, I think good technique is what contributes to sharp pictures. Unless you're shooting at a high speed, you have to keep the camera steady. There are a ton of posts on how to properly hold a camera, so I'd read some of them and see how others do it. Good technique will allow you to take sharp pictures at even low shutter speeds.

raylfreeman wrote in post #9536029
NO!!!!! If there were only newbies it would be like the blind leading the blind. Not a good idea at all...............

No, I just meant a board when newbies could ask questions. Those who've forgotten what it's like to be a beginner needn't go there at all.

spiralspirit wrote in post #9537822
shoot as suggested by others then apply tasteful use of the unsharp mask in photoshop.

... which costs most than the OP's entire kit.

junipa wrote in post #9538202
No, I just meant a board when newbies could ask questions. Those who've forgotten what it's like to be a beginner needn't go there at all.

Who would answer the questions??????????

raylfreeman wrote in post #9542439
Who would answer the questions??????????

Jeez, I thought I'd made myself clear. Obviously not.

Anyone could answer the questions but, with any luck, those experienced photographers who sneer at newbies would avoid the place.

StimpyJCat wrote in post #9163966
If you shoot JPEG then I would bump up the sharpness in camera

others may feel differently, but I don't want any in camera 'extra' processing to occur. I will do it, if needed in PS.

Focus, Focus, Focus. Shutter speed, Shutter speed Shutter speed. Just kidding. If your focus is where you want to draw my eye, and your shutter speed is sufficient to capture the moment, then your picture will be sharp. Having said that, lens quality and light quality determine how easy it is for you to achieve perfect focus and shutter speed.

junipa wrote in post #9542462
Anyone could answer the questions but, with any luck, those experienced photographers who sneer at newbies would avoid the place.

The thing is, people like that will *seek it out* so they can get their jollies being obnoxious. As it is, nobody's forced to enter a thread and post a crass reply - they do it because they enjoy it.

I'm looking to find out the best aperture for the 55-250is @200mm+.

m3n00b wrote in post #9548922
I'm looking to find out the best aperture for the 55-250is @200mm+.

It will be f/8-f/11.

EcoRick wrote in post #9538167
To add to the great suggestions, I think good technique is what contributes to sharp pictures. Unless you're shooting at a high speed, you have to keep the camera steady. There are a ton of posts on how to properly hold a camera, so I'd read some of them and see how others do it. Good technique will allow you to take sharp pictures at even low shutter speeds.

I agree, work on technique first.

m3n00b wrote in post #9548922
I'm looking to find out the best aperture for the 55-250is @200mm+.

the 55-250IS is sharp at f5.6 at all focal lengths so don't worry