Recent content by blert596

As a total newbie I'd suggest (before you actually start doubting your lens). 1. Go and take the same sort of shots at different settings of ISO and note the shutter speeds on them all. 2. Repeat with different metering modes (manual as well) and make sure that the Focus is set to servo. 3...

Which basically means that if a person has a fixed 50mm fixed lens, then its up to the person taking the shot to move closer/further to the target to get the composition they want. There's no fixed distance that you cant take photos from, (except when you're less than the min focus will...

Its not an open and shut case really is it? There's no definitive answer to the question. I've read up about ISo/SS/Aperture on various threads here, on other forums, and through pages of google searches. If I still didn't understand it the purely out of respect I would ask the question...

Hi, I know how you feel Briony and feel a bit like that myself sometimes. I posted on another forum about maybe having some sort of beginners weekly section. Where one or two of the more experienced guys set us a list of things to shoot. Doesnt matter what it is, ponds, door handles whatever...

Hi, I've got CS4 Students edition and it comes with the extended pack. My better half is finishing her degree as a mature student and qualified through that. Whole hing was pretty painless really. Ordered it, sent a copy of her valid students card and got the activation code from hem...

Hiya, just thought I'd say hello and introduce myself. My names Billy and I'm very new to this whole photography business. I have a D60 and a AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED which I'm quite happy with so far, although I'm hoping to get a Nikon 35mm 1.8 pretty soon. And...