Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/05/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]There is a very detailed answer waiting to come out of my keyboard if only I could type fast enough before running off to catch the bus to work. Sort answer: turn the AF off. More this evening (and thanks for the free plug, Hoppy!) Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://www.widlightphoto.com On May 10, 2007, at 1:09 AM, Frank Dernie wrote: > You have the same problem I do if I use autofocus. The tree is in > focus and the bird not quite. It would have been all the more > noticeable with a wider aperture. I find the autofocus point choice > of the cameras I have used only to be OK for slow zooms where the > depth of field covers a multitude of errors. I find that in order > to get the part of my subject in focus that -I- choose I need to > define the focus point and focus lock or use manual focus. The > motor racing pros I know usually do not use autofocus either for > the same reason. Has anybody on the list found a trick for using > autofocus effectively for long and/or fast lenses? > Frank > > On 10 May, 2007, at 06:49, ISILVERMN@aol.com wrote: > >> So it's not really Woody W., but rather Nuttall's Woodpecker, who >> has been >> announcing his presence outside our front window morning and night: >> _http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Ira+Silverman/2007+PAW/2007+PAW >> +18.jpg.html_ >> >> (http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Ira+Silverman/2007+PAW/2007+PAW >> +18.jpg.html) >> >> Same fellow, this time at work: >> _http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Ira+Silverman/2007+PAW/2007+PAW >> +18A.jpg.html >> _ >> (http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Ira+Silverman/2007+PAW/2007+PAW >> +18A.jpg.html) >> >> Both with Canon 30D, 75-300 EF IS Zoom, ISO 800. >> >> As always, comments welcomed and appreciated. >> >> Best regards, >> >> Ira Silverman >> Irvine, California >> >> >> >> >> ************************************** See what's free at http:// >> www.aol.com. >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information