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NX500 - Disappointed by AF performance

Started Sep 14, 2015 | Discussions thread
TJL LTFF
TJL LTFF Senior Member • Posts: 1,728
Re: NX500 - Disappointed by AF performance
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Clive99 wrote:

I always use AF selection..never let the camera decide. I use AF speed priority. I also half press first and wait for box to go green before full press.

Pretty much the same for me; I use Single AF so I can decide where the focus should be and with the 30mm for shots like the birthday party photo example set the aperture to smaller than f/2 - usually going with f/4 for more dof and faster focusing (I use Aperture mode with a minimum shutter speed set in menu and Auto ISO capped at 3200).

With some practice I have learned to find those higher contrast areas within my chosen dof, which will help the lens achieve faster focus. I also have the AEL lock button set to be used as an AFL Lock only button; for when I will be shooting several shots from the same distance.

With the NX500 versus the earlier NX cameras I have used, there is less concern for me about ISO getting higher.

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