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R E D D S M C O P E R AT I O N G U I D E : E P I C / S C A R L E T
AUTOFOCUS MODES (DSMC, NIKON, AND CANON MOUNTS)
When any of the following conditions are met, the Modes drop-down menu has additional options:
 DSMC Nikon Mount and a supported lens is attached. The lens focus switch is set to "A" or "M/A".
 DSMC Canon Mount and a supported lens is attached. The lens focus switch is set to "AF".
 DSMC Canon MOTION MOUNT and a supported lens is attached. The lens focus switch is set to "AF".
When any of the above conditions are met, the following options display in the Modes drop-down menu:
 Single: When you press the key mapped to AF: Start, the camera performs single-shot AF. Optimized for
rapid focus even under low-contrast conditions. Works with both Center and Spot zones.
 Continuous: When you press the key mapped to AF: Start, the camera attempts to keep objects in the target
in focus. Works best with good lighting and contrast. Works with both Center and Spot zones.
 Touch Track: Dynamically updates a positionable AF point using the touchscreen. Only works with Spot
zone. Keep target on subject while moving across frame, as the lens continuously focuses on that target.
 Rack: Enables rack focus. Only works with Spot zone. For more information, go to
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In Single, Continuous, and Touch Track modes, a single target displays on the screen that indicates where
the image will be in focus. In Rack mode, multiple targets display on the screen to indicate the different areas
between which the camera will rack focus.
Press the key mapped to AF Mode: Cycle (REDMOTE/DSMC Side Handle button A default) to cycle through
the Focus Mode options in order.
Autofocus performance may be reduced under the following conditions:
 Subject is dark or distant.
 Inadequate contrast between the subject and background.
 Scene has reflective highlights.
 Subject is backlit.
 Inadequate surface contrast/detail inside the window.
NOTE: Use Edge mode for assistance in these conditions. For more information, go to
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