daffy
09-13-2005, 03:33 PM
Simple, loaded question: ;-)
How do I get the best autofocus results on the FZ5?
Which of the many autofocus modes is "best" (in which situation)?
Apart from the temporary freezing of the LCD screen, what is the disadvantage of the high-speed autofocus "center" mode compared to the normal speed autofocus "center" mode (large middle rectangle focus)?
Apart from the indicated focus area size, how different are the smallest "center" autofocus modus and the larger "center" autofocus mode?
How do I convince the camera to focus on some specific element in modes other than "spot" (center) focus? Both the three-element and nine-element autofocus modes sometimes stray a bit.
FWIW, for now I have switched to using the "Focus" button to start the autofocus. This leaves the shutter button (in spot metering) for aperture and exposure locking in Program mode. So far, I rather like this setup.
Bonus question: How do I most easily verify that a picture is in focus? I find it difficult to use the LCD / EVF to find out, even with auto-review set to "Zoom".
As you probably can tell, my experience with the FZ5 is very limited. I have made quite a number of handheld shots, mostly in low light and in darkness-with-neon-signs situations - and those which were in fact in focus are of amazing technical quality. I must say that I am very impressed so far.
Thanks!
Stefan
How do I get the best autofocus results on the FZ5?
Which of the many autofocus modes is "best" (in which situation)?
Apart from the temporary freezing of the LCD screen, what is the disadvantage of the high-speed autofocus "center" mode compared to the normal speed autofocus "center" mode (large middle rectangle focus)?
Apart from the indicated focus area size, how different are the smallest "center" autofocus modus and the larger "center" autofocus mode?
How do I convince the camera to focus on some specific element in modes other than "spot" (center) focus? Both the three-element and nine-element autofocus modes sometimes stray a bit.
FWIW, for now I have switched to using the "Focus" button to start the autofocus. This leaves the shutter button (in spot metering) for aperture and exposure locking in Program mode. So far, I rather like this setup.
Bonus question: How do I most easily verify that a picture is in focus? I find it difficult to use the LCD / EVF to find out, even with auto-review set to "Zoom".
As you probably can tell, my experience with the FZ5 is very limited. I have made quite a number of handheld shots, mostly in low light and in darkness-with-neon-signs situations - and those which were in fact in focus are of amazing technical quality. I must say that I am very impressed so far.
Thanks!
Stefan