Re: Autofocus with splitter

[P3D Marvin Jones <72657.3276@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Does anyone know if auto-focus cameras, specifically Nikon auto-focus,
> will work with a splitter such as the Pentax stereo adapter attached?
> I'm thinking of getting a newer SLR with auto-focus and a built-in
> motor drive, but I'd like to know if I could use one with the
> splitter.  I don't know how the auto-focus works, but I though it
> might be thrown by the two separate images from the splitter.
> 
I'm sure several people here will have observations about this question, but my
initial response is that if you have any interest in doing serious photography,
2D or 3D, you should NOT get a camera with auto-anything that cannot be
overridden! Auto functions are great whenever the picture you are taking is
perfectly normal in every way, but this makes for a rather dull repertoire of
snapshot-type images. There are many, many shot set-ups in which you'll find
yourself fighting the auto settings. You'll definitely want manual override
sooner or later.


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