Tagged Questions
9
votes
3answers
814 views
Why do mirrorless cameras have quicker autofocus than SLRs using live view?
With early 2013 cameras, it's generally accepted that using contrast detection autofocus on SLRs (ie live view on most SLRs) is something which is really suitable only for static, or close to static, ...
10
votes
1answer
173 views
When focusing in Live View, where is the point of focus?
I use Canon SLRs. When using live view focusing, there is a rectangle which turns green when the focus is achieved.
My question is: Is there a single focus point at the center of the rectangle? Or ...
1
vote
2answers
239 views
Is there a way to use phase detection AF with live view on a Canon EOS camera?
On any of the EOS xx(x)D model that has the live view function, can the camera make focus using the AF collimators (instead of using contrast detection), as it's possible on the old Nikon D300 ?
If ...
5
votes
2answers
824 views
Shutter half-press to focus possible in Live View mode on EOS 50D?
When not in Live View mode and when the lens is set to AF mode, when I press the shutter button half way on my Canon EOS 50D it causes the camera to auto-focus, as expected. In Live View mode, I have ...
2
votes
3answers
983 views
Why is AF slow in Live View on DSLRs?
Why is AF so slow in Live View on SLRs ? On compacts, the AF works very smoothly and quickly.
