So what are the settings you had previously set? Are these just the
control parameters whereas the physical switch by the lens mount is the
actual mode selector?
Chuck Norcutt
Bob Whitmire wrote:
> Well, I feel like an effing idiot. <g> Thanx, Chuck. Actually, I
> looked at your posts, then I went to the camera, and then to the
> manual. I was sure I'd set for Continuous, with 21-point predictive
> tracking and the option where the subject has to be in focus before
> the shutter will release. After confirming I had in fact set these on
> the camera, I began to initiate Worry Mode as to whether I have
> procured a lemon.
>
> But! Ha! It turns out that in addition to ensuring the selector
> switch is set to Dynamic Area, one also must make sure the _other_
> switch, hidden down by the lens release, is set to C for continuous
> rather than S for single or M for manual. I discovered that my little
> hidden switch was set to S for single, while all my other switches
> and preferences were set for continuous.
>
> Some people obviously should not be allowed to purchase technology
> beyond their level of comprehension. <g>
>
> But it's dark now. I'll have to wait for daylight to see if my
> discovery makes a difference. Oh, wait! I forgot. The D3 can take
> pictures in the dark. <wink>
>
>
> --Bob Whitmire
> www.bwp33.com
>
>
>
>
> On Jan 1, 2008, at 3:36 PM, Chuck Norcutt wrote:
>
>> Anyhow you gotta use "continuous servo" which will then engage
>> "predictive autofocus" to predict where the subject will be by the
>> time
>> the shutter opens. Then you gotta set one of the custom settings to
>> tell the camera whether you want focus priority or shutter release
>> priority.
>
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