Whether it is a photo of the grandchild, the foggy low mountain range or an elephant in the zoo, if a picture is out of focus, it is spoiled. However, blurring occurs for very different reasons and many can be avoided through concentration and routine.

In the article “Ten tips for sharp images” in of the current issue of c’t photography 6 / 2020 Sandra Petrowitz explains for many well-known situations what matters. Anecdotes from her own life as a photographer make the challenges come alive and sometimes you have to smile at your own mistakes in the past.

Sandra Petrowitz, who knows from her own experience, gives ten tips for sharp pictures small mistakes quickly go unnoticed in photographic enthusiasm.

(Image: Sandra Petrowitz / Heise Medien)

Known, but often neglected due to the time pressure, is the necessary short exposure time for moving subjects. Because whether in the zoo or in a sports club, the following applies: the faster a movement, the shorter the exposure time must be. For example, a cheetah that only strides needs 1 / 800 second, longer times can be too Motion blurring.

The image stabilizer also causes fine blurring. That might sound a bit strange, because actually he should avoid them. He does that within the framework he can, as long as you take photos by hand. However, if the camera is mounted on the tripod and the image stabilizer is not switched off, the result may be blurred details.

Petrowitz goes into many other questions, for example filters and impurities on the lens or the smallest and largest focal lengths for zoom lenses . It also explains how you can check whether a lens is defective and needs to be repaired or replaced.

Further topics in the booklet: c’t photography 6 / 2020 at a glance (14 Photos) Portfolio Stefan Forster. The nature photographer explains the recipe for his spectacular pictures – 90 percent hard work and ten percent luck.

cameras in the test . Canon’s EOS R6 is fast and bright, technically it is between the professional DSLR EOS-1D X Mark III and the mirrorless EOS R5 and opens a new segment. With the Z5, Nikon delivers a full-frame mirrorless camera for beginners. We show what makes them different from their siblings. Small, stylish cameras with a huge range of functions and FourThirds sensors are the hallmark of Olympus. This is what the new OM-D EM stands for 10 IV.

Analog photography – having fun with planned coincidence. With toy cameras, analog film and special lenses you dive into the world of creative, playful photography. Expect the unexpected.

Photo calendar. Whether as a separate review of the year or a Christmas gift, calendars with your own pictures are among the most popular products from photo service providers. We have taken a close look at nine real photo calendars from different manufacturers.

Express feelings with pictures . Great feelings do not only impress in literature. Torsten Andreas Hoffmann impressively shows how you can express your anger, fear or joy in photos.

Photo adventure volcanoes. Boiling lava lakes, smoking chimneys, volcanic thunderstorms – welcome to the world of Adrian Rohnfelder. Accompany him to some of the most dangerous natural wonders on earth.

The current issue of c’t photography (06 / 2020) you get for 10, 90 Euro in the heise shop. There you will also find a complete table of contents and information about the additional material on the DVD booklet or the c’t photography download. There are also thumbnails and the editorial. Do you already know c’t photography as an ePaper and Amazon Kindle edition? Both cost only 9, 99 Euro.

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