AboutJoe Appel Expertise I can answer questions related to many areas of photography, but most specifically relating to photojournalism. I can also offer advice on using digital and 35mm cameras, Adobe Photoshop, and digital photography in general. Once upon a time I was pretty good in a darkroom too.
Experience I have been a staff photographer for a major metropolitan newspaper group (over 100,000 circulation) for 12 years. Concurrently, I have maintained a freelance photography business.
Organizations belong to National Press Photographers Association
Publications Rolling Stone, USA Today, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Palm Beach Post, New York Daily News, Philadelphia Inquirer, Super Street Bike, Motorcyclist, Sport Rider, Cycle World, Roadracing World, T.W.O. (Two Wheels Only), the ABA Journal.
Expert: Joe Appel Date: 3/23/2006 Subject: Canon EOS Rebel digital
Question If you cannot answer this question could you put me in touch with someone who can. You seem to be the only one on the list with some knowledge of digital camera. I recently bought a Canon EOS rebel.I do not understand the "Focal Points" particularly when using the automatic mode. When I press half way down a red dot shows the focal point. If I press again the focal point has changed. This to me does not mean that it is fully automatic. Also how much area does this focal point cover. These are really driving me batty and I'm on the verge of selling the camera.
Thank you---Jean
Answer Jean,
I use Nikons, but I played around with an EOS a few months ago and I think I know what you mean.
The focus point enables you to select what part of the frame you want to be in focus. You ought to be able to set the focus point in one spot, say the middle, and lock the control so it doesn't move. To do that you're going to have to consult your manual.
You might ask somebody on the EOSrebels.com website (www.eosrebels.com) or the Canon DLSR user group (www.flickr.com/groups/canondslr/).
