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Canon 50mm 1.4 focus issues

Started Sep 24, 2013 | Discussions thread
billythek Veteran Member • Posts: 5,260
Re: Canon 50mm 1.4 focus issues
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Focusing at f/1.4 can be a real challenge.

The question is, HOW do you focus now? What procedure do you use? The more details you provide, the better we can deduce what your problem is (or if it is an equipment problem).

- What camera body do you use?

- What mode do you shoot in?

- What AF mode do you use?

- Do you select a focus point, or do you let the camera choose for you?

- Do you put the focus point on a high-contrast edge? Or do you just point the camera in the general direction of what you are trying to photograph?

- Do you focus first, then shoot?  Or do you just press the button?

Sorry if these questions seem basic, but I have no idea what you know or don't know about focusing.

Here is a three-part tutorial that is worth watching (several times, if necessary): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAx86nblZ2g&feature=relmfu

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