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Mar 01, 2006 19:09 as a reply to @ post 1241361 | #16

PacAce wrote:
Just as an FYI, if you are using a lens with a max aperture of f/2.8 or larger, the center AF point and the other 6 AF points above and below the center AF point will work as cross-type sensors so you don't have to limit yourself to just the center AF point.

And that does work realy good!!

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Mar 01, 2006 19:35 as a reply to @ post 1241186 | #17

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...Also, make sure the CF for focus priority is on, so that in AI-Servo the 2nd and greater shots are in focus before shutter release.

Does anyone know which CF this is? Is it 21?

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Mar 02, 2006 00:01 as a reply to @ Rumjungle's post | #18

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Does anyone know which CF this is? Is it 21?

Yep... I think it defaults to focus priority, or NOT shutter priority. My old Nikon lingo is coming back... sorry about that.

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Mar 02, 2006 00:03 as a reply to @ post 1241361 | #19

Good point... and its so easy to switch while you are shooting. I guess my point was everyone uses "single" focus point, rather than the "auto" focus point selection.

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Mar 02, 2006 02:27 | #20

Switching AF points is a snap, and being able to shortcut back to your registered point is a nice touch.

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Mar 02, 2006 08:57 as a reply to @ Rumjungle's post | #21

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Switching AF points is a snap, and being able to shortcut back to your registered point is a nice touch.

Used in combination with the "*" button to turn AF on and off, you have a lot of flexibility.

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Mar 02, 2006 09:00 | #22

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I want to play with it so bad, but I'm at work. :mad:

I would go home sick immediately if I had that box! Actually, I would be out for a leave of absence!

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Mar 02, 2006 09:01 | #23

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I want to play with it so bad, but I'm at work. :mad:

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Mar 02, 2006 09:11 | #24

LOL... Me too.... I will get it some day... I swear I will...

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Mar 02, 2006 09:15 as a reply to @ reewik's post | #25

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LOL... Me too.... I will get it some day... I swear I will...

at least you have a couple of L lenses you could use with it...

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Mar 02, 2006 09:25 | #26

I am green with ENVY!!!

As a consolation........at least my neck won't be hurting from carrying my XT all day ;-)a

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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Mar 02, 2006 09:29 as a reply to @ roanjohn's post | #27

My next camera body.

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Mar 02, 2006 10:02 | #28

Love mine. for sports, agree with above comments about CF4-1 for * focus, and CF for focus-priority in AI-servo (CF-21 set to 0, the default). Would also suggest disabling focus point expansion CF-17 set to 0) and setting tracking sensitivity to slow or moderately slow (Cf20 to 1 or 2). I'm fond of Cf18-1 which allows using the assist button to rapidly select the registered AF point, which I leave at center, combined with CF11-0. Then CF13-1 lets you use spot metering on the active focus point for when you do select a non-center point. Sweet.

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Mar 02, 2006 10:45 | #29

Thanks everyone! Believe me, I'd take a week off of work right now if I could.

David, I have the same setup, almost. Currently, I have AF tracking sensitivity set to moderately fast but I have yet to see how it does in the field. What are your thoughts?

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Mar 02, 2006 10:51 | #30

It is a little sketchy on what that actually does. I have found that in most cases it is based on the subject's movement applied by your skill in panning.

When I shoot runways, I set it to slow or moderate and I seem to get more focused pictures than it is on fast.

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