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Bleedin’ kids
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These are great – they really show the mischievous side of the children. Some lovely catchlights too. Do you mind me asking what lens and f-stop you were using? (Don’t feel obliged to answer if you’d rather not.) It’s just that I’m finding it really difficult to get sharpness in both eyes in a lot of my pics so am trying to learn from those of you who have got it down to a fine art! Thanks :)
Sinead
No probs Sinead, not sure if I have a fine art tho’! I was using Av f4.5 to f5.6, ISO400, around 30-50mm focal length (first one only) and 1/60-1/80 on a Canon 24-105f4L /w 40D and bounced 530Ex. Main trick is to have your focus point preselected and come down to their level. You see that these shots have the same orientation so the focus point was either at 12 or at 2 o’clock.
Thanks so much this. I don’t have a flash yet but I’m using a 50mm f1.2L on a 5D . I’ve been hankering after a flash for a while now as I know it will make a difference to my photos but as I said above getting both eyes in focus is my main problem. It drives me crazy as I’m getting beautiful results but only one eye in focus – not always a good look!
I usually do have the focus point set the same as yours and do get down to their level most times so maybe it’s the f-stop that I need to pay more attention to. I also tend to have the iso at 100 or 200 so I’ll try the 400 too.
Thanks again for your suggestions. I really appreciate it!
Sinead
Be careful with f1.2, the depth of field will be almost nothing (even more so on a full frame). Unless tripod mounted for very specific applications, avoid going below, say f2.5. You can also try different f-stops to see what you like.
I adjust the ISO to get the shutter speed I want at a given range of aperatures, so I’d suggest only adjusting this after getting everything else right first.
i love these photos you show there characters so well ,kids being kids ,something for a parent to cherish ill defintley take your suggestions on board thankyou
Be careful with f1.2, the depth of field will be almost nothing (even more so on a full frame). Unless tripod mounted for very specific applications, avoid going below, say f2.5. You can also try different f-stops to see what you like.
Okay, I’ll do that and thanks so much again for all your help! Your photos show you know what you’re doing so I’m delighted to take all your advice on board :)
Sinead
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