HS20 Auto focus I have read there are some serious problems with the auto focus when using the video mode. There is a video on u-tube that shows the problems with the focus. The camera seems to constantly be in the hunt mode. Can anyone speak to this issue? HS20 Auto focus I have read there are some serious problems with the auto focus when using the video mode. There is a video on u-tube that shows the problems with the focus. The camera seems to... » Read More HS20 Auto focus I have read there are some serious problems with the auto focus when using the video mode. There is a video on u-tube that shows the problems with the focus. The camera seems to constantly be in the hunt mode. Can anyone speak to this issue? « Show Less
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I am having issues with auto focus inside and out. Inside it will occur on most settings and outside it happens a lot in manual when I am trying to shoot macros but it happens in other settings as well. Can't figure out if it's something I'm doing or if there is something wrong with this particular camera but it is becoming incredibly frustrating. Any thoughts?
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What's the point of continuos AF if it doesn't work? Fuji cameras are well known for focus issues when recording video.
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Do not overlook the need to turn OFF the Focus Check setting! Realize that the default setting slows the AF down markedly. If this setting is left on, it will result in wandering focus ...
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If you set the Video AF to "Continuous" it does indeed seek a lot especially if there is any motion in your subject. If not in Continuous mode, it will stay fixed.
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Can one simply turn off the autofocus and use the manual focus ring while in video mode? I hope so, I just ordered a HS20. Should have it early next week.
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WOW - I have struggled with this and I believe I found at least a temporary answer. I changed the EXR mode from AUTO to D-Range priority. It now focuses as I would expect and hunting is at a minimum. Even in taking photos. I suspect somehow the AUTO mode is overloading the system logic. I would love to hear if this helps others.
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I was all set to buy the SX200 and have been a die-hard Canon fan for many years, but I am not ready to dismiss the ZS3. Yes the camaralabs.com review (http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Panasonic_Lumix_DMC_TZ7_ZS3/index.shtml) talks about the focus issue on the ZS3 but overall the review is very favorable and it is unclear whether it is an issue in all situations or just the challenging scene in the sample video. Furthermore the Canon SX200 not only does not zoom during video, but auto focus is disabled altogether in this mode. I think I would rather have my focus hunt a little than go completely out of focus as the subject moves. I was all set to buy the SX200 and have been a die-hard Canon fan for many years, but I am not ready to dismiss the ZS3. Yes the camaralabs.com review (http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Panasonic_Lumix_DMC_TZ7_ZS3/index.shtml) talks about the focus issue on the ZS3 but overall the review is very favorable and it is unclear whether it is an issue in all situations or just the challenging scene in the sample video. Furthermore the Canon SX200 not only does not zoom during video, but auto focus is disabled altogether in this mode. I think I would rather have my focus hunt a little than go... » Read More I was all set to buy the SX200 and have been a die-hard Canon fan for many years, but I am not ready to dismiss the ZS3. Yes the camaralabs.com review (http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Panasonic_Lumix_DMC_TZ7_ZS3/index.shtml) talks about the focus issue on the ZS3 but overall the review is very favorable and it is unclear whether it is an issue in all situations or just the challenging scene in the sample video. Furthermore the Canon SX200 not only does not zoom during video, but auto focus is disabled altogether in this mode. I think I would rather have my focus hunt a little than go completely out of focus as the subject moves. « Show Less
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Mine did the same thing but pretty much all the way thru the zoom function. I sent it back and ordered the HS50EXR glad I did, zooming is real smooth, focus is faster ect. Well worth the extra cost.
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I haven't used mine much. Still trying to figure it out. Tried it on a trip and got a lot of still pics, but no continuous video. Don't know what I did wrong yet. The pictures looked OK, so I think its just what I did. There's not much of an instruction booklet to help out.
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I used my old 30D lens with the adapter, a 75 to 200 and a 300 zoom, and the auto focus is really slow and noisy.. But I never use auto with video anyway.. Lock in the shot, and go. I use manual..
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1. Although I haven't experienced it, the "excessively red" phenomena has been discussed a lot in "Sony Talk" forum at DPREVIEW website: Search for the term "oversaturation," at either dpreview or Google it (both lead to the same discussion thread: currently 50 entries). 2. The "Manual" that you referenced is merely a starter version, with little useful info (only 20 pages in English); instead, the "User Guide" is really extensive, and comes on CD with all HX100's inside the BOX. You can also access the online version of the CD (and save it to your computer), via Google search: "Sony HX100v user guide" (select the .pdf version, as most easily readable). It's 274 pages, but convenient to save to desktop and access as you need it: Read it in small chunks, practicing with the camera, and reading some more...I've read the .pdf version twice, and still refer to it. My best advice is to read the vast number of discussions at dpreview, in the "Sony Talk" forum, to LEARN from the largest collection of online owners of the HX100v: I read it daily for info on use of features, and to see photo examples of what others can do with this camera. The really avid new owner will go to the trouble of searching waaay back in Sony Talk, to discussion pages in June or early July, when the camera was still new...and vast numbers of discussions focussed on specific camera features. Think of it this way: Most everything that an HX100v newby faces has already been discussed at length at dpreview!
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Are you talking about generating noise in your Video or just lots of noise from continually auto-focusing? I can't answer for certain since I haven't used that particular set-up. In Video mode I've used my 18-55 EF-M Lens and the noise it generates is negligible at best; no noticeable noise on my videos. I haven't used an EF lens with my adapter for video yet although when I use my Sigma 80-300 EF and adapter it does generate a lot of racket with the AF turned on. I haven't used that set-up for video yet. In fact, I rarely use AF with my big EF lens- it is constantly autofocusing and wasting battery time if I use it. Are you talking about generating noise in your Video or just lots of noise from continually auto-focusing? I can't answer for certain since I haven't used that particular set-up. In Video mode I've used my 18-55 EF-M Lens and the noise it generates is negligible at best; no noticeable noise on my videos. I haven't used an EF lens with my adapter for video yet although when I use my Sigma 80-300 EF and adapter it does generate a lot of racket with the AF turned on. I haven't used that set-up for video yet. In fact, I rarely use AF with my big EF lens- it is constantly autofocusing and... » Read More Are you talking about generating noise in your Video or just lots of noise from continually auto-focusing? I can't answer for certain since I haven't used that particular set-up. In Video mode I've used my 18-55 EF-M Lens and the noise it generates is negligible at best; no noticeable noise on my videos. I haven't used an EF lens with my adapter for video yet although when I use my Sigma 80-300 EF and adapter it does generate a lot of racket with the AF turned on. I haven't used that set-up for video yet. In fact, I rarely use AF with my big EF lens- it is constantly autofocusing and wasting battery time if I use it. « Show Less
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Well the HF200 does behave poorly in low light condition, even with the best aperture and frame settings, but I can't tell if it's worse than other HD camcorders.Also, make sure you didn't disable the autofocus, it's easy to make things worse. I don't mean the setting available via the standard FUNC menu, but directly with the Up and Down controls from the wheel, it's the third option from the bottom.The zoom may also affect grain and artifacts, use it sparingly.
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I figured out the aperture mode. This seems to be where the HS10 can take decent pictures. NOT pleased with exr auto, that is a crap shoot. So I am still so confused as to what camera is right for me. So frustrating. Still need to try the video as well. Oh, the free sony software was easier to use. I am having so many problems with SilkyPics. sends pics to my windows photo shop poorly, sometimes combining two pictures. GRRR
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OK, let me preface my answer by noting that I rarely use my cameras for video. I have just tried a test video and it looks like it does autofocus with the 18-55 mm lens that comes with it. How it does with other EF lenses, I don't know, but since AF is built into the adapter, I would assume the same.
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Do you have a fast SDHC memory card in the camera? Have you tied switching from continuous auto-focus to single auto-focus and from multi-zone focus to single center weighted?
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That is not correct. You were probably in manual focus, or someone setup some strange focus points. I use this camara for filming hunting, and the focus must change constantly and have never had the issue you decribe. BTW love this camera. Great quality, but cheap enough that I dont feel I need to baby it every minute.
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Short answer, yes. When in video mode auto focus, AF and AE are working. There is no manual focus. Even in camera mode there is no manual movement of the lens other than depressing the shutter button halfway. An additional note on video, when you zoom in there may be some changes in focus and the synchronization between focusing and zooming may cause momentary blurriness if the zoom is faster than the focus speed. You learn to avoid this. Also, keep in mind that your effective range of zoom in video is about half as much as camera because at some point you will be out of focus. There are always limits to what any lens system can. This last issue is not really important as you could not possibly hand hold the camera at max zoom in video to capture anything without excessive motion.
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I think that is just your auto focus. I get the same sounds from my Nikon D3100 in the video mode. But, only when it is focusing. These are primarily still picture cameras. Video is just a nice option and as yet not quite perfected yet, I guess. The more you use the video function, the better you will get at focusing and you can kinda work through it. I personally don't use it that much, but it's nice to have if you do need it.
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There was an update released a while back for the focusing problem. It has been resolved. BTW: Get the MKIII's full frame.
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not a common problem, the camera shoots higher than 30 FPS which would be standard to capture motion in video. Camera is great with a great price.
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I have been in Photography for nearly 30 years and I can tell you that there is DEFINITELY a problem with the XSi's auto focus. I have shot over a thousand test shots with this camera and although most of them turned out looking pretty good I noticed a CONSISTENT problem with the auto-focus feature. One thong is that even if you set it to focus only on the center spot it will still occassionally focus on the area closer to you than the focus spot. Actually it is not just occasionally, but nearly every time. I have got so teed off with this persistent problem that I shoot everything that is important to me in manual focus! I have been in Photography for nearly 30 years and I can tell you that there is DEFINITELY a problem with the XSi's auto focus. I have shot over a thousand test shots with this camera and although most of them turned out looking pretty good I noticed a CONSISTENT problem with the auto-focus feature. One thong is that even if you set it to focus only on the center spot it will still occassionally focus on the area closer to you than the focus spot. Actually it is not just occasionally, but nearly every time. I have got so teed off with this persistent problem that I shoot everything that is... » Read More I have been in Photography for nearly 30 years and I can tell you that there is DEFINITELY a problem with the XSi's auto focus. I have shot over a thousand test shots with this camera and although most of them turned out looking pretty good I noticed a CONSISTENT problem with the auto-focus feature. One thong is that even if you set it to focus only on the center spot it will still occassionally focus on the area closer to you than the focus spot. Actually it is not just occasionally, but nearly every time. I have got so teed off with this persistent problem that I shoot everything that is important to me in manual focus! « Show Less