Re: [photo-3d] Re: Ricoh XR10M Synch

[Brian Reynolds <reynolds@xxxxxxxxx>]

Peter Davis wrote:
> Isn't this a manual focus camera?  I don't understand how you can shoot 
> fast moving subjects if you have to focus both cameras manually.  Am I 
> missing something?
> 

I would assume that you would do what people did before autofocus
cameras and pre-focus.  Depending on your subject you may have a good
idea of where they'll be for the most dramatic composition.  Focus on
that spot and wait for the action to happen.

With a little ingenuity you could link the lenses together to focus
simultaneously.  The ball and socket fittings that R/C modelers use
for their controls would probably be useful.  A tight wide rubber band
might do if you don't want to modify the lenses.

Once the lenses are linked you can focus as you pan the camera with
the action.

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