Greeting fellow Dipsters. ( quick question)

09/13/2006 12:34:19 AM · #1

I have on loan an EOS-1 Ds Mark II

Any advise in setting up its focusing system and maybe some tips on shooting it. I have the 70-200 IS with it and need to familiarize myself with it to compare it with a Nikon D2xs. This is my first time with it and I'm a bit lost. I'd just like to shoot in Manual mode and be able to go between single shot and multi burst. Can some one give me a crash course here. I'll make it worth your while. Thanks for the help

Nick M

09/13/2006 12:53:20 AM · #2

Nobody? Yikes!!!! I have an assignement in the morning and wanted to get and idea on how these work. I tried the manual but it's bit techy for me

09/13/2006 01:04:43 AM · #3

Hey Nick - I'm at the shop.
Haven't personally used one, but am pretty familiar with Canon.
Between the 2 of us and the net and the manual, I'm sure we can break it.

09/13/2006 01:06:36 AM · #4

AWESOME I don't want to look bad tomorrow. Thanks Brad

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

09/13/2006 01:08:41 AM · #5

the area af ellipe has 45 af points How doyou select the right ones?

idnic

Canon EOS-60D

09/13/2006 01:12:34 AM · #6

push the button closest to the upper right on the back, then spin the wheel on top - you should ssee the selected focus points changing through the viewfinder until you find the spot you want ---- that is if it works like the 20D & 30D

09/13/2006 01:14:46 AM · #7

//www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos1dsmkii/page4.asp
Take a quick look there for basics on setting AF.
top nd rear dials are used to move the single AF point around. Auto function uses 21-point, all 45 points great for AI mode (tracking a moving object)

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09/13/2006 01:18:17 AM · #8

did you go to bed?

09/13/2006 01:22:18 AM · #9

who?
I'm still at the shop (between 7-11 & AM/PM across from Eagles Point Apts)
Can stay here and play all night if needed. (look for the artificial daylight - I have a very bright shop)

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09/13/2006 01:25:30 AM · #10

so how you gonns help me out Mt P

09/13/2006 01:27:31 AM · #11

You want me to come to the shops?

09/13/2006 01:27:49 AM · #12

Between the two of us, the net and the manual and being a canon owner (not the big buck canon mind you) shouldn't be too hard to get the basics down. Feel free to stop by Nick - I'm just down the road from you (I think) 1556 E. Grand

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09/13/2006 01:31:34 AM · #13

would love to but in no condition to drive. I've never driven under the influence and I wont start noe

09/13/2006 01:34:55 AM · #14

Youre more than welcome to come over here. We live behind Palomar College

09/13/2006 01:35:26 AM · #15

eeek
How close are you to the shop? Ouch - a bit of a distance there.

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09/13/2006 01:36:34 AM · #16

like I said behind Palomar college in Santa Fe Hills

09/13/2006 01:39:40 AM · #17

what time are you cozying up to the register in the morning?

09/13/2006 01:46:59 AM · #18

Haven't really been out that way Nick. Prolly get lost.

I can meet you here anytime in the morning 5, 6, 7, 8 (I open at 8)
I have 2 vehicles being dropped off in the morning but will be left all day, so I have a couple hours in the morning I can spend with you if needed. In the mean time, I'll be reading up on it - seems fairly understandable.

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Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

09/13/2006 02:08:35 AM · #19

The Canon logo musta' been too much and he passes out....

ShutterPug

Canon EOS-6D

09/13/2006 04:55:40 AM · #20

I'm not sure he should be playing with an expensive camera that's only on loan to him if he's under the influence!

Brad - that's awfully nice of you to offer to go into your shop early and help him out come morning. There really are some good people left here at DPC, huh?