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A99 at a (very poorly lit) concert, some observations on advanced features, and questions.

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J Birn

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Re: A99 at a (very poorly lit) concert, some observations on advanced features, and questions.

In reply to Shield3, 6 months ago

Shield3 wrote:

Well I don't know if this matters to you, but enabling AF-D mode means you lose the AF Assist lamp; it's only for AF-A/AF-S/DMF focusing modes.

I was trying to get some shots of my kids last night and wondered why the 24-70 was struggling a bit in low light. Switched it to DMF an all was well.

Didn't know that, thanks!

Like others, after playing a bit with AF-D, object tracking, etc. I have it all turned off and am using AF-S for everything myself. Someday if I shoot a sporting event or something I will test them again, though.

I think some of Sony's technology is promising, but will probably not come into its own on full frame cameras until they develop a full frame AF array with sensors in the parts of the frame where people's faces and eyes are likely to appear.

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Re: A99 at a (very poorly lit) concert, some observations on advanced features, and questions.	J Birn	6 months ago
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Re: A99 at a (very poorly lit) concert, some observations on advanced features, and questions.	Alan_S	6 months ago
As a fellow concert shooter...	Rashkae	6 months ago
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