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To: Hoatzin who wrote (3452)	9/21/2002 9:37:18 PM
From: Uncle Frank	Respond to of 21662

>> Frank, have you used the 995's manual focus for anything outside the table-top type shots... I leave my camera in manual focus mode at all times these days, Kevin, but I agree that the 995 isn't very good at action shots. You need to anticipate, and pre-focus to get good results, because there's such a long lag between mashing the shutter and acquiring the shot. Note, though, that this is true whether you're in auto or spot focus mode. A good approach when you're starting out is to go to <AF Area Mode> and select <off>. At that point, the 995 will focus on the whatever is at the exact center of the frame.

To: Hoatzin who wrote (3452)	9/22/2002 2:26:02 PM
From: Uncle Frank	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 21662

I re-read your post, and see that my response was confusing. Auto focus locks in on the element nearest to the lens. Fine for portraits, but useless in the type of situtation you were in. Manual focus is much more effective, but it takes time to get used to it. The easiest approach is to turn auto-focus off. The camera will then focus on whatever is at the center of your composition rather than picking the closest thing. Put the subject at the center, hold the shutter release down half way to lock in the focus, and then compose the frame.