Recent content by Frances23

I don't use auto servo focus though like I said I choose between AFS or AFC. You've got me all confused Teflon Mike! You mean turning the lens onto manual focus don't you? I think i use selective focus though in the way that I move the focus points to particular things that I want to draw...

Teflon mike, thank you for your responce. That was a lot of information!! I'm going to have to read it again to make sure I understand what you are saying about selective focus. Though in general I think I would be better off using a using a slightly smaller aperture to give a slightly broader...

I take a lot of pictures of kids, my own and friends young children who don't stay still for long. I love a good bokeh so often get close to my subjects and use my prime lens wide open. Is this unwise to do when kids are moving around or should it be okay as long as I shoot in continuous mode...

Thanks everyone, the video helped massively. I've watched a view of their video's they are quite good. I'm gonna re read all the messages again just to get it all to sink in! Thanks for all the replies. Gayle

Okay great thanks.

Hi I own a Nikon D3300 and bought the Nikon 50mm 1.8g lens which I love. I'm confused though. I've been really trying to get my head around the difference between DX and full frame camera and know that there is some sort of crop factor on a DX. Does that mean that my 50mm 1.8g is working like...

Thank you Phiggy's , I will definitely check that out. Great Lencarta seems to be the place to look and I will search for a second hand meter.

Great thanks for that advice Phil. I will do that. I think the Seconic meter is a bit pricey, thought I have heard it recommended by plenty, any other cheaper but still good recommendations?

Thanks, I will have a think about the light meter. In all the tutorials I watch it seems to be what they use regularly. Great I'm going to look up Lencarta, any advice on whether I should go for continuous or flash lighting. Lighting really confuses me. Im considering in time getting a...

Hi, I'm looking to buy a light and a soft box and light meter to create a simple one light home studio set up just for me to learn a bit more about controlling light. I wandering if anyone can recommend some decent brands here in the UK. I follow a lot of free online tutorials from Adorama and...