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    By not utilising your outer focus points there is a chance you
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    thanks guys.... thats what I usually focus then recompose the shot

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    Just to be clear, if you're using a longer, fast lens wide open with a relatively close subject (where DoF is very thin), focus-recompose is not a good idea - you'll usually miss focus on your subject.

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    ok neuro.... thanks for that clarification....

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    John that may have been your shortest post.... ever. []


    Thanks for clarifying though - I was 14 hours into a 16 hour night shift so things don't always come out the way they're supposed after that.
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