Continuous Af - Canon EOS C200 Instruction Manual

5 Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus.
• Focus manually to bring the subject closer into focus. When the focus enters the automatic adjustment
range, the focus frame will turn white and the camera will then finish focusing automatically.
• While the focus stays within the automatic adjustment range, the camera will keep the subject in focus
automatically.

Continuous AF

The camera will focus automatically on a subject inside the main area of the image (approximately 80% of the
screen's length and width).
1 Set the focus mode switch on the lens to AF
• On a compatible EF Cinema lens, enable automatic adjustment on the lens (A 81).
• will appear on the left of the screen.
2 Open the focus [AF Mode] submenu.
> [v $ Camera Setup] > [AF Mode]
3 Select [Continuous] and then press the joystick.
• A white AF frame will appear on the screen. If necessary, change the size and position of the AF frame
(A 86).
• When you are using Face AF, a white detection frame will appear around the face of the person who has
been determined to be the main subject.
NOTES NOTES
About the autofocus (AF) functions:
• The point where the camera focuses may change slightly depending on shooting conditions, such as subject,
brightness and zoom position. Check the focus before resuming shooting.
• Autofocus may take longer in the following cases.
- When the frame rate set in the video configuration is set to 29.97P, 25.00P, 24.00P or 23.98P.
- With some EF lenses, the camera may take longer to focus automatically or may not be able to focus
correctly. Visit your local Canon website for the latest information.
• When using autofocus with compatible EF lenses, you can change various aspects of the autofocus function
with the following settings. Visit your local Canon website for the latest information.
> [v $ Camera Setup] > [Apply AF Speed Limit] to select whether the selected AF speed is
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applied at all times or only while recording.
> [v $ Camera Setup] > [AF Speed] to set the AF speed (the speed at which the focus is
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adjusted) to one of 10 levels.
> [v $ Camera Setup] > [AF Response] to set the responsiveness of the autofocus function to
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one of 7 levels.
- While using continuous AF, you can hold the ONE-SHOT AF button pressed down to temporarily adjust the
focus using the maximum AF speed and AF response. This is helpful when you want to focus quickly after
focus was lost or to keep a subject in focus while you follow it.
• Continuous AF will not work in the following cases.
- When using an EF lens that does not have a focus mode switch.
- While adjusting the aperture, except when using an EF lens compatible with automatic aperture (A 213).
- While adjusting the focus using a remote controller attached to the REMOTE terminal.
- When slow motion recording is activated.
Adjusting the Focus
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