3bayjunkie
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OK I see a lot of people arguing in here with their opinions, but i think this is a simple question to answer;
If you want your photos to be tack sharp
1)use a solid tripod and quality ballhead.
2)use a cable release or the self timer on your camera (5-10 seconds).
3)use the mirror lock-up function on your camera (see manual if you don't know where to look).
4)turn off vibration reduction or Image stabilization on your lens.
5)shoot at your lenses sharpest aperature (set to aperature priority mode and set it to about 2 full stops smaller than wide open)
what this means is if you have a lens minimum f/stop is f/4 shoot in about f/8 or f/11.
6)better quality lenses make for a sharper image
7)use the lowest iso possible (50, 100 or 200 for most cameras)
8)Post production sharpening in Photoshop (or similar program) In photoshop use an unsharpen mask and tweek the settings to get your desired results.
Now these are everything you need in a controlled environment. obviously if you are hand-holding your cam then its going to be a different story. However I learned all of these tips and exactly how to execute them in less than an hour by reading the first chapter of Scott Kelby's "The Digital Photography Book Vol.1
So my advise for you would be to pick up his book at your local book store or you can buy it on amazon here: Amazon.com: The Digital Photography Book (9780321474049): Scott Kelby: Books
If you want your photos to be tack sharp
1)use a solid tripod and quality ballhead.
2)use a cable release or the self timer on your camera (5-10 seconds).
3)use the mirror lock-up function on your camera (see manual if you don't know where to look).
4)turn off vibration reduction or Image stabilization on your lens.
5)shoot at your lenses sharpest aperature (set to aperature priority mode and set it to about 2 full stops smaller than wide open)
what this means is if you have a lens minimum f/stop is f/4 shoot in about f/8 or f/11.
6)better quality lenses make for a sharper image
7)use the lowest iso possible (50, 100 or 200 for most cameras)
8)Post production sharpening in Photoshop (or similar program) In photoshop use an unsharpen mask and tweek the settings to get your desired results.
Now these are everything you need in a controlled environment. obviously if you are hand-holding your cam then its going to be a different story. However I learned all of these tips and exactly how to execute them in less than an hour by reading the first chapter of Scott Kelby's "The Digital Photography Book Vol.1
So my advise for you would be to pick up his book at your local book store or you can buy it on amazon here: Amazon.com: The Digital Photography Book (9780321474049): Scott Kelby: Books
