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Apr 29, 2015 07:46 | #1

Is there a way to make the 6D continuous focus or AI focus in Live View mode?

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Apr 29, 2015 15:15 | #2

sure, manual focus.

No AF on 6D with the mirror up.

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Apr 29, 2015 17:25 | #3

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Left Handed Brisket wrote in post #17537506

sure, manual focus.

No AF on 6D with the mirror up.

Mine does. That is how LV and video focus work. But you are right, if OP wants continuous focus, manual it is.

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Apr 29, 2015 20:51 | #4

Doesn't it flop the mirror down, focus, and flip it back up?

Edit: oh wait, does flexi zone focus without flipping down the mirror? I've never used that as I'm always in the studio using MF when in live view.

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Apr 29, 2015 21:10 | #5

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Left Handed Brisket wrote in post #17537833

Yes, sir. The Live View method leaves the mirror up and is quite accurate in most any light (good for stills or video, too!) The 'quick' method flips the mirror back down, uses the standard phase-detect AF, then flips up the mirror. It is a lot faster, but does not work while you are recording. Technicalities.

In practical terms, you were right the first time. Use manual if continuous AF is needed during video. Although I think the 70D and 7DII can do that.

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Apr 29, 2015 21:26 | #6

Well what do you know?

I just pulled my lazy butt off the couch and went to get my camera. Without putting the mirror back down the focus is definitely slow, and out of 4 or so tests it missed twice, it's dark in here, but good to know it's available if needed. I guess two years ago when I got the camera I just liked the AF Quick for its accuracy and have always left it there. Usually what I do is AF once then flip into manual.

Going to be messing aroung with some more video and bought this old MF 50mm last night. I like MF.

https://photography-on-the.net …showthread.php?p=17536271

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Apr 29, 2015 22:41 as a reply to @ Left Handed Brisket's post | #7

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I don't do video, so my post above is the sum total of my knowledge of how it works.

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Apr 30, 2015 11:05 | #8

Thanks for the info!

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