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Old 24-04-18, 09:31
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Default Back button focus

Just thought I would pass on a technique I use for fast action shots of re-enactments, I use Canon gear but most other brands have the required controls to do it.
I set the focus to A1 servo, this causes the focus to continuously adjust if you have the shutter half pressed, however if you have an AF button on the back of your camera you press that with your thumb and it keeps the focus sharp.
You can then concentrate on your timing to release the shutter to "catch the moment".
This is similar to the technique using the AE button that's lets you meter from one area and re compose the image whilst keeping the same exposure.
Hope this is of interest to our starting out members.
Charles.
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