Ok, for those looking for an example of the f717 inability to focus
properly here you go. It's a perfect example
http://www.pbase.com/image/5958835
You will note that there were two subjects. One to the left of the
frame, one to the right of the frame. In the middle is the
background of the dining area; it can be seen, however dimly and
it is also clear that the camera mistakenly focused on the tables
in the background. I think Sony could do a much better job. After
all, -I- wanted the two people to be in focus, and I think Sony
should be able to provide me with a camera that will focus where I
think the focus should be! Clearly, in spite of there being TWO
proper areas to focus on, the f717 doggedly REFUSED to focus in the
correct place and instead chose to focus in the MIDDLE of the
frame! What's up with THAT??
And I hope you appreciate me finding this photograph. I shot
something like 80 pictures that night and it wasn't easy to find
this one. Several shots were attempted hand holds with me bracing
against a wall and some of those (not all) were blurry. (and what's
up with THAT, Sony? ). But this was the only one I could find that
was poorly focused in that dim dining room, so I had to view a LOT
of pictures to find this example of Sony's shoddy focusing!
I'm pretty sure the Nikon 5700 would have focused 100% of them
correctly. After all it's focus assist is probably much more
sophisticated. (5700 owners can chime in here)
One out of 80 pics with a poor focus is not acceptable to me, and
it shouldn't be to you either. That's 8% of the pictures! Those of
you that agree with me should immediately box up your camera and
send it to me in protest. I'll provide the address for any
interested parties.
After you send me your camera in protest, go pick up a Nikon 5700.
Now THERE is a camera that can focus well in low light. Right?
Riiigght?
Just being lighthearted here.
