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Using EOS R5 Joystick for AF

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MarshallG
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Re: Using EOS R5 Joystick for AF

Zeee wrote:

MarshallG wrote:

Zeee wrote:

A little off topic but since getting my R5 I've have no need for it anymore and neve. If eye focus won't focus in a subject I use the BBF to activate one of the non eye AF modes, physically move the camera so the AF point/s lands on the subject and release it. The eye snaps in.

It much faster for how I shoot. I even use that method if there are two or more subjects in the frame and it does not focus on the eye I want. I'd need to use the joystick is if I had the camera on a tripod but it's been a long time since I've done that.

Just thought I'd mention it.

Yes,, of course, but not every subject has eyes.

Then the head or the body the body works. Mostly the head.

Flowers, mountains, buildings, bridges, cars, etc.

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Canon EOS R5 Canon EF 50mm F1.4 USM Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8L II USM Canon Extender EF 1.4x II +4 more
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