How To Get Super Sharp Photos Every Time With Any Camera
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No matter what camera I use, I use the same techniques to make sure my photos are super sharp, every time, with any camera. Every camera obeys the same rules and laws of photography, and in this video, I'll be showing you how to get sharp photos with any camera, regardless of what device you pick up.
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@lettuce1552 2 жыл бұрын
I've always been too careful about maintaining the right ISO because I thought the presence of noise would make or break my photos, so I ended up sacrificing a good shutter speed/ aperture for that, and thus ended up wondering why my photos came out blurry or not correctly exposed. thank you so much for this super helpful video!
@smarthousetech8593 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah sometimes a nice film grain look can add something to a photo
@scottwallace1 2 жыл бұрын
@@smarthousetech8593 I will say, this is easier to make look intentional with a full frame sensor camera than a crop sensor or mobile level sensor. You can push a full frame to 12,500 and have perfectly acceptable photos. My old Nikon D7100 was great, but looked really rough above 3,200.
@paul-c7541 2 жыл бұрын
@@smarthousetech8593 Yes I sometimes like a bit of noise in my favourite mode Black/White, it gives it a bit of atmosphere, especial military enactments,& dress.
@bzflowerbee 2 жыл бұрын
Same here!
@jtking2710 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks just starting photography and I need tips thanks so much
@kovacspistol 2 жыл бұрын
I have been taking photos for a long time and I always like learning a new technique. The fact of how easy this was to understand and not overwhelming is a serious talent. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with thw world!
@doloresneilson5349 Жыл бұрын
You're an amazing teacher. I have been in photography for a couple decades....(with a hiatus somewhere in there). I too, was over-cautious with ISO settings fearing noise. No longer! You're absolutely right....sharpness over noise is best. It's a GAME CHANGER with moving targets (macros). I have MORE keepers now. THANK YOU!
@K7RRW 3 жыл бұрын
Your conceptualization of photography is refreshing and concise Pat. The clarity of your presentation fits with your lifestyle and daily goals. I admire you for that!
@patkay 3 жыл бұрын
thank you for the kind words! :)
@Vinn113 2 жыл бұрын
The clearest understanding of the photographic process I have ever gotten from a tutorial video. Very, very helpful. Thank you.
@John_Lilley 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Pat! Please keep making these vids, I keep learning with every one!
@danv1061 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Many years ago I shot everything manually and was totally familiar with my camera. Many years later I got a new camera and got lazy, using auto for everything. You helped me get back on track.
@butchgo8930 3 жыл бұрын
In the film days we focus manually using hyperfocal focus/distance and depth of field for tack sharp imagery. I am doing the same technique doing focus compensation taking advantage of limitless digital shots.
@scriptsandtags 2 жыл бұрын
You explained everything in a very descriptive manner and I understand it ever than before and added the little nugget of sometimes sacrificing ISO
@jerryeisner1 2 жыл бұрын
Pat this was such an amazingly well done tutorial on understanding the basics of Sharpness or achieving sharpness in ALL cameras. Your explanations were spot on and I can't wait to follow you as you produce more videos for the KZfaq community!!!!
@ronakpatel6210 2 жыл бұрын
Easily the best video i have watched on getting sharp images! Nice work Pat!
@Ms122405 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!!🙏🏽 you have been more informative than any professors I have ever had. I appreciate how you take your time to break it down detail but detail. Thank you!🙏🏽
@taylorsmith4799 2 жыл бұрын
Something to add when shooting at the minimum shutter speed, is to shoot on burst. For sony with IBIS, I usually go a little below your recommended. For instance I will shoot at a minimum 1/15th on my 20mm at do a 3-4 shot burst. 2-4 shots are usually unusable, so I would never trust this on single shot.
@shauntaylor-mcdermott8734 3 жыл бұрын
This really helped me,as I’ve just started photography in the last few months.Thankyou and have a great day 👍
@patkay 3 жыл бұрын
thanks for watching!
@jamesb.2719 2 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I needed. Very well thought out yet still authentic. Will be subscribing 🙏
@beech9473 2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU for this! by far the best description I’ve come across since getting my first DSLR this year. Subscribed and cannot wait to watch more of your content.
@ricmiddletown7685 2 жыл бұрын
Agree 100%, i just wasted a couple hours of differing people telling me about what to take and not HOW to take it. Thank you Pat. sincerely new sub
@trbarton743 2 жыл бұрын
I was a professional photographer before. You have really brought out some good points. Very helpful to new photographers. I’m many tines thinking about what I’m shooting & is depth of field important vs the shutter speed. Thanks for your video.
@aquaarietta 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this! Just what I needed to intentionally make my photos as sharp as I'd like, which I've been struggling with a bit.
@patkay 3 жыл бұрын
hopefully the tips help! cheers for watching :)
@MissHitAllTheTime 2 жыл бұрын
@@patkay If you are using a full frame lens on a crop sensor would you have to take that into consideration? a 70-200 on nikon is a 105-300 so does it mean shutter speed have to be 1/320, or 1/640, or 1/1000 for 3 times????
@EmilWall 2 жыл бұрын
@@MissHitAllTheTime If using a full frame lens on a smaller sensor, it works sort of like using a full frame sensor but with cropping. I’d say yes, you need shutter speeds according to the smaller sensor equivalent, just as you would if you crop a full frame image.
@ravigulasekharam862 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Pat, I'm a great fan of your videos - so thank you & I'm grateful for what I learn from you. Just wondered about the auto focussing with these settings. Some of photos on these photos were slightly out of focus for landscape photography. Should I resort to manual focus on infinity for landscape shoots. Thank you & keep up the great work 😊
@casualinthekitchen 2 жыл бұрын
Your explanation is SO GOOD!! Really easy to follow! I will be using it for my food photography! Thank you!! I appreciate this!!
@naineshpatel3499 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a brilliant tutorial, I wish I had come across you sooner. Clearly spoken and totally understood your teaching and where you are coming from. I think I have found my full time teacher.
@samcooper4516 2 жыл бұрын
I have been limited by this since I got a DSLR. I always prioritized low ISO over everything (trying to avoid noise), not realizing that my kit lens at 1/5 ~ 3.5 ~ 200 would never be sharp. A great tip to add to this video is to buy a lens that opens wide enough to allow for proper exposure at higher shutter speeds.
@BlokeOnAMotorbike 2 жыл бұрын
I have my kit lens I use for general photography but if I'm doing anything like studio I switch to my 50mm f1.8 - it's manual which is fine, and my camera is a crop sensor so the nifty 50 has an effective focal length of 80mm but that is also fine 'cos every shot I make with that lens is super crispy.
@Larimuss Жыл бұрын
Yeah I’m a complete noob but when I saw some guides and lens reviews it seemed like on canon RP up to like 800-900 is basically no loss in sharpness really. Or so it’s seems.
@zip5644 Жыл бұрын
1/5 at f3.5 can absolutely be sharp if you have a tripod
@sophielawrence7 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely thrilled to bits to finally have a clearer idea of how to set optimum camera settings for sharpness. I have listened to many experts including Serge Ramelli and Tim Shields. But your simple presentation in this video is perfect AND SIMPLE to understand and remember. Setting the ISO last is not something I have been doing! So thank you for this.
@UTAH100 2 жыл бұрын
did Tim get you to buy his course-all those emails! I just bought two great books...watched his free videos though. Limited info. included.
@jrod291 2 жыл бұрын
great video and thank you for not over explaining or complicating things - very well done!
@donerrett 10 ай бұрын
Just saw this video for the first time and I am impressed. I look forward to watching of Pat's work.
@socraam 3 жыл бұрын
I love how easy you explain things!
@patkay 3 жыл бұрын
glad you understood it 😊
@Khyzoobleeee 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all of the help man! Explained everything super well :)
@coquiangel 2 жыл бұрын
I'm new to this channel, but need a refresher. Thank you.
@geogi_bodies 2 жыл бұрын
For still objects, it's simple. A tripod solves most of the problem. It allows you to use the lower ISO, longer shutter speed, and whatever aperture size is called for. A good tripod goes a long way and it's not an item any serious landscape or studio (and might be other) photographers would spare. Just don't be lazy ;)
@jeffpollard7304 Жыл бұрын
For most DSLR users, tripod usage is a must….or….a monopod! Good point!
@johnthomasdoyle1964 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Pat, for this information. much appreciate the way you simply your tutorials.
@firefoxx46 2 жыл бұрын
Great explanation and made simple. Thank you.
@lafamiliascott Жыл бұрын
This is a great video on how to explain all without getting too complicated. This helped a lot!
@Vsual1 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, use ISO last like a gain control was huge. Makes me wonder how much more I missed in my "Basic Photography Training" You are so clear and precise I hope you have a course available. "Looking Now"
@DianaLeolover 2 жыл бұрын
Answered all my questions, thank you very much!
@luissalazar2021 2 жыл бұрын
This is very good teaching, many years ago, they never teach us like this way, you have to shoot many frames as possible specially with films to getting the way you wanted, and hope you’re getting right,, today any body can take a good pictures,, I have seen many video of people just holding the camera and shoot. Thanks for sharing!
@lisawilliams1750 3 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial and so very well explained! Thank you.
@johnhensley220 Жыл бұрын
This is such an enormous wealth of fundamentals, clearly and perfectly exemplified..highly uplifting and inspiring presentation..
@RobertoHernandez-xf9et 3 жыл бұрын
Many, mny thanks. You are so on point. This straight to the facts and relative short video could have save me and will save many others hours of pain and suffering in understanding why it is not sharp as expected.
@patkay 3 жыл бұрын
glad you enjoyed it!
@MackyGuyver 2 жыл бұрын
Love your videos! I also think it would be helpful for most of us as visual learners, if you showed these great nuggets of information as you apply them on your camera!!
@kachemakachema2220 Жыл бұрын
I agree Matt
@Killerkey1863 Жыл бұрын
You are awesome! Theres so much awesome information here. Your content (at least this video) isn't a sell, just phenomenal information from one artist to another. Thank You.
@CholeLast 4 күн бұрын
Always enjoy watching your videos.
@michaelmurphy9846 20 күн бұрын
Simply instructive. Enjoyed it. Thanks Pat.
@ABEiiiKU 4 ай бұрын
Pat's demeanor and persona is so endearing.
@JB-ou6fl 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! You explained the concepts very well in a way that is very easy to understand.
@matthewriley3778 3 жыл бұрын
I hope all is well with you Pat! Thanks for the content
@patkay 3 жыл бұрын
and you too! thanks for watching!
@jurajsismis5254 2 жыл бұрын
The most amazing guide I have seen so far. Amazing videos thanks a lot ☝️ Have a nice day
@simmudhot 3 жыл бұрын
I needed that !! Thanks 💙
@Chris_2023_ 10 ай бұрын
Brilliant video! Thank you. I have also been tied to a fairly fixed ISO and reluctant to increase it, so that my shutter speed is appropriate! 🙏
@colletteworley228 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks lots of information in a direct and professional way
@philclint 3 жыл бұрын
Rule of thirds noted. And this has just helped me nailed sharpness. Cos I am buying no new lenses until I get the basics right and I shoot in FF these days.
@igusman20YT 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for guiding me on the moving subjects, I'm in sports photography.
@kielfinjoebenemerito3364 3 жыл бұрын
Straight to the point, easy to understand,this channel should deserve a million subscribers.
@patkay 3 жыл бұрын
aw thank you!
@chonhoi61 2 жыл бұрын
Your explaination is very understanding and easy to follow. Thank you
@desiree3083 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your knowledge, I can't wait to utilize these settings to get better photos with the Rebel t7
@johnemilyumol5767 2 жыл бұрын
This video is really helpful. I tried this last night especially the minimum shutter for you lens focal length. Ugggggh. So good!
@brianblackshear7268 13 күн бұрын
Such a well done video. Bravo!
@alainp6136 3 жыл бұрын
Merci pour tout, il me reste à pratiquer beaucoup
@captiinahab8118 Жыл бұрын
Thank you one of the best explanations i have seen yet.
@pix4japan 3 жыл бұрын
Good refresher! Thank you!
@patkay 3 жыл бұрын
thanks for watching! :)
@ravenchaos9216 Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I watched soo many videos and THIS ONE made me understand it easier cause this shit is overwhelmingly confusing trying to figure out the perfect formula for each setting.
@mbailey1026 9 ай бұрын
easily explained. great tips. I'm going to reverse my thinking and start with the shutter and aperture first, versus the ISO.
@Zarafa73 2 жыл бұрын
Really helpful and brilliantly explained, thank you!
@beme2032 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. It is the best video I have seen on this subject matter. You presented it in a simple concise way, Making it so much easier to understand.
@MISSPHOTOGENICBABY 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@duskateru 2 жыл бұрын
First time watching you. Really impressed how you explained the basics of photography. Definitely i’m subscribing your channel, I’ll go right now and check more content! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@jeffmiller1140 Жыл бұрын
Wow!! This is the video I have been looking for! Thanks, so very much!
@melrichardson7189 Ай бұрын
Excellent information! Thank you so much!
@MovingOn01 10 ай бұрын
Comprehensive sharing of your awesome knowledge, thank you!❤
@kofinuamahbarden3611 2 жыл бұрын
this is really in-depth. Insightful
@sexysilversurfer 3 жыл бұрын
Some small points to consider which vary according to camera model and lens. Focal length, lens and in camera sensor stabilisation, pixel density on the sensor, diffraction point, shutter shock.
@patkay 3 жыл бұрын
yeah i dont disagree, but for the extra ones that i didn't mention, i excluded them because for the newer photographers, simplicty is key to learning! those points do play a small role though sometimes
@pankajmistry4600 2 жыл бұрын
A lot of good points mentioned. I agree, Lens quality outdoes the body used. Thank you for making this ✌️
@kelvin869 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the breakdown. I am always getting soft shots, and l am sure it is me lol. I mostly shoot wildlife, so things are fairly difficult to contend with most of the time. I have invested in a couple of nice lenses now and have definitely seen an improvement.
@peepoodoodledoo 9 ай бұрын
I was always taught to keep iso as low as possible, and with that I often sacrificed SS. Thank you for this video.
@NLKEquestrian Жыл бұрын
This was helpful thank you! Will try it out today!
@troydehoyos 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information and providing it in an easy to understand way.
@patkay 3 жыл бұрын
my pleasure! thanks for watching :)
@tangosix5779 Жыл бұрын
Pat, this helped me in my food images greatly. Thanks!
@frac_tal 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the information Pat!! Very nice! Is that a problem to boost the speed to 1/8000 (extreme) for sports video, by your experience?
@concha0711 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing contents, thanks Pat!!
@azizbaameur5508 3 жыл бұрын
Nicely done and excellent refresher. Thank you!
@patkay 3 жыл бұрын
thank you :)
@mad_cat Жыл бұрын
Great video, you discuss a few tidbits that I haven't seen elsewhere, such as the softness of high ISO.
@niftytwo 3 жыл бұрын
Outstandingly good presentation. Plus a bonus of a Fellow Aussie. Thank you for giving me a new focus point within my photography. ( gee. That sounded pretty good ehh). You really make a tutorial a pleasure to watch. I’ll be back .stay safe.
@patkay 3 жыл бұрын
aye a fellow aussie! cheers for watching mate
@0435lilah 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this information! Trying to learn all I can 📷
@musabinho 3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful tutorial, well done mate 👍
@hurleygreen927 2 жыл бұрын
Good info! Your shared rules are right on target...THANKS!
@dongee1664 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant presentation. All you camera video presenters learn from Pat.
@saidwoohoo 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Your explanation is to the point and easy to understand. And most of all, I really like that hoodie.
@SoundViolio 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video! This info was super helpful to even re-fine my knowledge!
@scottallen8576 9 ай бұрын
Thanks Pat. Really helpful video.
@3rebornxd 2 жыл бұрын
Your videos are dope and have given inspiration for my channel. Keep moving forward bro!
@symontemplah4 Жыл бұрын
Thanks bro! This video was very helpful!
@courtneyashley2570 2 жыл бұрын
man i love this channel thank you so much
@jesschneider7184 2 жыл бұрын
Super helpful and very concise.
@drinkinslim 2 жыл бұрын
One thing you didn't mention in achieving sharpness, is to set the aperture to the lens's sweet spot, which is somewhere in the middle and so avoid using the lens wide open or closed down. Of course, if you need the speed of the lens for low light then this may be unavoidable.
@zip5644 Жыл бұрын
yeah usually between f8 and f16 will be the sharpest apertures you can get. but all of this really depends on the shot youre trying to get. sharpness isnt an inherent feature to a great photo. ive won thousands of dollars and got tons of commercial contracts shooting fashion with a slow shutter speed while using off camera flash. theres no tip to achieve sharp photos everytime because the conditions of every image is different
@qualitydyl7088 Жыл бұрын
@@zip5644 where did you go to get access to these types of contests?
@jessbradsoph 2 жыл бұрын
Very well explained. Thank you
@MrRev7 3 жыл бұрын
Hey, you really helped me out in this video, a lot. You do a pretty good job teaching and making your video easy to understand. Keep it up, cause I can see you with at least 100k subs by end of summer, your channel is really up to par and professional.
@KristheaMhaeSaldo-xl9li 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this! ❤🎉
@IvoP1980 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Super helpful. Thanks!
@wilheminaboone1107 2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video! You are pleasing to listen to and watch. This was very helpful..thank you. Clapping from Norfolk, Va.🤗
@tomle2553 Жыл бұрын
Man thx for this tip. I never realized why some of my photos were still blurry when shooting wide open at 1.8f (old camera body) even though I was dead on the eyes for focus but was still somewhat out of "focus". It's so minimal but very noticeable at the same time and it's very distracting. I'm a dad and primarily using my old D5000 to shoot my son. I'm shooting indoors a lot so low light is what it is.. heard great things about this Nikkor budget prime lense but was getting blurry photos, now I know why.
@zip5644 Жыл бұрын
shooting at the widest aperture is never the best thing to do if you want sharp images. the sharpest point a lens will be is generally between f8 and f16
@kuuleiakeo 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you this video was super clear appreciate it!! ISO last and shutter speed is sopt on 👍
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