Is there any way to do focus stitching into one all-crisp image? That seems the most natural application of the technology.
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Why not just your phone? Your phone probably have better resolutions plus it can record videos unlike this device.
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Yes, it's very noticeable one you open your photo up on a computer. I also noticed with my camera that it's also difficult for it to auto adjust and focus in on something. If you want sharp clean images I wouldn't recommend this, but if you don't mind and would like the fish eye feel then go for it.
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Yes by turning the focus ring on the lens. I got a deal on this camera. I love it it does so much for the price.
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Unfortunately not. This is not a limitation in the device. It is that the best possible scan should equal the original . After scan touch up is possible with software like Photoshop but I don't think it will improve focus much
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Yes it is possible but manual focus is not available in all modes. Also, you don't get a split zoom or anything to help with the focus mechanics. Since you're using just a 3" LCD for the viewfinder, in-focus and out of focus is not always clear. Also difficult to do a fine adjustment on the focus, there's no vernier and each time you change the focus it seems to have a certain minimum amount of adjustment.
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I am not sure I understand what you are asking... the camera should focus, but only manually.
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Brian - Actually I've used it a couple times to do just that and was surprised with the results. Obviously, it all depends on your definition of "quality images". Unfortunately, Amazon does not allow me to attach images here, but I could send you a couple of files (one from yesterday's solar eclipse...) so you would be able to judge. Just send me an email (leitejl at yahoo) and I'll reply back. Thanks!
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I wonder if you are using the camera correctly. If you set the camera to continuously focus, and then try to do focus-and-recompose, you will get out-of-focus photos most of the time. The Tamron all-in-one lens, like any all-in-one lens, is not the best lens in the world. But it isn't horribly bad, either. And it normally will not do a lot of focus hunting in decent light. If you are new to SLRs, you might begin by making sure that you aren't the problem. FWIW
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I disagree. The lens can be focused manually. It helps to activate the focusing aids. For example, peaking would help.
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Hi Elizabeth, Yes! Sorry for the delay in response. But remember this is semi telephoto so no close up portraiture. However if your subject was 25ft plus away and you wanted the "Bokeh" effect, {Blurred out back ground} it's awesome. I love this Len's for Video too which your camera does... Hope this helps
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It does have Panorama mode, left to right or right to left. You can make it two panes or three. It puts up a muted image on one side of the new image to help you. Stitching is super fast and always very accurate. I found a two pane pano was really nice. It fit well onto a Facebook post and helped differentiate my photos.
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I do it using manual focus fur changing focal point of objects that are similar in distance and/size but spot focus can be used for taking an object at one distance while obscuring others at different distances. The effect isn't as dramatic as manual focus but it does do its job of attracting the eye to the object you want to be the main focal point to when looking at prints or on-screen
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You can, using the software that comes with it but it is not as easy as it sounds. The computer takes the image and adjusts the color itself along with the kind of stitches needed. It takes practice and trial and error to take the image and stitch it. If you have lots of small color areas it will be difficult to have it transferred accurately.
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you use the manual focus and then use the lensbaby for the desired effect! cool!
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No, the SX260 can, but the SX280 dropped it to add WiFi. You can still take multiple shots and stitch them together with a stitching program. That's what I do.
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Yes. Just like most macro lens extentions there is a fish eye effect. Zooming in will bring it down some but the lens is curved to create the effect so it will take digital altering in the end for a non-warped image.
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It doesn't have a "feature" that does this, but if you use the proper technique, this look can be easily achieved. Just put it in manual mode and put the aperture all the way down to f1.8, focus on your subject and get some great bokeh! Hope this helps!