Cameras Logo

Related Topics:

Debbie Schriver Posted on Mar 13, 2012
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

I bought a 800 to 1200 lens it seems to have a hazy look when I take pictures I have tryed different distances and I use a tri-pod and wired remote any tips

2 Answers

kakima

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

One Above All:

The expert with highest point at the last day of the past 12 weeks.

Top Expert:

An expert who has finished #1 on the weekly Top 10 Fixya Experts Leaderboard.

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

  • Cameras Master 102,366 Answers
  • Posted on Mar 13, 2012
kakima
Cameras Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

One Above All:

The expert with highest point at the last day of the past 12 weeks.

Top Expert:

An expert who has finished #1 on the weekly Top 10 Fixya Experts Leaderboard.

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

Joined: Dec 16, 2009
Answers
102366
Questions
0
Helped
10441359
Points
622693

There are several possible reasons for this.
You may be seeing haze. With such a long lens, you're often taking pictures of things very far away. In such cases you're going to get haze (smog, smoke, fog, and other stuff in the air). A UV filter can reduce the effect somewhat. To see if this is the cause, try taking some pictures of something closer (like the opposite end of your living room) and compare.
If the sun or other bright light source is shining onto the front of the lens, that will reduce contrast and produce a hazy look. Use your hand or a piece of black cardboard or something similar to shade the lens (being careful not to get the object into the picture). Take pictures away from the sun and toward it (not directly toward it, just in its general direction) and compare.
The lens may be dirty. Clean the front and back with lens tissue or a microfiber cloth. Don't take the lens apart to clean its innards unless you have a lens collimator and other gear needed to put it back together properly.
Even with a tripod and remote, you may be getting some camera shake. If your camera has a mirror lockup or exposure delay mode, use it to damp out the mirror slap. If your camera doesn't offer either of these, try using the self-timer.
Also, make sure your tripod is sturdy enough. It's a heavy lens, and even if your tripod holds it, it may not be holding it very steady. Try putting your camera on a tabletop and shoot something at the other end of the room and compare the results.

neilybod

Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

Corporal:

An expert that has over 10 points.

Mayor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 2 times.

Problem Solver:

An expert who has answered 5 questions.

  • Contributor 18 Answers
  • Posted on Oct 08, 2014
neilybod
Contributor
Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

Corporal:

An expert that has over 10 points.

Mayor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 2 times.

Problem Solver:

An expert who has answered 5 questions.

Joined: Nov 28, 2008
Answers
18
Questions
0
Helped
6749
Points
59

Great answer from Kakima... and you should definitely try those tips first.
One other thing to add. When you take your photos, make sure the shutter speed is fast enough. To do this, you can switch to 'sport' setting if your camera has one, or 'S' setting (shutter priority). You should select a shutter speed that is equal to the effective focal length of the lens - so if you are zoomed right in on your lens, you need a shutter speed of at least 1/1200 if you are not using a tripod.
Google for 'Reciprocal rule' if you want to find out more.
If you can't get a fast enough shutter speed, you can adjust the ISO setting on the camera - the bigger the number, the less time needed to expose the image, so you can use faster shutter speeds. The trade-off with high ISO settings is that you tend to get more 'noise', which results in a grainy look.
Assuming you've tried everything mentioned, it could be:
* Grease on the lens - also check the back-end that attaches to the camera. Even if you clean it with lens tissue, you may still need some alcohol cleaner to remove finger print grease.
* Does the lens or camera have an Image Stabilizer or Vibration Reduction function? If so, try turning it off! Sounds crazy, but if you are using a tripod the VR feature will likely make the image more blurry rather than less.

Ad

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

1helpful
1answer

Nikon d3000

did you try a different lens if you did send your camera in for repair . the lens gets damaged easy
0helpful
1answer

My indoor pictures are blurred and hazy -- not crisp and focused

Check to see if the lens is dirty? Clean with T-shirt soaked and dried in detergent. Then check the picture as well as to see if lens will move when you aim at different distance. Do not use motion stabilizer on weak lighting situation, but take pictures on a tripod.
1helpful
1answer

I just bought a canon rebel xt and I have been playing around with settings I am very new to photography. As of right now when I try to take the shot the flash keeps blinking and its says busy and it wont...

It sounds like you might be too close to whatever it is you're trying to take a picture of. Each camera lens has a minimum focus distance listed on it that determines how close you can get to something and still take a picture. Page 45 of the XTi manual talks about minimum focusing distance and describes the camera's behavior.
It's also possible that there is not enough light for the lens to focus. In this situation you might have to flip the switch on the lens to manual focus to take your picture.
So, either try moving further away so the lens can focus or use the manual focus.
In case you are interested, here is a website that discusses the minimum focus distance. Even though the website talks about Nikon cameras you will still be able to use the information.
Also, on page 160 of the XTi manual there is a section titled "When Autofocus Fails" that will give you an idea of what your camera is doing.
Cheers and good luck. :)
1helpful
1answer

The picture is almost hazy and is kinda dim. picture not bright??

have you tried to take off the front screen and clean the lens and mirrors yet? if this is a philips 9or a magnavox you will most likily need to change the fluid inside the picure tubes
1helpful
1answer

Daewoo won't read remote

Try these codes 10451, 11661, 10092, 10672, 10019, 10623, 10039, 10661
0helpful
1answer

The picture is hazy.how to adjust?

There should be a focus adjustment at the lens try turning it or it may have a slider adjustment.
u can rotate that lens in front of the cam accordingly
1helpful
1answer

Blurry/Hazy picture on Philips Tv

as your problem is the picture has become blurry/hazy 1 it sounds me that there is a little sparking near high voltage section that is near flyback transformer.please get it check. 2 if it is ok then focusing anode wire going to crt base from flyback transformer is not making proper contact due to some foreign material deposited on it. please call tech person if you ae not aware of it as tv is a very high voltage device.
0helpful
1answer

Cant tune my Hitachi TV

please check web site for any thing in remote. www.remotes.com and give model name in search. hopr this will help. good luck.
0helpful
1answer

Focusing Difficulties

1. Typical problem subjects for autofocus 1) Very low-contrast subjects 2) Overlapping nearby and distant objects 3) Very bright subjects in the center 4) Subjects moving very fast 5) Subjects through glass Focus on an object that is at the same distance as the desired subject, apply Focus Lock, and then recompose the picture. Or set the lens focus mode switch to (or), and focus manually. (Manual focus is only possible with cameras providing this feature.) 2. Attempting to take pictures out of the camera's shooting distance: When taking pictures out of the camera's shooting distance, the subject will be out of focus. The shooting distance differs from each camera model. Please check the specifications of your camera in the instruction manual to determine the shooting distance.
Not finding what you are looking for?

507 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Cameras Experts

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

Brad Brown

Level 3 Expert

19187 Answers

ADMIN Andrew
ADMIN Andrew

Level 3 Expert

66949 Answers

Are you a Camera Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...