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10/02/2007 03:16:39 PM · #26 |
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Or one that you could move around with your eyeball, simply by looking at the subject.
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That might get embarrassing actually - especially for beach shots (blushes) |
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10/02/2007 10:34:07 PM · #27 |
Both of those are already available in Canon cams.
My S2 has an AF box that can be moved around with the arrow buttons to whereever I want... This is CCD based contrast focusing I believe.
I wouldn't put its accuracy or speed anywhere near what my 30D could do. DSLRs typically have a main AF system that is different from CCD based contrast focusing. I use it for tripod shots. Although it has been a LONG time since I used that little guy...
eye control AF was available in the EOS 5 and a couple of others and has been requested here and there, but isn't seen as being all that popular. |
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10/02/2007 11:49:11 PM · #28 |
Originally posted by HikerDude:
I'm upgrading from a Pentax Ist DS and am trying to decide between the Canon 40D and the Nikon D300. I'm leaning towards the Nikon with a 18 - 200 VR lens. Any thoughts from Canon and Nikon users? |
I was in the same place a week ago - and driving everyone nuts here :) It was that lens too, that lured me, but I ended up buying a 40D - due this week!!!
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03/28/2008 12:44:33 PM · #29 |
If someone still argues about ISO issues with the camera, he is not a professional photographer, and never has been.
ISO should never be an issue even in low light, if you know what you are doing. Or shall I say, ISO is the least important factor when choosing a camera.
More important factors to consider:
-Lense quality and pricing
-Ergonomics (way important, only nikon users understand that at the moment)
-AF system
the rest follows.
Having been used Canon 30D and 40D, then D200, I know what I'm talking about. |
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03/28/2008 01:31:41 PM · #30 |
Originally posted by bgbs:
If someone still argues about ISO issues with the camera, he is not a professional photographer, and never has been.
ISO should never be an issue even in low light, if you know what you are doing. Or shall I say, ISO is the least important factor when choosing a camera.
More important factors to consider:
-Lense quality and pricing
-Ergonomics (way important, only nikon users understand that at the moment)
-AF system
the rest follows.
Having been used Canon 30D and 40D, then D200, I know what I'm talking about. |
Agree with you! Regarding the ergonomics, the D200/D300 ones are exceptional... |
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03/28/2008 01:34:47 PM · #31 |
Originally posted by Jedusi:
Wouldn't it be a cool feature if you could have a user defined focus point that you steered into place with the little joystick (as well as the preset ones) ?
How flexible would that be ? |
In Live View on the 40D you have that. |
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03/28/2008 01:47:48 PM · #32 |
live view = marketing stuff!!! lol
Message edited by author 2008-03-28 13:48:05. |
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03/28/2008 02:18:24 PM · #33 |
I would suggest going to a store and holding them both and seeing what feels better in your hands.
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03/28/2008 04:16:52 PM · #34 |
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Originally posted by Jedusi:
Wouldn't it be a cool feature if you could have a user defined focus point that you steered into place with the little joystick (as well as the preset ones) ?
How flexible would that be ? |
Or one that you could move around with your eyeball, simply by looking at the subject.
*runs to patent office* |
I saw that on a Canon (I think) video camera about 11 years ago - it was very cool. |
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03/28/2008 04:20:55 PM · #35 |
Originally posted by msieglerfr:
live view = marketing stuff!!! lol |
Except when you're trying to get tight focus on something really small. |
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03/28/2008 04:31:40 PM · #36 |
Originally posted by socalsteve:
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Originally posted by Jedusi:
Wouldn't it be a cool feature if you could have a user defined focus point that you steered into place with the little joystick (as well as the preset ones) ?
How flexible would that be ? |
Or one that you could move around with your eyeball, simply by looking at the subject.
*runs to patent office* |
I saw that on a Canon (I think) video camera about 11 years ago - it was very cool. |
It was on an SLR and while I liked it well enough at the time, ultimately it was too slow. |
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