Why is the monitor displaying bad blurry photos on my DSLR camera?
I understand that a lot more goes into play (balancing the shutter speed, ISO, and aperture), but what I don't understand is why every photo displays blurry on the monitor no matter how many settings I change.
I'm completely new to cameras. Just picked up my first one - a Nikon d3100. I love it so far but what's up with the blurry monitor display after I take a picture?
Is that just how monitors display pictures typically and I'm simply overreacting?
Blurry can mean two things, not focused properly and/or motion blur. What are you seeing?
If motion blur, that means you need a faster shutter speed. This may indicate that you are using the camera in low-light conditions causes the camera to use a slow shutter speed. During daylight, go outside and take a few shots while the camera is set to Auto or Program mode.
If blur from out of focus, be sure your lens is set to Auto Focus mode (little switch on the side of the lens).
You need to learn about basic photography and how to operate your camera. Read your manual and visit the following web site for basic information… http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/...olour.com/
Visit the Photo Essentials section.
What you see in the computer monitor is how your pictures really look like. The tiny LCD of the camera tends to hide gross errors.
I suggest you set the camera to Auto mode, AF on, Auto ISO, Auto white balance and make sure exposure compensation is at zero. Bring the camera outside and take a picture of a brightly colored car parked under the sun. If the picture still comes out blurred then the camera is broken. Have it serviced.
Blur is caused by one thing. Hand holding the camera when using shutter speeds that are too slow to prevent the movement of the camera or subject during the exposure. For now, ONLY shoot with shutter speeds of 1/500th second until you can learn how to hold the camera absolutely still during the exposures.
There's another possibility and that is you are holding the camera at arm's length (as you would a mobile or P&S camera, using the LCD in live view. If you are doing that, stop.
Holding your camera as shown on page 25 of your user manual will reduce this blur caused by camera movement. There's a reason why we still use the optical viewfinders on digital cameras and that is what gives us the stability we need to prevent blurred images
And yes, what you are seeing on your monitor is exactly the photograph you shot, so it is not the fault of your camera, auto-focus lens, nor your computers monitor
You see "bad blurry photos" because you are TAKING bad blurry photos. Simple as that. Others have already given you some reasons why. I suggest you do two things.
1. READ AND STUDY your camera owners manual. I have a feeling you have not.
2. Buy a copy of this book. It will be of immense help to you:
http://www.amazon.com/...81740502X/
Geez, tough crowd. Have I read the owner's manual? No. Did I receive an owner's manual with camera? Also, no. I've read a good bit of information on the subject and watched videos about my camera, but I'll try to find an owner's manual online.
Thanks for the all help, any more tips are welcome as well!