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Why would I want to select an autofocus point?
I'm trying to understand why I would ever want to select an auto focus point other then the center point. I have a Canon XTI Rebel DSLR which has 9 auto-focus points, but I'm also looking into getting ...
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How are the red focus point indicators displayed on a dSLR's focusing screen?
The question Why do the focus points leds appear shadowed? raises another question for me. How are these indicator lights implemented in typical dSLRs? Are they actually small LEDs etched into the ...
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How do you use the different autofocus points on your DSLR?
My Nikon D300 has quite a few autofocus points. There's a button I can operate with my thumb to change the autofocus point but I find that quite difficult to use. So I almost exclusively use the ...
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What is the reason to use fewer points than the maximum available for the autofocus?
According to the manual, Nikon D7000 has three options for the number of autofocus points: 9, 21 and 39 points.
The manual explains that less points may be used when the subject is moving ...
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How to avoid switching “modes” of 4-way controller on Pentax K-5?
I quite enjoy ergonomics and user interface of Pentax K-5, except this one thing that drives me nuts.
I shoot almost exclusively using a selected focus point, and the arrow buttons have two "modes" ...
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What is the meaning of having 9 focus points and how to see where they are?
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS is said to have 9 focus points. I haven't seen any setting which shows all those points on the screen or anywhere.
How and what are those remaining 8 focus points used for?
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What autofocus zone selection mode should I use for action/event shooting?
I have a Canon 7D, and typically shoot everything I do in its single-point autofocus zone select mode, because I usually want fine control over exactly what the camera is focusing on and I often find ...
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How do I determine focus points in Adobe Lightroom?
Not sure if this is possible or not in Adobe Lightroom. I would like to see the focus points chosen by my Canon DSLR. I am guessing this is stored somewhere in the EXIF, but I'm not certain. I find ...
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How do Canon 600D and 650D compare with respect to focus points types?
My photographic style is action, and according to a website that I read I need at least 9 focus points to get better photos.
I'm considering getting a Canon EOS 650D, but it turns out that it has ...
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Aperture priority mode in high speed lens while photographing more than one person
I use 50mm f/1.8 lens(with Canon T3i) for portraiture. It's quite easy when only one subject is involved :Open the aperture wide, focus on the eyes(most of the times) and you get a nice portrait.
How ...
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Is there a secret way to make the Fujifilm X-Pro 1's autofocus point selection faster?
I think the answer to this is "no", but it may actually be available and I'm just not figuring out how to toggle the setting.
The X-Pro 1 has a wealth of AF points — 49 in EVF mode and 25 in OVF ...
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How do I make the focus point indicators stay long enough to select on the Canon 60D?
I have just switched from the Canon 500D to a 60D. Most of my work is property based, and this is therefore 90% internal flash shots where I often wish to pick out a particular spot for best focus.
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Is there a way to use phase detection AF with live view on a Canon EOS camera?
On any of the EOS xx(x)D model that has the live view function, can the camera make focus using the AF collimators (instead of using contrast detection), as it's possible on the old Nikon D300 ?
If ...
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How Autofocus with Single Focus Point works after Re composing
I own a Nikon D7000 which of course has 39 focus points. I was going through some articles on internet on focusing techniques. One article I came across was say shooting people (portraits) I should ...
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How do I select a focus point on the Nikon D5000?
My Nikon D5000 has 11 selectable focus points but shamefully I don't know how to choose another point other than the center point.
How can I do this?
Am I misunderstanding concepts?
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Why does the Fujifilm X-Pro 1 have fewer AF points in optical viewfinder mode?
From the Fujifilm X-Pro 1 manual:
When AREA is selected for AF MODE in the shooting menu and S is selected for focus mode, the electronic viewfinder
and LCD monitor offer a choice of 49 focus ...
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Why is the focus selection button not working on this Canon 5D Mk II?
On my Canon 5D Mark II camera, if I press the focus selection button the focus points show on the top display and you can set the new focus point using the top wheel.
On my friend's 5D Mk II, if I ...
