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af-s and af-c... the manual is confusing me :S
Posted:
Sat Dec 30, 2006 7:22 pmby wider
as above, can someone tell me in everyday terms how the focus
modes differ and what application it should be used for? Noob Q!
all i noticed so far is that the camera doesnt beep. and i think you can also take the picture without focus being certain..
t it is possible to take a photo
Posted:
Sat Dec 30, 2006 8:00 pmby phillipb
AF-S - camera will not fire unless it can lock in focus - good for static subjects.
AF-C - camera will continuously try to focus, good for moving subjects but it is possible to fire a shots out of focus.
Posted:
Sat Dec 30, 2006 8:03 pmby zeddy
af-c is continous auto focus where the object is moving the camera will keep changing the focus while the shutter button is held half way
af-s is single auto focus where it will focus on one spot and not change until you release the shutter button and press again
that what i think
zsolt
Posted:
Sat Dec 30, 2006 8:07 pmby wider
gotcha! if only they said it like that in the manual.
cheers guys!
Posted:
Sat Dec 30, 2006 10:10 pmby !~DeViNe~DaRkNeSs~!
camera manuels are made to confuse and bewilder
Posted:
Sat Dec 30, 2006 11:47 pmby Onyx
You should specify what body. As PhillipB's answer is correct for the D70(s), the D200 & D2 series behaves differently - they have a separate setting for focus or shutter release priority independent of AF-mode.
Posted:
Sat Dec 30, 2006 11:53 pmby Yi-P
AF-S
mode - when focus is acquired or locked on, the AF system will lock and seize further focus action.
AF-C
mode - focus motor will continually track your focus subject as long as you tell the system to do so and make adjustments under the specified AF selection.