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<blockquote data-quote="Will V|Photography" data-source="post: 36332" data-attributes="member: 7177"><p>Ah, I get what you mean by "focus ring" now. Yeah, the light in the viewfinder is essentially the same thing. </p><p></p><p>Sports mode may seem like it has single-point focusing but in reality it uses the Dynamic-Area focusing for continuously moving subjects. Now, if you were in a moving vehicle and weren't able to stop for the shot then it is probably your best bet, but you will have to pick through shots like the one above where you didn't really get what you were hoping for. I don't know how often you go on safari, or if this was a once-in-a-lifetime thing, but knowing this stuff can help you out in any future situation you may find yourself in. I'm sure you've read the manual, but go through it a few more times. Heck, my manual is in my "literature" stack next to the toilet and I'm still constantly looking through it. Even if I think I have my camera completely figured out I usually find something I didn't know about. It will give you a bunch of good information on the various AF modes and AF assists, as well as tips for which situations they're better suited for. You can also check out Jared Polin at FroKnowsPhoto.com and his D3100 setup videos. They really helped me out tons when I first got the camera. </p><p></p><p>Feel free to ask whatever questions you may have and I'll try to answer them to the best of my ability. I've been learning a lot over the past year or so, and more in the past few months than ever. Just remember, you never stop learning and you can never know less.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Will V|Photography, post: 36332, member: 7177"] Ah, I get what you mean by "focus ring" now. Yeah, the light in the viewfinder is essentially the same thing. Sports mode may seem like it has single-point focusing but in reality it uses the Dynamic-Area focusing for continuously moving subjects. Now, if you were in a moving vehicle and weren't able to stop for the shot then it is probably your best bet, but you will have to pick through shots like the one above where you didn't really get what you were hoping for. I don't know how often you go on safari, or if this was a once-in-a-lifetime thing, but knowing this stuff can help you out in any future situation you may find yourself in. I'm sure you've read the manual, but go through it a few more times. Heck, my manual is in my "literature" stack next to the toilet and I'm still constantly looking through it. Even if I think I have my camera completely figured out I usually find something I didn't know about. It will give you a bunch of good information on the various AF modes and AF assists, as well as tips for which situations they're better suited for. You can also check out Jared Polin at FroKnowsPhoto.com and his D3100 setup videos. They really helped me out tons when I first got the camera. Feel free to ask whatever questions you may have and I'll try to answer them to the best of my ability. I've been learning a lot over the past year or so, and more in the past few months than ever. Just remember, you never stop learning and you can never know less. [/QUOTE]
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