Recent content by Carpy2001

That fills me with confidence lol, now I am even less sure what to do, or which way to turn. I have an Olympus EM1 mki, that has stared playing up a little, ( black screen when turned on, also on the occasional image it is just black lol). I was looking at an upgrade to the mkii, but there are a...

They were full full images, just re-sized for the forum.

Thanks Phil I will bear that in mind next time. It was just that as soon as I removed the lens cap, boom there it was, like a grey cicular scratch, way inside the lens. The issue is me I think, once I saw it, and knew it was there, then it was already in my head lol. Can I ask you please, if it...

I was just trying to show the mark that is visible inside the lens (when not attached to the camera lol) with the naked eye, if I shine a torch behind the lens you can see it. Anyway I have emailed the seller some pics, and they have issued me with a returns label and form to fill in saying what...

Hi all, the used Sigma lenses I ordered arrived today. I noticed a mark on the 30mm, after a quick clean with a lens wipe, it was still there. It looks like it is inside the lens. I remember someone saying to check for marks on a sensor by shooting stopped down at the sky or light background...

Nice moody image. Not been to Saltaire for a while, it is not to far from me. Lovely image.

The 60mm macro will have to wait a while lol. I bought these as an "upgrade" from the 14-42 and 40-150 kit lenses I have, and they were, both together around the same price as a used olympus 45mm f1.7 although a bit slower. Also the price played a part, budget stuff is my only choice lol. I just...

Just ordered my first lenses, apart from lens that came with the camera, I hope they are decent, wanted a 60mm macro but these looked like good value.

I have the habit of removing the battery everytime I put the camera away, so the time/date need to be set every time I use it again.

I have tried both of the batteries I have, and get the same result. They are both around 1 year old (duracell)

Hi all, I have an EM1 mki that has developed an issue. When I put the battery in and turn it on, I get nothing, just a black screen. When I remove the battery and re-insert it, it turns on?. First time it did this I only had to re-insert the battery once, today I had to try it 4 times before the...

Thanks for the info, I have seen some of your post's on the subject, but I think the amount I am talking about is a lot less lol. I am looking at the Olympus 60mm f2.8 macro for M4/3, It is £309 on Cotswold, and between £249 and £324 used on MPB

Hi all, When buying gear (lenses), would you buy new but grey import from somewhere like Cotswold cameras, or buy used from such as MPB?. If buying used, where to buy from??, for instance a used seller that has good reliable desriptions of the goods they sell, and a good returns policy just...

Thanks Gary, that is a most generous offer, for which I thank you. I dont have PS, I use free programs like PhotoscapeX and OM Workspace, unfortunately even these are limited due to my computer not having a graphics card fitted, I am using an AMD Ryzen 5 with onboard graphics. I am going to...

I am in Bradford (west Yokshire), I am a member of Bradford photography group on FB, but apart from a few people posting images, it is just advetising their classes. I have looked for other groups in my area, and found Bradford camera club, but they are to far away for me as I dont drive. I am...