Stained Glass Images

I have an academic interest in medieval architecture, and I often try to photograph the windows from the inside. Unfortunately, the result seems inevitably to be blurred and indistinct. Is it possible that I can produce sharp images of stained glass designs?

My preference would be on an overcast day when the sunlight outside is diffused by clouds and I use a sturdy tripod with a medium to small aperture (f/5.6 to f / 8). I suggest you use a light meter in a low voice and support of your photos (more if you have a camera) until you have enough experience to determine how your device reacts to that particular focus, and ISO that you have chosen (I prefer to use ISO 100 with my camera mounted on a tripod, so no tripod, then you must take at least ISO 400 to avoid moving the camera, and use a relatively rapid opening and hope that your shutter speed is faster than 1/60th second, the camera shake which results in blurred images).

Wow, I come into a church to take pictures of the windows (as part of a wedding) this weekend.

I thought the image was very clear and sharp with the interior of the chapel rather dark and the sun outside and lit.

I suppose if you do the research, it is best not to blur, but I personally think that the light from the window and showing the majesty of the window is beautiful.

And they are all, right? Be nice.

The fuzziness is due to camera movement and relatively long shutter speeds. You need a tripod to keep the camera when shooting. If you can not use a tripod, try resting your camera against something solid - a church pew, a column, a wall. That will help. Be very aware of camera movement when pressing the shutter button.

you'll need a camera with a resolution higher than I feel. Make sure that the light passing through it is not too bright cos it can result in overexposure of the image in contrast with the surrounding Sun normally encountered in a church

do where theres no sun and no disractions

I photograph all the time - especially in Europe.

The best way is to wait until you have a sunny day and photograph on the OFF side of the sun. In other words, you want the light outside, but no beams coming through the glass.

Use about a score of 400 or 800 ISO. 800 for more "light" of Windows, 400 for the darkest.

Since you say that windows are unclear, it seems that you move your camera when you take the photo - stained glass is usually pretty easy. You should consider a tripod. If it is not practical for you, remember that you "shoot" camera as you have a gun. Snap the shutter bottom of your exhale.

If you have a digital, you can preview your photos easily. You can also put them in Photoshop and refine.