It's also the lens - in many situations 35L will lock instantly, and 85L will hunt forever
smorter Goldmember  4,506 posts Likes: 19 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia More info | Dec 25, 2012 02:48 | #16 It's also the lens - in many situations 35L will lock instantly, and 85L will hunt forever Wedding Photography Melbourne
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Dec 25, 2012 06:51 | #17 yeah i think it may be because of the focal length.. 100mm+ for full body shots to get those candids on the dance floor, for example like this:  The focus beams are probably not strong enough for that kind of a distance hmm wish there was a stronger focusing system. Manav
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bobbyz Cream of the Crop 20,506 posts Likes: 3479 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA More info | Dec 25, 2012 08:42 | #18 Manav that looks very good lighting IMHO. 70-200mm f2.8 IS II wont need any flash assist for that. i will say try without the flash. i think it is something with the new flash as i have heard couple other wedding folks say same thing. Fuji XT-1, 18-55mm
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smorter Goldmember 4,506 posts Likes: 19 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia More info | Dec 25, 2012 10:50 | #19 I use 580EXII and am having same problems, 5D3 quite slow to focus in low light Wedding Photography Melbourne
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Dec 25, 2012 12:26 | #20 Thanks bobby.. but its hard to focus and get those kind of shots on a consistent basis... Manav
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BIllionfps Member  216 posts Likes: 1 Joined May 2011 More info | Dec 25, 2012 12:50 | #21 I used a 5D3 with my 600exrt at a wedding/dance floor and single spot focus with a 135L and 50L. I had no problems at all. Canon 5D3 | 24L II | 50L | 85 1.8 | 135L
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