Tracking in AFs vs AFc modes (not face/eye tracking).

[Leica Steve]

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Hi, I’m fairly new to my Q3.  Can somebody please explain the difference between tracking in AFs mode vs tracking is AFc mode?  I know with face tracking the two modes work differently in that AFc will continuously focus on your subjects face as it moves around.  But it seems like with regular tracking (not face), AFs and AFC work the same, meaning the tracked subject still stays in focus with a half shutter press.  Thanks for your help.

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[Chuck Albertson]

When you switch to tracking AF mode, the camera automatically switches to AFc. P. 95 of the manual.

[Leica Steve]

Hi Chuck, thanks for your reply.  I missed that last bit on page 95!  That definitely answers the question.  So tracking works the same in either AFs or AFc.  It is interesting to note that this isn’t the case with face tracking.  If using AFs and face tracking, a half press will not allow continuous focusing (obviously AFc will).

Much appreciated, this was making me a little nuts.

[Miltz]

What you are asking is standard on all cameras, not sure why it's driving you nuts. 

[Leica Steve]

 

Not necessarily.  My R5 has different ways to configure tracking.  R5 non servo focus will lock on a spot but will not track that spot.