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Depth-of-Field Preview - EOS R

Started Oct 10, 2018 | Questions thread
JustUs7 Senior Member • Posts: 4,327
Re: Depth-of-Field Preview - EOS R

al404 wrote:

JustUs7 wrote:

On the RP, I programmed the movie record button next to the shutter for DOF preview. I’m not using it when shooting stills otherwise. I’m also using AF-On for focus.

Thumb on focus. Quick peak at DOF if I need it. Then half press for meter and shoot. Works for me. I can find movie record without looking now, so it’s muscle memory.

I also did the same thing, reaped video recording button to DOF preview but is really annoying.

Not sure I did understand:

1) rec for DOF

2) AF lock for back button focusing

3) half press shutter for metering

is correct? I did try before the AF desynchronized from shutter button but did not really work for I may give it a try again

I think Sony approach is way better, or at list you should have an option to chose from

I also had Fuji I don't exactly remember how did it work but I guess with half press it update the DOF and keep it or maybe it was always live... not sure

I think Canon approach is kind of outdated, what you see is what you get I think is a much modern one ( at least for me )

since I really like to play with DOF in my photos is a really important aspect on how camera it works

The thing to remember is to leave it in Servo if using BBF.  Not really any point to single shot. If I want single shot, I just focus once and take my thumb off the button.

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