Canon R5 move focus point without needing AF point button

[hixster]

Hi all,

have searched extensively but can't find an answer, hoping for some help.

I've been on a shoot today and am finding the point selection and the need to click the AF point button to use the joystick a royal PITA. I find it awkward.

I've look at customising the buttons, but am not seeing an option to use the joystick without a click - maybe I'm missing something. - How can I set the camera up so i can use the joystick directly to move the AF points without the need to click a button first (this is what I'm used to from my Nikons)

I don't want to use the touchscreen either as I like to frame using the view finder.

I'm working in a fast-paced commercial environment shooting animals, so don't have time for two clicks or to look away.

Thanks in advance!

 

[PicPocket]

Small changes in focal plane from recomposing can cause focus error.

Not with one shot AF and half shutter press release""

Are you talking where you're relying on the camera to identify the focus point and stick to it when moving?

It's a reference to re composing changing your focus plane. See this post for a good visual illustration: https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/31355209

Cross posting the image from the linked post for easy reference here

The lower the DOF or closer the subject, higher the chance of visible impact

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PicPocket

 

[Otaraka]

Small changes in focal plane from recomposing can cause focus error.

Not with one shot AF and half shutter press release""

Are you talking where you're relying on the camera to identify the focus point and stick to it when moving?

It's a reference to re composing changing your focus plane. See this post for a good visual illustration: https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/31355209

Cross posting the image from the linked post for easy reference here

The lower the DOF or closer the subject, higher the chance of visible impact

Thank you thats my bad quoting, the above explanation is why Im cautious about focus and recompose as it can cause focus issues. I was just wondering if I was misunderstanding but I dont think I can be on rereading.

 

[itsallBb2me]

Small changes in focal plane from recomposing can cause focus error.

Not with one shot AF and half shutter press release""

Are you talking where you're relying on the camera to identify the focus point and stick to it when moving?

Basically, yes. For example, let’s say I’m shooting a landscape where I want a particular tree to be the focal point on the left side of the frame. Using 1-shot AF, I place the central (single) focus point on the tree, depress the shutter button halfway, pan right to reframe, and CLICK.

Seems to work for me (for static images only).

Because if so I agree its pretty good, as long as the focus point is clearly identifiable by the camera. Ive found in some situations thats not the case, particularly with a moving subject. But you could probably say that of eye-AF as well.

 

[itsallBb2me]

Small changes in focal plane from recomposing can cause focus error.

Not with one shot AF and half shutter press release""

Are you talking where you're relying on the camera to identify the focus point and stick to it when moving?

Basically, yes. For example, let’s say I’m shooting a landscape where I want a particular tree to be the focal point on the left side of the frame. Using 1-shot AF, I place the central (single) focus point on the tree, depress the shutter button halfway, pan right to reframe, and CLICK.

Seems to work for me (for static images only).

Because if so I agree its pretty good, as long as the focus point is clearly identifiable by the camera. Ive found in some situations thats not the case, particularly with a moving subject. But you could probably say that of eye-AF as well.

Definitely. For all moving subjects I almost always use servo AF with some version of Area AF, subject ID, and tracking. I really do think the camera was designed particularly ( not exclusively) for this usage.