Canon 6D ...help!!!

Or simply use the centre point and re compose.
 
Morbid said:
Focus and recompose on a moving subject? Really?
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I thought we were referring to the original images, where it's barely moving.

On the second set, centre point AI Servo would have worked perfectly.
 
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odd jim said:
I thought we were referring to the original images, where it's barely moving.

On the second set, centre point AI Servo would have worked perfectly.
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On that 2nd image of the final pair, my guess is that it's the centre focus point that's locked. :(

For a kid on a horse, I'd definitely recommend the the top centre point or one either side of it. Even though the centre point is 'better'
 
Phil V said:
On that 2nd image of the final pair, my guess is that it's the centre focus point that's locked. :(

For a kid on a horse, I'd definitely recommend the the top centre point or one either side of it. Even though the centre point is 'better'
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If so, there's something very wrong as that should at least be sharp, if lacking contrast?

Unless the Sigma 70-300 was used. The OP should ditch that.
 
odd jim said:
If so, there's something very wrong as that should at least be sharp, if lacking contrast?

Unless the Sigma 70-300 was used. The OP should ditch that.
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I don't know what image you're looking at Jim, but the final image posted by the OP has plenty of contrast and an obvious point it focussed on.
friesianfan69 said:
Pics from last friday
f/4 1/1000
iso 640
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Phil V said:
I don't know what image you're looking at Jim, but the final image posted by the OP has plenty of contrast and an obvious point it focussed on.
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I was looking at the second shot from the original OP. That's the one that for me, I don't understand. It looks like it was shot through an old soft focus lens.
 
Personally I think it's a mix of user error,inexperience ,and setting expectations to high rather like putting a learner driver in a Ferrari and expecting them to win a Grand Prix .
I would suggest joining Flickr Donna so you can upload better images ,but also learning how to use the camera better yourself ,l have friends that due to the fact there working full time forget how there camera works from one session to the next. The better the equipment the more user error creeps in ,donnas use of Facebook as a hosting site does show this up to be user error rather than equipment .
We all make mistakes ,just a lot don't admit to it ,while testing a new to me wide angle lens the other day I couldn't figure out why it didn't want to work as expected till I realised I Was in a.i servo rather than 1 shot ,a simple change sorted it out .
 
odd jim said:
If so, there's something very wrong as that should at least be sharp, if lacking contrast?

Unless the Sigma 70-300 was used. The OP should ditch that.
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No wasnt my sigma on last two pics was the lens i got with camera
 
Blimey ive got so much to learn lol
Thankyou everyone for spending the time to help me, im really grateful.
And determined to get some good pics
 
Donna, if you're anywhere near Lincoln you are welcome to visit and have a go with some of my lenses and I'll use my 6D and compare shots at the end of the day.

Oh dam, just seen you're in Herts, bit of a way unfortunately.
 
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modchild said:
Donna, if you're anywhere near Lincoln you are welcome to visit and have a go with some of my lenses and I'll use my 6D and compare shots at the end of the day.

Oh dam, just seen you're in Herts, bit of a way unfortunately.
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Bless you thats really kind, but im in Hertfordshire,
 
Chipper said:
I find manuals from Canon don't actually explain why you would do something. I have bought guides to them. Very helpful. They are red and white covered... Can't remember the name and not able to go and look now... :)
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I think you are referring to the Magic Lantern series? I've found them much better than the manuals unless I'm looking up a particular problem or detailed question on the camera.



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Also, in my experience consistently good pictures of moving horses with riders is very hard. A few of the really experienced guys seem to get away with a small number of shots but I have found I need to get to know the lens in particular really well to get the right focus mode, shutter speed, aperture, ISO combination to get a consistently good set in a particular lighting condition. Bright light with plenty of contrast really helps but even with a lens like the 70-200 f4 IS L takes some getting used to. I had a 24-105 and was never 100% happy with it for equestrian even when I could get close enough. I've ended up with a 70-300 L which i find quite forgiving.

Keep going and trying different combinations until you find some that work for a particular set of lighting. You will learn what works best for the lens but don't expect instant results. When you get a good one, make a note of the settings and conditions and try and learn from it. You will find that the 6D will give some great results but you will probably also have some 'disasters'...

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AlistairD said:
Also, in my experience consistently good pictures of moving horses with riders is very hard. A few of the really experienced guys seem to get away with a small number of shots but I have found I need to get to know the lens in particular really well to get the right focus mode, shutter speed, aperture, ISO combination to get a consistently good set in a particular lighting condition. Bright light with plenty of contrast really helps but even with a lens like the 70-200 f4 IS L takes some getting used to. I had a 24-105 and was never 100% happy with it for equestrian even when I could get close enough. I've ended up with a 70-300 L which i find quite forgiving.

Keep going and trying different combinations until you find some that work for a particular set of lighting. You will learn what works best for the lens but don't expect instant results. When you get a good one, make a note of the settings and conditions and try and learn from it. You will find that the 6D will give some great results but you will probably also have some 'disasters'...

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I have the opposite experience - I find using the 6d to capture moving horses a doddle! I get a far better keeper rate than any of my "faster" xxd bodies!

Maybe you're over complicating the setup? I simply set to AI servo on the centre AF point, AV mode set to about f/5.6 and a suitable ISO setting to achieve at least 1/800, pretty much any lens, with back button focus. Indoors I go to f/2.8 and set the above accordingly.
 
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odd jim said:
I have the opposite experience - I find using the 6d to capture moving horses a doddle! I get a far better keeper rate than any of my "faster" xxd bodies!

Maybe you're over complicating the setup? I simply set to AI servo on the centre AF point, AV mode set to about f/5.6 and a suitable ISO setting to achieve at least 1/800, pretty much any lens, with back button focus. Indoors I go to f/2.8 and set the above accordingly.
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Clearly I have a lot to learn... Glad you found some combinations which work consistently - I must keep practicing.

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