# Need some help with my DSLR **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [January 3, 2010, 10:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-with-my-dslr/249526 "2010-01-03T22:05:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 6
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2010, 6:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-with-my-dslr/249526/6 "2010-01-04T06:11:56Z")
> [@FS: Nintendo Wii $275](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-nintendo-wii-275/27986/3): > > You sure its in focus? When in AF mode if the lens can’t focus because either the subject is too close or the camera cant figure out what to focus on (usually in low light) it will not fire. > [@FS: 245/45/18 Goodyear RSAs BRAND NEW!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-245-45-18-goodyear-rsas-brand-new/27403/3): > > Yes, its because to your eye it looks perfectly in focus, but to the cameras processor it is not. Not BS, I worked in a photolab for 3+ years. I thought it was focused but I guess not lol. It went from blurry to sharp and clear. And yes, it does happen more in low light. But I also noticed it happens when, for example, I was sitting on a plane trying to take pictures of the airport and the planes. I had the camera right up against the window on a super bright day. Wouldn’t do jack. > [@Gunman opens fire at NASA](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gunman-opens-fire-at-nasa/27981/13): > > I agree with the above responses. > > Move back a pinch. > > However if you are close to something always try to make sure there are TWO colors in the focusing zone. This is really what the camera is looking for when it focuses. > > I’m not sure why but I know its true. When I was doing a lot of macro shooting this was a wonderful discovery. I’ve tried moving back, forward, zooming out, zooming in. Sometimes zooming out or in helps. Usually though it’s changing the elevation or the pitch of the camera (pointing it up a little more). > [@OGs get in here](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ogs-get-in-here/27987/46): > > Had similar issue. Nick has a trick. Use the flash to focus then turn it off for the shot… Or MF Okay, I’ll give this a try. I don’t know how to use MF. I’ll have to look into that, any tips? Thanks for the help guys. I was starting to think it was my camera but I’m glad it’s just me lol. --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-some-help-with-my-dslr/249526)._