Manual Focus (Portraits)

[Kayaker72]

Daniel,


Thanks for the tip. Focusing stopped down to f/3.5 and lower was much more consistent, if not perfect. My issues with AF had been between f/1.8 and f/2.8. Should I be using manual focus for less than f/3.5?


Thanks,


Brant

[Daniel Browning]

Should I be using manual focus for less than f/3.5?

If you have a high precision focus screen, yes. Otherwise, it still wont be accurate enough. Liveview would definitely do the trick, but can't be used in fast paced shooting. My solution in these circumstances is "focus bracketing" (AKA "spray and pray"): take a burst of shots while you or the subject is moving slightly.