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Old 03-10-2008, 07:38 PM
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Default Re: Leaping Dolphins

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Originally Posted by soupman View Post
No, it is soft. I didn't have the focus spot on as I was guessing exactly where the dolphins would be. Also, I was using AF on my Canon and it will try to refocus between shots which annoys me. When I shoot in my studio, I focus and then turn off the AF. There is probably a way to stop the AF without turning it off on the lens barrel...but I haven't figured that one out yet.

But, I wanted to share it anyway. Now that I have seen the show, I would probably nail the focus.

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Sounds like a job for AI Servo mode! Very good timing of the shutter on that shot, tho.
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