Maybe I'm not understanding what you are doing but how can you miss the focus point? It lights up red so you can see exactly where your focus point is. If it's not where it should be then choose another or focus and recompose. Plus, if you are using a Canon speedlight it bases it's exposure off of the focusing point. If you lock focus on a black tux and then recompose to cover mostly a white dress the flash will in all probability overexpose the shot. I've not had it screws things up too badly but there's always the possibility.
The only detriment I have with using multiple points is that it can be tricky to change points in a hurry. And the autofocus point selection button is not in the same place on both the horizontal and vertical grips. That makes it difficult to get good at it. Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Parrott" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Just out of curiosity, does anyone here use auto select focus points with their cameras? I personally never have with my 1Ds, I just have too great a fear it will focus on the wrong area during a critical shot, such as a wedding. It would REALLY be handy to be able to use it, just concentrate on my composition and let the focus take care of itself. But I continue to select my focus point, focus EXACTLY where I need, then recompose as needed. Am I working myself harder than I need? I was playing around with the auto focus point function the other day on just some snap shots, and it hit perfect every time. What a joy it was to use! In a wedding type situation it would be great, but again, that is where I would be the most worried it would "miss" the correct focus point on a critical shot. Your thoughts? Steve * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
