Switching focus modes

tuggie76 · 04-24-2012, 06:25 AM

Hi there, I'm going on a Raptor shoot Saturday and expect to be shooting both static and flying birds. Is there a quick way on my K200d to switch between af-s & af-c?

Any advice on bird photography would be appreciated too.

Thanks

Tuggie76

Anvh · 04-24-2012, 06:33 AM

Are you using DA lenses or sigma with HSM?

tuggie76 · 04-24-2012, 06:40 AM

Originally posted by Anvh

Are you using DA lenses or sigma with HSM?

A combination, Pentax 50-200, and Sigma 120-400.

Tuggie76

timh · 04-24-2012, 07:19 AM

No, but it is about the fastest thing you can do in the menu system...

tuggie76 · 04-24-2012, 10:51 AM

Originally posted by timh

No, but it is about the fastest thing you can do in the menu system...

Thanks, I was hoping to be able to set up a quick way, but I guess not.

Tuggie76

Marc Sabatella · 04-24-2012, 05:19 PM

I believe sports mode mode on the dial might put you in af-c, if you don't mind the other settings it would make.

tuggie76 · 04-24-2012, 06:59 PM

Originally posted by Marc Sabatella

I believe sports mode mode on the dial might put you in af-c, if you don't mind the other settings it would make.

Thanks Marc, I'll have to figure out which is quickest!

Tuggie76

Anvh · 04-25-2012, 04:03 AM

Originally posted by tuggie76

Thanks Marc, I'll have to figure out which is quickest!

Tuggie76

Both are just as fast but AF-C release the trigger easier (is less accurate) then AF-S

04-24-2012, 06:25 AM	#1
tuggie76 Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,215	Switching focus modes Hi there, I'm going on a Raptor shoot Saturday and expect to be shooting both static and flying birds. Is there a quick way on my K200d to switch between af-s & af-c? Any advice on bird photography would be appreciated too. Thanks Tuggie76

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04-24-2012, 06:33 AM	#2
Anvh Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 4,616	Are you using DA lenses or sigma with HSM?

04-24-2012, 06:40 AM	#3
tuggie76 Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,215 Original Poster	Originally posted by Anvh Are you using DA lenses or sigma with HSM? A combination, Pentax 50-200, and Sigma 120-400. Tuggie76

04-24-2012, 07:19 AM	#4
timh Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wales Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 445	No, but it is about the fastest thing you can do in the menu system...

04-24-2012, 10:51 AM	#5
tuggie76 Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,215 Original Poster	Originally posted by timh No, but it is about the fastest thing you can do in the menu system... Thanks, I was hoping to be able to set up a quick way, but I guess not. Tuggie76

04-24-2012, 05:19 PM	#6
Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	I believe sports mode mode on the dial might put you in af-c, if you don't mind the other settings it would make.

04-24-2012, 06:59 PM	#7
tuggie76 Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,215 Original Poster	Originally posted by Marc Sabatella I believe sports mode mode on the dial might put you in af-c, if you don't mind the other settings it would make. Thanks Marc, I'll have to figure out which is quickest! Tuggie76

04-25-2012, 04:03 AM	#8
Anvh Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 4,616	Originally posted by tuggie76 Thanks Marc, I'll have to figure out which is quickest! Tuggie76 Both are just as fast but AF-C release the trigger easier (is less accurate) then AF-S