Focus - Is your picture blurred?

Do you often get blurred images? Here's a guide on how to get sharper images.

Is your camera set correctly?

There is one particular button on the camera which for many photographers is completely indifferent. If you are nearsighted or far-sighted, the little button can be an indispensable tool for getting a sharp picture.

The diopter is a small lens in the camera's viewfinder that enables it to match the image with what you see with your eyes. If you have poor eyesight, you will see a blurred image as you look through a non-tuned viewfinder.

How to set the camera according to your eyes

When adjusting the diopter, it may be a good idea to put the camera on a tripod or table. Find something and focus on autofocus.

Start by rotating the diopter wheel when the image is in focus, then rotate until the image becomes blurred again. Then turn the diopter wheel back so you end up with a sharp image.

How to use the Focus Points in your camera

Autofocus helps you focus. However, you can get even more out of the camera's autofocus if you use the right settings for the subject you want to capture.

A place where we would like to use the camera's auto functions is autofocus. Here, the camera's advanced systems help you to get the sharpness right where you want it.

Autofocus points are used by the camera to automatically focus exactly where you want sharpness. Some of the points are more accurate than others, namely points of the cross type. They can both focus on horizontal and vertical lines. This applies, for example, to the middle focus point.

Setting autofocus points

By default, the camera is set to automatic focus selection where all focus points are used.

It may be fine in some situations, but you lose control with what needs to be razor sharp. However, it is easy to switch to another setting, so you get the focus right.

Typically, you control the focus point or focus groups with the camera's joystick or arrow keys.

In low light, some cameras - especially older models - may have difficulty with autofocus Here you can optionally activate the autofocus's auxiliary light.

(AF) button selects autofocus type:

• Press the MENU button.

• Find the point of focus settings in the menu. Select a single point or zones.

• Choose autofocus method, one shot or single shot for still-standing subjects or continuous or servo-to-speed subjects.

• It may be fine in some situations, but you lose control with what needs to be razor sharp. However, it is easy to switch to another setting, so you get the focus right.

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