But your 1D Mark II (with 9 custom screens) was made to be manually
focused. The 5D was not.
Chuck Norcutt
On 2/27/2013 6:59 PM, Moose wrote:
> On 2/27/2013 3:38 PM, Tina Manley wrote:
>> I hate automatic focus. I used the Canon 5D and 1DMII before Leica came
>> out with digital rangefinders. Those big dumb doorstops had no idea what I
>> was trying to take a picture of or in dim light they would search and
>> search and search. As long as I can see to focus, I prefer manual focus.
>
> Different animals. We were talking (D)SLR focus, AF vs. MF, not rangefinder
> overlapping spots.
>
> I happen to have an intense distaste for RF focusing, but realize it is not
> generally shared. I suppose if one can stand
> it in the light, it would be useful in the dark. ;-)
>
>> I don't do sports or wildlife and I can see where AF is needed for
>> fast-moving action, but I can't even use it on my chickens or my dog!! It
>> searches forever and I miss the shot. Having to choose between 12 focus
>> points before you take a photo is just not the way I work.
>
> They can put in as many focus points as they want, I only use the central one.
>
> Focal Point Moose
>
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