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 Writer                           :           Muhammad Allifi Naris

Editor                           :           Surya Haidar Azar

Project Title                  :           How To Get Sharp Photos

Study Program              :           Photography

Deadline                       :           Mid-Test

 

 

1.     Short article about photography.

 

How To get Sharp photos

One of the things that makes photography frustrating is softness and blur in pictures. Sharp photos are much more appealing than soft images. It is very disappointing when you take a picture of a special moment and images come out soft/blurry or out of focus. So, in this article, I will go through the techniques I use to make sure that my images always come out tack sharp.

Let’s start with the reasons why an image might come out blurry :

A long shutter speed can capture camera shake, which would produce a blurry image, Your subject could be moving and causing motion blur, made worse by a long shutter speed, Poor focus acquisition would result in a soft image, You might have a bad lens or a lens that is not capable of producing sharp photos, Your ISO could be set to a very high number, resulting in lots of noise and loss of detail

In order to resolve these issues, you need to address them all at the same time, which will help achieve optimal sharpness. There are a few other causes of blurry photos, too, which I will cover below.

 

 

1.  Set the Right ISO

Start with setting your camera to the lowest ISO “base” value (in my Nikon camera it is ISO 200). Remember that the camera base ISO will produce the highest quality images with maximum sharpness. The higher the ISO (sensor sensitivity), the more noise you will see in the image. I suggest reading my article on understanding ISO.

 

 

2.  Use the Hand-Holding Rule

If you have a zoom lens that goes beyond 100mm, I would recommend applying the general hand-holding “rule”, which states that the shutter speed should be equivalent to

the focal length set on the lens, or faster. For example, if you have your lens zoomed at 125mm, your shutter speed should be at least 1/125 of a second.

3.  Choose Your Camera Mode Wisely

When I’m taking pictures in low light, 99% of the time, I shoot in Aperture-Priority mode and set aperture to the widest setting on my lens – the maximum aperture, AKA the smallest f-number. This is usually in the range of f/1.4 to f/5.6 depending on the lens. (For example, with the Nikon 35mm f/1.8 lens, I will set the aperture to its maximum value of f/1.8.) The camera automatically meters the scene and guesses what the shutter speed

should be to properly expose the image. You can easily adjust the camera’s guess with exposure compensation. So, set your camera to aperture-priority mode and set the aperture to the lowest possible f-number. Set your metering to “Matrix” on Nikon or

“Evaluative” on Canon, so that the whole scene is assessed to estimate the correct shutter speed.

 

 

4.  Pick a Fast Enough Shutter Speed

After you set your camera to aperture priority and pick the right metering mode, point it at the subject that you want to photograph and half-press the shutter. Doing so should show you the shutter speed on the bottom of the viewfinder.

 

2.     5W1H Questions

Instruction: Referring to the article you have, please build each two examples of your sentences Question and Answer based on 5W1H (Who, What, Where, Why, When, How).

SENTENCE BUILDING

 

No	WH	Sentence Building (Question and Answer)
1	Who	Who Is target Audience for this article
	Answer	The target audience for this article is photographers or photography enthusiasts.
2	Who	Who wrote this Article?
	Answer	Nasim Mansurov
3	What	What are some common reasons for blurry photos, as mentioned in the article?
	Answer	The common reasons for blurry photos include long shutter speeds, subject movement, poor focus, lens quality, and high ISO settings.
4	What	What camera mode does the author recommend for low-light photography?
	Answer	The author recommends using Aperture-Priority mode and setting the aperture to the widest setting on the lens (the maximum aperture), typically in the range of f/1.4 to f/5.6.
5	Where	Where can you apply the techniques discussed in the article?
	Answer	The techniques for achieving sharp photos can be applied in various photography settings or environments.
6	Where	Where can you find the shutter speed information in your camera, as

 

		mentioned in the article?
	Answer	The shutter speed information is typically displayed at the bottom of the viewfinder of your camera, as mentioned in the article.
7	Why	Why is it important to set the camera's ISO to the lowest base value, as suggested in the article?
	Answer	Setting the ISO to the lowest base value is important because it produces the highest quality images with maximum sharpness, and higher ISO settings can introduce noise into the photos.
8	Why	Why does the author recommend using Aperture-Priority mode for low-light photography?
	Answer	Aperture-Priority mode is recommended because it allows the camera to automatically meter the scene and determine the correct shutter speed for proper exposure, making it easier to capture sharp images in low-light conditions.
9	When	When should you apply the hand-holding rule for shutter speed, according to the article?
	Answer	The hand-holding rule for shutter speed should be applied when using a zoom lens that goes beyond 100mm, and the shutter speed should be equivalent to the focal length set on the lens or faster.
10	When	When might a high ISO setting lead to issues in photos, as mentioned in the article?
	Answer	A high ISO setting can lead to noise and a loss of detail in photos, as discussed in the article.
11	How	How can you calculate the recommended shutter speed using the hand-holding rule mentioned in the article?
	Answer	You can calculate the recommended shutter speed by setting it equivalent to the focal length of the lens or faster. For example, if you're using a 125mm lens, the shutter speed should be at least 1/125 of a second.
12	How	How can photographers adjust the camera's guess for shutter speed in Aperture-Priority mode?
	Answer	Photographers can adjust the camera's guess for shutter speed in Aperture-Priority mode by using exposure compensation to fine-tune the exposure settings.

 

 

3.     Verbal and Nominal Sentences

1.              Verbal Sentences

 

No	Sentences	A/P
01	Discuss the techniques for achieving sharp photos in photography.	A
02	Address the frustration photographers often experience with blurry images.	P
03	Explain several techniques to achieve sharp photos.	A
04	Set the camera to the lowest ISO "base" value for maximum sharpness	P
05	Apply the hand-holding rule for shutter speed with zoom lenses.	A
06	Choose the appropriate camera mode for low-light photography.	P
07	Select a fast enough shutter speed to capture sharp images.	A
08	Point the camera at the subject and half-press the shutter.	P
09	Mention the common reasons for blurry photos in the article.	A
10	Recommend using Aperture-Priority mode and the widest lens aperture for low- light conditions.	P

 

2.              Nominal Sentences

 

No	Nominal Sentences
01	Achieving sharp photos requires a technique.
02	Softness and blur in pictures can be frustrating for photographers.
03	The article provides tips for capturing sharpness in photography.
04	A long shutter speed can result in unwanted camera shake.
05	Motion blur can be caused by a moving subject.
06	Poor focus acquisition is a common cause of soft images.
07	The quality of your lens can affect the sharpness of your photos.
08	A very high ISO can lead to excessive noise in images.
09	The article recommends setting the camera's ISO to the lowest base value.
10	The hand-holding rule suggests a specific shutter speed for zoom lenses.

 

 

4.     Active and Passive Construction

 

No	Sentences	Active	Passive
01	Techniques for achieving sharp photos are discussed in the article.		V
02	The frustration of blurry images is addressed by photographers.		V
03	Several techniques to achieve sharp photos are explained by the author.		V
04	The camera's ISO "base" value is set by photographers for maximum sharpness.		V
05	A fast enough shutter speed is selected for sharp images.		V
06
	The article discusses techniques for achieving sharp photos.	V
07
	Photographers address the frustration of blurry images.	V
08
	The author explains several techniques to achieve sharp photos.	V
09
	Photographers set the camera to the lowest ISO "base" value.	V
10
	You select a fast enough shutter speed for sharp images.	V

 

 

5.     List of Vocabulary

 

No

Vocabulary

Pronoun Spelling

Meaning

 

01	select	səˈɫɛkt	memilih
02	lowest	ɫoʊəs	terendah
03	fast	fæst	cepat
04	value	væɫju	nilai
05	base	beɪs	dasar
06	speed	spid	kecepatan
07	images	ɪmədʒəz	gambar
08	enough	iˈnəf	cukup
09	sharp	ʃɑɹp	tajam
10	set	ˈsɛt	mengatur

 

 

6.     Tenses and It’s Pattern

Please identify the tenses of ten sentences you take from the article. Learn the matrix clues below.

 

No.	Sentence	Tenses
1.	"One of the things that makes photography frustrating is softness and blur in pictures."	Present Tense.
2.	"Sharp photos are much more appealing than soft images."	Present Tense.
3.	"It is very disappointing when you take a picture of a special moment and images come out soft/blurry or out of focus."	Present Tense.
4.	"So, in this article, I will go through the techniques I use to make sure that my images always come out tack sharp."	Future Tense.
5.	"Let’s start with the reasons why an image might come out blurry."	Present Tense.
6.	"In order to resolve these issues, you need to address them all at the same time, which will help achieve optimal sharpness."	Present Tense.
7.	"There are a few other causes of blurry photos, too, which I will cover below."	Present Tense.
8.	"Start with setting your camera to the lowest ISO 'base' value."	Present Tense.
9.	"If you have a zoom lens that goes beyond 100mm, I would recommend applying the general hand-holding 'rule.'"	Conditional Tense.
10.	"When I’m taking pictures in low light, 99% of the time, I shoot in Aperture-Priority mode and set aperture to the widest setting on my lens..."	Present Tense.

 

 

7.     Translation into Indonesia.

Cara mendapatkan foto yang tajam

 

Salah satu hal yang membuat fotografi menjadi frustasi adalah kelembutan dan keburaman pada gambar. Foto yang tajam jauh lebih menarik daripada gambar yang lembut. Sangat mengecewakan apabila Anda mengambil foto momen istimewa dan hasil fotonya menjadi lembut/buram atau tidak fokus. Jadi, dalam artikel ini, saya akan membahas berbagai teknik yang saya gunakan untuk memastikan bahwa gambar saya selalu tajam.

Mari kita mulai dengan alasan mengapa gambar bisa menjadi buram:

Kecepatan rana yang panjang dapat menangkap goyangan kamera, yang akan menghasilkan gambar yang buram, Subjek Anda mungkin bergerak dan menyebabkan keburaman gerakan, yang diperburuk oleh kecepatan rana yang panjang, Akuisisi fokus yang buruk akan menghasilkan gambar yang lembut, Anda mungkin memiliki lensa yang jelek, atau lensa yang tidak mampu menghasilkan foto yang tajam, ISO Anda dapat ditetapkan ke angka yang sangat tinggi, sehingga menghasilkan banyak noise dan kehilangan detail

Untuk mengatasi semua masalah ini, Anda harus mengatasi semuanya pada waktu yang sama, yang akan membantu mencapai ketajaman yang optimal. Ada beberapa penyebab lain foto buram, juga, yang akan saya bahas di bawah ini.

 

1.  Tetapkan ISO yang Tepat

Mulailah dengan mengatur kamera Anda ke nilai "dasar" ISO yang paling rendah (pada kamera Nikon saya, yaitu ISO 200). Ingatlah bahwa ISO dasar kamera akan menghasilkan gambar dengan kualitas tertinggi dengan ketajaman maksimum. Semakin tinggi ISO (sensitivitas sensor), semakin banyak noise yang akan Anda lihat pada gambar. Saya sarankan untuk membaca artikel saya tentang memahami ISO.

 

2.  Gunakan Aturan Memegang Kamera dengan Tangan

Jika Anda memiliki lensa zoom yang melampaui 100mm, saya sarankan untuk menerapkan "aturan" umum menggenggam kamera, yang menyatakan bahwa kecepatan rana harus setara dengan panjang fokus yang ditetapkan pada lensa, atau lebih cepat.

Contohnya, jika lensa Anda di-zoom pada 125mm, kecepatan rana harus sekurang- kurangnya 1/125 detik.

3.  Pilih Mode Kamera Anda dengan Bijaksana

Ketika saya mengambil gambar dalam cahaya redup, 99% dari waktu, saya memotret dalam mode Aperture-Priority dan mengatur aperture ke pengaturan terlebar pada lensa saya - aperture maksimum, alias f-number terkecil. Ini biasanya berkisar antara f/1.4 hingga f/5.6, tergantung pada lensanya. (Sebagai contoh, dengan lensa Nikon 35mm f/1.8, saya akan mengatur bukaan ke nilai maksimum f/1.8). Kamera secara otomatis mengukur pemandangan dan menebak berapa kecepatan rana yang seharusnya untuk mengekspos gambar secara tepat. Anda bisa dengan mudah menyesuaikan tebakan kamera dengan kompensasi pencahayaan. Jadi, tetapkan kamera Anda ke mode aperture-priority dan tetapkan aperture ke f-number serendah mungkin. Atur pengukuran Anda ke "Matrix" pada Nikon atau "Evaluative" pada Canon, sehingga seluruh pemandangan dinilai untuk memperkirakan kecepatan rana yang tepat.

 

4.  Pilih Kecepatan Rana yang Cukup Cepat

Setelah Anda mengatur kamera Anda ke prioritas aperture dan memilih mode pengukuran yang tepat, arahkan kamera ke subjek yang ingin Anda potret dan tekan separuh rana.

Dengan melakukan itu, Anda akan melihat kecepatan rana di bagian bawah jendela bidik.

 

8.     Please sum-up the article by explaining the reason why author use the tenses.

 

One of the things that makes photography frustrating is softness and blur in pictures. Sharp photos are much more appealing than soft images. It is very disappointing when you take a picture of a special moment and images come out

soft/blurry or out of focus. So, in this article, I will go through the techniques I use to make sure that my images always come out tack sharp.

And the reason the author uses these sentences and tenses is so that readers can understand easily, because it is intended for photographers who are still beginners and was written by a beginner too. So choosing simple words is the key to making this article.