is this a good idea to help with composing

[dave_bass5]

After having my 350d for a couple of months im still finding im tilting it down to the left in nearly all my shots and also i seem to focus on the eyes but forget to re compose, thereby cutting off feet or the bottom of the shot.
I always use the center AF point but was thinking if i use the center top that would bring my subject up a bit in the shot. the only thing is if i do recompose and then half press the shutter again it might miss the subject completly.
Is this a good idea or are there disadvantages to using an AF point other than center? im talking about as far as AWB, AE goes.
Thanks

Dave.

[zacker]

what ever you need to do. Everyon is different so if it helps, even if it does screw up a few shots at first..im sure, once you get used to it, youll be fine! good luck1
-zacker-

[dave_bass5]

Thanks, just no sure about exposure etc as i believe the camera takes its reading from the center point.

Dave.

[gasrocks]

If you are not in a hurry, use manual focus (on their eyes.) Good pratice at least. Do learn to recompose before shooting though. Most people probably leave the center focus turned on as default unless it is an odd situation.

[d'homme]

When you're composing look for either something vertical or horizontal to help you keep the camera level.

[johneo]

... still finding im tilting it down to the left in nearly all my shots and also i seem to focus on the eyes but forget to re compose, thereby cutting off feet or the bottom of the shot.
I always use the center AF point but was thinking if i use the center top that would bring my subject up a bit in the shot. the only thing is if i do recompose and then half press the shutter again it might miss the subject completly.

Just my thoughts and this works for me ...

Take it out of AF mode! I think when you always use AF your mind has a tendency to say "the camera will take care of EVERYTHING"
Shut off AF and you will have to think about focus and then framing as well.

I shoot a lot of scenery around water. It drives me nuts when the horizon of the water is tilted. Now I take it out of AF and I've learned to focus and remember to frame it right (most times, anyway). I think once you get your mind thinking focus and framing then even in AF you'll remember.