How To Hit The Bullseye With Sharper Photos

Words by Scott Bourne - A Platypod Pro
Edited by Eryka Bagwell

Here are 15 quick tips for making sharp photographic images.

1. Use a camera stabilizer: This is one of the easiest ways to get sharper photographs. A tripod (or in places where tripods are banned - a Platypod) can help you stabilize your camera and eliminate any camera shake.

2. Use a remote shutter release: If you don't have a tripod, using a remote shutter release can help you eliminate camera shake.

3. Use a faster shutter speed: A faster shutter speed can help you freeze motion and prevent any motion blur.

4. Use a higher ISO: Using a higher ISO can help you capture more light and reduce the chance of camera shake.

5. Use manual focus: Manual focus can help you ensure that your subject is in focus, and not the background or foreground.

6. Use single point focus: If you are using autofocus - choosing a single point focus can help you ensure that your camera is focusing on the right part of your image.

7. Use back-button focus: Back-button focus can help you focus quickly and accurately.

8. Use image stabilization: If your camera or lens has image stabilization, use it to help eliminate camera shake.

9. Use a lens hood: A lens hood can help you reduce the amount of light that enters your lens and prevent lens flare. Lens flare reduces apparent image sharpness.

10. Keep your camera gear clean: Clean your camera, lenses and filters on a regular bias to prevent dust or smudges from affecting your images.

11. Use a polarizing filter: A polarizing filter can help you reduce glare and improve the contrast of your images. This improves apparent sharpness.

12. Use the mirror lock-up function: If you're using a DSLR camera, using the mirror lock-up function can help you eliminate camera shake caused by the mirror.

13. Use live view: If your camera has live view, use it to help you focus accurately and compose your image.

14. Use a tripod collar: If you're using a telephoto lens, using a tripod collar can help you balance your camera and lens on your tripod.

15. Use burst mode: Burst mode can help you capture multiple images in quick succession and increase your chances of capturing a sharp image.

CONCLUSION

Getting sharper photographs is all about paying attention to the details. No matter what kind of camera you use, these tips can help you capture sharper, more professional-looking images.

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