Thank you, Bill! I remember you mentioning that. There really are so many steps to getting sharp photos, and honestly, I’m still learning and following the same advice I’m sharing, haha. Feel free to share any tips you use-I’m always looking to improve, and the PDF on my website can definitely be updated with more helpful insights!
Matt, I thoroughly enjoy watching your informative videos. I really appreciate learning about the Nikon AF fine-tuning feature for lenses; I was unaware of this. Thanks.
Another outstanding video Matt, some great tips especially shutting off the VC when shooting above 1/500 of a second. I am going to try that today. Your tutorials are getting better every time out, you are a born educator and thanks so much for all your efforts to help us become better photographers. Thanks also for the Create Sharp Photos download. Have a great week and great shooting!!
Thanks so much, Keith! I’m really glad you found the video helpful, and it’s awesome to hear you’re going to try out the tip about turning off VC above 1/500s-Let me know how it goes! I really appreciate your kind words about my tutorials; hearing that motivates me to keep improving. I hope the ‘Create Sharp Photos’ download helps out too! Have a great week, and happy shooting! I'm off to shoot some wood ducks this morning :)
Glad it was helpful! It's a tricky balance between ISO and Shutter Speed, especially in early morning and evening light. I always kick myself when the image is slightly blurry due to fast subject movement.
Very helpful! About the lensfoot, I think it depend on the lens/body used. Handhelding my z6iii, I like to rest the foot on my hand. That allow me to move my hand/fingers from one ring to another more freely, while maintaining a good balance.
I like the lens foot up like you because I use it as a sight for getting me on the subject faster it seems to work for me thanks for the great videos Eric Hansen Estes Park CO usa
Let me know if you see a difference. Some photographers swear by it. I'm sure it effects some lenses over others, I have a 200-500 too, I should check it out for myself :)
Great vid , I was about to spend hundreds to send my 500 F4 FL to Nikon since it always seams to focus a bit behind the focus area.. Guess I will try the lens adjustment you mentioned first. Don't know how I missed that option ... you the man.
Thanks so much! I’m glad you found the video helpful. Definitely give the lens adjustment a try first-it can make a big difference without costing you hundreds. What camera body are you shooting with if you don't mind me asking? Fingers crossed it works out for you! Let me know how it goes.
I am still working on getting sharp images. You say every once in a while you get an image that is not sharp. I say, once in a while I get an image that is almost sharp. I am fairly certain it is not the camera or lens. I have R7 and an R5 mk II with a 100-500 L lens and an 200-800 lens. I was shooting Eagle is good light at 2500 shutter speed, I will definitely bump that up to 3000 to see if that helps.
It’s tough, right? One person’s “sharp” can be another person’s “almost there.” I totally get where you’re coming from-it’s not always about the gear, especially with solid setups like yours. Personally, I find that getting truly sharp images is a combination of many factors: good lighting, using a prime lens when possible, dialing in the right shutter speed, using VR or IS smartly, and even pulling out a tripod when it makes sense. Even then, sometimes a few subtle tweaks in post-processing help snug it up to perfection. Honestly, having the subject just a few feet closer can make all the difference between a “good” shot and an “exceptional” one. You’re on the right track bumping up your shutter speed for fast-moving subjects like eagles-every little adjustment counts! Keep at it-you’ll start getting those consistently sharp shots. Thanks for sharing, and happy shooting!
Bro it’s mostly depend on lens as well. If u have prime lens and a good shutter speed than the image will be extremely sharp but if the shutter each and every thing is good and if using 70-300mm or 200-500mm lens than u can’t take extreme sharpness like prime 600mm or 400mm etc.
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Fantastic, got it.
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Great video Matt, thanks for all your effort in producing these videos.
I really appreciate the kind words, thanks for watching!
Yet another great video!!! I'd say you are my favorite UA-cam photographer by far. Thanks Matt
What a compliment, huge thank you! The pressure is on now to keep this title!
Amazing photos!!!
Thank you! I appreciate it
I have to say one thing that has always impressed me about your photos is the sharpness.
Thank you, Bill! I remember you mentioning that. There really are so many steps to getting sharp photos, and honestly, I’m still learning and following the same advice I’m sharing, haha. Feel free to share any tips you use-I’m always looking to improve, and the PDF on my website can definitely be updated with more helpful insights!
Matt, I thoroughly enjoy watching your informative videos. I really appreciate learning about the Nikon AF fine-tuning feature for lenses; I was unaware of this. Thanks.
Thanks! Glad you found it helpful. I’m still learning myself, but hopefully, we are all getting better. Have a great day and thanks for watching!
Thanks for another great video.
Thank you! I appreciate it, thanks for watching another one of my videos!
Another outstanding video Matt, some great tips especially shutting off the VC when shooting above 1/500 of a second. I am going to try that today. Your tutorials are getting better every time out, you are a born educator and thanks so much for all your efforts to help us become better photographers. Thanks also for the Create Sharp Photos download. Have a great week and great shooting!!
Thanks so much, Keith! I’m really glad you found the video helpful, and it’s awesome to hear you’re going to try out the tip about turning off VC above 1/500s-Let me know how it goes!
I really appreciate your kind words about my tutorials; hearing that motivates me to keep improving. I hope the ‘Create Sharp Photos’ download helps out too! Have a great week, and happy shooting! I'm off to shoot some wood ducks this morning :)
Great video Matt ,thank you......
You are very welcome, thank you for your comment and taking the time to watch! Cheers
This is helpful. Based on your chart, I probably need to up my shutter speed for smaller birds.
Glad it was helpful! It's a tricky balance between ISO and Shutter Speed, especially in early morning and evening light. I always kick myself when the image is slightly blurry due to fast subject movement.
Very helpful!
About the lensfoot, I think it depend on the lens/body used. Handhelding my z6iii, I like to rest the foot on my hand. That allow me to move my hand/fingers from one ring to another more freely, while maintaining a good balance.
Thanks for sharing! So far you have been the only one who has commented on the lensfoot. Looks like we are 50/50 on the poll. :)
I like the lens foot up like you because I use it as a sight for getting me on the subject faster it seems to work for me thanks for the great videos Eric Hansen Estes Park CO usa
I can see why that would be helpful, especially in fast-moving situations! Thanks for sharing and watching my vid! Cheers
Excellent video. Do you recommend adding grain to your images? Thanks
Great video!
Appreciate it! Thanks for watching, cheers!
Never tried the VC off on my 200-500. Will give it a try when I get my D500 back from Nikon and having a good tune up done.
Let me know if you see a difference. Some photographers swear by it. I'm sure it effects some lenses over others, I have a 200-500 too, I should check it out for myself :)
Great vid , I was about to spend hundreds to send my 500 F4 FL to Nikon since it always seams to focus a bit behind the focus area.. Guess I will try the lens adjustment you mentioned first. Don't know how I missed that option ... you the man.
Thanks so much! I’m glad you found the video helpful. Definitely give the lens adjustment a try first-it can make a big difference without costing you hundreds. What camera body are you shooting with if you don't mind me asking?
Fingers crossed it works out for you! Let me know how it goes.
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The tripod mount on top
I am still working on getting sharp images. You say every once in a while you get an image that is not sharp.
I say, once in a while I get an image that is almost sharp. I am fairly certain it is not the camera or lens. I have R7 and an R5 mk II with a 100-500 L lens and an 200-800 lens.
I was shooting Eagle is good light at 2500 shutter speed, I will definitely bump that up to 3000 to see if that helps.
It’s tough, right? One person’s “sharp” can be another person’s “almost there.” I totally get where you’re coming from-it’s not always about the gear, especially with solid setups like yours. Personally, I find that getting truly sharp images is a combination of many factors: good lighting, using a prime lens when possible, dialing in the right shutter speed, using VR or IS smartly, and even pulling out a tripod when it makes sense.
Even then, sometimes a few subtle tweaks in post-processing help snug it up to perfection. Honestly, having the subject just a few feet closer can make all the difference between a “good” shot and an “exceptional” one. You’re on the right track bumping up your shutter speed for fast-moving subjects like eagles-every little adjustment counts!
Keep at it-you’ll start getting those consistently sharp shots. Thanks for sharing, and happy shooting!
I got a bit confused. Were you saying that over 1/500th your ibis is not trustworthy?
Bro it’s mostly depend on lens as well. If u have prime lens and a good shutter speed than the image will be extremely sharp but if the shutter each and every thing is good and if using 70-300mm or 200-500mm lens than u can’t take extreme sharpness like prime 600mm or 400mm etc.
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😄 See ya!