Recent content by stuartslens

Thanks everyone for your suggestions and tips. It seems like I was expecting too much from this lens and will need to spend more time to gain the skills needed to get sharper images.

bobsyeruncle, you're right, I just checked and 10 seconds is an option.

Thanks for all your replies and suggestions. Nostromo, sk66, I agree that it could be atmospheric conditions and I could be expecting too much. sk66, my camera only offers 2 second delay, but I will check out menu options to see if this can be altered. I thought having live view enabled would...

I found the optimum settings (according to the LCD display): ISO 50 (also tried 100), f/5.6, 1/50 sec at 300mm. Had 2 second timer activated with remote.

Hi everyone, I've just joined today so please accept my apologies if I've posted this in the wrong place or asked something I shouldn't have. I recently purchases a secondhand lens: Canon EF 70-300mm 1:4.5-5.6 L IS USM I noticed that my shots are relatively sharp at close(ish) range, but...