why is it so hard to focus?
- Thread starter TheMacB
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Jim Carswell
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First question. Why would you use auto focus when shooting HD (or any format for that matter)?
Jim
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John Froton
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The Autofocus has a direct response relationship to the framerate. In framerate modes that are slower than typical 60i video, such as 24p, the response is slower.
I guess this issue doesn't pop up on too many camcorders because most of them shoot at 60i all the time.
I guess this issue doesn't pop up on too many camcorders because most of them shoot at 60i all the time.
Jim Carswell
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I also believe I have seen on this forum in the past a reference to quicker auto focus response in 1080 over 720 which would go along with what John Froton stated.
Jim
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TheMacB
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we're shooting standard def to tape on the HVX in 24p. So pretty much the same format we're shooting on the DVX.
i was using the autofocus on a slow dolly-in shot to keep the actor in focus. I find it almost impossible to do this using manual focus.
the DVX seems to be much better at holding the subject in focus.
i was just wondering if there was a reason for this or if maybe there's something i'm missing.
i was using the autofocus on a slow dolly-in shot to keep the actor in focus. I find it almost impossible to do this using manual focus.
the DVX seems to be much better at holding the subject in focus.
i was just wondering if there was a reason for this or if maybe there's something i'm missing.