This feature consists in the following: in AF-C mode, when the AF locks
on the subject, the AF mechanical coupling automatically disengages
(like if you switched to MF manually), so you can retouch the focus
manually. Releasing and half-depressing the shutter button again
re-activates the AF until it locks on a subject again.
I've not actually seen it working, it was described in a review in a
serious Photo magazine. After double-check, I see this article was about
the *ist DL, but I guess this nice feature would be implemented on the
higher-end DS2, too, although I've no evidence of it.
A similar function is available with the good old DS (can be activated
from one of the custom parameters) but with no mechanical coupling
retraction system, so one must use specifically designed lenses to be
able to use this feature. I don't know about any such lenses however.
Regards
Patrice
Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu a écrit :
On 12/14/05, Patrice LACOUTURE (GMail) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
AFAIK, apart from this bigger screen, the only hardware difference with
the DS, that could not be reflected in the firmware upgrade 2.00, is the
retractable autofocus coupling, for manual AF retouching. IMHO, this one
is a much more useful improvement (although I haven't seen this one
working).
(Just my 2 cents)
Patrice
Retractable autofocus coupling? Could you give us more details?
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Best regards,
Alex Sarbu
