tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8052617420117689150.post1163463179168351241..comments2023-06-12T07:59:07.878-06:00Comments on The Journey: FocusTracy P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07750283241399825265noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8052617420117689150.post-37897011836327855672012-10-02T16:21:49.276-06:002012-10-02T16:21:49.276-06:00Excellent Tracy - I believe I understood that. :)...Excellent Tracy - I believe I understood that. :) blessings, marleneStitchinByTheLakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501479854150315011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8052617420117689150.post-60611170998325880322012-10-01T20:16:17.218-06:002012-10-01T20:16:17.218-06:00No problem at all Sandy--you are definitely helpin...No problem at all Sandy--you are definitely helping ME, and others too I'm sure!Tracy P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07750283241399825265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8052617420117689150.post-53624531559462036222012-10-01T16:44:41.146-06:002012-10-01T16:44:41.146-06:00I totally know what you mean about the explanation...I totally know what you mean about the explanations about AF Lock. I avoided that option for the longest time because I just couldn't understand the directions (and more importantly, what it did and why). I knew how to use it on my D80 but still really haven't figured it out on my new camera. <br /><br />Sorry for jumping in with info ~ don't want to confuse anyone or make anything more complex. I'm a firm believer in sharing knowledge and a fellow learner in the process. Keep up the good work! <br /><br />I know what you mean about handing the camera off to someone else. I try to set everything before I hand it off and say "stand right here and point it straight ahead" and like your first commenter said "...make sure that red dot is on us" (or in my case, that red square). But that doesn't always work - I've noticed height can make a big difference (and there are A LOT of people taller than me!). Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01969470166211559864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8052617420117689150.post-51398364607407207002012-10-01T15:48:28.212-06:002012-10-01T15:48:28.212-06:00You are doing a great job with your tutorials...ke...You are doing a great job with your tutorials...keep up the good work!! Love reading them.Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10857633931690620336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8052617420117689150.post-63195576984760057182012-10-01T15:21:22.973-06:002012-10-01T15:21:22.973-06:00Smart girl, Melissa!
Sandy, while I was looking f...Smart girl, Melissa!<br /><br />Sandy, while I was looking for tutorials on focus, I discovered that AF lock secret. The tutorial I read did not explain it like you did, however! It's so much easer than it sounded--thank you!<br /><br />What I failed to identify here is my audience--a reader or two who really want to get the most out of a non-DSLR camera. I would not really presume to write for a DSLR user, since I am well behind the majority! But if someone learns something, even better. I am learning in the process.<br /><br />I have begun to use all of my focus points, but that REALLY messes things up if I want to hand off my camera to a different user. It may be that when Lee took this picture, I actually had the focus off to the right. I am rethinking that strategy!Tracy P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07750283241399825265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8052617420117689150.post-14175152592007082942012-10-01T15:04:40.721-06:002012-10-01T15:04:40.721-06:00One other way to get the bracket on your subject (...One other way to get the bracket on your subject (in addition to moving the camera) is to move the bracket itself. Most cameras will allow you to move the bracket around to the different focus points (cameras vary in how many they have). So in this case, you could use the multi-selector wheel (usually used to navigate through menus) to move the bracket to an alternate focus point - down and to the right or left in this case. You can compose it the way you want first then move the bracket to your subject (or even do both at the same time). <br /><br />Two other options that assist in focusing (that really aren't as complex as they sound) are AF lock and AF assist. AF lock (a separate button usually near the shutter button) will lock the focus (and/or exposure on most DSLRs) so that you can recompose (just as keeping the shutter half way pressed). AF assist can be used in poor light situation to illuminate a place long enough to get the focus locked on that spot. Both of these options are available on most DSLRs.<br /><br />Great info, Tracy. Composition and focus really are the basic starting points! Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01969470166211559864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8052617420117689150.post-72438695714039967152012-10-01T09:24:38.486-06:002012-10-01T09:24:38.486-06:00Or as I say to the stranger as I hand him my camer...Or as I say to the stranger as I hand him my camera to take our family's picture, "Make sure that the dot that lights up on the screen is on us. Thanks." I love your tutorial. Keep 'em coming. I might learn how to use my camera yet.Melissa Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02195708903978234144noreply@blogger.com