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Re: [OM] E-M5 and OM 50/1.2

Subject: Re: [OM] E-M5 and OM 50/1.2
From: Moose <olymoose@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:59:12 -0800
On 2/27/2013 3:38 PM, Tina Manley wrote:
> I hate automatic focus.  I used the Canon 5D and 1DMII before Leica came
> out with digital rangefinders.  Those big dumb doorstops had no idea what I
> was trying to take a picture of or in dim light they would search and
> search and search.  As long as I can see to focus, I prefer manual focus.

Different animals. We were talking (D)SLR focus, AF vs. MF, not rangefinder 
overlapping spots.

I happen to have an intense distaste for RF focusing, but realize it is not 
generally shared. I suppose if one can stand 
it in the light, it would be useful in the dark. ;-)

> I don't do sports or wildlife and I can see where AF is needed for
> fast-moving action, but I can't even use it on my chickens or my dog!!  It
> searches forever and I miss the shot.  Having to choose between 12 focus
> points before you take a photo is just not the way I work.

They can put in as many focus points as they want, I only use the central one.

Focal Point Moose

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