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11/02/2007 10:13:39 PM · #1 |
Hi,
I was shooting at a figure skating practice and a HUGE chunk of my photos have the background in focus and the skaters blurry. Even when the skater is by far the biggest thing in the frame. Any tips on how I can fix that next time, or is it just something I have to practice?
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11/02/2007 10:19:00 PM · #2 |
I am guessing the skater was moving?
Read pages 74 - 76 in your 30D manual. I have it in PDF formatr and would post here but it is too much to post.
Message edited by author 2007-11-02 22:20:30.
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11/02/2007 10:20:52 PM · #3 |
Can you post some samples and the EXIF data.
My guess is you need to use AI-Servo focus mode...
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11/02/2007 10:21:27 PM · #4 |
Im guessing what rex is referring to is using a single AF point and possibly the AIservo focus mode...
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11/02/2007 10:23:03 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by dknourek:
Im guessing what rex is referring to is using a single AF point and possibly the AIservo focus mode...
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you are correct. Is that the issue?
Message edited by author 2007-11-02 22:24:38.
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11/02/2007 10:25:21 PM · #6 |
| I find the Al-Servo mode to be very useful when shooting moving subjects because it focuses as a whole, and not on specific point. It has really been helpful when I am at the racetrack photographing horses. I think you will find the same with your figure skating. |
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11/03/2007 01:16:59 AM · #7 |
| Thanks for the replies, I'll post some samples in the AM. And I'll have to read up on Al-servo since I'm not familiar with it. |
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11/03/2007 01:19:35 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by dknourek:
Im guessing what rex is referring to is using a single AF point and possibly the AIservo focus mode...
-dave |
The single AF point is almost foolproof when coupled with AI Servo. You just have to keep that point on your subject...
There are, however, some issues with doing this. I have found that there needs to be some contrasting areas in the immediate vicinity of the AF point, or the camera may start searching for focus. I have had this happen in some cases with sports photography.
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