Autofocus modes

Just wondering which autofocus mode works out the best for ceremonies/receptions. When shooting formals, I use "one shot". Would it be smart to change to ai servo during the ceremony?

For anything moving, I use AI Servo. Otherwise, Single Shot.

AI Servo almost exclusively.

There is nothing quite as bad as thinking you're tracking action when you're in fact still stuck in One Shot AF and end up with a sequence of progressively more and more OOF images!

If I'm using flash and it's dark enough to need the AF assist beam I'll switch to One Shot to enable it.

One shot center point 99% of the time. For the bride walking up the aisle I use continuous focus.

Servo mode for processional/recession​al. Single shot for almost everything else. And I stay away from AI focus (automatically switching between single-shot and servo).

I use servo unless I need the focus assist beam.

Thanks for the input!

nicksan wrote in post #15058906
For anything moving, I use AI Servo. Otherwise, Single Shot.

Only way to roll. They moved the DOF preview button from the left to right side of the body which is far more convenient. Still wish you did have to hold it. The Q screen is quick enough when that is the only thing you are adjusting.

amirg wrote in post #15064887
Servo mode for processional/recession​al. Single shot for almost everything else. And I stay away from AI focus (automatically switching between single-shot and servo).

I am exactly the same

AI Servo for processionals and recessionals. Single shot the rest of the day.

Single shot all the way for me. Apparently I'm in the minority though.

Question for you servo folks--are you centre composing these shots or choosing an off-centre focus point ? The main reason I don't use servo for, for example, the processional, is that I'm usually composing off-centre and I don't trust my outer points very much (I focus - recompose, even at 2.5).

A.I. Servo for processional/recession​al, single shot otherwise.

The 5d3 is money on moving subjects.

Christopher Steven b wrote in post #15113409
Single shot all the way for me. Apparently I'm in the minority though.

Question for you servo folks--are you centre composing these shots or choosing an off-centre focus point ? The main reason I don't use servo for, for example, the processional, is that I'm usually composing off-centre and I don't trust my outer points very much (I focus - recompose, even at 2.5).

I user center focus. I focus where the jacket and shirt meet.

scorpio_e wrote in post #15113851
I user center focus. I focus where the jacket and shirt meet.

Really? Not on the face???

Can you please elaborate?

I always focus on the eyes..

Keen to hear more about the jacket/shirt thing as well.