There have been a number of questions about some of the features and terminology on newer Canon bodies, like the R3 or R6 II for example. Recently, “worldrider” here on KZfaq asked the following question, pasted below in full, which I passed on to Rudy. Rudy’s very detailed answer follows the question. “ Great vid, dude! First time viewer as I just picked up a new R6 Mark II - and there are several differences-some in nomenclature such as AF Area vs AF Method. Also, there is no Face Detect + Tracking on the Mkll-so I'm confused. Rudy says the eye detection only kicks in when this is selected. So, how or when is eye detection operable on the Mk Il? Oh, and I should note that on the Mk Il for there is an "Auto" option for Subject To Detect. Also, on your R5, I see only two options, One Shot and Servo. The Mk Il also has Al Focus. What's that do? Then, instead of those Zone AF options your R5 has on the Mk Il, we've got what is called "Flexible Zones." Have you seen this? Finally, I don't see Continuous AF on my menu, but I have Preview AF, and I'm wondering if the name changed, as Rudy clearly pointed out the wording was terrible. Again, thanks. I will have to watch your back button operation again as I didn't quite follow it in the first go-round, but it sounds interesting- though it seems like a lot to keep track of in a fast shooting environment? That is, if your shutter half-press doesn't lock focus in, you have to use your thumb to focus? Thanks again for such an in depth look at Canon's focusing system and set up!” I answered his back button AF question inline with the original question, and proving again how awesome Rudy is, here’s his answer: “AF TRACKING WITH EOS R6 Mark II: Canon made a fundamental shift in AF operation, beginning with the introduction of the EOS R3 camera (launched in 2021). With this camera, the ability to select ANY AF Area, even a single AF point, still allowed the subject-recognition and tracking capabilities to be active. Thus, you no longer have to be in “Face Detect + Tracking” AF Area (AF Method) to have the system be able to move AF points to follow a detected subject around the frame. R6 II gives several Menu settings to modify this behavior, depending on the user’s preferences and the situation he or she is currently in… it’s entirely plausible that a user might opt to take advantage of Tracking - the ability to follow a subject around the frame, changing AF point location as the subject or camera moves - in some situations. Likewise, there might be times the same user would prefer to turn the clock back and simply select an AF point, move it to a specific location, and not have it drift away or move to “track” a given subject. These Menu settings are on Screen #1, in the R6 II AF Menu: Whole area tracking Servo AF Even if the user has selected just one AF point (or any AF Area), will the camera simply use that area at whatever location in the frame the photographer has placed it? Or do you want to initially grab a subject with a user-defined AF Area (and location in the frame), and from there, have the camera be able to keep AF upon that subject, even if it moves around the frame? Old-school users will usually prefer to leave this off, but that does remove a lot of the newer technology from the camera’s operation. With first-generation EOS R5/R6, this basically happened if you selected “Face Detect + Tracking.” Now, you can still select the entire available screen area to focus upon (now called Whole Area AF), or any other available AF Area, and still have tracking active and ready to kick-in if you want. Subject to detect Two points here: first, for old-timers who just want the camera to act like their EOS 5D (or whatever) did, turn this to NONE. Now, the EOS R6 II is not devoting resources to looking around the frame to potentially locate an identifiable subject, even if you’ve opted for the “precision” of a small, single AF point. Also: the new “AUTO” option here, for users who do want to take advantage of this remarkable AF capability, does simplify the general task of “what do I focus upon?” in most situations. However, actual reaction speed and response may be better - assuming the user does want Tracking capability, to follow something if the camera or subject moves - if a known subject type is specifically chosen here. Switching tracked subjects This doesn’t exactly answer the viewer’s question, but if a user DOES tell the system to track a subject, it defines how readily will the AF system leave that subject, and grab onto something else now in the viewfinder? Users who want the camera to do its best to stick with an initial subject (example - a bird in flight, that may be joined by other birds entering the frame) should turn this to the “-1” or Initial Priority setting. Or vice-versa. AI Focus AF This actually isn’t new, although it’s true that higher-end models usually haven’t had this. AI Focus AF basically automates the process of selecting either One-Shot AF (locking focus upon a stationary subject) or Servo AF (continuously updating AF, to consistently keep sharpness upon a moving subject). Camera reads the scene, and seamlessly selects either One-Shot AF or Servo AF; the primary indication the user will get in AI Focus AF is that if the system has selected One-Shot (in other words, no movement detected, or movement has stopped), the identifying AF Area is green; with Servo AF, the viewfinder/LCD screen shows blue AF point(s). Flexible Zone AF The Zone AF settings were explained in the video we did, if memory serves. With original EOS R5 and R6, the size of the zone was fixed - users could move it around the frame, and expect AF to attempt to put sharpness upon the nearest detailed subject within the confines of that Zone. Starting with the EOS R3, and now even with entry-level cameras like the EOS R50, you instead have three different Flexible Zone AF options. With these, users can select almost ANY size and square/rectangular shape for a zone, and still be able to position it almost anywhere within the frame. Once any Flexible Zone AF setting has been picked - it doesn’t matter if it’s #1, 2 or 3 - pressing the RATE button, and then turning either the top-mounted Main Dial, or the rear Quick Control Dial, will alter the size/shape of the zone. Flexible Zone AF continues to use the “Zone AF” concept of focusing upon whatever’s nearest in the zone (or, if a detectable subject is identified within the zone, to jump to that instead for focus), so it’s a potentially very useful way to put AF over a larger area when it’s desirable. Preview AF As the viewer notes, this is an update to the wording for this function, previously called “Continuous AF.” Either way, it’s especially useful in unmanned or remote situations - beginning with the now-ubiquitous use of a mirrorless camera for things like Zoom or MS Teams meetings, telling Servo AF to be continuously ready for changes in subject-to-lens distances, without a user’s finger being on a camera button to separately activate AF. The function itself hasn’t changed. Finally, while I’m sure you separately clarified the back-button AF question for the viewer, his assessment is correct - you are activating/de-activating AF via a separate, rear button of your choice, via the user’s thumb.” Hope this clarifies some things for some of you, and thank you, Rudy!
@germanshepherdmom54112 жыл бұрын
Rudy is a legend! I wish there weren’t as many interruptions when he was trying to answer a question.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Yes he is, Rudy is THE best. Thanks for watching. Sometimes trying to keep a conversation moving, for time, backfires, and here was one. My apologies.
@germanshepherdmom54112 жыл бұрын
@@BehindTheShot no worries, I’m sure it’s not easy doing a show, thanks for a great one!
@StanleyKubick1 Жыл бұрын
It's hard with timing over zoom
@BehindTheShot Жыл бұрын
That’s a huge part of it. Sometimes there’s no lag, sometimes a ton, and that change from the start to the end. You think you get the timing and then step on each other later. Ugh. For this show however there were a lot of thing at play. Rudy had a hard out time. I needed to be sure to get through it all in time. But sometimes you’re talking about X and time isn’t in your mind, so I needed to moderate more and keep it moving. Part of the issue was also some behind the scenes limits. Back then I had very limited space for my podcast feed, and two video shows a month, also in audio only, used it all. So if this went too long I literally wouldn’t be about to put it in the feed. KZfaq isn’t a space issue, but feeds were. That issue no longer exists, I have a ton of space now. So yeah, this was a challenge on time, space, and remote connection.
@kirkkennedycreative27629 ай бұрын
Agreed, his should let the Professional speak.
@Sparty121612 жыл бұрын
You can't go wrong having Rudy on to give a 'down to earth' overview of the AF system. Thanks, Steve, now following!
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@timputt77012 жыл бұрын
I own an R6 and take wildlife / motorsports as a hobby and usually seek out experts preferred settings as a starting point for mine with a few tweaks to get what I want. This is the first informative session I have ever seen that truly explains (in clear terms I can understand and follow) that now gives me knowledge to make my own judgements to set my camera up as I need it. A truly exceptional session, Steve and Rudy are to be congratulated - many thanks guys, just a brilliant video
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tim for such kind comments. So glad you enjoyed it. And thanks for taking the time to watch.
@BethuneBeverly5 ай бұрын
Worth seeing multiple times. And Rudy knows what he's talking abount.
@BehindTheShot5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it.
@finnritslev45592 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best in-depth explanation of the Canon Mirrorless AF settings that I have seen so far. Worth seeing multiple times. And Rudy knows what he's talking abount.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Finn! I appreciate your time watching.
@mck246012 жыл бұрын
I have learned so much from listening to Rudy over the years. He knows is stuff and articulates it so well.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
He was so fun, and kind with his time.
@ayfj45722 жыл бұрын
After watching about 20 videos this is the best explanation of 'Initial Servo AF point for face tracking' on page 5 that I have seen. I believe most KZfaq guys gloss over this setting because they actually don't understand it. Thank you Rudy for clearing up a 5-year question that has never been adequately answered until now.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching, and for such kind comments. So very glad you got something from it that helped you. 🤘🏻😎👍🏻
@howardholtzman13312 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great video. I own an R5 and you and Rudy helped me tweak my auto focus. Everyone needs to listen to this video from the beginning to end.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Howard! So glad it helped.
@hippodackl15212 жыл бұрын
The full story of how the Canon works in the background unfolds with every word from Rudy. Together with the great host this is a phantastic video.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much.
@adjake12 жыл бұрын
can't wait to rewatch this again and again...this is by far the most useful info I've seen on how to photograph anything.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andrew. That means a ton. So glad it helps. Helped me too!
@tanweercaa2 жыл бұрын
Rudy is simply OUTSTANDING.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
He really is one of the smartest people I know.
@Ravox83 Жыл бұрын
This specific podcast should be mandatory for all Canon users.. they should include the link for this podcast in the box, Rudy is amazing such a knowledgeable guy and the way he explains everything is perfect.
@BehindTheShot Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Rafael! So glad you enjoyed it.
@michaeltuffin81476 ай бұрын
Rudy is one of the nicest guys you can meet.
@BehindTheShot6 ай бұрын
He’s amazing! I’ve known him for years, but just “met” him for the first time in person at Imaging USA in January.
@michaeltuffin81476 ай бұрын
Yeah, ,I've bumped into him at a few events. @@BehindTheShot
@dannydanquah36812 жыл бұрын
Rudy is like a walking encyclopedia of digital cameras and lenses.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Honestly, there were times I figured he’d have some reference material… nope. It’s all in his head. He can do that for 25 years worth of cameras!
@OldGirlPhotography2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic. Thanks for doing this Steve and thanks to Rudy for the easy to understand explanations. I work at a camera store and literally the same day as watching this, I was able to provide some meaningful help to a customer who had questions about autofocus on the R series. I've also updated my own R5 settings - can't wait to try them out.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
That's so awesome that it helped in the store! Thank you for sharing that.
@bridgetdowney65242 жыл бұрын
Absolutely LOVE the understandability of this episode. It so clearly explained what each button actually does! Can't tell you how valuable this is to one who doesn't speak tech.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bridget, that was the goal. Really appreciate you taking the time to watch.
@bobl26272 жыл бұрын
I’m a technical person and I absolutely enjoyed this video! Thank you Thank you Thank you both so much for the deep dive into Canon’s AF system. Loved it!
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Bob, both for watching and the feedback. Much appreciated. Have a great week.
@lisasimpson93432 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Rudy, I have a 5D Mk4 and a 7D mk2 and I struggled with the servo at fast paced horse events, cattle and horses, now I know why, wrong case. I shall try case 4. Thank you once again.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Hi Lisa! Thanks so much for watching, and I’m glad you enjoyed it - and that it helped. I’ll pass the wonderful feedback on to Rudy as well.
@jaystuart6976 Жыл бұрын
In all of the years I have been on KZfaq, I have never watched an almost 2 hour video in its entirety.... I did today... great content
@BehindTheShot Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jay! Really appreciate you taking the time to watch. It was planned as an hour, hahaha. But Rudy knows so much.
@jaystuart6976 Жыл бұрын
@@BehindTheShot yes he does... just got my first real camera, m50 mk II so, many options don't apply.... one day....
@BehindTheShot Жыл бұрын
True, but a good amount either will, or will at least help to understand how the system is working - even if you can’t control some of it. Understanding it, I’m my opinion, helps a ton. Thanks again!
@JoCat052 жыл бұрын
Awesome and very informative. I will take a good portion of this and apply it to my 5D IV. I have had the pleasure of being present at another presentation by Mr. Winston and he never disappoints. Thank you both for your insight.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Joe!
@DavidRecht2 жыл бұрын
Rudy is really great at this. Not just running through menus and a quick explanation but also relating the settings to real life situations (Steve did this too!). Excellent episode.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thanks David!
@lkaufman7192 жыл бұрын
An incredibly valuable episode. I always listen to your podcasts while driving, but I watched the entire episode with my R5 in hand and finally understand the AF cases. I also completely agree with your spot metering linking to the focus point critique. Thanks very much for doing this and keep up the good work.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
First of all, thanks for the continued support, very much appreciated. So glad you enjoyed this one, and great idea doing it with the R5 I hand. The spot meter being locked to the center is just stupid on Canon’s part. I tried to gloss over quickly, as it’s not anything Rudy has control over, but it was nice of him to say he’d mention it again to the powers that be.
@lesgreenwood22237 ай бұрын
Just bought my Canon R5 about six months ago. Love this camera. This show gave me some great clarity on my focusing system. Thanks for doing this you guys were great!!❤
@BehindTheShot7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, Les! So glad you enjoyed it.
@TheseStars Жыл бұрын
Found you. Now love you. The information in this video is priceless. I'm rewatching it today and most likely again and again, until it sinks in and I can manage myself up a shot I can be proud of out of my 5D MIII.
@BehindTheShot Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@davidemery22702 жыл бұрын
Rudy Winston, I first came across him when the EOS R was launched, and he was heading some intro vlogs into the camera. These convinced me to move from DSLR to mirrorless. I could listen his explanations all day long. Thanks for sharing this feature, I shall bookmark this too should I ever afford to upgrade to EOS R5
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching David!
@John-gh5nn11 ай бұрын
Thank you, finally I have found out the difference between AI Servo AF and Continuous AF I have been confused by it until now. I watch a lot of Rudy Winston’s videos he explains things so clear and precise and is a true gent & Canon professional.
@BehindTheShot11 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@creightonholub Жыл бұрын
I've had a R6 for over a year and I just re-programmed mine, because the wording was without context. Thank you for getting Rudy to explain everything. The * bit toward the end led to me doing a deep dive giving me 2 very different AF modes that will help me and my team provide way better images for my company's clients.
@BehindTheShot Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, and glad it helped.
@leespurling9249 Жыл бұрын
This is insanely useful. I'm a hobbyist photographer been shooting with older gear for 10+ years, so this is all new to me. Now reviewing upgrade options to Canon's latest offerings before getting some hands on demos. Huge thanks to both you and Rudy. Subscribed.
@BehindTheShot Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Lee. Glad it helped.
@Yannis_Larios2 жыл бұрын
This has been an EXCELLENT video! Actually the best I have seen related on the AF settings of Canon R5/R6. Kudos and thank you very much
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Yannis!
@errollwaller84362 жыл бұрын
A great watch guys,it works really well when the jargon is explained in simple terms for us users.One thing Rudy said about learning things in stages and taking the time to understand the learning in each stage, was that it does remove the confusion of trying to learn everything to quick and too soon.I do a lot of bird photography and took shots in stages using different settings on servo different settings on tracking and focusing points.Then doing comparisons of the shots which teach me what I am doing right and what I am doing wrong.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, and yes. That was one of my fave bits from Rudy, and there were many. Thanks for sharing your experiments!
@7424lyon2 жыл бұрын
I listened, re-listened, tried the various settings, re-listened, and absorbed lot of good information. THANK You
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Richard! Glad it helpful.
@MichaelGaskin2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Rudy is awesome, thanks for having him on your channel.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Hey Michael. Thanks for watching, and yes - Rudy is THE best!
@peterb.74372 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for doing this interview with Mr. Winston I watch and trust him. And for this deeper detailed explanation. Awesome. Saving this video for future references.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Peter, so glad you enjoyed it.
@svatostraka2 жыл бұрын
Like doesn't even describe this episode. Love it! Thank you for bringing this, I thought that I knew enough about Canon's autofocus... boy was I wrong!
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Svatoslav. Very kind of you to say. Thanks for watching!
@MolotoMan Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the interview! Nobody never tells so detailed and knowledgeable about Canon's autofocus. Invaluable information. Great!
@BehindTheShot Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@er_mukeshpatel Жыл бұрын
Just Amazing Intersection with Measters. I am wildlife photographer just acquired Canon EOS R7 and with this session I learned a lot about canon menus and meanings of those.. Really appreciate your efforts to bring Rudy to answer.. no one better than him can do this.. Truly Impressed. Thanks and keep doing great work. 👍🏻👏👏👏💐
@BehindTheShot Жыл бұрын
So glad it helped, and thanks for watching, Mukesh.
@JimBailey2 жыл бұрын
The best video I have watched in a long long time. I have the R5 and you answered about 95% of all my questions. Thank you for having Rudy as your guest speaker, he is fantastic and super knowledgeable.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jim, Thanks for watching, and I’m glad you enjoyed it and that it was helpful. Let me know what the 5% we missed was, and perhaps we can try to answer them here.
@dewarner122 жыл бұрын
This interview with Rudy Winston was well done, and really helpful. Although I have watched many KZfaq videos about setting up the R5 and read everything I could find, I was able to learn alot about the settings, and make a number of changes on both my R5's. Thanks so much.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Dudley, and for the feedback. Glad it helped.
@sandraelliott5427 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for having Rudy on to explain so many things on the camera. It was very informative and better than going back and forth through the manual which doesn’t explain everything.
@BehindTheShot Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked to Sandra, and thank you for watching.
@jayocotube64832 жыл бұрын
This video is PHENOMENAL! Great job, Steve and thank you to Rudy for being a wonderful resource!
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Jay!
@trevor99342 жыл бұрын
Really excellent review of the focus characteristics and controls. Huge respect for Rudy and thanks to you for setting this up.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Trevor! Means a lot that you take the time to watch, and appreciate your feedback.
@leespurling9249 Жыл бұрын
Would love to see a follow up video from you with live in-camera demonstrations of each of the AF modes and cases. I now understand the theory but would love a feel for how each works in practice. Great work!
@BehindTheShot Жыл бұрын
Hey Lee, Yeah, I originally considered adding B-Roll to demo all of that, but I just didn’t have the time. I doubt I will revisit it until there are some major new bodies or features released. Hopefully next time I approach it a bit differently.
@revotievom2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! So great of Mr Winston to take the time to do this!
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@colinweir5807Ай бұрын
Thanks for asking about the single point size on mirrorless cameras. Rudy's answer explained a lot for me also. Coming from a EOS 7D to an EOS R6ii is a huge learning curve. 🐯
@BehindTheShotАй бұрын
Hey Colin, Yeah, it still throws me off when I see the size. Thanks for watching!
@TheRealBarkinMadd2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant session! Rudy is a real gem. Thanks so much for this.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thank You for watching!
@NatureWatcher20222 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video. Thank you so much, both of you. I use a simplified version of back button focus as, being in my mid seventies, there is no way I can do away with the normal use of the shutter button as it is so deeply etched into my neural pathways! I therefore leave it on its default setting but set the AF-ON button to Eye Detection. When I am out birding I press the shutter button half way to focus roughly on the bird and then hit the AF-ON button to switch to eye detection. I keep my finger on this button to maintain the eye detect mode and, when I'm happy, I press the shutter button fully and bingo - picture taken with the eye sharply in focus.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching David. That method makes sense, and when a system is embedded in your mind for years it can be tough to change.
@philstone53762 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video. Found it while researching my R5 purchase and watched it three times while waiting for the camera to arrive. Now I have the R5 I watched the video again. I learned so much from this. Thank you!
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Hey Phil, Thanks for watching (a lot), and for the feedback. Very much appreciated.
@utube30202 жыл бұрын
The best video on KZfaq about canon system. I cannot thank you enough.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. Appreciate your time watching.
@robbiecresswell79962 жыл бұрын
Rudy Winston is the man. Excellent vid. Informative on some more of the details on the menu. I also was confused on the "Continuous AF" The "Switching Tracked Subjects" makes sense too.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Robbie!
@stevebathophotography2 жыл бұрын
This was seriously one of the best & most informative videos I’ve watched on photography. Thank you both for this.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching. So glad you enjoyed it.
@RobsonCesco2 жыл бұрын
A real Canon AF System MASTER CLASS. Excellent job both. Thank you!
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Robson!
@charlesfisher21343 ай бұрын
Please get Rudy back when the new Canon comes out in May 2024. Great shows.
@BehindTheShot3 ай бұрын
Thank you, Charles. And yes, I have talked to him about doing another show once any major new bodies are announced, preferably after an R1 comes out.
@thescouser86292 жыл бұрын
Just found your podcasts and this one is a great start. Bought R5 recently and set up the camera based on a number of pros. This video provides an additional level of insight which is not available elsewhere. Thanks and really enjoying your work.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I very much appreciate you taking the time to watch, and to comment. Hoping you enjoy the more “normal” shows as well. Assuming you like the R5?
@thescouser86292 жыл бұрын
@@BehindTheShot Very much so. Although My interest is wildlife photography I find the issues from different genres translate well. The challenges of concert photography with moving subjects, variable lighting, autofocus etc are the same as I encounter. You learn a lot from how the pros deal with them. Also good to have the honesty about times when they failed.
@thescouser86292 жыл бұрын
@@BehindTheShot So far so good with the R5. Still exploring the AF hence my interest with the Rudi interview. Takes time to stop tracking the animal to maintain focus and let the camera track the eye while you recompose. I have the dual back button set-up and it works well. Have achieved some unexpected sharp flight shots which have surprised me. The speed of focusing is very good. Ergonomics are good, stabilisation is allowing speeds down to 1/5th sec, sensor size and quality result in good images. Winter has limited opportunities but spring is coming and the coming months are going to be fun.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Agree on all counts. It’s part of why I do the show. I rarely interview someone from my genre, and learn the most from hearing how others view their subject matter.
@bradleyjohnson452 Жыл бұрын
This has been awesome. I wish this had come out 10 years ago for the 5DM3
@BehindTheShot Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Bradley!
@jvusa2 жыл бұрын
Excellent, Thank you so much for bringing Rudy and explain all the settings in detail, and lot of practical QA's, and sharing your settings, it helps a lot.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Jayalal!
@davidrichter49892 жыл бұрын
What an exceptional interview. The first watching already has given me a better understanding of all that is there for the user. I know I will gain more insight with additional viewings. My mind is blown.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Hey David, Thanks for watching, and for the kind words. So glad it helped.
@deanhohn7772 жыл бұрын
Thank you both for such a wonderful and informative program!
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@pillarpaul2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Fantastic episode, Steve. Will be used as a "reference book" for a long time by me. BTW, I share Marty's question of birds on branches getting lost by the eye detection AF. I find I have to switch to the standard AF method (no eye detection) if I can't get the eye detection to work. Fortunately the dual back-button system makes this easy.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Pillarpaul. Appreciate you watching, and the feedback. Yes! Dual back-button focus changed my life, hahaha.
@bodinian2 жыл бұрын
I love how he explains these functions so well. Moving from an M50 Mark II to an R6 gave me a lot to learn about these menu options that didn't exist on my previous camera.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Joseph. And yes, that was exactly my goal in asking Rudy to be on the show. These menu options can be, for some people, critical in getting the most out of a modern auto focus system.
@michaelaldridge45365 ай бұрын
I’ve just recently purchased r6ii and a newbie to Canon Architecture. The Q and A with Rudy was spot on! I hope that you shall have more in-depth guess in the near future.
@BehindTheShot5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, Michael. Glad it helped. I have talked to Rudy about doing some other shows, and hope we can work that out.
@johnambler31072 жыл бұрын
I’ve just found your excellent channel Steve and subscribed. This was the best video I’ve seen on Canon’s autofocus system and I’ll be watching it over and over to get the best out of my 5Dmk 4
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching John, and for the kind words. I’m so glad it helped.
@lilherman27932 жыл бұрын
Very informative! Thank you for doing this. My question - Why can't you just set the asterisk button to face tracking in the first place, instead of using the info button? I have mine set to People eye focus, without changing anything in the info settings and it works fine. I use the focus point selection button (to the right of the asterisk) to rotate between spot, expanded and Face tracking, the AF-on button meters and focuses with whatever mode is selected, then the asterisk uses people eye focus no matter what the other 2 are set for. Not sure what advantage the settings in the Info button provide?
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Hi Lil, The answer is you can, but that you have to cycle between them as you describe. When shooting action, like a concert, I don't have time for that. A singer may pick up with Eye on the * for half a song - and then not work mid sentence because of a shadow or light change. I only need Expanded and Eye, so I sent need to switch. Hit a button and the camera instantly does what I want. I am often tracking someone in Servo and switching buttons often mid track. So really it's just speed. Hit button A and it sets the Servo mode I want and the AF type all at once, like a preset. Thanks for watching!
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
@@Tegneaufreak That’s exactly what I do, and what I described in the show. Dual back-button AF with AF-ON for AF point based focus, and * for Eye and Face. I don’t ever switch between server and single shot during a shoot.
@lilherman27932 жыл бұрын
@@BehindTheShot This is also what I do, and what I was trying to describe above. The * button always focuses on the eye, regardless of what the Af-On is set to - the Focus point selection button can change modes, but those modes only change when the Af-On is selected - this does not effect the * button at all. I did not need to use the info button to set the * button to eye focus - I did that in the customize buttons menu. However, on a FB group I follow, someone suggested the method in the video makes the eye focus hold onto they eye better. So I tried it - seemed to be slightly better so I stuck with it.
@kurtruppel615611 ай бұрын
Thank you. THE best AF for Canon video and I have watched many! Made some adjustments to my current setup and very happy. Only one that explains and not just prescribes. Excellent for letting you do what you want and then you know what you have and can make changes if needed.
@BehindTheShot11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for the kind comment, Kurt. Glad you enjoyed it.
@slimhim2 жыл бұрын
THIS gave me oxygen!! I thought I understood before, but now I know how to use one of the most essential functions of my camera! 🧘 🙏
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Mikhail. Glad it helped.
@SamW6042 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I just wish the host would not cut the guest off mid sentence so often. This occurred too many times IMHO and was more often than not, unhelpful.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the input, thanks. Unfortunately, I have to also manage time for a variety of reasons. One of which, in this case, was keeping a pace to gett through the content we wanted to get through before the guest had a hard out time he had to be at a company meeting. The more common one being that my episodes are usually closer to 45 min to an hour. This is also a podcast in both video and audio only, and I have a fixed amount podcast hosting space. When shows go longer than 60 min I often am up against file space constraints. Either way, sorry that bothers you and I will try to do better.
@SamW6042 жыл бұрын
@@BehindTheShot I was unaware of your space /time constraints. While unfortunate, it sounds like you did not have many options other than to interrupt Rudy. Still an excellent video that will help a lot of people for years to come. Thank you.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. It's a balancing act really. I approach the shows not so much an interview as a conversation - although the "normal" shows I refer to as interviewing a photograph. While I am the host, and someone is the guest, there is always a moderator role too. Conversations, and interviews, often drift or lag. Some guests are more succinct than others. Part of my job is to try to keep steer the conversation towards info I need to get in, and keep it moving. It would seem at times too much perhaps, and I can always improve. I do actually very much appreciate the feedback and your time Sam. Enjoy your weekend!
@mck246012 жыл бұрын
@@SamW604 Photography rules to live by: Shoot Raw, zoom with your feel, never interrupt Rudy Winston
@lindaashby43042 жыл бұрын
I am a long time (decades!) Canon shooter, and I am expecting delivery of an R5 and a couple of lenses on Canon's Test Drive promotion in the UK, in about 20 minutes time! I have been trying to swat up on settings to use and the new features over my 7Dii. This video is amazing, it is the best thing I could have watched. I have a much better understanding now of what the AF system can do. Not going to claim that means I'll get the set up right for my test drive, because there's so much to know, but I will have an idea of where to start, what I could be doing wrong, and I will come back this to fine tune. I no longer "don't know what I don't know", if that makes sense. And isn't Rudy such a lovely man. A really, really great video. Thank you so much for making it.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Hi Linda, So exciting to getting the trial gear! You’ll love it, I would guess. So glad that this helped, and thank you for watching and sharing your. And yes, Rudy is the man. Super nice guy, knowledgeable as heck, and shares that freely.
@jtnovaten4 ай бұрын
The best setup explanation for the R5! Thank you so very much!
@BehindTheShot4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@daquiksta2 жыл бұрын
Found this video almost by mistake and what amazing insights about Canon Autofocus system. Really enjoyed my time and learnt a lot about my R6. Thanks and greetings from France !
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, and really glad that you enjoyed it.
@davidburris350011 ай бұрын
I've been an EOS R owner since its release and recently added the R5. Just a few days ago I was experimenting with the R5 to get a better grasp on its operation, particularly the autofocus. This presentation has been immensely helpful in analyzing some of the focus issues I was having. Thanks for taking the time to do this! I will probably watch again after some time experimenting with what I've learned so far. This begs the question, "Why are these features not more thoroughly explained in the manual?" Another area that would be helpful is a more detailed explanation of the button and dial customization functions. More specifically, what functions are push and hold, versus toggles or cycling through modes. Since getting the R5, I'm working through how customizations and a better understanding of the focus system can help improve both workflow and adapting quickly to conditions for a better "hit" rate. Thanks again!
@BehindTheShot11 ай бұрын
Hey David, Thanks a ton for watching, and glad it helped. Interesting idea on the button / dial customizations. As the manual being insanely under explained, I can only guess that it’s repeated to how manuals are created. The only people that truly understand the options are the engineers that created them. They can explain each to people, and then those people need to convert that to user understandable text. I’m just assuming they don’t know how, or don’t want, to explain these complex things in plain language.
@Serffaaab222 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this great interview, Howie! Great to see you on KZfaq!
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Shhhh. I’m trying to stay incognito. Hahaha. Thanks for watching.
@chucksohm7213 Жыл бұрын
OMG! Sure glad I stumbled onto this video. Rudy solved all my questions on AF settings for my new R5/R6 cameras. Explanations were so clear and understandable. Thank you both. (Dear Canon, don't let Rudy retire until I am done shooting.)
@BehindTheShot Жыл бұрын
Hey Chuck! Thanks for watching, and so glad it helped. Rudy is the best!
@nancyross28972 жыл бұрын
This tutorial was absolutely incredible…. I’ve been fumbling with my R6 AF settings for months - thank u 🙏🏼
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nancy! So glad that it helped.
@danielson_92112 жыл бұрын
On the last question what I have been doing as a birder is dual back button af, button 1 spot focus and * eye af, that way if it starts to focus on a branch or lose eye just tap the af button on the subject, then hit * to go back to eye af, its super-fast.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Great way to mix them!
@jsbmagnoliaplace2 жыл бұрын
Excellent conversation. Thank you for partnering with Rudy from Canon to demystify the Canon EOS R5 AF menu and its abundant features! I'm now a subscriber to your channel and look forward to other videos you've produced.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Janice. I so glad you liked the show, and hope you like the “normal” shows too.
@robertbohnaker98982 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rudy and host. This demystifies the cases operations to me. This sells me on Canon with its tremendous usability. Canon give Rudy a Raise !
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Robert, and yes… Rudy deserves a raise!
@danc3746 Жыл бұрын
This was fantastic! I have had my R5 and R6 for about a year now and this has helped explain so much. There are MANY vids on YT that discuss these AF menus, but this vid is the best.
@BehindTheShot Жыл бұрын
Awesome. So glad it helped, Dan. Thanks for watching, and the kind thoughts!
@dstg62 Жыл бұрын
Great talk guys thank you Rudy and "Behind The Shot"...I really enjoyed the auto focusing portion..
@BehindTheShot Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, David!
@springchickena12 жыл бұрын
I love it when people actually wide eyed and care about what they're doing. i don't care if all you do is make french fries. you're excited it gets me excited for what i do
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, and yes. Love this stuff. We live in such a wonderful time, tech-wise.
@barrabas19622 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed the depth of conversation on the menu items and explanation behind them. Well worth the long episode. Just what I needed for my R5 use.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
So glad it helped. Thanks for watching!
@cinavik2 жыл бұрын
Wow this is fantastic. A definitive resource on the subject far more objective than most youtube "reviews"
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Cina. Glad you enjoyed it.
@ArvindNandanCreation2 жыл бұрын
This was one of the best that’s available anywhere! You both speak so well and with great knowledge. Thank you very much.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Arvind! And thank you for watching.
@robchristeson2 жыл бұрын
Holy crap this was good. Thanks for getting Rudy on your channel!
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rob. Appreciate the feedback, and your time watching.
@frankanderson50122 жыл бұрын
A really good video. Rudy’s explanations are the best I’ve yet heard.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Frank! Glad you enjoyed it.
@maxq8652 Жыл бұрын
I just got my Canon R5c Camera and I can´t tell you how great and helpful this video was for me. Thank you guys.
@BehindTheShot Жыл бұрын
So glad that it helped, Max. Thanks for watching.
@andyjgill57507 ай бұрын
Just bought an R7, fantastic insight and incredible knowledge. Thank you both!
@BehindTheShot7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, Andy. Glad you enjoyed it, and have fun with the new R7.
@LindaMaier3602 жыл бұрын
Excellent show! Reinforced a few things I'm doing correctly, and learned a few things that I'll be testing out. I had bbf set up nearly the same as you, but learned I needed to change a setting there too. Thank you for all you do, Steve, and thanks for taking the time, Rudy!
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Linda! Appreciate your time watching.
@mandofan26162 жыл бұрын
Rudy is literally the voice of Canon, synonymous
@analogshooter2 жыл бұрын
Wow, just wow. In 20 years i have read manual after manual. Back from EOS 30V, 1V (film cameras), EOS 5D Mk. II, 60D, 70D, 80D, EOS M6. 5D Mk. IV and now EOS R. I have been using days, weeks and months reading manuals and watching videos to learn the autofocus systems on all of those cameras - and within the first haft hour of this podcast i have learned a more than ever. I would like to be coupled up to Rudys brain for just a couple of hours to know what he knows (just about Canon autofocus of course 😆).
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thank Henrik! So happy you liked it. And yes, I can't even image how crowded it must feel in Rudy's brain, hahaha.
@msmith20162 жыл бұрын
Earned a sub - I've been working with the R6 for over a year now and it was time to reevaluate my focus settings and understanding. Great insight into the often confusing Canon menu settings.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much. Glad you enjoyed it, and I appreciate your time.
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video, great info and very well explained! It will be great to have someday a new interview with Rudy with specific questions!
@BehindTheShot Жыл бұрын
Great idea! Thanks.
@grain-argentique6 ай бұрын
a so fantastic video about AF systems, all has been cleared and we learned a lot - thanks a lot guy
@keithhoffman18642 жыл бұрын
So glad i came across this video. As a live music player and photographer, I just "upgraded" from a EOS 1-dx to the EOS R6. Still trying to find the best settings, but this helped explain a lot. Great video!!
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Keith!
@ThreeCeeProductions Жыл бұрын
Great video. Love Rudy’s knowledge of system and your knowledge of what users need.
@BehindTheShot Жыл бұрын
Thank you, and thanks for watching!
@stephenbrkich78312 жыл бұрын
Finally got around to watching this episode. YES, You pronounced the last name correctly... Thanks for asking that question. I can say, this past weekend, I stayed locked on a Hawk flying while in a boat going at full throttle, parallel to the hawk, as the captain tried to keep up with the hawk...
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Stephen! That scenario sounds challenging as heck.
@KaiTiura2 жыл бұрын
This is probably the first info-video of this length for my R5 (fortunately, I do have an R5!) that I've watched all the way through, and happily so. I gained a huge amount of knowledge about the workings of my camera's AF system. Thanks so much for sharing this info with us! New sub, too!!!
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Kai! So glad you enjoyed it.
@KaiTiura2 жыл бұрын
@@BehindTheShot dude, SO much! I didn’t know Howie Mandel was so knowledgeable about cameras either.😉
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha. That cracked me up (out loud).
@vladimirlozanski48632 жыл бұрын
I can't evaluate how useful is this video, it's just great. Thanks a lot for the information and explanations on it.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching, and participating in the chat!
@mariosupnet2 жыл бұрын
Long episode but good information. As a Canon and Sony shooter, I was able to get a better understanding on how the AF system works. the in-depth details provided almost makes me want an R5 ( but I'll wait for a mark 2 to see what it has to offer). Great work as always Steve!
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy. Appreciate you man. I don’t disagree with the Mark 2 idea, except that it could be awhile. Plus, the R5, and mirrorless in general, has many other advantages. Here’s a question… did the info, on a generic level, help understand the Sony too?
@mariosupnet2 жыл бұрын
@@BehindTheShot Yes it did. It sounds like the AF systems generally work in similar ways. I haven't had a chance to really dive into the Sony's AF menus and play with the setting. This episode did inspire me to jump in a little deeper to compare the technologies of the two systems. BTW, thanks for the timestamps. It helps me go back to specific points that i need to listen to again ;)
@craigcarlson40222 жыл бұрын
Outstanding deep, thorough explanation of the whole AF section of the cameras. I learned all sorts of new details. Thanks much!
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Craig! Glad it helped.
@terrellcwoods2 жыл бұрын
Whoa, Nelly! Rudy goes above and beyond! Knocked it out of the park while also, in a very nice way setting me straight on some misconceptions I had about my Canon AF.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching man. Appreciate you Terrell!
@cooloox2 жыл бұрын
To the person asking about metering from the AF point - use face+tracking and the camera always meters from the AF point. This is the point most useful for most subjects, especially moving subjects. Not only does it meter off the AF point, but the AF point tracks your subject around the frame.
@BehindTheShot2 жыл бұрын
In some cases that will work, but many times it won’t. Being able to select a specific point and spot meter off of it is very useful in many situations. That’s always been an issue however, as only the 1 series had a spot meter follow the chosen AF point.