Not too shabby for a kit lens, no?

[arsifferlen]

Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS
ISO: 100
Exposure: 1/60 sec
Aperture: 5.6
Focal Length: 55mm
Flash Used: Yes

This is the pp version- only adjustment was time machine in Corel PSPP. Did I focus the right spot for a shot like this?

[Samanax]

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[Bluenoser]

Interesting subject and nicely done for a kit lens.

Could you provide the Exif please and also anything else you did, such as if you reversed the lens or used extension tubes/close up?

Would be happy to provide some critique with that info included.

Cheers

[arsifferlen]

Just exif data provided, focused and shot. For one out of a hundred, I had a steady hand and was fairly pleased with the result.

[Bluenoser]

In response to your initial question, "Did I focus on the right spot", I'd say yes, your focus is good. What I find could be improved is the exposure. The shavings, where focused, seem to be blown out a bit, overexposed if you will.

It's an interesting subject as I stated previously, but intriguing also. Maybe try the shot again with a few different exposure settings, and maybe from a couple of different angles. Directly above looking down, lower down so you are almost level with the subject.

Might I inquire as to which lens you used? Could it have been opened up a bit more than 5.6?

[arsifferlen]

18-55 IS Kit Lens

I will definitely take your advice and see what I can come up with tonight. Thank you!

[Daytonj6]

hey hey hey nice!!

what machine is that?
a Lathe or mill?


anyways, for a kit lens, id say its pretty good.