[Are today's Auto Focus systems cheating?]

It's all about getting the best image possible, and AF has certainly made shooting birds, sports and other subjects in motion a lot better. Why would you want to revert to an older system that won't provide you with the advantage of getting the image?

I recentlly had a canceris tumor removed from my kidney with a needle that was electricaly heated which allowed them to burn it out. In the past they would have to operate to remove it. Do you think that this was cheating?

If you really are concerned about cheating than put down the camera and pick up a paint brush.

[Welcome to the beginners forum!]

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[New member here]

Hello, new to this community. Looking forward to some great discussions.