Kirislin Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 (edited) I've asked on POTN but their only response is RTFM which stands for read the f@#$%ing manual, and I have but I cant find what I need. My camera is supposed to focus when you half press the shutter button, but mine has never done that, it focusses when I press the AF-ON button. I am used to using it like that but I want it to also focus when I half press the shutter button. I cannot work out how to do it. Does anyone know the controls and can help me please. Edited October 23, 2010 by Kirislin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniek Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 I can't type it all out as I will probably make a mistake, not knowing the "word" for each of the pictures, but you need to go into C fin IV -1 - custom controls. That is where you can assign the buttons to do different things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tess32 Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 I wouldn't have thought you could do both? You can't on the others but maybe they changed that on the 7D. It's definitely in custom functions, but you will have to read the manual to find out which one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted October 23, 2010 Author Share Posted October 23, 2010 It's OK, I finally got the info off POTN. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubiton Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 (edited) I got a 7D last night - now just hve to find a lens to put on it so I can go through the manual and set it up to what I need. Everyone has said before I touch a thing to read the manual as its not like the 40D and you have to different things to set some functions. It a much more complex camera than the 40-50-60D line and below when it comes to getting the best out of it. Edited October 23, 2010 by rubiton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Congrats on the new toys Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted October 23, 2010 Author Share Posted October 23, 2010 I never had a 40D, I went from the 400D to the 7D. I've read the manual lots but much of it I just dont understand anyway. The controls and options are quite daunting for me. The reason I wanted it was for fast AF to capture those speedy whippets, otherwise I would have been perfectly happy with my 400D. thankfully I got an answer to my question over on POTN because I couldn't find it anywhere in the manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted October 23, 2010 Author Share Posted October 23, 2010 I can't type it all out as I will probably make a mistake, not knowing the "word" for each of the pictures, but you need to go into C fin IV -1- custom controls. That is where you can assign the buttons to do different things. Yep, I know how to change the custom controls, I just didn't know what to change it to. I've since found out it's metering and AF start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frodo's mum Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 . I've read the manual lots but much of it I just dont understand anyway. The controls and options are quite daunting for me. I know how you feel Kirislin....I read and read ...then re-read again,try different setting ( and confuse myself even more LOL ) I even brought another book on it to try and learn more I'll keep plugging away though as I really enjoy taking photo's............I must say though your photo's are gorgeous, beautiful colour and so so clear...your doing a great job bit off topic but.....found this on the net of a whippet, not sure if you have seen it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubiton Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 I had to rely on my 350D for horse racing last autumn when my 40D was being repaired and the 50D was waiting to go in for 'adjustment'. It did that fine but with these cameras you need to learn how to use them to get the best results whether that be from one of the numerous courses around or the various books. I remember seeing somewhere a 'magic lantern' guide to the 7D is apparently useful in addition to the manual. For instance I took photos on Manual with F8 and 1/1000th to freeze the horses during a cross country event. Lunch break and decided to kill time and see what the camera did when set on P (program) - it took photos on 1/640th and F11 or something. Slower shutter speed and the photos were exposed the same as the manual settings and fine for an overall photo but not quite right for photos taken at speed. When it comes to action shots the more manual control you have the better - as often the object you want to photograph is not the majority of the image so you hve to set the camera for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravyk Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 bit off topic but.....found this on the net of a whippet, not sure if you have seen it[/b] :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted October 23, 2010 Author Share Posted October 23, 2010 (edited) bit off topic but.....found this on the net of a whippet, not sure if you have seen it[/b] I dont recall seeing that photo, it's very sharp and what a massive tongue he has, it's a wonder he hasn't tripped over it. Rubiton, there's so much I've never used on my camera and I suspect I never will use it to its full capability. I've never used P mode. I think when you get to know it a bit more you will love it. I think it's the perfect camera for a professional like you, who photographs sports. I hope you love it anyway. I love it but it kinda scares me. Edited October 23, 2010 by Kirislin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubiton Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Got to admit its tricky first time trying to work out the settings - think Ive got it on the centre focus point with the surrounding ones but took a change of lens to get anything decent of the dog coming straight at me. Going to take it out a bit later and see how it goes on somethign that isnt black and shadowy - various chunks of grass looked very sharp though! I also made the file size medium as if they are too big they can look a bit odd on the computer til you zoom in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniek Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 - think Ive got it on the centre focus point with the surrounding ones but took a change of lens to get anything decent of the dog coming straight at me. I always alternate focus points on the fly, but have the focus set mostly on spot AF - to get the smallest focus area, especially for the ones with the pointy noses running towards me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted October 24, 2010 Author Share Posted October 24, 2010 Got to admit its tricky first time trying to work out the settings - think Ive got it on the centre focus point with the surrounding ones but took a change of lens to get anything decent of the dog coming straight at me. Going to take it out a bit later and see how it goes on somethign that isnt black and shadowy - various chunks of grass looked very sharp though! I also made the file size medium as if they are too big they can look a bit odd on the computer til you zoom in. Have a look at this, I've bookmarked this page and watched it heaps. http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/controller?ac...;articleID=3167 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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