20D autofocus/exposure controls

[gregjp48]

20D owners:
what do you find your preference is as far as autoexposure and autofocus controls?

I tryed it out as the autofocus on the ae lock button and the ae lock function with the shutter release half depressed and found it easier.

Also I've changed cf #13 so now the joystick always selects focus points, and the focus point selector button throws it back into using all the points.

What do you find your preference to be?

[claudermilk]

Cf4 takes getting used to--I haven't yet, so leave it on factory settings.
Cf13, well I set that the day I got the camera. Direct select is what I am used to from the Nikon P&S, so that was a natural move for me.

[busbyea]

I have both the 20D & 30D and they are set on cf #4 - #3. I have the AF MODE in AI Servo; 1 touch the * to lock focus and use shutter for exposure. Does need a bit of practice; but it's slick once you get it.
AF Point is Always on Center.

[gregjp48]

with cf 1 or 3 set, is there any fel?

[led hed]

i tried this as well today. the AF with * and AE with half shutter. i didn't know exactly what was happening at first, but i can see this being useful once you get use to it. i think i'll go with it for a while.

[dontblink]

with cf 1 or 3 set, is there any fel?

I assume you mean with CF 4 set to 1 or 3, and the answer sadly is no. I love to use the * button for focus lock, but if I do switch it back when I need FEL.