Re: EOS Bright white bothersome AF assist light of Elan 7

[Ken Durling]

I really don't know if this needs saying, but also remember that
usually all the camera needs in order to acquire focus is some *edge*
between objects, some contrasty feature.   9 times out of 10 in low
light situations I can find a contrasty feature at the same or similar
distance as the subject, or switch FP's,  and focus lock.  Hell, point
the camera at a blank wall in EV 10 light and it won't focus.  

Have we forgotten how to manual focus?  Use hyperfocal distance?
Dependence on auto focus should not be so absolute, and like any
system you have to learn its particular methodology.  Having owned a 7
for nearly year now, these things simply have not been a problem.
(Try using a manual focus camera with stop-down metering in low light,
now you've got a problem.)


Ken
*
****
*******
***********************************************************
*  For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see:
*    http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm
***********************************************************