> >> >Has anyone read that the 1D Auto Focuses at apertures up to f/8 as > >> >opposed to f/5.6? > >> > >> No. Autofocus is only operational at f5.6 and faster. > > > >Wait a minute. I thought it had the autofocus of the 1V, in which the > >center AF point operates at f/8!? This is NOT true? > > >As far as I can see, there is no mention of f8 focusing capability in >either the EOS 1D brochure or the other technical data we have. The >implication is that all seven of the central focusing sensors are the >same, unlike the EOS 3 and EOS 1V which have a different centre sensor. > >However, it is possible that this is an omission from the data and that >the camera will focus at f8. > > >ROBERT SCOTT >EOS magazine
Maybe the 1.3x factor has something to do with this? Since the image (and AF points and AF area likewise) is enlarged by that amount maybe the AF accuracy at f8 is no more "good enough". Or just can't be done for the same reason. Just quessing. Vesa _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
