Episode 43: Autofocus with Rishi Sanyal
You rely on your camera’s autofocus feature, but how does it work? Phase-detection, contrast-detection, machine-learning algorithms, AF-C, AF-S… autofocus quickly becomes a complicated subject for any photographer to keep straight while shooting. Rishi Sanyal, Science Editor at DPReview.com, joins us for this breakdown of autofocus works and how you can use it more effectively.
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Guest:
Rishi Sanyal (https://www.dpreview.com/about/staff/rishisanyal), Science Editor at DPReview.com
Rishi’s Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/rishisanyal/)
Hosts:
Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson)
Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn)
Show Notes:
(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-43-autofocus))
Episode note: The Skype connection was spotty during recording. Apologies for the occasional audio glitch.
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Fuji AF Modes (https://fujifilm-x.com/af/en/af_mode/index.html)
Konica C35 AF (https://camerapedia.fandom.com/wiki/Konica_C35_AF), the first mass-produced autofocus camera
Video: How phase detection autofocus works (https://www.dpreview.com/news/5151243144/video-how-phase-detection-autofocus-works), DPReview
Phase Detection vs Contrast Detection Autofocus (https://www.creative-photographer.com/phase-detection-contrast-detection-autofocus/), The Creative Photographer
Sony's 'Real-time tracking' is a big leap forward for autofocus (https://www.dpreview.com/articles/0650136683/sony-s-real-time-tracking-is-a-big-leap-forward-for-autofocus), DPReview
Our Snapshots:
Jeff: The Texture Slider in Lightroom Classic (http://blogs.adobe.com/jkost/2019/05/the-texture-slider-in-lightroom-classic.html)
Kirk: Camera bag insert (https://amzn.to/2YJmOac)
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