@jrhoffman75 wrote:
I think we've gone beyond helping the OP.
I think you're right. I generally try to avoid replying to posts that reveal a lack of fundamental understanding of the basics. Why? Because nearly all of it is easily grasped by taking an interest in photography and doing some self-study, be it books, the manual itself, or classes. But in this thread I transgressed and offered unsolicited advice to a guy who's trying to take some photos of a fake diamond ring and can't seem to control his focus point and lighting.
I mean, here I am, a rank amateur with a measly T6, yet I have had zero problems learning how to shoot in varying light conditions, adjustng the various camera settings to obtain the results I'm after, manipulating DOF to my purpose, and staying on a path that helps me to learn. The formula is simple: read, practice, repeat.
So I remain confounded by how many people are struggling to acquire focus, seem to have no understanding of the role of aperature, shutter speed, and ISO, blame the camera and manufacturer when they drop their lens, post queries that are incomplete and nonsensical, complain about their camera lacking functions that a bit of reasearch would have revealed.
In this particular case, the photographer was unable to obtain clear photos so he is asking whether he should buy a 5D. This is rather like a new driver who is still struggling to understand the rules of the road asking whether a new Corvette would solve his problems.
End of rant.
