> > I did some nature shooting recently with the *ist D and I find that I > agree with most of Robb's assessment of how this camera handles. Some > points to note: > > 1. I'm not as bother by the lack of aperture ring and have actually > adjusted quite well to this. OTOH, I'm right-handed.
I'm left-handed (and left-eyed), but have no problems operating the thumbwheel with the camera in shooting position. > 2. The idea about replacing the rocker switch with distinct buttons > (5?) is a good one. It's way too easy to rock it the wrong way. Or, at least, make it larger. That, plus having to take the camera out of shooting mode to adjust the ISO, are my biggest annoyances. > 3. I never select AF points. To me, it is always quicker to use the > central sensor and recompose. Picking a different sensor just takes too > long. When I have to shoot very quickly, i.e., when AF is necessary for > me, I go to the auto mode and let the camera choose. It generally does > a good job, and the hit rate is probably faster than my MF attempts > would be. One of the reasons I wanted the *ist-D was for the ability to select an auto-focus point below the midline of the frame - just what you need for motorsports shots with the car approaching you. I don't know if the multi-point AF will track a car heading in your direction at 200mph or more, but if it doesn't then I want to be able to pick the right point. I've got a couple of shots (taken with the PZ-1p) wher the driver's head is in focus, but the nose of the car could be a little sharper.
