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R6 AF problem: camera or user error - how to avoid?

Started Feb 1, 2021 | Discussions thread
Alastair Norcross
Alastair Norcross Veteran Member • Posts: 9,874
Re: R6 AF problem: camera or user error - how to avoid?

This is not uncommon. I get it occasionally with my M6, M6II, and R. The spot AF covers a large enough area that the camera grabs something with higher contrast than your intended subject. I have found that using the smaller spot will often help in these situations, trying to keep the whole spot on the subject (but bear in mind that the actual focus spot isn't exactly the same as what you see in the viewfinder. Also, switching to one shot focus can help sometimes (not an ideal option for a moving subject). Also, switching to face + tracking can help, but it really depends on the subject. The AF systems in these cameras are truly amazing, but they are not fool-proof, and can get fooled occasionally. especially by subjects without a lot of contrast, or set against more contrasty backgrounds.

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