Help....

I am having a problem with my 16 - 50 on automatic focussing. If I set up a shot the autofocus will not lock onto the subject. If I move the lens away from the subject and then back again it seems to lock on. The camera is set on centre focus, AV and the problem is across the zoom range.

Am I missing something obvious or should i quickly get the guarantee out..

Dave

As long as you don't leave it in the dishwasher too long Stefan

Sorry, I Know the English language is not always easy..

Dave

George,

I think that was Wigtown in Galloway, Scotland.

Emma I will send you some mire information by pm later.

dave

hello Emma,

Don't restict yourself to looking at the lakes. The west coast of cumbria offers some excellent opportunies for photos. Good for sunsets, seals, birds etc.

There some excellent old industrial sites and Victorian seaside towns. The churches are old and some have celtic and Viking crosses etc.

A good walking book is 'West lakeland', pub. by Cicerone press. Buy direct from the publisher with free postage. For linear walks use the train, it is quite frequent.

Enjoy yourself its a great area I actually think that the research is an exciting part of any holiday.

dave

Give Sigma a ring They have a standard set of charges and proved very helpful when my Bigmsa needed fixing. Turn around time was good and they checked I was happy with the bill before starting the repair.

Dave

Hey Stefan,

You could always stay over and see yorkshireand have a cheap holiday We have a spare room!! Fat spider and Hard gravity are good company in the pub...

Dave

Hello Ken,

I think that they all look a bit defensive. Bands should look happy and relaxed or angry and edgy....

Dave

Simon,

I am sorry but this leaves me a little disapointed as the image of the actual abbey side appears flat. The large expanse of river seems to take over the picture.

Perhaps i am a little critical because I know the place well. I am envious that you have managed a shot without people given the popularity of the site.

Did you manage to get to Barden Tower futher up the river? I think that has great potential given the right light etc...

Dave.

Great idea.

Reminds me of a few years ago in a Bill Bailey live show where you viewed him from within the washing up bowl. Surreal and funny as always..

Dave

I tend to look in second hand shops as there are often some good basic books.

Occasionaly i have found some inspirational ones such as 'Nature' and 'photographing the World Around You' by Freeman Patterson and arty books such as those by Richard Long.

Dave