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Using autofocus before the shot

Using autofocus before the shot

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Using autofocus before the shot

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Robbie Carman: So Rich, we've talked about using a loop, we've talked about zooming into the sensor. Another method that I love to use with my camera is, well, actually let the camera do it itself. And what I mean by that is that these cameras have immensely powerful auto-focus systems. When you think auto-focus in video and DSLR, you kind of really don't connect the dots there, right? Rich Harrington: Yeah. Robbie Carman: Auto-focus, a lot of times people think on a DSLR, oh yeah, it works great for photos, but not so much for video. Rich Harrington: Well I don't like to use it if the subject is moving a lot. Some cameras, like some of the new Nikons and Cannons are adding continuous auto focus for movie modes Robbie Carman: Right. Rich Harrington: And those work okay. Robbie Carman: Yeah, pretty well. Rich Harrington: I find a little bit of a lag or I might, you know. If something dramatically changes or walks in front of the camera it can get messed up, but in a shot like this…

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