a new canon g 12 with pics

Here's one pic from the past two days. Thanks, Randy

Its not sharp at all.... you paid losts of money for this camera and IQ is very very poor if you look at this photo?

oxon1 said:

Its not sharp at all.... you paid losts of money for this camera and IQ is very very poor if you look at this photo?

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lol, do you have a point?

Not that I totally disagree that the photo is kinda of blurry (1/8 does that)...

And underexposed.

Thanks for the response from all. as I said I am a newbie. I have very much to learn OB1.
Hey, I said I'm just learn'in. Thanks, Randy

Hello,

G12 is a great camera, if you study on shooting, you can achieve great results with what you have in your hand..stick around the forum, read some shooting tips etc...you'll realize the difference soon....

This will or should help make this better. First using fill flash will make a difference. So Yes, use flash outdoors. You can always take a 2nd shot with no flash. A tripod is also very helpful and you do not have to spend lots. Even the gorilla pod will do (link below).

Next, when two objects like the flowers are in the scene like this or for that matter any subject content you should try a focus lock. What you do is point the lens at one of the flowers in this example. Press the shutter half way (do not take the shot yet) now be sure you get the focus confirmation light so you know you are ok and in focus. Now while still pressing the shutter half way physically move the camera to include the second flower or object or person etc.. take the shot.

Do not zoom the lens during this process. You are physically moving the camera on the same focal plane is all.

Last and this is my subjective preference. Turn the date & time feature Off. You can edit after the fact, but it does not look "nice" in a frame should you get a keeper. Just my subjective way over the years. What I do is put that information after I download and rename the file. I never use the camera's numbering system I rename what I edit so its descriptive.

http://joby.com/gorillapod

Thanks for the help with the exposure. Randy