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Hi, finally got my mk IV today. So far all I could say is wow!!

Some questions:

- Will D type focusing screen from mk III work well on mk IV? It seem designed long ago for older 1D body. Where can I get one?
- I read there are some recommended sets of AF settings for BIF exist, could you please share this info?
- Any Canon AF related page or online manual besides one in box similar to link below for mk III?
http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/eos1dm3af/index.html
- I know it is annoying question

, sorry if so but would be regular UDMA cards serve this body fine, I mean 45mb/s and 60 mb/sec? Do I really get advantage with Pro form Sandisk? Any alternative/cheaper brands besides Lexar to Sandisk you are successfully using on mk IV.

Thanks!

Feb 08, 2010 at 07:15 PM

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Not BIF, but it is not a bad starting point either: http://www.sportsshooter.com/news/2371

I am still learning mine so my settings are pretty useless at the moment

Feb 09, 2010 at 02:49 AM

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For BIF settings:

http://www.wildlifeimagesbyles.net/Technique/1DIV_focus_guide/1div_focus_guide.html

I bought a 32gig Sandisk extreme pro 90 mbs and compared it to a Sandisk ducati 8 gig. Big difference in how quickly the buffer clears.

Feb 09, 2010 at 02:58 AM

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GBRandy wrote:
Not BIF, but it is not a bad starting point either: http://www.sportsshooter.com/news/2371

I am still learning mine so my settings are pretty useless at the moment

Thanks, that is for sure better than nothing. AF is quiet tricky but at least it is working

Feb 09, 2010 at 11:16 AM

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rd4tile wrote:
For BIF settings:

http://www.wildlifeimagesbyles.net/Technique/1DIV_focus_guide/1div_focus_guide.html

I bought a 32gig Sandisk extreme pro 90 mbs and compared it to a Sandisk ducati 8 gig. Big difference in how quickly the buffer clears.

It is great page, thanks for Les but I am having more questions after than before reading this page

Feb 09, 2010 at 11:17 AM

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Breitling65 wrote:
Hi, finally got my mk IV today. So far all I could say is wow!!

Some questions:
- I read there are some recommended sets of AF settings for BIF exist, could you please share this info?

Leonid, I am disappointed you feel you need someone else's recommended settings.

Turn everything to default as a starting point and go at it. You'll figure out your own optimum settings soon enough and also have fun in the process.

Enjoy your new camera and let us hope it performs even better than your MkIII.

Feb 09, 2010 at 12:16 PM

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PetKal wrote:
Breitling65 wrote:
Hi, finally got my mk IV today. So far all I could say is wow!!

Turn everything to default as a starting point and go at it. You'll figure out your own optimum settings soon enough and also have fun in the process.

Enjoy your new camera and let us hope it performs even better than your MkIII.

In most settings I did what you said. AF on this camera is not as simple as you think, for sure I will figure but for now would be good to check what other people did. My mk III was flawless until I need to shoot small birds, than it was so/so to focus. Lots of cases focusing on branch instead of bird.

Feb 09, 2010 at 12:29 PM

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Breitling65 wrote:
My mk III was flawless until I need to shoot small birds, than it was so/so to focus. Lots of cases focusing on branch instead of bird.

Well, I am looking forward to hear about your experience with MkIV on birds, flying and stationary too.

Feb 09, 2010 at 12:32 PM

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PetKal wrote:
Breitling65 wrote:
My mk III was flawless until I need to shoot small birds, than it was so/so to focus. Lots of cases focusing on branch instead of bird.

Well, I am looking forward to hear about your experience with MkIV on birds, flying and stationary too.

Me too, I wish it is August ...

Feb 09, 2010 at 12:46 PM

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