Hordes of people purchase DSLRs every year with the idea that the camera will somehow take better pictures for them. The truth is that a DSLR gives you more options and more decisions to make, and if you’re not willing to learn to make them correctly, the results will be on par with, or sometimes even less desirable than, a point-and-shoot.
One common complaint, usually from beginners (but not always!) still grasping the onslaught of buttons and menus, is that “my images aren’t sharp.” There are lots of reasons for this, but for many folks, the problem is they haven’t selected the correct focusing mode.
Nearly every DSLR has 4 possible modes for different travel photography situations, and each is very distinct. Which one is correct for you?