ellis_cory1

<p>Many thanks Kevin and Henry, that seems a better way to go than losing my nose.<br>

Cheers<br>

Ellis</p>

<p>I recently bought this model, but often when I use it, my nose presses on the AF button and activates it. Then I wonder why I can't take any pictures ! Apart from plastic surgery, does anyone have any solutions for me please ?<br>

Many thanks.<br>

Ellis</p>

The most recommended way, this close to the event, is to prefocus a telescope or lens, so that the sun/eclipse is focussed onto a white card. That way reflected light will no way damge your sight or camera. Then photograph the card. I have taken a lot of pictures this way and no ill effects.

HTH

Ellis

Ronaldo, we all learn in different ways and some of us are just as confused after reading the manual as before. We need someone to start where we are and lead us in the right direction, rather than read a set text. Others need to be shown 'how to' and still others experiment and see what happens. I agree with those who say all questions, simple or complex are OK, after all, sometimes the simple ones hide a more complex point !

ATB

Ellis

As well as the other ideas, when you can, set the group in a semi-circle around you as the centre point. That way everyone will be the same distance away from the camera.

HTH

Ellis

On another Canon G series site, I also have a G2, there has been a very long discussion on which addition to use for effective flash photos. The overwhelming agreement has been to use the flash head tilted up at about 75deg. with a white card held by a rubber band to direct some of the light forward. having tried this, at the expense of at least 1 penny, I agree, it is the best solution !

Ellis