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Apr 01, 2008 10:03 |  #1

When using AutoFocus, what AF-Area Mode do you usually use. I'm new to action photography and was wondering. Any help?

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Apr 01, 2008 12:12 |  #2

Center point, AI Servo


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Apr 01, 2008 12:28 |  #3

Same here.


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Apr 01, 2008 12:30 |  #4

Ditto


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Apr 01, 2008 13:29 |  #5

same, except when in portrait mode I will use focus point directly above center. This helps me keep it on their face and frame better.


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Apr 01, 2008 13:33 |  #6

center point and AI servo.


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Apr 01, 2008 15:08 |  #7

AI servo far left point when in portrait to keep focus on the face


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Apr 01, 2008 15:41 |  #8

Just so "I'm" clear -- when you all say Center Point - you mean that you're turning OFF all points except just the 1 center one, right??? (I have 9 AF points on my 30D).


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Apr 01, 2008 16:00 |  #9

yup selecting only one autofocus point and the others are turned off. To prevent the camara from getting confused and focusing on something else (such as an athlete in the background and not where the action is taking place


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Apr 01, 2008 17:59 |  #10

Cool ... That's how I normally shoot - single AF Center Point.


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Apr 01, 2008 21:43 |  #11

AF Point selection for sports


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