> The "back focus problem" is complained about on the web a lot. Off the > web, there doesn't seem to be much validation of a "back focus > problem." I've seen it demonstrated very effectively - now where is that url? > 2) One real problem is that the focusing sensor is slightly larger than the > focusing point indicator on the screen. As a result, it is important to be > more careful with the focusing point. A minor problem: thankfully not one I get with the EOS 1n. Having got used the the focussing sensor of a film camera "doing what it says on the box" I would be a bit miffed to find that the next-generation technology was not up to scratch!!!! > >The problem is due in part to the fact that Canon does not consider the 10D > >is a "professional" camera (it was never advertised as such). Professionals are just people who sell their talents: the same talents. often, others are happy to provide for free ;o) Of course, it wasn't always true: there used to be "the professions" where you needed years of training before you would call yourself one. Today there are pros stood on most street corners ;o) I think the mistake people have is in the misapprehension that AF stands for auto-focus: its auto-cratic! Bob PS: Jeff, your confessions have weakend my appreciation of your work. Never again will I be impressed by your timing, selection of viewpoint etc etc. I'll just guess it was made in the computer.