Recent content by ashcroft999

Thanks guys, I carry around both lenses but just thought i'd try and reduce the amount I carry. I'm climbing Ben Nevis in June so wanted to take the least amount of equipment up with me to save weight.

Thank you for the reply. It's all about trial and error then really.

I like landscape photography and would probably do that most. I am trying to get into portrait, my friends just had a little girl and wouldn't mind taking some photo's for them to get printed etc thanks for replying :)

Good Evening, I did try and use the search feature but couldn't really find what I needed..... Basically I have 2 lenses for my camera and a little unsure which one I should use for what occasion/location. Any help would be much appreciated The lenses in question are below! 1st...

Both filters I have a Jessops! I took some pictures at the weekend with both filters on my camera! I wasn't 100% sure so i thought i'd ask Thanks for the speedy replies

Afternoon All, This may sound like a total newbie question but it got me thinking! Bascially i've bought myself a UV filter and a polarizer filter.....Can I use my polarizer filter ontop of my uv filter? Or should I just be using 1 at a time. Thanks

Good Evening TP I've just come back from a weekend in the Lake District and come across a few issues with my picture taking!! 1st - I was trying to take pictures of the stars but my camera wouldn't let me take a photo unless it had something major to focus on?? it wouldn't let me take a...

I understand fully :) I'll keep you all posted and i'll post pictures in the relevant places! Cheers guys

Ah so more sky less land :D

Thanks for the comments :) I don't understand what you mean by "but you're still not quite hitting the third of the frame with the horizon" - do you mean I should be taking the picture of less rather than more? maybe zooming in a little?

Well i suppose i best add a couple of pictures from today and sit back and watch to see what gets said. Compared to some images on this site these could make a few people giggle! :lol: Please be kind haha

Thanks Canon_Togger A great reply like that makes me understand things a little more each time :-) Total newby here!

Thanks for the speedy reply :) I nipped out yesterday to try the landscape setting already on the camera but wasn't turned on by it (so to speak) lol

Morning All, Such a beautiful day :cool: I'm heading out into the hills to take some pictures, What settings would I be looking to use? I do have a preset landscape tog on my wheel but i'm sure i could adjust something to give me that edge. I'll be taking my tripod so any hints/tips...

I use the 10s feature alot, So that's good to know! thanks for replying everyone! I'm going to give the waterfall/water shots a try at the weekend. I don't have any filters or know where to get them from? Like said i'm very new to this :lol: