Re: [Leica] autofocus and M...shot in the dark

[Mark Rabiner <mrabiner@concentric.net>]

thibault collin wrote:
> 
> Hello luggers,
> 
> I am not an autofocus specialist! I only use autofocus dinosaurs such as
> F801s (N8008s) or F4 and always in one shot mode. What I have to say is the
> following : the autofocus is very accurate and it helps to precisely focus
> with wide angle lenses and a reflex camera!snip

Speaking of autofocusing Dinosaurs!! My only autofocus is the 8008(Not s).
It does a great job of follow focusing fellow speeding Tyronasoursrex; a
clone of some other Rex probably Zeiss.
When I used to use it alot my technique was of course to not have to
zone focus but to just not bother looking through the darn thing. I
often just pointed in the general direction of the loudest noise. So I
sliced a few heads off! I usually got the shot. They have their use. And
of course we have discussed those little flashes with the laser beams
that shoot out in total darkness and focus your camera for you. Great
for shooting those noises in the dark!
Mark Rabiner