Where to host full size pics?

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Davenow

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Basically I want to be able to post pics, so that someone can see the full sized version to help me figure out what I have done wrong or right.
One that allows me to post smaller thumbnails that link to the full resolution one would be KILLER, and even better yet if it keeps the exif data intact.

I have a bunch of pics that I am not the least bit happy with how they turned out, and I cant for the life of me figure out what I am doing wrong. Its not the composition that bothers me, Ill get to that later, its that the pics dont seem sharp enough, and seem too grainey. I took some of my car today just to test something out, and they, IMHO look like crap.

Camera is a Digital Rebel
Lens is a Sigma 28-105 f2.8-4
Even set on 200 ISO it seems grainey as hell and not sharp when veiwed at full size

ANyone?
 
What settings are you using on the camera?

Also, the Sigma 28-105 seems to get a lot of comments online about picture softness, at any setting.

A lot of my early shots with the Rebel were really blurry. Until I learned how to stand still, hold the camera steady, and make sure exposure times werent too long for handheld shots, I never really came out with good results.

Try some pictures with another lens if you have one, and see how they compare. Use a tripod if you have one, to get rid of the shake.

As far as hosting, I just pay for hosting online. I use it enough with work, photos, and friends websites, so its come in useful. Just look around for hosting, unless you need many GB of space, and many GB of transfer a month, it should be pretty cheap.
 
And hold the camera steady is a skill that is good to learn.

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That was actually shot at 1/30s. I was sitting down and had both my elbows supported on the armrest of the chair. expelled all my breath, held it, and then shot the photo.
 
I am actually thinking its the lens too. I am reading a lot of reviews and they ALL complain about how soft it is. there are even comparison pics and I am not happy with my choice at all. I think its going back for a refund....
Not 100% yet though
 
Well, if you are considering a return, there are a few others you might look at.

The Tamron 28-75 here has received tons of good reviews as to its image quality and sharpness. Also the Canon IS 28-135 has received some good reviews as well, and has been recommended for the Rebel as a main lens by many of the photo sites. Both of those go for the mid-to-high $300's.
 
It sounds like this lens was probably not a good buy, even for the very low price. But I wouldn't expect your lens to be inducing additional graniness. At ISO 200, I would expect to see very, very little noise. Post some shots once you find a host. Make sure to post some 100% crops, too, since a resized image will hide the noise to some extent. We don't necessarily need the full image, though. Also, post the EXIF info if you can dig it out.
 
Actually I think I am keeping it.
The more I read, the more it appears that softness is an issue with all but $1000 range lenses.
That 24-135 canon has reports of softness in EVERY review I have found so far.

It sounds like this is the lens for me until I get $1400 for the 24-70L
In other news I am TOTALLY happy with my 75-300 USM IS lens :)
 
Davenow said:
The more I read, the more it appears that softness is an issue with all but $1000 range lenses.
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Maybe zoom lenses, but primes are popular for a reason! We have a Sigma 50mm macro lens here at work. It was about $250 (can be gotten for a bit less now), and is wonderfully sharp. You might think that not having any zoom capability would be limiting, but you very quickly learn how to compensate for it.
 
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