K-r: AF in movies.

Langus · 10-29-2010, 01:42 AM

Hi.

Does AF works while making a movie in Pentax K-r?

Last edited by Langus; 10-29-2010 at 02:06 AM.

**Rondec** · 10-29-2010, 04:21 AM

No. You can pre focus with auto focus, but during shooting video, you can only manual focus.

**Deimos** · 10-29-2010, 06:05 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

No. You can pre focus with auto focus, but during shooting video, you can only manual focus.

I think this is the same for most dslrs, even the vaunted T2i which makes amazing video.

The new nikon d3100 has continous AF for video, but supposedly it really doesnt work very well in practice. I think with video you are safest using manual focus, it would look pretty bad to have hunting AF in video

Eruditass · 10-29-2010, 08:50 AM

T2i can autofocus during videos, but it is slow as hell and loud as hell.

All professional videos use manual focus, anyway, to get it exactly where you want. They do have focus pullers and plan out everything, however.

Langus · 11-18-2010, 06:07 AM

Originally posted by Eruditass

T2i can autofocus during videos, but it is slow as hell and loud as hell.
All professional videos use manual focus, anyway, to get it exactly where you want. They do have focus pullers and plan out everything, however.

I can confirm. I was using Canon 550d/T2i yesterday. Quality of movies is wonderful but AF is terrible. If you move camera to other point, AF drives through all range and slowly focusing in small steps finally.
Manual focusing is better idea.

I am still looking for "my perfect" camera, reading tests and reviews. But now K-r is my best candidate. Now I'm choosing "my perfect" lens (:

5389072 · 11-25-2010, 12:34 AM

I am confused whether to get a T2i or the K-r.
May you please give me advice?
I would really appreciate it.
Have a nice day

Eruditass · 11-25-2010, 02:09 AM

Originally posted by 5389072

I am confused whether to get a T2i or the K-r.
May you please give me advice?
I would really appreciate it.
Have a nice day

Make a new thread and list your requirements and what you are interested in with photography.

10-29-2010, 01:42 AM	#1
Langus New Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 7	K-r: Does AF works in movies? Hi. Does AF works while making a movie in Pentax K-r? Last edited by Langus; 10-29-2010 at 02:06 AM.

10-29-2010, 06:05 AM	#3
Deimos Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kingdom of Wonder Posts: 1,777	Originally posted by Rondec No. You can pre focus with auto focus, but during shooting video, you can only manual focus. I think this is the same for most dslrs, even the vaunted T2i which makes amazing video. The new nikon d3100 has continous AF for video, but supposedly it really doesnt work very well in practice. I think with video you are safest using manual focus, it would look pretty bad to have hunting AF in video Last edited by Deimos; 10-29-2010 at 09:17 AM.

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10-29-2010, 04:21 AM	#2
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663	No. You can pre focus with auto focus, but during shooting video, you can only manual focus.

10-29-2010, 08:50 AM	#4
Eruditass Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,207	T2i can autofocus during videos, but it is slow as hell and loud as hell. All professional videos use manual focus, anyway, to get it exactly where you want. They do have focus pullers and plan out everything, however.

11-18-2010, 06:07 AM	#5
Langus New Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 7 Original Poster	Originally posted by Eruditass T2i can autofocus during videos, but it is slow as hell and loud as hell. All professional videos use manual focus, anyway, to get it exactly where you want. They do have focus pullers and plan out everything, however. I can confirm. I was using Canon 550d/T2i yesterday. Quality of movies is wonderful but AF is terrible. If you move camera to other point, AF drives through all range and slowly focusing in small steps finally. Manual focusing is better idea. I am still looking for "my perfect" camera, reading tests and reviews. But now K-r is my best candidate. Now I'm choosing "my perfect" lens (:

11-25-2010, 12:34 AM	#6
5389072 Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 8	I am confused whether to get a T2i or the K-r. May you please give me advice? I would really appreciate it. Have a nice day

11-25-2010, 02:09 AM	#7
Eruditass Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by 5389072 I am confused whether to get a T2i or the K-r. May you please give me advice? I would really appreciate it. Have a nice day Make a new thread and list your requirements and what you are interested in with photography.