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DSLR / D7000 Newbie with some questions
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<blockquote data-quote="bmilcs" data-source="post: 303689" data-attributes="member: 24815"><p>Took some more shots last night. Finally figured out how to move the AF point using the directional pad. I had the L lever on Off - not even sure what that does. I turned it on and I am able to move it about freely. No more focusing, recomposing and shooting =D. And yes, I made sure to use the center focus needed the AF fine tune - not a recomposed shot <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick out tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" />. I assume L means Lock? Why would you want to lock it in order to move the focus point?</p><p></p><p>Being able to do this was a huge step forward in my ability to shoot. Are there any other modes other than single point AF where you can adjust or change your focus using the directional pad?</p><p></p><p>Also, do you fellas switch from 9 pt focus -> 39 pt -> 3d depending on the situation? I really need to study the AF system - seems to be vital to make the most of the D7000. It's my understanding that the more points, the better it is for action. When shooting sports, you would want to use as many as possible yes? If this is the case, it would have to be lightning fast. Why is it recommended to using 9 pt for speed of focus?</p><p></p><p>I've been reading through the D7000 tip post that was linked above. What a fantastic resource. I was thrilled to find out that I knew several of the bullet points already! I must be evolving <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p></p><p>After more testing of my 3 lenses, I am finding the 35mm 1.8 has the best colors of my three lenses by far. It's beautiful for people and general photography. Up close, macro shots like my razors - not so much. But if I step back and incorporate the environment with the razors, it really shines. The 40mm f2.8 is similar but lacks in color. Allows me to get in close. However, I think I'm overlapping because the 60mm f2.8 is superior. I prefer the in-camera focus system rather than the in-lens focus system, the 60mm is definitively sharper and allows me some distance between the target and I - a quality I didn't think I wanted. My pictures look better with the 60mm. So, I think I'm going to return the 40mm and keep the 35mm 1.8 / 60mm 2.8. From there, I want to add a telephoto zoom lens.</p><p></p><p>I think I still have time to return the lens to adoroma and get money back. Has anyone done this with them? Used a lens for a few weeks and then returned it?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bmilcs, post: 303689, member: 24815"] Took some more shots last night. Finally figured out how to move the AF point using the directional pad. I had the L lever on Off - not even sure what that does. I turned it on and I am able to move it about freely. No more focusing, recomposing and shooting =D. And yes, I made sure to use the center focus needed the AF fine tune - not a recomposed shot :P. I assume L means Lock? Why would you want to lock it in order to move the focus point? Being able to do this was a huge step forward in my ability to shoot. Are there any other modes other than single point AF where you can adjust or change your focus using the directional pad? Also, do you fellas switch from 9 pt focus -> 39 pt -> 3d depending on the situation? I really need to study the AF system - seems to be vital to make the most of the D7000. It's my understanding that the more points, the better it is for action. When shooting sports, you would want to use as many as possible yes? If this is the case, it would have to be lightning fast. Why is it recommended to using 9 pt for speed of focus? I've been reading through the D7000 tip post that was linked above. What a fantastic resource. I was thrilled to find out that I knew several of the bullet points already! I must be evolving :D After more testing of my 3 lenses, I am finding the 35mm 1.8 has the best colors of my three lenses by far. It's beautiful for people and general photography. Up close, macro shots like my razors - not so much. But if I step back and incorporate the environment with the razors, it really shines. The 40mm f2.8 is similar but lacks in color. Allows me to get in close. However, I think I'm overlapping because the 60mm f2.8 is superior. I prefer the in-camera focus system rather than the in-lens focus system, the 60mm is definitively sharper and allows me some distance between the target and I - a quality I didn't think I wanted. My pictures look better with the 60mm. So, I think I'm going to return the 40mm and keep the 35mm 1.8 / 60mm 2.8. From there, I want to add a telephoto zoom lens. I think I still have time to return the lens to adoroma and get money back. Has anyone done this with them? Used a lens for a few weeks and then returned it? [/QUOTE]
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