60D Movie Mode Auto Focus

The wife wants to use my camera to shoot podcasts. Often, she will display an item, based on the topic of her podcast, closer to the camera for a clearer view. Unfortunately, the camera doesn't auto focus onto the item as it moves closer. I, nor anyone else, is behind the camera using the controls. She sets it on the tripod and shoots. Therefore, is there a way for auto focus to remain focused on items when they are being moved around within the shoot?

Thank you

Meanie wrote in post #16400617
...She sets it on the tripod and shoots. Therefore, is there a way for auto focus to remain focused on items when they are being moved around within the shoot?...

I believe the short answer is, unfortunately, NO!

Nope. You need a 70D.

You might be able to minimize the issue by understanding depth of field and taking advantage of its benefits.

that sucks. Thank you

John from PA wrote in post #16400810
You might be able to minimize the issue by understanding depth of field and taking advantage of its benefits.

Any tips you want to offer?

Why not shoot the items separately, which would enable proper focusing then edit the clips together with the head talking bit.

I thought of something. Would it be possible to focus using a remote shutter switch?

artyman wrote in post #16400815
Why not shoot the items separately, which would enable proper focusing then edit the clips together with the head talking bit.

I'll suggest that to her.

Thanks

Maybe, and I emphasize maybe, DSLR Controller for Android could be used. Check http://dslrcontroller.​com/.

Focus with DSLR Controller is discussed at http://dslrcontroller.​com/guide-rmf_focuspull.php. it doesn't seem to be autofocus as much as it is remote manualmfocus.

Extensive thread here https://photography-on-the.net …/showthread.php​?t=1169061