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1D Mark II AF Question
Jason Heffran, Photographer
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Natrona Heights | PA | USA | Posted: 12:00 AM on 03.08.10 |
->> I searched without luck before posting this. I am sure I overlooked the answer or simply couldn't find it.
I recently switched to a Canon 1D Mark II. It has been amazing for the sports I am shooting and the lower 8.2 resolution has not been an issue. Coupled with my 70-200 IS, it has been a dream upgrade for me. I have one big problem with the learning curve (coming from a 50D).
My question is for anyone who has used this model for shooting sports. My autofocus, although nice, is very sensitive. I am confused as to which AF selection to make. And, I am a "back-button" focuser, so that is already taken into consideration.
Is it the 45-point AF option or one of the other 3? Also, any tips and tricks for setting this up correctly for sports are appreciated. Feel free to just reference the Custom Function and option number to select.
Thanks in advance. |
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Mark Peters, Photographer
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Highland | IL | USA | Posted: 12:07 AM on 03.08.10 |
->> You can set the sensitivity (CF 20 I believe). If you set it faster - it doesn't AF faster, it jumps from subject to subject faster. So if you are tracking a running back and defensive back flashes through the frame the AF will jump if set to faster. If set to slower, it will ignore the new information in the frame until it stays there for a bit - that's a technical term :)
While a bit dated, this is still a good place to start: http://www.siphoto.com/?canon1DM2.inc |
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Jason Heffran, Photographer
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Natrona Heights | PA | USA | Posted: 12:19 AM on 03.08.10 |
->> Thanks, Mark. I knew there had to be a place the information was mentioned.
I appreciate the link. If anyone can offer up any more specific tips, they're definitely welcomed. |
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Jason Heffran, Photographer
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Natrona Heights | PA | USA | Posted: 12:36 AM on 03.08.10 |
->> @Mark - Loaded that file and it seemed to handle all of my concerns. Awesome! I truly appreciate it. I just shot the Big East women's tourney and felt like I "tinkered" with the camera to get good shots, but knew I had to be missing something. Again, many thanks.
I have to say something here. This message board is the single best resource for "specific question", "specific answer" situations. I have always had my questions answered quickly, politely and succinctly. It's nice to not be treated as a "newbie" when, compared to others here - I could obivously be viewed as one.
Glad to be a member. |
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Will Powers, Photographer
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Denver | CO | USA | Posted: 12:36 AM on 03.08.10 |
| ->> Although it is not directly related specifically to the MK II, how you set it up is dependent on the sport. Shooting baseball where it is sometimes easier to predict where the action will be and where your only interference might be the umpire, is different than shooting football, where a variety of players and officials will interfere with the shot. The above referenced doc. is a great place to start. |
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Gregory Greene, Photographer
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Durham | NH | USA | Posted: 8:17 AM on 03.08.10 |
->> I shot sports (and other things) with the 1D2 for about 6
years and now have it as a backup body. I always found the
best way for "me" to get solid AF was to use the center AF
point and no expansion. As far as the sensitivity goes it
really depended on the sport. For things that could be
easily anticipated and tracked I would set it to standard or
slower. For random movement sports with no hope of really
tracking I set it to fast. From shooting and testing the
initial focus lock was always fastest with sensitivity was
set to fast. It flew in the face of what Canon said in all
their manuals but that's how it acted in actual use.
Greg |
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Jason Heffran, Photographer
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Natrona Heights | PA | USA | Posted: 10:13 AM on 03.08.10 |
->> I, through trial and error, have to agree with both of you on different points. I notice a difference when shooting basketball - just at different levels. Highschool moves slower and is more predictable than NCAA. So, I think that you are both right.
I spoke with a photog from Louisville who uses a school-provided MkIII and she hates it. Said she went through four replacements already. When I am buying my own gear, not a chance I can really take.
I have no complaints about the MkII so far. I went that route since the III had so many perceived issues and the IV... way out of my budget. I'd rather spend that money on better glass.
Thanks for the input. Appreciated as always. |
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Gregory Greene, Photographer
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Durham | NH | USA | Posted: 11:56 AM on 03.08.10 |
->> Good luck with it Jason. I think it is still a great camera.
I would only get rid of mine if I was able to trade it in on
a 1DsII so I could have a full frame camera. |
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Pete Gawlik, Photographer
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Brighton | East Sussex | United Kingdom | Posted: 3:52 PM on 03.11.10 |
| ->> Mark. The sports illustrated link is really good, have used the settings on my MKIIn works really well.Just wondered did they stop at the mark IIn as I can't find anything for newer models both Canon and Nikon? |
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