Impressive shot.
David Savage wrote:
> 2008/9/23 Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
>
>> Your last comment
>> On Sep 23, 2008, at 10:17 AM, William Robb wrote:
>>
>>
>>> It's probably time to let the SAFOX VIII AF retire. It was
>>> introduced in the
>>> ist film body, and while it has had some tweaks over the years, it
>>> needs to
>>> be improved.
>>>
>>>
>> Improved autofocus is number one on my list for a new Pentax DSLR.
>> When I was thirty years old, I could manual focus on a 200 mph
>> dragster. Now, I'm lucky if I can catch Grace at full trot. I've
>> learned to work with Pentax autofocus when I must, and I have to say
>> that the continuous mode is quite good -- providing the light is
>> adequate. But low light autofocus performance is less than acceptable
>> in both continuous and spot modes. I don't want or need full frame. I
>> can make great 16 x 20 prints from K20D pics, and all of my clients
>> are well satisfied with the resolution and detail of my images. But I
>> would LOVE better autofocus. Write speed and buffer improvements are
>> always welcome as well.
>> Paul
>>
>
> I was shooting a "medieval" feast on the weekend (with the new toy) in
> a room that was lit by nothing but candles. I initially had the AF
> assist lamp on, but I was blinding the guests & causing a few odd
> expressions so I turned it off.
>
> Wasn't expecting much, but was very pleased with how well it focused.
>
> Rough edit pano from the night here (~620kb):
>
> <http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3281/2873443880_d16e513f24_o.jpg>
>
> Cheers,
>
> Dave
>
>
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