topic Re: T6 blurry images wedding photography in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

T6 blurry images wedding photography

Bbphoto — Sat, 13 Jul 2019 13:59:14 GMT

I am a starting out photographer, using a t6 with kit lens 18-55. I have been getting a lot of work and everything is great. But I keep seeing some of the “far away” images are coming in blurry and I just can’t seem to figure it out. I thought that it may have been the md filter on the front of my camera but even when I took it off, they were still blurry even if I was only ten feet away. So I guess I have to start making all my shots up close? Please help me figure this out. I shoot in either creative auto or sport due to the fact that I just can’t seem to get crisp images in other settings. And I’m honestly scared to shoot in other modes because this works best for me. Please put in your input and help me solve this problem. Thanks.

Re: T6 blurry images wedding photography

Waddizzle — Sat, 13 Jul 2019 14:43:35 GMT

@Bbphoto wrote:
I am a starting out photographer, using a t6 with kit lens 18-55. I have been getting a lot of work and everything is great. But I keep seeing some of the “far away” images are coming in blurry and I just can’t seem to figure it out. I thought that it may have been the md filter on the front of my camera but even when I took it off, they were still blurry even if I was only ten feet away. So I guess I have to start making all my shots up close? Please help me figure this out. I shoot in either creative auto or sport due to the fact that I just can’t seem to get crisp images in other settings. And I’m honestly scared to shoot in other modes because this works best for me. Please put in your input and help me solve this problem. Thanks.

If you want to do any serious photography, then you must upgrade your lenses. You also need to educate yourself on the basics of photography. Look for videos and articles about “ exposure triangle “ and “ depth of field “.

https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/General-Camera-Discussion/Canon-YouTube-Video-Series/m-p/269237#M7640

Using P mode is the best mode to learn the camera’s features. I suggest that you find the thread with link to the “EOS 101” video series at the above link. You will want to watch the entire series more than once or twice, because it is a lot to absorb.

The Rebel T6 is a very basic, entry level DSLR. Before you ruin your reputation by doing a poor job of photographing events, I suggest that you get at least 10,000 shots under belt. Learn how to shoot RAW, and post process your images.

Invest in a couple of fast lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/2.8, or greater. If you are on a tight budget, I recommend the two lens “Portrait and Travel Lens Kit” from Canon.

https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/portrait-and-travel-two-lens-kit

That will get you started. It has a wide angle zoom and a fast 50mm for portraits. As a wedding photographer, you would want to have at least four lenses available, plus a speedlite flash. You would want a wide angle zoom, a standard zoom, a macro lens, and maybe a medium telephoto zoom.

Re: T6 blurry images wedding photography

kvbarkley — Sat, 13 Jul 2019 15:41:30 GMT

We need to see the images to see if it is a focus issue or motion blur. Weddings are usually indoors and don't have much light.

Re: T6 blurry images wedding photography

shadowsports — Sat, 13 Jul 2019 16:05:42 GMT

Greetings,

If I could make one recommendation, it would be buy a better lens. 2 would be even better.

The T6 is capable, but is a "amature enthusiast" based body at best. The 17-55 F2.8 is one of the best EF-S lenses available. But you will have to consider something with more reach. Your current 18-55 is a kit lens and can do entry level wide and close up snap shots, but you aren't going to get super high clarity from a 18MP camera, Digic 4+ and kit lens, especially in dimly lit scenarios.

Even with a flash, the limited focal length is going to require that you be much closer to your subjects than you or they probably want. You will get more enjoyment and not have to work as hard if you invest in better quality lenses. "L" series is also a good choice. With some planning, your investment can be used with the next body you purchase too.

*****started a reply and walked away... the guys beat me to it.

Re: T6 blurry images wedding photography

Waddizzle — Sat, 13 Jul 2019 16:19:55 GMT

@shadowsports wrote:
Greetings,
If I could make one recommendation, it would be buy a better lens. 2 would be even better.

, but you aren't going to get super high clarity from a 18MP camera, Digic 4+ and kit lens, especially in dimly lit scenarios.

I would agree with the remark about the kit lens. You definitely want better glass. I think 18MP is more than sufficient for capturing highly detailed images, though.

The above was shot with a T5 and Rokinon 14mm T3.1 Cinema lens on cloudy, overcast winter day. Good light helps, but thoughtful exposure settings and good technique holding a camera can overcome poor lighting to some degree.

This was shot at ISO 800, which is as high as I would recommend with a T5/T6 camera body. In fact, ISO 800 is pushing it. I used Lightroom to reduce the noise in this image.

For indoor shooting, you definitely want to add an external strobe. The built-in strobe has a maximum range of 10 feet.

Re: T6 blurry images wedding photography

shadowsports — Sat, 13 Jul 2019 20:28:07 GMT

Wadizzle,

Right... the difference being your Cine quality lens.

This is not the lens I'd chose for a wedding. Landscape yes. That photo is magnificent. Very dramatic. Really like it.

Re: T6 blurry images wedding photography

Waddizzle — Sat, 13 Jul 2019 20:58:30 GMT

@shadowsports wrote:
Wadizzle,
Right... the difference being your Cine quality lens.

This is not the lens I'd chose for a wedding. Landscape yes. That photo is magnificent. Very dramatic. Really like it.

Thanks, No, it was not a lens recommendation. I have already given my lens advice. The Travel and Portrait Two Lens Kit is a good start towards building a nice camera kit for a photo enthusiast. You would still need at least two more lenses, plus a flash, to even consider trying to shoot a wedding.

Besides, as good as the images that can be captured with a T6, I think its’ below average low light performance makes it less than the best choice for wedding photography. Let your assistant photographer use the T6 to capture “atmosphere” shots, and the like. I would want a better camera before I would consider going professional.

Re: T6 blurry images wedding photography

Bbphoto — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 02:22:12 GMT

Re: T6 blurry images wedding photography

Bbphoto — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 02:25:44 GMT

Re: T6 blurry images wedding photography

Bbphoto — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 02:26:11 GMT

Thanks for the replies!!!

Here is what consists in my wedding day bag - canon t6 with two kit lenses, 18-55 and 75-300 I believe. I also have a wide angle attachment. I have a yongnuo YN 560 which is great. I have two tripods but never seem to use them due to it slowing me down. I have a flash diffuser box cover, and wireless trigger for the camera. Also, some Nd/UV filters. This is usually what I use but I also keep a Nikon d3000 in my bag with a kit lens as well (in case my canon fails). I am going to try to upload a few images. It’s not that they are that blurry - I feel like when you zoom into their faces it shows blurry ness and it drives me crazy! Ang input is great and I appreciate everyone’s advice, as I am learning and establishing my business. I’m about a year into it now (not as a hobby, but as my second income job) and I am really loving it a- I just can’t stand to see a beautiful image and then look at the brides face and see that it’s not crisp. Thanks guys!!

Re: T6 blurry images wedding photography

Bbphoto — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 02:32:15 GMT

Also - I have bought a pancake lens to help with my setup but I had to return it. It worked amazing, I could still see blurryness in the far away photos but i feel like it was better clarity than the kit lenses. I am trying to figure out what lens to get that won’t cost a fortune as I am on a tight budget. Also would love to buy a better camera but I am saving up. Any input on this would be great as well.

Re: T6 blurry images wedding photography

kvbarkley — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 02:56:16 GMT

Tight budget and wedding photography don't go together. If you came to shoot my wedding with the 75-300 I would fire you on the spot.

Re: T6 blurry images wedding photography

Bbphoto — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 03:30:42 GMT

Actually I’m doing just fine. Everyone starts somewhere. Thanks for your input. At least I’m not showing up to shoot a wedding with a point and shoot. I don’t typically use that lens by the way. It’s obviously not the best fit. I don’t understand why you have to be negative, I’m simply trying to improve and ask for suggestions.

Re: T6 blurry images wedding photography

RobertTheFat — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 15:35:49 GMT

@shadowsports wrote:
Wadizzle,
Right... the difference being your Cine quality lens.

This is not the lens I'd chose for a wedding. Landscape yes. That photo is magnificent. Very dramatic. Really like it.

I agree with Rick's opinion of Waddizzle's shot. But I'd try applying an additional 1° of counterclockwise rotation.

Re: T6 blurry images wedding photography

Waddizzle — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 17:15:32 GMT

“Also - I have bought a pancake lens to help with my setup but I had to return it. It worked amazing, I could still see blurryness in the far away photos but i feel like it was better clarity than the kit lenses. I am trying to figure out what lens to get that won’t cost a fortune as I am on a tight budget. Also would love to buy a better camera but I am saving up. Any input on this would be great as well.”

My advice is simple. “Buy it right the first time, and you will only buy it once.”

That means do not buy something to tide you over because you will wind up twice as much, if not more. I do not like most Nikkor lenses. The lenses cost too much and their image quality is noticeably worse than nearly every other major manufacturer. Stick with Canon.

I suggest that you take lots of photos and observe. Observe your results. Check out the Canon EOS 101 Video Series. It is quite good.

As for a camera upgrade, move up from the Rebel series of bodies. Familiarize yourself with Canon’s DSLR lineups. Most wedding photographers have wanted bodies with good low noise performance, and mostly use full frame image sensor bodies.

But lenses are where the rubber hits the road. Lenses are also where you can spend lots of money on mediocre gear. Your images will never be any better than the glass you put in front of the camera.

Re: T6 blurry images wedding photography

Bbphoto — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 02:40:11 GMT

Thank you! It was actually the 24mm canon lens that I got but I see why your saying. I just don’t have $3000-5000 at the moment to get new gear, but **bleep** I wish I did! That would make it a whole lot easier to upgrade to what I need

Re: T6 blurry images wedding photography

Waddizzle — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 08:02:00 GMT

@RobertTheFat wrote:
@shadowsports wrote:
Wadizzle,
Right... the difference being your Cine quality lens.

This is not the lens I'd chose for a wedding. Landscape yes. That photo is magnificent. Very dramatic. Really like it.
I agree with Rick's opinion of Waddizzle's shot. But I'd try applying an additional 1° of counterclockwise rotation.

Thanks, Bob!

I appreciate the critique, too. Always do, always welcome. Your observation is spot on with something I wrestled with in post. I could not decide how to level the horizon, because the original handheld shot was, while steady, not perfectly level. LR has really good tools to correct for this sort of stuff.

The problem was barrel distortion. I had to angle the lens upward to capture the whole house. With a full frame sensor body, I could have angled upward far less than with an APS-C sensor body. But this was a “training day” shoot, so I was forced to zoom with my feet and compose before I pressed the shutter.

The house is not in the exact center of the image. When I rotated the image to where vertical lines would look vertical, the house would look a little distorted, just a little too distorted. I settled on a final rotation that “cancelled” out the barrel distortion on the house.

I had to find a happy medium between making the house distortion look balanced, and the image looking level.. I decided to put a priority on “balancing” the barrel distortion of the house.

Re: T6 blurry images wedding photography

ebiggs1 — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 17:27:33 GMT

"I just don’t have $3000-5000 at the moment to get new gear, but **bleep** I wish I did!"

Who does? You'er not alone in that. But, kido, are you ready for the cold hard truth? If not stop reading this right now.

Plain and simple you gear is crap. You are actually getting good results with what you have. I have been in the wedding business for over 5 decades. My very first rule is the offer the client something that Uncle Bob or a nerdie guy down the street can't do. Everybody has a Rebel T6 or 7 or 5 or 4, etc. Why should they pay you when they can get the same thing for free or very cheap?

First advice is stop buying that stuff. When you can't afford the good stuff buying the wrong gear only makes getting the good stuff harder. Make sense?

OK the rude part out of the way let's try to get the most from what you have until you can upgrade it. Always, always shoot Raw file format. For the outdoor shoots like you displayed choose a 'fixed' ISO probably ISO 200. Set the Rebel to P mode or Av mode at f8. WB can be set to auto it doesn't really matter in Raw just the very best exposure and focus. Have only the center focus point active and the Rebel in One Shot. Adjust your exposure if needed for a properly exposed shot. Indoors no one can offer you settings with out seeing the venue.

I rarely use a tripod. Usually only for the group shots but it needs to be a top quality one, too.

You need, it is mandatory, a good post editor like Photoshop or Lightroom, preferable PS. This is not option you have you have a good editor, period. You need to learn PS thoroughly. In PS you need to fix your composition, You can't have power poles or tickets here signs ot trucks in the background unless they are part of the scene. believe me nobody wants a power pole or lines in their wedding shot! This also comes down to the thought, you are offering a product that the bride and groom can't get elsewhere. If you keep producing poor quality work the word will get out. Lastly, for now, don't over process your shots. In post editing less is more.

I wish you all the best but this is a tough business. I started two of my nieces in the wedding photography business, one made it and is very successful. The other quit after a year or so, didn't have what it takes, do you?

BTW, if after reading this and you are still on speaking terms with me I will be glad to offer suggestions. Good luck.

Re: T6 blurry images wedding photography

ebiggs1 — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 17:45:03 GMT

Cropped 8x10. Pole, crudely, removed. Did the girls really have flowers growing out of their heads?

Re: T6 blurry images wedding photography

Waddizzle — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 22:47:42 GMT

@Waddizzle wrote:.

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Bob,

When I rotated the image to correct the distortion. Lightroom does not limit me to rotating around the center of the image. You can pick any point in the image and rotate around that point. In this case, I picked the electrical meter on the side of the house. I rotated the image to bring the conduit leading out of the top of it to vertical.