I believe my 55-300 is focusing behind the subject that is in focus (to the best of my ability) in the viewfinder.
Some help please:

At what focal length should I test-focus the lens?

At what aperture?

Is the process reversible?

I'm using the Tim Jackson test chart, version V2.00.


Many thanks,

Roger.

Just finished the 64bit download (after half an hour on our broadband speed....!), it's telling me this download could damage my computer.

Could/will it?

Roger.

I've been well satisfied with Neat Image.

Roger.

These are wonderful, Neil! I've tried shots of pond creatures & it's certainly not easy.
Could you let us have some details of the lighting, what sort of "aquarium" you're using, etc.?
How many shots are in the stack of the newt (my favourite of the lot!), & how long did it take? He was very patient with you!

Thanks for letting us see. A delight to behold!

Roger.

There weren't many birds in our garden for about half an hour the other day.....
not until the sparrowhawk had been gone for a while!



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K7, 55-300.

Just had time to grab a shot but no time, unfortunately, to clean the (double-glazed) window beforehand!

Roger.

Some from Langford Lakes this afternoon.
All K7, 55-300.




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C&C more than welcome!

Roger.

Congratulations, Steve!
And many happy returns!

Roger.

Quote;

"What is the value of PUP, the original post has been forgotten, does PUP give value for money, personally I think not, and I shall not be renewing my membership.

I will however be happy to continue as a "normal" PU member, fully aware that the site is a business."

I concur.

Roger.

No.2's a real cracker! Excellent glow from the backlighting, with that touch of highlight defining its third dimension.
Lovely colour, too!
How about a plain, dark b/g to really bring up the drama of it all?

Roger.

Naim, could your light source not be moved back & under so that the light still shines though but avoids bouncing off that front "facet" of the flower?
With the continuous light, you can at least see the effect as the light is moved.

Roger.