[kencaleno]

Trap focus is the answer, and only nikons can do it!

“Trap” focusing:

This is a neat way to use auto focus especially for fast sports/wildlife action, these are the settings for Nikon users:
Custom (pencil) menu:

Autofocus set to AF-S
AF area mode set to single
AE-L/AF-L set to AF ON

Compose your shot and set the focus by aiming the centre focus icon at a definite target at the precise distance you want, (wher water drop will land) and pressing the "AE-L/AF-L" button near the viewfinder. This will focus the lens, let go of AE-L/AF-L button. Turn away,
press and hold the shutter button all the way down. Point camera at pre-focused point when drop falls(It pays to use continuous shooting mode, and your camera will take the shots, automatically!
Much faster than Human reflexes.


regards, Ken