First thoughts on this 5D3 - Page 3

kcbrown · 18th of May 2012 (Fri)

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Originally Posted by umphotography

Im talking about auto selection 61 point. you have the option to turn it off. see pg 99-100 in the 5d3 manual. Unless someone could convince me otherwise, i cant see how this function is of any benefit. its gonna lock on the nearest thing it can.

If it's like the equivalent on the 7D, it becomes a lot more useful in servo mode, because that mode allows you to pick the starting focus point.

It's essentially useless in one-shot mode, though, no question there.

jwcdds · 18th of May 2012 (Fri)

My first impression = They need to release the BG-E11 ASAP. I need the grip. It's certainly not terrible to hold but my hands are just big enough where the grip falling short on my palm makes it less comfortable than with the grip.

jwcdds · 18th of May 2012 (Fri)

Forgot to mention, for the first time in my DSLR shooting career that I'm actually trying out and using auto-ISO.

61-pt AF is fantastic and accurate thus far.

18th of May 2012 (Fri)	#32
jwcdds Cream of the Crop Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 10,420	Re: First thoughts on this 5D3 My first impression = They need to release the BG-E11 ASAP. I need the grip. It's certainly not terrible to hold but my hands are just big enough where the grip falling short on my palm makes it less comfortable than with the grip. __________________ Julian Gear/Feedbacks \| SmugMug Founding member and President of the OGUS Photo Club (Over-Geared, Under-Skilled)

18th of May 2012 (Fri)	#33
jwcdds Cream of the Crop Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 10,420	Re: First thoughts on this 5D3 Forgot to mention, for the first time in my DSLR shooting career that I'm actually trying out and using auto-ISO. 61-pt AF is fantastic and accurate thus far. __________________ Julian Gear/Feedbacks \| SmugMug Founding member and President of the OGUS Photo Club (Over-Geared, Under-Skilled)

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