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SL2/100D Focus Points

Started Aug 18, 2017 | Discussions thread
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totleytom Contributing Member • Posts: 564
SL2/100D Focus Points

Now that there are a few users of the SL2/100D out there, I was wondering what their views are of the focus points on this camera?

A bit of background. I have a 6D and a 750D. The former has just 11 focus points, the latter has (I think) 19 points. I always use the 6D in single point mode, and the 750D in 'zone' mode, and I frequently change the active point or zone so I can focus off-centre on the part of the image that I choose. (I prefer doing this to the old 'focus and recompose' approach.) Although I was happy with the 11 focus points on the 6D when I got it, I have to say that I prefer the zone focus system on the 750D.

There's a lot I like on the SL2, but I do have this nagging feeling that ultimately I would find the limited number of focus points frustrating. And how easy is it to switch focus point? The little switches on the 6D (around the rear control dial) are quite small, those on the 750D are even smaller - presumably they are smaller still on the SL2.

What are SL2 users' thoughts on this issue, please?

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