Noob ? RE: AF

Please forgive me if this question sounds silly. I am completely new to DSLR. I have recently purchased a used 30D and new 50mm 1.8 lens. My question is regarding auto focus.

When I shoot in the basic zone modes with the lens set to AF the auto focus works well. When I am in the creative zone modes with the lens set to AF the lens does not attempt to auto focus at all-ever. Do I need to use manual focus whenever I shoot in the creative zone or is this a malfunction of the lens or camera?

I searched through my manual and could not find the answer. I have learned so much reading through the threads here but didn't find this question on a search. Thanks in advance for any help

AF should function in all modes as long as the lens is set to AF. Do you have access to another lens to try?

Thanks for your reply. No I don't own any other lenses unfortunately. Hmmmm, I likely can find one to borrow to test though. That helps me though knowing that it should work.

Try re-setting camera to factory default settings via menu.

Is the 30D set on the * to focus in the creative modes?

You all are so helpful. It turns out that yes, the custom settings were set to allow for focus using the *. Thanks so much for all your help. I feel sort of silly but you all are so kind.

prairiegrass24 wrote in post #5645262
You all are so helpful. It turns out that yes, the custom settings were set to allow for focus using the *. Thanks so much for all your help. I feel sort of silly but you all are so kind.

You may want to leave it the way it is.

Once you get used to focusing with the "*" it's hard to go back.

dave kadolph wrote in post #5645643
You may want to leave it the way it is.

Once you get used to focusing with the "*" it's hard to go back.

Honestly, I can see why you would feel this way. I have been practicing with it this evening and it is really easy to get used to. I actually think I like it much better than pressing the shutter down half way already. I think I will leave it as is. Thanks for your advice.