Photoclubalpha

I saw these from the same ebay seller and it all looks very suspect: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=230295932115 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=230295939778 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAP...

I agree, I wouldn't think of an exchange unless I was as sure as I can be that there is a fault. Hence all the posts and seeking advice. I will be giving it another trial before sending back but wouldn't take the risk of missing the 7 day exchange taking into account the feedback I have had so far. ...

Thanks David

No they were all shot in the garden, nothing between the lens and the fur ball. No filters. Agree lack of experiance doesn't help but I need to find out befre the 7 days are up so I can get a straight swap.

Neil

Sorry David I missed the post regarding file format.

They were all cRAW. Is there a chance it is still user error and not the lens. There are so many settings I could well have messed something up.

Neil

I wish I hadn't sold the 350 now, makes me see the point of having a backup.

Dr. Harout wrote:I think your camera is OK.

Phew, Venice without a camera would have really made me

Just took a few snaps with the 1680z, all ISO800 8mm f/5.6 Scale then 1005 crop. Sorry about the subject mater. I do hope it isn't the camera as that has past it's 7 days so it will mean repair and wait. http://www.stableimaging.co.uk/images/camtest_01a.jpg http://www.stableimaging.co.uk/images/camt...

The tape is where they do spot checks to ensure all contents are present! They are going to replace it once I send it back. I will take a copy of the serial first though. Definitely a problem this 100% crop was taken at 1/1000 ss http://www.stableimaging.co.uk/images/70300g_08b.jpg I took a few and ...

One thing I did notice was the seal on the box:



makes me wonder if this lens has already been returned by someone else.

P.S What's directional flare?

Thanks for the help. I have sent an email to bestcameras, will have to see what they say regarding replacement or refund... oh well so much for christmas early

And to get away from squirrels for a bit... sorry doc. ISO1000 f/5.6 @ 300mm 100% crop http://www.stableimaging.co.uk/images/1000_56.jpg ISO400 f/5.6 @ 300mm 100% crop http://www.stableimaging.co.uk/images/400_56.jpg ISO400 f/8 @ 300mm 100% crop http://www.stableimaging.co.uk/images/400_8.jpg does t...

If it is a lemon better I find out sooner rather than later so I can get a replacement. Squirrel wasn't wanting to play this morning but managed to catch him/her a couple of times. First shot is ISO1600 1/320ss Scale: http://www.stableimaging.co.uk/images/70300g_06a.jpg 100% http://www.stableimaging...

Hi Olaf, as Sonolta points out it is most likely the user rather than the equipment. So busy thinking about keeping the lens at 300 f5.6 I didn't even think about shutter speed, 1/50 was just asking for failure. I will try to get outside again today and be a bit more careful and less of a numpty :oo...

I knew I recognised the name...