Q: okay i've been critiqued and so have others and i notice that a lot of people say , it's not in focus. or good focus. what do you guys mean by focus? is it something that can be achieved by a crappy digital camera?
A: 1 - Many cameras have multi focus sensor areas and they may grab an area other than what YOUR wanting. It may be close, but not right on. Another thing may be your hand and finger on the shutter button. Many jab hard, down on the lil bugger, forcing the camera down too.. As the camera goes off, it is now NOT looking at what you thought and / or YOU just caused camera induced blur, which is the most common of camera / focus problems. The shutter button should be thought of a delicate, soft thing (of your choice here) lol... and never jabbed or poked at with too much gusto..! Many people take a breath, sometimes deep, just before taking a pic..Hold it, then jab at the shutter button, thinking if they are quick on the button, it will take the pic quicker.. Wrong..! Exhale, and then take your pic at the bottom.. of your breath. Be gentle, but mentally firm and learn to get your timing down so your not jabbing at the button any harder (quicker) than you need. When you inhale and hold it you actually quiver but when you exhale and don't hold it, your very calm. Army sniper and knowledgeable hunters use this technique when applying their - trade.. The grip on the camera has a lot to do with it too.. These credit card size cameras offer little to hold on to and can lead to induced blur... 2 - In Focus.. This could also apply to your frame of mind and the depth your into when taking your picture. You have to be in focus, your mind in tune .. with what your are doing. This can also show up in your images as hog pog pictures that have no meaning or direction. I know this is a lot, but the art and skill OF photography IS a lot and these little things add up big later... Bob - Tucson