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Posted by Mike Fields on 02/10/07 19:37
"FCP User" <newvideo@fastq.com> wrote in message
news:newvideo-3E3FFF.18340509022007@news.west.cox.net...
> In article <34aos25aqp28avd05fml6dk7svngvmhfgs@4ax.com>,
> Martin Heffels <goofie@flikken.net> wrote:
>
>> On Thu, 08 Feb 2007 19:56:52 -0500, Rick Merrill
>> <rick0.merrill@NOSPAM.gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> >Will the autofocus work through a car window?
>> >
>> >What else should I be asking?
>>
>> It will. But might get a little confused when the sun hits the
>> windshield,
>> and when it sees low-contrast areas. But why would you want to use
>> autofocus anyway in this situation? You won't have any benefit from
>> it, as
>> no subjects will get close enough to require a decent focus
>> readjustment.
>> You're better off working in manual (set to infinity, with a high
>> aperture).
>>
>> cheers
>>
>> -martin-
>> --
>
> First off, this is WHY manual focus is such an important camera
> feature.
>
> Second, shooting through glass - a polarizing filter is your friend.
>
> Third, have fun!
>
>
> For what it's worth.
>
> --
> Bill Davis
> StartEditingNow.com
> DVD editing instruction with Multi-Track Movies
Polarizers often give very odd results through tempered glass.
Watch for strange "blotchy" patterns when using one - some
windshields are fine, others .... eeeeeeek !!
mikey
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