43 Reasons Why Your Photo Is Not Sharp

Here are a few reasons that could affect the image sharpness from your Micro Four Thirds camera! I have seen each and every one of them happen, so all true stories.

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[SteveStanger]

“It’s the haze Bro, haze” 😁 You’re the best!

[TheSquishySnail]

Hahaha. I remember hearing this question at every photowalk I attended. Hehehe. It's good to stay alert to any settings we change. I keep your setup checklist on your blog bookmarked. 😄

[mattisulanto]

Wow, what a list. I got exhausted even watching you😅 Great points, though, all of them.

[h.h]

No brother, you wrong not 43 reason, but 44.
The 44th reason is “you haven’t seen this video” ...hahahahaha... LOL 🤣. Thanks bro, n God bless you

[RalphStriewski]

Great video thanks a lot, Robin! I was one of that guys who sent you a comment wanting to know how you shoot such sharp images. Now you have given us the most complete answer! Great work!!!

[AngelikuS_]

Hi Robin, I had found u in YouTube and I’m very happy. I’m an amateur photograper and my gear is olympus too.
I learn very much with u. So, thanks a lot.
Ciao

[jf]

You've just blown my mind how many reasons you've thought about and all of them valid. Well done!!!

[JoseSantos-uccl]

You are getting better with your video productions...👍

[rudolfabelin]

Hi Robin! Thanks as usual for a good video. One warning though! 6:13 If you go to Peter and Matti in Finland, the Finnish people drink most coffee in the world!!! Greetings from Sweden that only comes in second on the list.

[jennyburden]

Phew!!! Great advice. I made a list of possible reasons as you suggested them, but you did make me chuckle when you were talking about people that shoot with one hand and chomping... So funny🤣 Keep the videos coming, I'm learning a lot about my OMD M1 MK2 from you... Thanks

[garybrown]

#43.5 Finger prints
#44 take a deep breath exhale and hold then take your shot if you are breathing you are moving.
learned this one at scout camp on the shooting range


Grandkids finger prints

[AnandaSim]

Now that is the kind of topic and humour I think suits a video. I read the points on the blog, have not seen this video, I am moving around.
You said "fingerprint on front lens element" - how about fingerprint on the back lens element? I've done that.
In fact, several more just occurred to me....

[thegirlwholeftthefridgeopen]

wow, that 'fungus growth' point I never really thought of that! Thank you, Robin for recommending to purchasing a dry box!

[Clayh]

Robin, Thanks for the extensive list. A lot of great points for people to consider. Great job!

[ccjmusic]

You forgot dirty glasses when looking at the final image or when post processing. I once spent a long time trying to sharpen a “soft image” and finally made do with the results. Later I realized my glasses had a smudge on them and after cleaning them the originals looked sharp and the processed ones didn’t.

[Mjohnedel]

you are doing such a good job Robin much respect brother

[davebutler]

Brilliant video Robin!
Makes me think... Could you do a video on how to reset an olympus and then choose the best initial set up.
Also a pre shoot list of checks might be appropriate...
When we screw up a once in a lifetime opportunity because we forgot the memory card, or didn't charge the battery, or had the iso still set for evening, it is so frustrating.
You probably do these things without thinking, out of habit, but those of us who shoot occasionally need some prompts.
Thank you for your generosity in sharing so much information with us!

[davehollander]

That was fun! AND each of the possibilities you identify is real. Nice work.

[oceansea]

Hello Robin.. another great learning experience from you ! The other thing #44?) that happened to me is my eyesight !! I was taking photos with my glasses through the view finder.. ( not the screen) and I had the viewfinder scrolled set to my eyesight.. so that does NOT work with my glasses on : ) ... make sure that the view finder is set to your eyes.. so that it is crisp with your particular eyesight. ( and then remember to take your glasses off ) : )

[comandreja]

As a brand new photographer and a new OM-D owner I find your content invaluable. While some of your tips may be obvious to a seasoned photographer it's all new to me, thank you!