To use continuous autofocus with running children, I select the autofocus sensor manually, with the focus knob turned to the selective position. Here I believe I was using the sensor one step above the middle with the camera vertical. Sometimes I go two steps above the middle position. I push the shutter halfway, keep the moving child in frame with the focus point on his or her head and push it all the way when I have the shot I want. The camera will continue to adjust focus as the child moves. Paul
> Paul Stenquist wrote: > > > Here's a shot of my grand daughter running toward me at full tilt on > > Halloween. Background is too busy, but I still like it. > > I've found for shooting a running child or even people walking on the > > street, continuous autofocus can be a real boon. Particularly when I'm > > feeling a bit lazy and don't want to do it manually. > > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3851604 > > Paul > > > > > Steady, please advise me as to how you use continuous AF in that manner, > and do you let the camera pick its own AF sensor or not? I often > photograph running children and would really like to improve my yield of > sharp shots. > I'm using an *istD, and I think you are also, aren't you? > > ERNR >
