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There are several reasons why you should embrace it into your shooting workflow. So, having extolled the many virtues of autofocus, you are probably wondering why we’re here suggesting manual focusing. That is not the case with DSLRs, which are generally excellent when the optical viewfinder is being used but are much less effective in live view where they can be slow and uncertain. What’s more, they are as capable with live view as they are with viewfinder AF. To name a few models, the Canon EOS R3/ R5, Fujifilm X-H2S, Nikon Z 9, OM Systems OM-1 and Sony Alpha 1 all boast remarkable AF skills with customisable patterns, eye/face/subject detect with quick and very tenacious focus tracking. But they have caught up in spectacular fashion. Mirrorless cameras are a comparatively recent phenomenon and it’s true that the AF on this camera type lagged behind DSLRs to begin with. We should be thankful that autofocus is so incredibly good. Accuracy, sensitivity, responsiveness and tracking skills have improved beyond all recognition. The camera brands have invested a huge amount of resource improving, fine-tuning and innovating how autofocusing works since its beginnings in 1985 with the Minolta 7000. It usually does, almost regardless of the subject and the lighting conditions. Many of us take it for granted that the technology in our AF cameras will get it right. With 20 tips from photographers to help you learn how to use manual focus.įocusing is fundamental to the imaging process. Why use manual focus (MF) when autofocus (AF) is accurate, lightning-quick and can track fast-moving subjects? Will Cheung explains when to use manual, and subjects that would actually benefit from using manual focus over auto.
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