I am assuming that your camera has a booklet that comes with it, and that said booklet is almost a novel? Or that you have read the booklet, followed the instructions, and still come out with poor shots?

Is it possible to take the camera back to the shop that it was purchased from, with the photos you took? Perhaps they can show you how to fix the problem? I am sure you could even take it to a different camera house and get the assistant to show you what to do.

Alternatively, have you tried to 'google' camera make, and the problem, in order to see if others have experienced the same issues? Sometimes there are some great 'fixes' out there.

I would really suggest that you try to get the camera sorted out before you take any more shots, in case having the next reel developed turns out to be a waste of money too :(

I much prefer using digital cameras now. I can see the shot immediately and delete it if the wind suddenly blew and the rose blurred, for example.

Still, there is much to be said in favour of the 'traditional' camera. I just like the ease of use with the digital, these days :)

Good luck! Please let us know how you get on?

regards,
MeriBast.

Hi Kerorose.... Sandi is so right, now the best way to scan without bothering about the background is.
Leave the top up and scan the flower
I did this scan of a Grevillea in the evening, do not put anything on top of the flower.
If you want a lighter background do as Sandi said in the daylight and touch it up.
If you want a black background do it in the dark, use only the light of the computer monitor,
It will come out like this, sorry I have no roses scans anyway Sandi's are the best:....Cheers..MM.