Ah, yes, I can see that John, thanks. Will in that case revisit the plant today and see if I can get it sharper using a delay - thanks.

Like the second lobster pot shot although agree that a slight change of angle may have improved the shot. The boot does not work for me for some reason I think it is all the clutter round it, if you perhaps had more of the tide line clutter in the shot or if you want the boot only then perhaps you should clear away some of the clutter or move the boot to a clearer area of the tide line.

Yes John I did but they were hand fired, as the images are about 3 times the actual size I am more or less content with what I have although I will always try for something better, but the main thing is I am now more confident in the new body.

Very grateful folks think I am beginning to get there now. The room I was using has two windows one facing N.E. and the other S. so sadly no north window, like most homes I have no north facing windows. Because I am unable to see the viewfinder screen properly I was beginnings to loose faith in my K7 but I am now feeling much better thanks to your help.

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Think I will choose something a bit larger for my next project.

Thank you both, I was surprised how narrow the DOF was, I choose f5 because I did not want the kitchen cupboards in focus (not pretty) The dark shadow is a part of the bloom that is dark green, however I will try again with a smaller aperture and if I have to use a small lamp so be it. Would take it outside but the thing is so small that the slightest wind will move it.

This is a miniature bloom actual size about 1.5cm it was taken with the K7, Sigma 105mm macro, 1/180 @ f5, ISO200, flash fired. It was taken about 45cm from the subject and I want to know if this is acceptably sharp over a wide enough area. The camera was on a tripod but it was fired by hand. It has also been through the Photobucket system.

Did expect the DOF to be more at f5 and so close but perhaps I am expecting too much.

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Have seem so good and interesting results and I bet it can be great fun to use but I think it may be beyond me - will sit here and enjoy your and my friends efforts.

PS your wood looks good viewed from the bottom up perhaps a flip may give the shot that bit extra, I like wood and rusty bits so I am open to being pleased.

Spider, the other bud bothered me but the background is so mottled that the cloning did not look good so I left the other bud in - may take more tomorrow and peg it out of the way.

Thanks for the comments one and all it is very helpful.

No I did not soften or sharpen and this is a proven lens I am getting a bit worried it may be the K7 as you say the leaf is in focus but I spot focused on the bloom in AF because until I get new glasses I can manage to manual focus.

Could kiss you Peter, just checked the body and it is on Sel - note to self get a routine sorted so I am ready when I hit the button - there am I getting worried about the camera and the problem lies with the operator. Dam bet those buds with have opened by the morning.

It is so easy to panic with new equipment when all one needs to do is use it properly and perhaps read the instructions well at least some of them.

A friend of mine has just bought one of these and is a tad puzzled as to what to do with it, think it is a winters day toy myself and I am sure it will bring out the imagination of all who have one - me - I am having enough problems with my 12-24 thanks.