Don't be disappointed. This is a very difficult shot. Not many cameras can AF fast enough, at such a short distance.
DOF is still limited, even though it's F8. A Pentax AF system isn't the fastest on the planet, you know. And no matter how fast it is, it will never be fast enough! As long as it takes time - the actual exposure will still come a little too late - more or less, naturally. My best bet is to: 1. Use a wide angle (great DOF) and step back a few steps. 2. Shoot from a distance (2-4 meters) 3. Pre focus (MF) 4. Do a 5 shot burst, starting well BEFORE the subject is in focus. Hopefully one frame will be fine. Don't rely on AF for close-up shots like this Of course a 6-8 shot burst (Canon, Nikon) has a better chance of succeding than just a 5 shot burst. But that's only A PART of the problem here. Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk -----Oprindelig meddelelse----- Fra: Mishka [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 20. marts 2006 04:08 Til: [email protected] Emne: Re: Q. to action shooters i am serious, this was my first shot (ever) with AF SLR and i am mildly disappointed. i am trying to figure was it an operator error, or a limitation of equipment. i know that with manual focus, this shot wouldn't have been a problem at all (a swing is a pretty predictable device :) best, mishka On 3/19/06, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > With a canon or nikon it would undoubtedly be perfect. > Paul -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.2.5/284 - Release Date: 03/17/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.2.5/284 - Release Date: 03/17/2006
