What Autofocus settings on D200?

Hi forum,

A question for those of you that use a D200 underwater.

What have you found to be the most useful AF settings for achieving quick, sharp focus.

Also do you set the camera to fire only if in focus?

Nige

Continuous focusing AF-C (C-S-M flip switch)

Dynamic area autofocus [+] (4 spot flip switch on back)

FPS rate to Ch (at 5fps - but with a gentle shutter finger) (bezel switch around base of ISO-QUAL-WB switch) and focus priority to FPS + AF (in Custom-Focus menu) so it continually focuses but will also fire without locking up. I would never set a camera to fire only if in focus - i don't trust the camera for that, i'd rather have the picture and delete it later.

For wide angle i set the focus areas to Wide 7-area. For macro I use the standard 11-area mode. I also set the focus areas to Wrap so changing focus areas quickly is easier with the awkward housing controls. (All under Custom-Focus menu).

think that's it. Cheers,

Chris

Thanks chris

Thats a great help

I'm off to Manado Sulawasi next week and haven't had time to get used to the D200 yet, I dont want to miss too many opertunities because I'm fighting with the AF.

I'll see if I can get a dive in over the weekend to have a play.

Anyone elses suggestions will be greatly apreciated.

Nige