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      05-24-2011, 03:15 PM   #454
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Originally Posted by dcstep View Post
I always wonder what people are talking about when they say this. If you know how the Canon AF works, then it's easy to find a contrasty element to focus on and then recompose. I do it all the time with no problem like here:

ISO 6400, BTW.

Dave
Dave, ask anyone with a 5DMKII and a D700 what camera they would take to... let's say shoot an outdoor concert at night. I'm sure most would answer the D700.

Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge Canon fan, I love the 5DMKII (for as little as I've played with one), and the high ISO performance is fantastic. But, when it comes to AF in the dark, the D700 wins hands down. It doesn't search at all (or nearly as often) as the 5DMKII. This is one area that I feel Nikon has a definitive edge over Canon. The 7D does noticeably better than the 5DMKII with it's AF points, but still, the D700 beats it. Those are just my opinions with minimal experiences on both cameras.
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