This photo of the video crew filming the cars that were lined-up at the starting grid was photographed with the 200mm lens using the EOS 30 via its Eye-Controlled Focus (ECF) feature. The EOS 30 utilized an updated version of the ECF, which was far more advanced than the one used on the EOS-3 model. By maintaining my concentration on the video guy via the extreme AF point on the right side of the frame, the camera continued to focus (set in AI Servo AF mode) on him. Video crew filming the rally cars Striking contrast between car and wall The red car was photographed mainly for its striking contrast against the light pink wall. It was already noon when this photo was shot. The 200mm lens was also perfect for still-life subjects, as evident in this abstract photo of an umbrella below. Compressed perspective is one of the telephoto lenses' strong points and the EF 200mm made the Telekom Tower of Alor Star, the capital of the Malaysian state of Kedah, looked as though it was located not far away from where the learner driver's car was. Abstract of an umbrella Compressed perspective I have photographed catwalk fashion shows using EF lenses ranging from the entry-level zooms like the EF 28-90mm f/4-5.6 USM, EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 USM, EF 28-70mm f/2.8L USM, EF 80-200mm f/2.8L AFD, EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM, EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM and the single focal length EF 135mm f/2.0L USM telephoto. This series of fashion catwalk photos below was the first time I had shot with a single focal length EF 200mm telephoto lens. ECF was used on the face, not the chest Metering off the pink jacket     Striking contrast against dark background Focus on the clothes, not the model All four were shot via available light and the film used was an ISO 100 emulsion (more of such photos can be seen in Nuts & Bolts issue No: 65). Again, the ECF feature of the EOS 30 was utilized for the photos. The camera was able to track the models effortlessly despite the ever-changing lighting situations - daylight-balanced spotlights were used by the organizer to brighten the catwalk stage but certain areas were still in shadows. The available light situations coupled with the deep shadows have contributed to the mood of the photos. At such catwalk shows, there was actually not a need to show the faces of the models but just on the apparels they were wearing. The shutter speeds used ranged from as low as 1/15 sec. to as high as 1/180 sec. at the maximum aperture opening of f/2.8. << Back to Main . 1 . 2 . 3 .