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Shot from a canoe while he was doing some fishing. Really difficult

to focus quickly enouhg to get a shot as autofocus was not

functioning with the rocking of the canoe. Also sharpness suffered

due to rocking of the canoe. This is a jpg version, but a much

better/detailed raw version exists. Really looking for tips on

shooting from a canoe if anyone has any. Thanks.

I was doing the same thing on Thursday!

 

http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3644697

 

I prefer the slight head turn on yours to the straight profile on yours. YOu only get so many chances before it disappears below the surface again.

Have you tried manual focus, John? Takes a bit of getting used to, but I've found rocking through the sweet (focus) spot a couple of times usually gets it right on, and if you have time (to divert your attention from the subject), the Focus-Lock indicator in the viewfinder can offer a useful visual aid.

Hi Michael,

I usually will resort to manual focus after auto-focus gives me trouble. As I am fumbling to switch into manual focus, I must swear repeatedly at the camera, lens and subject before the manual focus will work. Don't know why the swearing works, but it must be done :)

Thanks for the comments.

John.