DLSR photo quality problems, when viewing on iOS devices

[daflake]

Dismiss the shooting raw suggestion. Has nothing to do with your issue and the resolution is the same as JPEG.

I'd suggest your method of ingest is the issue. The camera connect apps I've seen default to a small size for wifi transfers. Go into your app and check the settings. If there are no size settings, then find out what resolution it transfers at. In your iPad, what are the pixels of the imported pics and what did you shoot at? If different, the problem is your camera connect app.

Not completely true, although I agree that it isn't his problem. In camera processing is not the best and photos do come out flat looking and often dull. I shoot with a 60D and only use raw. Plus, you can manipulate a raw file a lot more than you can a JPEG. The user was also correct that the Wifi issue not the problem.

It is possible that the lens isn't focusing correctly as well. Many times people will buy a decent body but skimp on the glass. Most of my glass costs more than my camera! The other piece is just a lack of skill that will come in time.

OP, are you shooting auto (green square) or manual? Also, what make and model is the lens? Anytime you compress a file, you will lose some clarity, but there are ways to fix that, just not in the camera. I also recommend raw and do your converting externally on a computer where you can tweak it as you go. Also, the sofa looks like it is more in focus than the plant, what focus mode are you using and what was goal?

Overall, I think it is more a learning curve based on what I have seen. My guess is that the camera locked on to the sofa pushing the flowers slightly off focus.

 

[kapp2]

Not completely true, although I agree that it isn't his problem. In camera processing is not the best and photos do come out flat looking and often dull. I shoot with a 60D and only use raw. Plus, you can manipulate a raw file a lot more than you can a JPEG. The user was correct that the Wifi issue not the problem.

It is possible that the lens isn't focusing correctly as wel. Many times people will buy a decent body but skimp on the glass. Most of my glass costs more than my camera! The other piece is just a lack of skill that will come in time.

OP, are you shooting auto (green square) or manual? Also, what make and model is the lens? Anytime you compress a file, you will lose some clarity, but there are ways to fix that, just not in the camera. I also recommend raw and do your converting externally on a computer where you can tweak it as you go. Also, the sofa looks like it is more in focus than the plant, what focus mode are you using and what was goal?

Overall, I think it is more a learning curve based on what I have seen. My guess is that the camera locked on to the sofa pushing the flowers slightly off focus.

I shoot Manual mode . lens is Canon. i used Manual focus

 

[daflake]

I shoot Manual mode . lens is Canon. i used Manual focus

What happens if you let the camera focus? No disrespect intended, but without split ring it gets hard to get them sharp. I usually let the camera handle focusing and control the rest. I also assume that this isn't "L" glass (red ring on the lens) that you are working with.

As a newbie to DSLR, don't be afraid to let the camera do some of the work. It is great that you are jumping in manual head first and there are times when manual focus is useful, but for the most part, that is one feature that most of the cameras do very well. You will eventually learn to manipulate DoF as well as the different focus modes to get the desired effect.

 

[kapp2]

What happens if you let the camera focus? No disrespect intended, but without split ring it gets hard to get them sharp. I usually let the camera handle focusing and control the rest. I also assume that this isn't "L" glass (red ring on the lens) that you are working with.

As a newbie to DSLR, don't be afraid to let the camera do some of the work. It is great that you are jumping in manual head first and there are times when manual focus is useful, but for the most part, that is one feature that most of the cameras do very well. You will eventually learn to manipulate DoF as well as the different focus modes to get the desired effect.

Will try practice with Auto Focus and learn more about manual shooting

 

[daflake]

Will try practice with Auto Focus and learn more about manual shooting

Excellent! If you ever have any questions, feel free to ask. I am not a pro by any measure, but I will be happy to try and help!

 

[Crazy Badger]

Canon's AF is perfectly fine once you know how to use it, and not sure recommending manual shooting for someone just starting out is the right approach. Hell, I bet most pro togs use Av and Tv more than they do M!

Take pictures, lots and lots of them. If you're going to play around with them afterwards, shoot RAW. If not, the highest JPG setting is perfectly fine. Don't use any of the other resolutions, ever! Transfer your images from the memory card or cable connected to the camera and think about how you are going to catalogue them. It's easier to get into a good routine with a few hundred pictures than it is to realise this when you've got thousands

Oh, and get a decent strap. The Canon straps are horrible and should be left in the box!

 

[kenoh]

Hey again all. ive found out that Canon connect app seems to transfer photos over at full resolution. (Dont resize turned on) and i need to improve taking photos. its my first DSLR. btw Thanks for guiding me guys !

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