On May 11, 6:34 pm, "Ed Ruf (REPLY to E-MAIL IN SIG!)"
wrote:
> On 11 May 2007 09:42:42 -0700, in rec.photo.digital AnotherAmateur
>
> wrote:
> >I have seen some comments made (in various online reviews) about the
> >D200's trouble autofocusing on active subjects. Can anyone comment on
> >this issue, and compare the D200 performance to the D70 and D80 for
> >autofocus performance on moving subjects? I already own the D70s, and
> >I'm thinking about a second body -- either the D80 or the D200. I
> >often do wildlife photography, so autofocus on moving subjects is a
> >critical issue. Thanks a bunch (in advance) for any assistance that
> >you can provide!
>
> What lens do you intend to use? AF speed is not just a function of the
> body, but also the lens. Specifically the max f# of the lens. I started
> with a D70 (still use it) and now also shoot with a D200. And in what type
> of light? Are you talking about motion mostly parallel to you or
> perpendicular thereby radically changing the distance to the subject with
> time? Are you talking about continuous or singular autofocus?
>
> --
> Ed Ruf (Usen...@EdwardGRuf.com)http://edwardgruf.com/Digital_Photography/General/index.html
Hi Ed,
Most of the time I'm using the Nikon 70-200 f2.8 VR with the 1.7x
tele. We shoot birds a lot, so motion could be in any direction.
They don't really hold still for long -- even when they're not
flying.
I always use AF-C for wildlife shots (I've just had much
better luck with it). The light varies wildly, depending upon the
day. I try to use f9 or so, when I can get away with it. Thanks
again for your comments!
-Jim
>> Stay informed about: Autofocus on D80 vs D200 for action shots 
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