SL2: AFs start with Joystick (Back Button Focus)

[elmars]

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In the direct access settings of the SL2, I can assign AF activation to the joystick. I like to do this to decouple AF control from the shutter release; the camera is then set to MF. When I assign the joystick in this way, the setting is AFs. But it should actually be called AF-L, because the focus point found is saved until I press the joystick again. Is it the same for you? I would prefer a normal AFs function without AF lock. Is that possible? If so, how?

 

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[LD_50]

Go to Menu:

Customize Control --> Joystick

Set:

MF Mode: AFs

Operating Mode: Hold

Joystick Lock: Off

 

If you have Operating Mode set to "Click" it will hold the AFs (Or keep continuous focus active in AFc) until you press the joystick again.

I would recommend you try MF Mode: AFc, where it essentially acts as AFs and you control when it's active by holding the joystick. 

[elmars]

vor 8 Stunden schrieb LD_50:

Operating Mode: Hold

Great! That was the trick. Thank You!!!