![]() ![]() When tracking a target moving toward the lens, once the camera loses its target, it’s really hard for the camera to find it again until the subject stops moving. ![]() This relies on having a camera with good video autofocus, however, since it’ll need to be able to hold a target without switching. In these instances, autofocus is a real lifesaver. If they’re moving at inconsistent speed, it’s close to impossible. Keeping a subject in focus as they get closer to the lens is extremely difficult to do manually. When Your Subject is Moving Directly Toward the Lens A camera with good autofocus can keep you in focus, and they usually have tap-to-focus capabilities on the LCD for when it loses you. Of course, anyone who’s ever shot a vlog knows that’s not a variable you can count on. By setting the manual focus and leaving it, you’re telling the camera that what it’s focused on will remain the same distance from the lens. But if you or the camera is moving, autofocus is probably the better choice. If you’re shooting a selfie or a vlog where both you and the camera are stationary, manual focus is probably a better option, as autofocus can sometimes focus on things it shouldn’t or lose you as its target and start hunting. Shooting Selfies and Vlogsīy definition, whenever you’re shooting selfies, you are the subject of the shot and therefore can’t also fully control the camera. ![]() But there are some pretty specific scenarios where manual focus either is impractical or impossible. In fact, it’s usually true: Nine times out of 10, manual focus is going to deliver a more usable shot than autofocus. Videomaker is as guilty as any making this bold claim. You’ll hear a lot of video shooters talk about how you should never use auto focus. ![]()
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