I am forever learning features of my 450D camera. I've been reading up on the focus recompose technique and hopefully try it soon and see how it goes. I've changed, via custom functions, the metering/shutter button so the focus happens on the back button of the camera.
From what I've read this is generally the technique:
1) Decide what to shoot and the composition
2) Meter the scene
3) Make a note of the exposure. If necessary override the camera's exposure.
4) Change setting to 'M' dial in the metering. Otherwise I would be holding the shutter halfway and still have bit more stuff to do.
5) Decide with the centre focal point what part of the scene is to be sharpest and lock that focus.
6) Shoot!
Now I know on step 4 I don't have to do that and could hold the shutter half way, but then I'd also have to hold the back button down too to lock focus on area of the scene, if needed. Just seems a bit much all at once. perhaps am use to the shutter button doing metering and focusing.
Is it possible to press the focus lock button and have it hold the focus without keeping finger on the button - like what I do when the AE option is selected?
Can back button focal lock be archive whilst using remote shutter? Obviously I don't want to be touching the camera in that way if am also using remote shutter for that scene as it would be a bit pointless. At the moment I can only do it by holding the button.
On a side note I have couple more questions:
A) Which lens is suitable for museum photos. Such as Imperial War museum? I've not shot indoors or in that scene before. I also doubt I will need to use polarizer indoors too, will I? Thee of my lenses listed below:
18-55 Kit lens
Tokina 11-16
Canon 70-200 F4L
B) Is it best to meter a scene with or without Lee grad filters? I have 1,2 and 3 stop Lee grad filters and was just curious about it.
many thanks for time and feedback.
From what I've read this is generally the technique:
1) Decide what to shoot and the composition
2) Meter the scene
3) Make a note of the exposure. If necessary override the camera's exposure.
4) Change setting to 'M' dial in the metering. Otherwise I would be holding the shutter halfway and still have bit more stuff to do.
5) Decide with the centre focal point what part of the scene is to be sharpest and lock that focus.
6) Shoot!
Now I know on step 4 I don't have to do that and could hold the shutter half way, but then I'd also have to hold the back button down too to lock focus on area of the scene, if needed. Just seems a bit much all at once. perhaps am use to the shutter button doing metering and focusing.
Is it possible to press the focus lock button and have it hold the focus without keeping finger on the button - like what I do when the AE option is selected?
Can back button focal lock be archive whilst using remote shutter? Obviously I don't want to be touching the camera in that way if am also using remote shutter for that scene as it would be a bit pointless. At the moment I can only do it by holding the button.
On a side note I have couple more questions:
A) Which lens is suitable for museum photos. Such as Imperial War museum? I've not shot indoors or in that scene before. I also doubt I will need to use polarizer indoors too, will I? Thee of my lenses listed below:
18-55 Kit lens
Tokina 11-16
Canon 70-200 F4L
B) Is it best to meter a scene with or without Lee grad filters? I have 1,2 and 3 stop Lee grad filters and was just curious about it.
many thanks for time and feedback.
