Nikon D70 pictures are not sharp
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New member Username: Ferndog1Post Number: 2 Registered: Nov-06 | Hello, First off I am a NOVICE photographer who uses a camera to shoot hi-res photos of machine parts for service manuals, usually black parts on a white background, with lettering on them. I formally used a Coolpix 5700 with good results, but recently ?upgraded? to a D70 model. The pictures are not as sharp as I was getting with the 5700 model. The photos are taken using umbrellas and strobe lights, so the lighting is good The D70 manual is very difficult to understand, any help/suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks for taking the time to read my post. |
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Platinum Member Username: Project6Post Number: 13481 Registered: Dec-03 | Sample of unsharp pics? |
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New member Username: Ferndog1Post Number: 3 Registered: Nov-06 | Thanks for your reply, here is an extreme sample  |
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Platinum Member Username: Project6Post Number: 13490 Registered: Dec-03 | Yikes! Have you taken into consideraton the focus limitations of the lens? It is 15 inches, IIRC, for the 18-70. More than enough for your needs. How is your focus set up? Single or coninuous? What mode are you using? P, S, A, M? What lens are you using? If you want a better guide, go here: http://www.bythom.com/d70guide.htm |
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New member Username: Ferndog1Post Number: 4 Registered: Nov-06 | Focus is single I'm using P mode Lens is AF-S Nikkor 18-70 1:3.5-4.5G ED Does this camera have a timer? |
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Platinum Member Username: Project6Post Number: 13493 Registered: Dec-03 | Yes it does have a timer. I don't have the manual with me currently so I can't pinpoint it right now. How close are you to the subject? Check also the focus point that you are using. |
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New member Username: Ferndog1Post Number: 5 Registered: Nov-06 | I am about two-feet from the object, which is approximatly 2x2-inches in size. I appreciate the reference to the D70 manual, I did order one. The factory manual is hard to understand. |
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Platinum Member Username: Project6Post Number: 13498 Registered: Dec-03 | Have reference object in the background to ensure that you are focusing on the right subject. Verify the results by focusing properly on the main subject then compare with the way the background looks. |