>
>
> I have the EOS-3 and think there is a flaw in the design of the focusing
> points. I sent a message to Canon ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) but thought
> if others agree with me and also send messages, they might consider a
> change. Here's my issue:
>
> The 45 focusing points are all oriented towards the center. Composing
> photographs using the rule of thirds might be able to use the top
> middle and
> bottom middle focusing point without recomposing. That leaves 7 zones
> without focusing points! In taking a well composed photograph, you are
> forced to be delayed while metering, using FEL, and for using AF
> to focus on
> something in one of the 7 other zones. I'd like to see a center focusing
> point in each of the 9 areas defined by the rule of thirds. Surrounding
> each center point will be one additional focusing point at the
> top, bottom,
> left, and right of each center point. That will establish 5
> focusing points
> in each of the 9 zones for a total of 45. Using this system, the majority
> of the frame will be covered by a focusing point instead of the
> center only
> portion. Minimal re-engineering should be necessary.
> Thoughts, comments?
>
> Thanks,
> Jeff Sturgess
>
>
Hi Jeff,
The position of the AF points is one of the main issues I have with the EOS
3 body. Additionally I had experience with a pair of EOS 5 bodies which
come with ECF and found that the ECF of the EOS 3 was while improved not
improved enough to have to pay for the honor of turning it off. Anyway I
found that turning off ECF noticeably improved the AF performance of the
camera body. Personally I would like to see a central AF point surrounded
by a squashed circle of AF points. Three vertical, three horizontal in
thirds with the other 4 points drawn in slightly from a pure 1/3 pattern to
form a 9 AF point flattened oval and ALL high precision cross type sensors
or at least the 5 central points. No useless ECF to waste CPU cycles, thus
improving the AF performance and shutter release times.
Regards,
Chip Louie
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