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Mastering Manual FocusHave you ever cursed your camera for missing that special moment in the streets? Do you ever struggle to get the subject quickly in focus before the fleeting moment is lost forever in the aether? Well then why not try manual focus? Below is a brief guide to a few key manual focus techniques that can help you capture the decisive moment.
Prime Lenses
Before we can look at the benefits of manual focus, we first have to discuss the use of prime lenses. The reason prime lenses have become a staple of street photographers is simple: speed. Without the need to select a focal length, and forcing yourself to work with one field of view (FOV) you can drastically reduce the time necessary for framing the subject. Of course, the single focal length puts a constraint on what the photographer can do. It also forces us to use our feet. You might think this can slow things down, and zooming would allow you to change perspective more quickly. However, by practicing with the constraint in place,

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Went to see a kickboxing match recently. It was rad.
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NIKON D300
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*IJS-Creations Nov 28, 2012  Professional
Damn that dude's leg muscles are nothin' nice! You know that kick had to hurt(a little). :stare:

Great shot, brotha! :D
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=burningmonk Nov 29, 2012   Photographer
Oh yeah. Those calves are humongous. :D
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Mood: Exhilarated ~DeathNoteMyselfeLost Jul 15, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
You caught the moment !! For me itīs really fascinating to see how the muscles work under the skin
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=burningmonk Jul 17, 2012   Photographer
Yeah, and that man has some HUGE leg muscles! :D
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~DeathNoteMyselfeLost Jul 18, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Yes when I saw it I was like "...°0° 0.°,°.0 °0°...!!!"
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*MARX77 Aug 17, 2011   Photographer
I used to be a professional kick-boxer. :nod:
That is an amazing shot! Wonderful capture man!
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=burningmonk Aug 21, 2011   Photographer
Thank you very much! Also, much respect for getting in the ring. :D
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*MARX77 Aug 21, 2011   Photographer
Thank you.
You're very kind. :)
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~deb0naire Nov 23, 2010
Great timing on the shot! Bet he wishes he checked the kick instead of throwing a punch. :upset:
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=burningmonk Nov 23, 2010   Photographer
Yeah, I think his ribs are not happy with him. :D
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