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Do I have unrealistic sharpness expectations?

Started 10 months ago | Questions thread
Josh Photo Bug
Josh Photo Bug Forum Member • Posts: 72
Re: Do I have unrealistic sharpness expectations?

This is normal right?

Pretty much. If you feel unsatisfied with the sharpness when you pixel peep the solution is to increase your magnification. Of course, when you pixel peep higher mag images will find the same result. That is why people get addicted to higher mags. Also, find the max sharpness of your setup. Use a tripod and flash. Try to use as low power on the flash as you can go. Only expose for the flash, not the ambient light. Use a steady subject. Bracket your aperture to find the sharpest aperture for your lens. Nothing will get sharper than this arrangement and then you'll also know the max sharpness and also the best aperture setting for sharpness.

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