SL3 Auto vs Manual Focus

[Bill W]

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I am looking at acquiring the SL3. I prefer to use back button auto focus where possible. This separates the focussing fro the shutter button. Is this possible on the SL3? I have been looking through the operating manual but cannot find anything other than manual focus and the shutter button to only take the image. I know there are function buttons but can you assign one to autofocus and turn off the focus at the shutter button? Thanks

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[SrMi]

1 hour ago, Bill W said:

I am looking at acquiring the SL3. I prefer to use back button auto focus where possible. This separates the focussing fro the shutter button. Is this possible on the SL3? I have been looking through the operating manual but cannot find anything other than manual focus and the shutter button to only take the image. I know there are function buttons but can you assign one to autofocus and turn off the focus at the shutter button? Thanks

Yes, BBF is possible once you switch to MF mode.

[Photoworks]

you can set the Leica lens in MF in the menu, at this point you can push in the joystick and BBF is active.

Note that it doesn't work with all Panasonic or Sigma lenses.

[Bill W]

9 hours ago, SrMi said:

Yes, BBF is possible once you switch to MF mode.

Thank you

[Bill W]

1 minute ago, Photoworks said:

you can set the Leica lens in MF in the menu, at this point you can push in the joystick and BBF is active.

Note that it doesn't work with all Panasonic or Sigma lenses.

Thank you