Re: f-stops and sharpness

[P3D Eric Goldstein <egoldste@xxxxxx>]

Gabriel Jacob wrote:

> I noticed that whenever
> I set the camera on f8 or lower, the pictures are fuzzy.
> I know this is supposed to happen due to the larger aperture,
> so I try to avoid anything faster than f11. I take into
> consideration the depth of field or focus for the subject.
> Regardless of which method used, I still have to go higher
> than f8 to get anything sharp.

If *all* of the objects in your photos are soft, and if you can
eliminate motion blur or camera shake as possible causes, it sounds like
you need to have someone look at your camera.

When these cameras were new, Kodachromes film speed was such that even
in full sunlight, the exposure tables had folks shooting at f/6.3, and
full shade would get you to wide open. A properly adjusted Realist 3.5
or Kodak will give better than acceptable results (certainly in the
center) even at full aperture. I have seen many a period realist photo
shot at these apertures, and they are plenty sharp to the eye. My own
cameras are fine wide open...

Eric G.


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