Re: John's slides - Camera lens - Sharpness

[P3D <jarrow@xxxxxxx>]

> Camera lenses are fine.  Sharpness is top-notch.  I spent
> time looking around for details.  Not only center.  Up
> down, right and left.  Everything is sharp, as sharp as
> one can expect.

I would like to thank George for taking the time and interest
to view my slides - greatly appreciated.

> Yet, the pictures leave something to be desired.  What is
> the problem?
> Light makes the pictures.  Beginners don't realize how
> important the quality of light is... Soft
> diffused light is the best.  Pictures look much sharper
> when taken on a clear day, late afternoon, with the camera 
> on a tripod.  When testing a camera for sharpness, try 
> different lighting situations, including flash indoors.

The slides I sent were test slides I had taken in the Sydney
Botanical Gardens. The main reason for picking this area
was that I was testing the cameras hyperfocal focus and
checking the results against the depth of field table found
in my recently purchased "Stereo Realist Manual " ( thanks
Dalia ). The camera was mounted on a tripod to prevent
shake during the many shots taken of the same object. I
needed to shoot images that contained items of interest from
"around" seven feet to infinity, the botanical gardens offered
just that. The light was harsh, but it did give me an aperature
f16 for the test.
> 
> Any luck getting better pictures John?  Does it ever
> get cloudy over there? ;)

Ah...clouds. I seem to remember what they look like. When
I need a overcast, moody image I pack up all my "bits" and
fly to Melbourne :>) ( Sorry, this is a local Sydney/Melbourne
joke. Those visiting for the 2000 Olympics will hear a lot
more on this one )


Once again, thanks George for the help.

	John Arrowsmith
	Sydney, Australia


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