5D III AF system

I would love to see the folks here who can understand how to apply the AF system in this new camera in a way that it could be understood by a guy like me.
You almost need a PHD to get through the manual.
LOL

Maybe finding some tutorials or real world examples of how to set the right AF setting in a way that is easy to understand.
Anyone else looking for help on using the AF on this camera.

I have to admit that I am struggling trying to understand how to translate the info in the manual to actual usage.
But then, I don't have near the experience that many have.

Karl

You have to start at the beginning. Use the basic options first and become familiar with them. Slowly you will expand your needs and experiment with other options. There is no one right way to use it.

KarlGB77 wrote in post #14378643
I would love to see the folks here who can understand how to apply the AF system in this new camera in a way that it could be understood by a guy like me.
You almost need a PHD to get through the manual.
LOL

Maybe finding some tutorials or real world examples of how to set the right AF setting in a way that is easy to understand.

Here are two webpages that do a much better job explaining the AF system than the manual could:

• AF Points & Area Selection

• Using Multiple AF Points

stargazer78 wrote in post #14379295
Here are two webpages that do a much better job explaining the AF system than the manual could:

• AF Points & Area Selection

• Using Multiple AF Points

Thank you.
Thats a great start.

I'm sure as folks get more comfortable using different methods they will share some tips.

Does the 1d iv have a similar AF or is this way more advanced?

KarlGB77 wrote in post #14378643
I would love to see the folks here who can understand how to apply the AF system in this new camera in a way that it could be understood by a guy like me.
You almost need a PHD to get through the manual.
LOL

Maybe finding some tutorials or real world examples of how to set the right AF setting in a way that is easy to understand.
Anyone else looking for help on using the AF on this camera.

I have to admit that I am struggling trying to understand how to translate the info in the manual to actual usage.
But then, I don't have near the experience that many have.

Karl

Karl,

I am not sure of where you are at in regards to using a DSLR's AF system, but perhaps viewing Canon produced tutorials on the 7D may be a place to start.

I own both a 7D and a 5D Mk III, and perhaps these videos may help you achieve a breakthrough with your 5D3. Most of the info presented here is very translatable to the 5D3:

http://learn.usa.canon​.com …ls/eos_7d_tutor​ials.shtml

You got to experience yourself by having lots of OOF then you will ready to learn the amazing AF system of 5d3

I ordered the book 'Canon 5D Mark III Experience - The Still Photography Guide to Operation and Image Creation with the Canon EOS 5D Mark III'

I got my copy electronically via .PDF file and made a hard copy for use at home.

kimboy wrote in post #14380096
I ordered the book 'Canon 5D Mark III Experience - The Still Photography Guide to Operation and Image Creation with the Canon EOS 5D Mark III'

I got my copy electronically via .PDF file and made a hard copy for use at home.

Do you have a link (Amazon?).
I'm sure David Busch's book won't be out for a while.

kindle version is $10 on Amazon, but can probably be viewed on other devices with a kindle ap.

http://www.amazon.com …ience-ebook/dp/B007RGWZVM

I printed my .pdf copy at work. It think I used the following link

http://www.dojoklo.com​/Full_Stop/

Thank you.
What do you think of the book?

there was a link about shooting BIFs with 5dmk3. Should be nice start.

remember that manuals try to describe something...not how you use it in the real world. You car's manual teaches what the car functions/features are, not how to drive. So you need a "how to use this stuff" manual. You can some good 5dIII videos on YouTube.

Here's the BIF link...Would be nice if we had a thread that everyday shooters could share pics and what worked for them in certain situations. This thing is soooo good, I really intend on getting it dialed.

http://www.garyluhm.ne​t/bio/tips_0512.html

Here is a shot I took with case #2 with AF expansion 4 point (left, right, up, down) I took about 100 and very few were OOF. I think it was because the lighting sucked so bad and lacked real good contrast.

f/2, 1/800, ISO 5000

KarlGB77 wrote in post #14380385
Thank you.
What do you think of the book?

I'm learning settings a lot faster than I would normally.

While the internet provides a ton of resources like the link below, I found the book to be good because it provides context behind the settings. Granted, my knowledge level for cameras is amateur, I see potential in my capabilities.

I'm only through the first 3 chapters, and chapter 4 starts in details about the AF system, but the last three days of shooting have been on the order of horrible, ok, to getting better (in that order)

I'm normally good at picking things up, but that's because I lean on my own understanding. Well, this book let's me take a back seat and puts me in a classroom setting where I can just learn.

I'm no longer tinkering around and can now aim to produce the images that I want and expect.

http://www.atrero.com …-5d-mark-iii-af-settings/

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com …/41275912@N00/6​998825412/

I ordered and downloaded the book.
It looks like it's just what I need.
Amazon gives it great reviews.

Thanks