So, those of you who went out and shot action (BIF/sports) with the 40D, how did it go? How does the 40D rate with smaller/erratic targets? Did AI servo do much better vs 20D/30D?
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timbop Goldmember  More info | Sep 11, 2007 10:20 | #1 So, those of you who went out and shot action (BIF/sports) with the 40D, how did it go? How does the 40D rate with smaller/erratic targets? Did AI servo do much better vs 20D/30D? Current: 5DM3, 6D, 8mm fish, 24-105/4IS, 35/2IS, 70-200/2.8IS, 85/1.8, 100-400/IS v1, lensbaby composer with edge 80, 580's and AB800's
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nwyman Cream of the Crop  More info | Sep 11, 2007 10:30 | #2 timbop wrote in post #3907278  So, those of you who went out and shot action (BIF/sports) with the 40D, how did it go? How does the 40D rate with smaller/erratic targets? Did AI servo do much better vs 20D/30D? TIA I posted my very first successful bird in flight shot on the bird forum yesterday. Never had the opportunity to use a 20/30D, so don't know how they compare, but it sure beats the pants off my XT. EOS 6D, SX50HS, Tamron 150-600
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Gliderparentntn Goldmember  1,582 posts Likes: 2 Joined Apr 2007 Location: Shelbyville TN More info | Sep 11, 2007 10:30 | #3 check this thread out. James
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Sep 11, 2007 11:05 | #4 I used mine to shoot fast moving roller skaters in poorly lit rinks during Roller Derby bouts. I had been using a 30 D and 85mm F1.8 lense with about a 10-15% keeper rate. With the 30 D, it seemed I could never get a 5 shot sequence without at least one or two shots in the middle being out of focus. It did better shooting right down the straightaway with the skaters coming at you versus in the corners where their relative velocity to the photog is changing rapidly. With the 40D, my keeper rate is now 60-70%, and it works equally well in the corners and on the straights. There is a noticable difference between the 40D and 30D when it comes to focusing ability based on my firsthand experience. Gear List
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AeroSmith Goldmember  More info | Here are a couple: Josh Smith
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Paul_B Member 177 posts Joined Sep 2004 Location: Toronto, Ont. More info | I've been reading many topics on the 40D, hoping for comments and/or samples of AI Servo in action. Why didn't I think of starting this thread, oh well, here now. 1D Mk2N / 20D
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Sep 11, 2007 13:21 | #7 Excellent shots, aerosmith! AeroSmith wrote in post #3907921 Here are a couple: http://AeroSmith.smugmug.com/photos/192687729-L.jpg http://AeroSmith.smugmug.com/photos/192691460-L.jpg Seems to work quite well. My guess is nine cross hair AF points and DiG!C III are good things.  Current: 5DM3, 6D, 8mm fish, 24-105/4IS, 35/2IS, 70-200/2.8IS, 85/1.8, 100-400/IS v1, lensbaby composer with edge 80, 580's and AB800's
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Fotoshooter Member 65 posts Joined Jul 2007 Location: Richmond Hill, NY More info | Sep 11, 2007 13:58 | #8 Hi AeroSmith, Stephen
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Lord_Malone Cream of the Manpanties........ Inventor Great POTN Photo Book  7,686 posts Likes: 1 Joined Oct 2005 More info | Sep 11, 2007 15:07 | #9 BLUF, AI Servo works great. ~Spaceships Don't Come Equipped With Rear View Mirrors~
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Sep 12, 2007 20:52 | #10 anybody else have sports/fast action pics with the 40D Current: 5DM3, 6D, 8mm fish, 24-105/4IS, 35/2IS, 70-200/2.8IS, 85/1.8, 100-400/IS v1, lensbaby composer with edge 80, 580's and AB800's
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Bosscat Goldmember 1,892 posts Likes: 3 Joined Apr 2005 Location: Ontario Canada More info | Sep 12, 2007 21:33 | #11 My question is, are all of these tack sharp at 100% in photoshop? Your camera is alot smarter than the "M" Zealots would have you believe
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coolmonk Senior Member 301 posts Joined Nov 2006 Location: Twin Cities, MN More info | Sep 12, 2007 22:05 | #12 Here are two from me. http://photo-g.com
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RandyMays Senior Member 712 posts Joined Feb 2006 Location: Nebraska More info | Sep 12, 2007 22:19 | #13 coolmonk wrote in post #3918498 Here are two from me. http://farm2.static.flickr.com …53052151_4b09eac21f_o.jpg http://farm2.static.flickr.com …53067565_e7efa8f0c3_o.jpg Nice !!! Canon 40D, 5D MK II
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