out focus

[HARRY]

can someone please tell me some software to use to get my pictures in focus i am a bit shakey and sometimes i do not always have a pod to hand is there such a thing thankyou
make all the difference thankyou

[Bytephoto]

Hi Harry,

There's not really any effective way to correct blurred photos... but here's a tip or two on how to stabilise your camera without a tripod.
Thread a bolt into the cameras tripod socket attach a string to it, then put the other end of the string under your foot and pull tight. That's all there is to it !!!
A piece of string and a bolt doesn't take up much space in a pocket.
Or if you don't happen to have a bolt or some string with you at the moment of the shot, lower your camera and put your foot on your camera strap and pull up and tight.
Another way is to use the optical viewfinder and place the camera and hands hard against your face.

I've used the 'string' method back in my 35mm days, and it does work.

Hope this helps.

[setiprime]

RVB has a good point- I have used that trick too.

Also - resting the camera on a small sand bag (if you can)

Anything that will help "steady" you up. Tension against you or towards you will help. Not for a long period, just long enough to focus and shoot. I have the same problem at times (most of the time, lately).

Another "control" trick is to take a full breath - let it half way out- focus and shoot.

Good Shooting

[JCW3]

As you have probably figured out by all the post, there is no TRUE software to solve your issue. But there are alot of things you can do to aid the issue.

One thing that was popular a few years back in digital cameras and is really makeing a come back now is IS (Images Stablization or AS by some). This will not solve all issues, but it helps stablize images that normally would not be possible. Most companys say you can go 2 stops lower than normal without problems, others have found well beyond that with a little practice.

I see you have the 7000, which is a nice camera. I had the 602 which is its little brother. I would recommend if your haveing problems to set it to A mode (aperture priority) and then set the f-stop to the brightest possible (f2.8). This will allow you camera to get the fastest shutter speed possible at that ISO.

ISO is another thing. The Fuji has a clean sensor that works well at higher ISO. I know I would frequintly bump it up to ISO 400 without a thought (the 7000 does omit more noise, but do your own testing).

Keep a watch at your shutter speed. Once you find your limit of what you know you can hold and what you cant then just remember that. It sounds like alot, but it will become second nature to you.

And if all else fails pop up that little flash or for some real action stopping power, add on a external flash.

Blurry images can come from alot, but I find you can always usually tweak your settings to help the issue.

PS you can look back at your old images and do a EXIF data check. That will tell you what shutter speed and f-stop you was using along with the ISO and many other things. That way you can get a idea of what you can do without a tripod and what you can.

[hpklahn]

Harry and others with "the shakes" or photo subjects that are during the operation of the shutter. These folks (UK based) have a useful product. Different process than USM in PS. I downloaded and have tested it on some images that were good but just a little to blurred to use. I think it is just the thing for motion blur that is not too out of register. Works as a stand alone and/or PS plugin. Price is right also, and includes upgrades. Give it a try and tell us what you think. There are some tutorial movies playable from the left menu.

http://www.focusmagic.com/

[HARRY]

thankyou all of you for your suggestion and will give it a try


HPKLAHN i find that software is great just what i am looking for, just a little touch up makes all that difference your magic good job i asked on BYTEPHOTO thought that there must be something Can i hope enjoy pictures a lot better now thanks again