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EOS R6 - AF not on target on few pictures

Started Sep 11, 2021 | Discussions thread
OP Chris_From_Holland Junior Member • Posts: 49
Re: EOS R6 - AF not on target on few pictures

R2D2 wrote:

Chris_From_Holland wrote:

R2D2 wrote:

Don’t need RAWs if you just post some screen shots from DPP (with AF points showing). Do include EXIF tho.

TIA, R2

One more photo:

Thanks for these. I've seen this phenomenon reported here before (here's one of the threads)...

https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4551441

I think the AF algorithms try to paint a happy face on occasion (indicating AF lock when not actually in focus ). The cymbals just seem to be a much better AF target than the face (esp in lower light), even when the cymbals are not under the reported AF square.

There are still occasions esp in low light (IME) where Spot AF produces better accuracy. In fact, I suspect that you will get close to a 100% hit rate under these conditions (vs Face/Eye detect).

R2

ps. I've always suspected that the AF frame designation is actually done post-shot, and is not a real-time indicator of focus. Just a theory...

The thread is indeed this behavior.
I'm not surprised, I'm not shooting in the easiest condition either
I do switch between Spot AF & Tracking, but until now, I was seeing clear hesitation of the AF the the EVF. It's the first time I see this this specific case (and well, this photo was cool).

I love so much my R6, that I tend to forget that it may have limits Hence I'm still learning its limits

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