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Tracking on or off in AUTO mode

Started Apr 24, 2012 | Discussions thread
ryan2007 Forum Pro • Posts: 12,001
Re: Tracking on or off in AUTO mode

Past saying read the manual, tracking usually is for a moving subject as you pan. If something crosses your path the AF should not lose your main subject for the moment and you need to keep your finger on the shutter.

Doug10 wrote:

When I start my SX40 HS in AUTO mode I see a message "Start Tracking AF"
and then I have the option to switch "Tracking on" or "Tracking off".

The manual mentions nothing at least not under shooting pictures in AUTO mode.

Which option should I use and why ?
What are the advantages ?

Thank you for your help

Doug10

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