nathan_rigg

<p>Thanks for the direction.<br>

However, now I may have identified the problem I have been through many old photos and most, unless in amazing light seem to have poorer focus at either end of the scale. Is this a normal feature of lenses? i.e. will I see the same results on a new lens, would a more expensive lens (been looking at Canon 15-85) be sharper at lower and higher f stops rather than just in the middle range.<br>

I would still be interested to know if its 'normal' for a lens not be sharp outside of the middle range.<br>

Thanks</p>

<p>Hi<br>

I posted about this subject last week and was given some great advice about tests to undertake.<br>

I have now taken a number of photos using a tripod on a bright sunny day.<br>

The results (on my Sigma) seems to be showing what I think is acceptable focus somewhere in the middle of the range of f stops i.e. at 2.8 (widest) its not great and at 32 its also, not great. 9 to 16 seem to be acceptable?<br>

On the Canon, again wide open is not great and improves as you increase the f stop.<br>

I have seen on other threads that the lens wont be as sharp at either end of the spectrum, however does my Sigma have an issue, is just not a great lens or is this normal?<br>

This is quite important, as this is going to influence the purchase of a new lens if there are problems.<br>

My test pics: -<br>

http://www.flickr.com/photos/nathanrigg/<br>

I have focused on the number 15, using a tripod.<br>

Thanks<br>

Nathan</p>

<p>Thanks for the tips, i'll have to wait for next weekend for some natural light and I will re-post with the EXIF.<br>

Thanks</p>

<p>Hi<br>

I bought a Canon 60D around a year ago and I have never been completely happy with the shots I am getting as I cant seem to get the crisp, sharp results I got with previous cameras. This is a good example of the results I am getting, which was taken in good light at F 4.5 1/800.<br>

Could this be the camera, the lens or is this me and I am only just noticing now?<br>

I have tried a test shot with a tripod and remote, but still thought the images were not sharp enough am I expecting too much at 100% view?<br>

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Thanks</p>

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<p>THanks for responses. Yes, its the Wapping sign.<br>

I printed one and its hanging in a local business, however I have now had further requests from other people for similar shots. </p>

I have a picture that I want to sell of a street sign. Firstly, would the council or local government who own the sign (I presume) consider this a property rights issue? how about the owner of the building?

Lastly, is selling a picture as a work of art different from a comercial image (not advertising) i.e. postcards, gretings cards etc?

<p>Hi<br>

I have been asked to take a shot of Dubai Marina, when i am out there this Christmas. I have not been in about three years, so i am sure its changed a hell of a lot!<br>

Can anyone advise on the best vantage point?<br>

I want water, boats and some towers without any cranes if possible.<br>

I want to take a dusk and night shot.<br>

Thanks<br>

Nathan</p>

<p>Fin Ina, not sure what you mean?<br>

Steve, what relevance is this to the question I asked? not sure of the point you are trying to make.</p>

<p>Hi<br>

I have been asked to undertake a collage of shots for a Real Estate agency (UK). <br>

Questions: -<br>

The shots will be of street signs, do I need permission to sell these images from the local municipality?<br>

Should I sell the images individually or as a package?<br>

What is a commercially acceptable price range?<br>

Thanks</p>

<p>I can't work out how to!<br>

I have asked forums, but have had no response.</p>

<p>Apologies if this is not the right forum.<br>

I have heard that as a BT Broadband customer (in the UK) I can get a Flickr Pro account for free.<br>

Is this the case and if so, how can I upgrade?<br>

Thanks</p>

<p>Thanks to all of you, I think I'll try the prime lens first as it seems like an inexpesive way to get the result I want (with some practice!)<br>

Nathan Gardener, no need to reply to any of my posts anymore!</p>

<p>yes apologies, 5D mark II.<br>

I am currently using the 400D with a Sigma DC 17 - 70 (2.8 - 4.5).<br>

Mainly I shoot street, beach, graffiti, but being in the uk light is often not great!</p>

<p>I currently have a 400D and in good light conditions I am fairly happy with this camera.<br>

Where I struggle is low light conditions as I am not great with a flash!<br>

This would be one of the key reasons for considering an upgrade. <br>

With the higher range of ISO settings available would this be answer? would the levels of noise at higher ISO cancel out the benefits?<br>

I am prepared to upgrade, but for the right reasons and don't want to be disapointed if I get similar results.<br>

I suppose another questions would be, should I be doing something different with my current kit or upgrade?<br>

Thanks</p>

<p>thanks, sorry for the confusion.<br>

the shot looks as intended when I set to 'daylight' on the RAW sw.<br>

why does the sw set the shot to 'as shot'?</p><div></div>

<p>I'm using he RAW conversion SW with Elements.<br>

Apologies, i'm not an expert! I mean the colors when 'as shot' are very deep almost as if the shot is under exposed (not over!)</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

<p>I have been setting the white balance to 'day light', however when I come to process my shots the setting is 'as shot' which is usually a horribly over exposed image.<br>

Am I doing somwething wrong 'in camera'?<br>

Thanks</p>

<p>Hi<br>

Please can someone help. I have a shot that really like, but I am in the frame, reflected in the glass!<br>

Thanks</p><div></div>

<p>Hi<br>

I have built up a portfolio over the past year or so, based on the type of pictures I would like to sell. I also have a list of the publications and contacts within them and a website for them to visit.<br>

What I wuld like is some guidance on approaching the contacts. <br>

Should I email a link or attach some samples? what should I say/how do I pitch.<br>

Any advise would be appreciated.<br>

Thanks</p>

<p>I went to the Photographers Gallery (London) yesterday to view the 2009 winner.<br>

While there a I looked at other work and work that was for sale.<br>

Too be honest I wasn't sure If i liked it or not. Just wondered what opioions were of this field of photography and how photographers move into this area of 'art' photography?<br>

Thanks</p>

<p>300 cm. I am also setting the thin white stripe at 30 pixels, but this varies as well on each image!<br>

The result is slightly varying lines, which is not what i want!</p>