Newest 'canon+focus' Questions

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Image is Blurry, but Viewfinder is sharp

I recently bought a Canon 550D. The problems is when I take a picture through the ViewFinder, the image gets blurry and out of focus. But when I use Live Mode, the image is sharp and in focus. What ...

Niks

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asked Apr 21, 2022 at 17:16

4 votes

3 answers

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Focussing issue with Canon 90D and Tamron 24-70

A few weeks ago, I took wedding photos for a friend of a friend. A problem I had been having lately suddenly became very apparent: a lot of photos I take are not in focus. The focus indicators of my ...

Wouter C

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asked Mar 1, 2022 at 21:14

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Auto focus won’t work in viewfinder on Aperture priority mode

My camera (Canon Rebel t7i) won’t auto focus in manual or aperture priority mode in viewfinder. (It works perfectly in liveview) Maybe it’s important to say that I’ve never shot in manual mode so I ...

Emnsmnc

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asked Apr 16, 2021 at 14:54

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Why I am unable to focus at all while using ND filters

Lately, I am unable to focus with ND8 AND ND10 filters put over the kit lenses of my Canon1300D camera. Whenever I try to focus, it allows me to only reach to a point where the subjects are only ...

pixhibit.samco

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asked Apr 16, 2021 at 9:47

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1 answer

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Dismissing red frame in close up [Canon EOS M50]

Is there a way to take a shot even though the red frame indicating out of focus appears? When I am trying to take a picture few inches away from something the red frame appears. Someone asked similar ...

MrOwl

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asked Feb 16, 2021 at 13:08

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1 answer

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Err 01 and no manual focus (Canon lens)

my Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM just stopped communicating with my DSLR (Canon EOS 77D). Furthermore, I can't even use manual focus anymore. Right before this happened, I tested some extension ...

jbh168

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asked Sep 30, 2020 at 19:25

2 votes

2 answers

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Mounting large format lens on PB-4 Bellows

I have a PB-4 bellows. I want to mount a large format lens on the bellows so it can focus to infinity and I will have a very versatile tilt/shift bellows. So I am just wondering if there are any ...

Roger L Sheldon

21

asked Aug 18, 2020 at 2:14

8 votes

8 answers

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How can I get sharp bird photos when the bird is further away?

I have Canon 1200D. I use the 55-250mm kit lens for bird photography. Laughing Dove ISO 400, 1/100, 250mm, cropped, shot late in day in overcast conditions, brightness increased in post processing ...

Pranav

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asked Aug 9, 2020 at 20:37

2 votes

4 answers

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Focussing on a star with wide angle 14mm lens

Has anyone discovered a better way than trial and error to focus on a star - (for Milky Way Astrophotography)? I am using a Canon 5D Mk2 with a 14-40mm lens at 14mm. My Settings are ISO 12800 and ...

Trevor Appleton

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asked Jul 31, 2020 at 9:42

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Calibrating a lens...is auto focus less reliable when zoomed?

So, I'm calibrating my lenses to a new camera body, a 5D Mark IV. When calibrating my 70-200 ƒ2.8 (version 1), I found that the focus was accurate at 70mm. However, when I calibrated it at the 200mm ...

Darrin

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asked Feb 6, 2020 at 4:49

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2 answers

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Are electronically parfocal RF lenses parfocal enough for fireworks photography with zoom?

Within a month or so, it's the first time I'll see fireworks as an owner of a good camera and naturally I'm planning to take photographs of them. By researching various fireworks photography sources, ...

juhist

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asked Dec 2, 2019 at 16:44

2 votes

1 answer

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Back-focusing with Canon 7D2 body and Sigma 50mm art lens: is the Sigma USB dock the solution?

I just bought a second hand Sigma lens (50mm Art f/1.4) for my Canon 7D2 body (Mark II). This combination yields a very serious back-focus problem: With no micro-ajustements correction on my body, ...

Olivier

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asked Oct 10, 2019 at 22:17

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Why do I get so many unsharp pictures with my Canon 70-200 IS f/2.8?

Please take a look at the picture below. You can see where the focus point was thanks to a LR plugin. But the image is unsharp - again. And yes, I'm sure the dog was standing still enough for 1/250 ...

floriank

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asked Aug 14, 2019 at 20:27

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Is the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens parfocal or not?

I read a review of the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens. It said: Focus shifts while zooming. Zoom before you focus. Surprised by this (I don't recall ever seeing the focus scale shift while ...

juhist

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asked Jun 23, 2019 at 9:01

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New camera won't focus while zoomed in, old one focuses perfectly. Why? [duplicate]

I take photos of computer hardware for sale on ebay. I had been borrowing a camera for photos (Olympus SZ-16) and the camera will be able to focus while very zoomed in to a device while relatively ...

Paul Reissmann

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asked May 9, 2019 at 14:18

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1 answer

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How to enable back button focus on a Canon EOS 1300D?

I have recently switched cameras to a Canon EOS 1300D and I am unable to find how to enable back button focus. Does anyone know how to enable it?

Matt

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asked Nov 26, 2018 at 4:21

1 vote

1 answer

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DSLR cannot focus after short drop

Have an old Canon 300D which suffered a drop onto hard floor from less than half a metre. It was in a bag, with a lens attached, and there is no visible damage. However, it seems to have lost the ...

Tomas By

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asked Sep 1, 2018 at 22:06

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1 answer

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Is it normal for focus to "drift" in timelapse mode?

I use a Canon 77D with a 24mm 2.8 STM lens. If I set the camera to back-button focusing, focus, then take a short series of shots, everything looks fine. But if I leave the camera in timelapse mode (...

JonathanReez

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asked Jul 29, 2018 at 3:36

3 votes

3 answers

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Why can't my compact digital camera focus when applying 8x zoom?

I have a compact digital camera which is Canon IXUS 165. The specification is in this link. I bought it in June 2016. It has 8x Optical Zoom. Just now I was zooming 8x on something, and when I tried ...

kaly

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asked Mar 14, 2018 at 17:15

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Does processor affect auto-focus precision?

I am considering purchasing a Canon sl2. I notice that it has the same 9 point 1 cross type auto focus system that has been used for many many years. My current Canon t3 uses this auto-focus system. ...

Scorb

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asked Jan 15, 2018 at 22:28

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1 answer

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How do I force my Canon dSLR (800D) to take a photo?

I noticed when I went out early in the morning to take some landscape photography that sometimes when the image was "dark", the camera would not attempt to take the photo. I tried changing from a ...

Matthew

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asked Jan 12, 2018 at 9:41

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2 answers

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How to use focus points in manual focus mode on Canon EOS 6D?

I just got my first DSLR, a Canon EOS 6D with 50mm f1.8 lens. I'm tring to learn by watching YouTube, but have some questions. When I use the lens on MF and the body on MF, I can't focus using the ...

user70668

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asked Dec 12, 2017 at 8:11

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3 answers

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Is it possible to upgrade Canon 1100D screen to one with better resolution?

While the question as per title can naturally be answered with "Just get a better camera", I still would like to know for the following reason: my 1100D still has some life in it and because I'm just ...

Phantomazi

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asked Sep 17, 2017 at 14:42

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Canon 5D photos look terrible, possible Focus Screen issues?

I have an original Canon 5D. I cannot get good, sharp, clear photos no matter how much I try. They will look clear at one area, and distorted looking in another area. Not Bokeh or bad focus, but just ...

rb66102

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asked Jun 14, 2017 at 19:56

7 votes

4 answers

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How to take sharper photos [duplicate]

I am sick and tired of getting photos that turn out just slightly blurry. I can't seem to figure out why this is or how to fix it. I like to shoot at events, indoors and outdoors, action shots and ...

Ryan

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asked May 21, 2017 at 20:00

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Ideal way to focus for portrait photography using a prime lens with narrow depth of field?

I recently invested in the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art lens for Canon. I want to know which is the best way to focus for portraits. I am using a camera with APS-C cropped ...

ValyriA

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asked Dec 28, 2016 at 16:06

2 votes

1 answer

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Preserving AF speed and accuracy in extreme cold?

How can I keep my camera focusing well when it's very cold out? I recently did a portrait shoot where it was around 10 degrees Fahrenheit (-12 Celsius), using my Canon EOS 50d, and 50mm f/1.8 STM. I ...

Evan Pak

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asked Dec 17, 2016 at 20:17

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How do I take a sharp picture of a large crowd of faces?

I've been asked to take a picture of my church (the people, not the building we meet in). They're renting a lift I can use to get adequate height to fit all ~250 people into the frame, but I'm kind of ...

Eric L.

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asked Nov 4, 2016 at 5:07

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1 answer

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Does Canon have an AF assist light on camera?

I have a 70D and a T2i, and none of them turn on an AF assist light when focusing. I also have a YN465 which has an AF assist led and it works perfectly in both cameras. I believe the camera would ...

gonfer

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asked Sep 17, 2016 at 18:47

11 votes

2 answers

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What is the best way to focus when doing night photography or astrophotography?

Last night, when I was attempting to do some astrophotography, I found it rather difficult to focus on the stars/tress/buildings in nearly pitch darkness. The Live View feature doesn't show much as it ...

bearmohawk

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asked Aug 18, 2016 at 14:01

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Tethering to improve focusing

I use a Canon 700D, and my focus is always just a little bit off. What is the best tethering device I could use to preview on a bigger screen?

Susan Scrivener

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asked Jun 18, 2016 at 9:34

3 votes

2 answers

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How to more effectively stay in focus with a wide aperture (50mm/1.8)?

I've been experimenting with street photography lately and - while I'm getting some decent shots - my biggest pain point is staying in focus. For example: With the following subject, I nailed a ...

BLAZORLOVER

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asked Mar 21, 2016 at 5:35

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How can I meter and focus on different places of an image with a Canon DSLR?

I have a Canon 700D. I use the P mode (this way I can select a single focus point; I use the center one most times). I haven't changed any other setting. I raise the camera, focus on my subject (...

kazanaki

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asked Mar 6, 2016 at 19:00

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1 answer

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How much does a step move the focusing ring?

Does anyone know about how much a lens step rotates the lens? I’m just after an approximation for field use. In other words you are out in the field and want to shoot a stack. My goal is to be able to ...

kpassaur

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asked Feb 25, 2016 at 16:05

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1 answer

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Focus Issues With L-Series Lens

I have a really frustrating issue with a Canon 24-70 ƒ4 L Series Lens. I noticed that it was unable to focus at or near infinity except at the wide end (when used with my 5D Mk3). When focused ...

Undistraction

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asked Nov 30, 2015 at 20:26

4 votes

2 answers

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How can I more consistently focus on the point I want?

I've had so many wonderfully composed images turn out lousy because my AF isn't as accurate as I'd like (or I don't know how to wield it). Despite using single-point AF, my focus point is often ...

BLAZORLOVER

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asked Oct 12, 2015 at 17:14

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What's a good method to autofocus on close subjects while shooting from the hip?

Context I like to take photos of dogs using a wide angle lens on a Canon 60d, with a fast shutter speed, AI servo mode and continuous shooting mode on. I'm usually holding the camera low to the ...

Bill

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asked Sep 20, 2015 at 1:25

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1 answer

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What should I do if my Canon 24-105 f4 L is making focus-seeking noises but not focusing?

I have a Canon 24-105 f/4 L lens. Just today, it started having focusing problems. The problem does not manifest if the focus is easy: bright light and centre focus point is on a good contrasty ...

AJ Finch

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asked Aug 30, 2015 at 18:40

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Manual focus working in AF Mode with an STM lens - is this intentional?

On my new Canon T6s/760d with 18-135 STM lens, I just noticed that in AF mode, when I hold the shutter button halfway, if I turn the focus ring on the lens, it does affect the focus! I preferred to ...

Pop Flamingo

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asked Aug 17, 2015 at 10:15

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2 answers

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Focus problem in viewfinder mode with the tamron 17-50 f2.8

I bought my 70d and the Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 VC. I noticed that I don't have focus when I use the viewfinder but when I use the live view there is no problem at all. Someone might come across ...

0xAlon

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asked Aug 8, 2015 at 10:00

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Autofocus not working outside scene modes

I've just got my first DSLR (an old Canon 1000D) and I'm having problems with autofocus: When I'm in full auto or any scene mode (sport, portrait...) it works fine and I can make photos normally, but ...

Javier

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asked Jul 29, 2015 at 15:54

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3 answers

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How to overcome auto-focusing problem in event photography?

The biggest issue for event photography I have noticed is camera not getting auto-focus at correct time. The moment you have to capture the camera is still focusing. If it would be landscape ...

Santosh Kumar

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asked May 24, 2015 at 6:24

3 votes

1 answer

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Canon EOS SL1 - Manual focus stopped working

I recently purchased a Canon EOS Rebel DSLR SL1. My 18-55 mm lens shoots amazingly, and I have been using it in auto and manual focus. About a week ago, my manual focus randomly stopped working. The ...

Olivia

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asked Dec 26, 2014 at 21:42

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2 answers

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How does auto focus tracking work in DSLRs

I thought auto focus tracking comes from the computation of image on the image sensor when I was using GF1, a MILC. The auto focus tracking was good. However when I use canon 6D, a DSLR the auto focus ...

Marcus Thornton

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asked Sep 15, 2014 at 17:25

3 votes

1 answer

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Why is it harder to focus using LiveView?

I have a Canon EOS 650D with 18-135 f/3.5-5.6 IS STM. When shooting in LiveView, I find it harder to achieve focus when it's in the dark, and sometimes it can not lock focus despite my touching the ...

rcs

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asked Jul 22, 2014 at 15:00

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2 answers

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Is a Canon 50mm 1.4 lens only meant to focus close range?

Ok, so I currently shoot with a canon Rebel which of course has a 1.6x crop factor. My primary lens is Canon's mid-level 50mm f/1.4. I love this lens for close up portraits and can get a very sharp ...

user29895

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asked Jun 30, 2014 at 22:00

1 vote

1 answer

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What is the purpose of Quick Mode focusing in live view?

What is the purpose of Quick Mode (found on some Canon DSLRs) focusing in live view? To me it seems like a bad blend between live view and viewfinder mode that really doesn't cut it. Of course it's a ...

Hugo

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asked Jan 25, 2014 at 15:23

5 votes

2 answers

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What might make focus points blurred/gone from viewfinder on Canon T2i after cleaning?

The red lights are all but lost in my T2i now....barely a haze of a blur. The focus points work fine, and I get the audible beep, but I have to check my focus point on the back before shooting and I'm ...

Josh

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asked Dec 30, 2013 at 16:26

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1 answer

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Canon 50mm F1.4 focus problems

I've had this lens for a couple of years, but am really struggling to get sharp pictures now. I've tried it on a 400D and a 7D and both show the same results. I had the problem with it getting stuck ...

ck01

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asked Dec 9, 2013 at 9:17

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2 answers

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Why Focus Assist activating in full outdoor light on my Canon EOS Rebel?

Trying to understand why the focus assist feature is activating in full outdoor light on a sunny day. I have a Canon EOS Rebel T-3. Recently, the 18-55 stock lens was replaced free by Canon. Since I ...

John Elliott

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asked Nov 13, 2013 at 14:13

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