Bits & peices

[Kay 3,709]

what is the focus set to kay ????

 

if its on auto you could try setting to "spot" so it focuses directly in the middle of the veiw finder ( and if you focus on the point you want by pressing the shutter release halfway down, then frame the picture as you want it, before pressing the button all the way down)

 

looking at the horse pics you took it could be "depth of field" that you are confusing with focus, increasing the "f"stop will rectify that ( so more of the image is in focus, rather than the cntral or focused area)

 

hope that makes sense

 

cheers

 

sean

 

 

Not sure Sean i am having a look now trying to find spot in the booklet , might be a long job

[Kay 3,709]

I think i have to set it to AF mode it sayes i am to half depress the shutter button & that will focus on what i want to be clear in the overall pic , i will give that a try for a start

[SEAN3513 7]

http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials...th-of-field.htm

 

you may find this usefull kay

 

even has a dof calculator

 

cheers

 

sean

[Kay 3,709]

Thank you for the link sean i have saved it so i can keep going back to it for tips & reference

[MuttleMcTuttle 21]

I think i have to set it to AF mode it sayes i am to half depress the shutter button & that will focus on what i want to be clear in the overall pic , i will give that a try for a start

 

Yes, the autofocus on Canons is usually pretty good, but depends on the lens too... In the view finder you should be able to see what is in focus, I'm not familiar with the 1000D but most cameras have a depth of field preview button, which will show you what is in focus at your choosen aperture.

You can change the focus point, although I tend to leave mine on the centre point, focus, then move the camera slightly when I want the subject off centre

I suspect the 1000D has a continuous focus mode for moving subjects, so don't forget to use this when the target is moving fast.

 

For tricky macro subjects, or for shots into the light or where there is very low contrast, you may find manual focus works best, but on the whole the autofocus should do the trick.

[stealthy1 3,964]

Dropplets of water on the Swan

[Guest MIST NET]

Thats it ive thrown my camera in the bin ...the sparkley swan is a belter .

 

Yesterday i found yet another beautifull walk that i didnt know existed & i also found a pair of swans with 5 cygnets which are the ones i photograped , the cob has a much bigger bump on his nose than the regular ones i have followed for the last 6 months but he isnt as big built

 

I have decided i am going to try to do a few pics of the dogs a little later like the ones of the gypsies terriers in the lane , but i need to find a part of the lane that has a bend in it that isnt near the gypsies camp , i want to get my son to walk the dogs if i can & do some black & white pics of them walking towards me & away from me

 

I have an image in my head of what i want it to look like so i will give it a go , i could try to get the church in the background if i can , think thats enough for one day

 

I am struggling with the focus on this camera its so hard to get it right so i better practice for the next few weeks

 

Sounds a perfect photo...let us know if you accomplish it

[Guest mk3]

kay they are great hoping to have my own decent camera soon & the idea with the boy & dogs is one ill be trying thought about the same imaige myself, down the lane about dusk

[ghillies 209]

just got back... cool Kay! you've taken the plunge and dun a nice job too lol..

 

if your focal button doesnt seem to work, try holding it in and changing the f/ number....it'll go darker the higher f/ number.

[SNAP SHOT 194]

very nice kay....

 

Snap.