Right, thanks for all that excellent advice and I will try those settings now....
I went out yesterday without the monopod I've been trying - and missed it enormously, even though I find it extrordinarily difficult to handle... another story
![Wink :wink:](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
- so I'm already thinking tripod. The lack of resolution was beaten by the fast shutter speed, ie shake was the issue, but the high iso was the trade off (had the iso on auto). I have spent so much time wondering what settings other people find best - so I really appreciate the above advice.
The fast stuff was OK in yesterdays strong sun, but the dragonfly ( I would like someone to change/ confirm ID - Jack.. I know nothing!!!) was in the more watery early evening light.... but there you go..
I've got it set on M and use the Q button to set everything - as it all seems there together... really quite fast and user friendly ( pleasant suprise) - will be trying 1/400, iso640 and f8.0 next
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
- with something to stand it on....
have a hunch when I next venture to unknown territory for never seen before species, I will take both cameras.... use the Lumix to get record shots as scale perfect as I can, then switch to see what Canon shots I can get as they begin to settle out towards roosting... cannot ever see a high brown behaving.... so respect to those who I've seen submit them!!!!
![Shocked :shock:](./images/smilies/icon_eek.gif)
( and all the other wildly energetic species)
PS Jack- have just downloaded free version of noiseware... thanks for the tip.
PPS You all produce fantastic shots
![Mr. Green :mrgreen:](./images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
- I'm looking at them with new eyes now!!