Re: OT: autofocus? - WARNING: kid pics

While it's true I use a 400mm f/6.8 Telyt for wildlife from time to time, it's usually for animals who aren't moving too much. Telyts focus fast, but my eyes aren't as good as they used to be.


At 11:06 AM 7/27/2006, you wrote:
Oliver:
I use AF all the time for mountain bike racers and wildlife. Some on this list have great manual follow-focus skills, but I'm not so fortunate. Good AF on Canon's L-lenses for EOS 1D mk II / 20D/30D, or Nikon's EDIF lenses for D2H/D2X/D200 work very well for fast-moving subjects.

You need to choose your AF sensor in the camera for the composition you anticipate. Otherwise you end up with lots of bullseye-centered images.

Here's a friend's son throwing me a soccer ball - it shows you what's possible with Canon EOS equipment:
http://tinyurl.com/93ejr

And here he is with Nikon gear:
http://tinyurl.com/73q4x



At 04:11 PM 7/26/2006, you wrote: 
During his recent visit I attempted to photograph my grandson, age 18
months, in nearby Sutro Park. I discovered to my consternation that I could
not follow focus quickly enough with my M6/0.85 to keep up with the little
fellow; this will, of course, become more difficult with time (he'll get
faster and I'll get slower...)

I'm wondering whether anyone has experience with using a moderately priced
autofocus camera for this type of application.
Oliver Bryk



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