Do you use multi-focus pt. of single focus point?

[noobie]

Was told that using the single focus point (I set it to focus centre) if you want to get sharper pictures. How true is this?

[zj2000]

Originally Posted by noobie Was told that using the single focus point (I set it to focus centre) if you want to get sharper pictures. How true is this?

For certain bodies only the centre AF point is a cross type sensor giving better accuracy but the cross type sensor is only activated if you use a f2.8 lens or faster

[Yatlapball]

Single focus point for most situations... Unless I am shooting sports where the action is fast and furious.

[Denosha]

I always only use one focus point. I do try to make it a point to pre-select my focal point first before bringing the camera up to my eye if I although know how I want to frame the shot in my mind. Makes it faster.

[Benjymocha]

yup, single point for me too cos I tend to shoot wide open and seem to love shallow DOF... so accuracy is impt...

[dan_1337]

Single focus point. Centre one. Unless my friends are handling my camera, then i set it to multi or else all the pictures wll be focused in the wrong places.

[DeSwitch]

Usually Selectable by default. And I program my * button to be the focusing button rather than half press. Gives me the freedom to reframe after focus.

[Wenjin]

Originally Posted by dan_1337 Single focus point. Centre one. Unless my friends are handling my camera, then i set it to multi or else all the pictures wll be focused in the wrong places.

haha me too. before passing the camera to friends have to tell them to wait ah~~~ i change some settings 1st~~~

[ConnorMcLeod]

Originally Posted by Wenjin haha me too. before passing the camera to friends have to tell them to wait ah~~~ i change some settings 1st~~~

"Pain" of using a DSLR

[dRebelXT]

What's the cost of replacing the focus sensors of 350D?

One of the focus point (central one on right flank) on my cam didn't work.. It blinks and hunts the lens' focus system but never locks..

It is not a contrast issue, since the extreme right sensor can lock focus when I choose it..

[xunjas]

think canon may replace the piece of sensor.. they cant replace just 1 focus point on the sensor..

[Duinchlfc]

Originally Posted by ConnorMcLeod "Pain" of using a DSLR

And getting questions like "why can't i see from the lcd?"...............

[Bosty]

Originally Posted by Duinchlfc And getting questions like "why can't i see from the lcd?"...............

And then when u tell them the LCD is only for playback the photos, they say "why so lousy one, waste money for a bigger but lousier camera." Lolx.

[xunjas]

some said so heavy.. how to use.. =D

[DeSwitch]

Originally Posted by dRebelXT What's the cost of replacing the focus sensors of 350D? One of the focus point (central one on right flank) on my cam didn't work.. It blinks and hunts the lens' focus system but never locks.. It is not a contrast issue, since the extreme right sensor can lock focus when I choose it..

I had an almost similar problem once on my 350D, CSC cleaned the focus sensor and it works till now. Mine was on the center sensor, cant focus properly.

Free as it was still under warranty at that time.

[aloyyolaaloy]

Originally Posted by xunjas some said so heavy.. how to use.. =D

if you use prime lens.. they say, "aiyo why cannot zoom"

[di0nysus]

Originally Posted by DeSwitch Usually Selectable by default. And I program my * button to be the focusing button rather than half press. Gives me the freedom to reframe after focus.

one can halfpress and reframe as well? any advantage of using * instead?

[yehosaphat]

Originally Posted by di0nysus one can halfpress and reframe as well? any advantage of using * instead?

no need to press and hold lor whereas shutter need to hold half press...

[ConnorMcLeod]

Originally Posted by xunjas some said so heavy.. how to use.. =D

Ya, my girlfriend complains that my 350D + grip + 17-40mm F/4 + flash is too damn heavy.
Its probably already a light(er) setup already (i'd imagine a 1D + 70-200 F/2.8 + flash will break her wrist :P )

[ConnorMcLeod]

Originally Posted by aloyyolaaloy if you use prime lens.. they say, "aiyo why cannot zoom"

When I first converted from digicam to DSLR (300D), i thot the picture zoom-in/out buttons are for the lens telezoom control. LOL