c100 dual pixel auto focus (dpaf) question at DVinfo.net

Rob Katz · March 7th, 2019, 03:36 PM

a c100 question:

does the c100mk2 dual pixel autofocus face track like the dpaf function in the canon dslrs?

i know on my canon sl2, you go into video mode and use the dpaf and the box will follow the face or object that was focused.

does the c100 dpaf focus square follow the subject or does the subject need to stay in the middle of the frame and then re-compose?

thanks in advance.

thumbs up.

rob
smalltalk productions/nyc

Seth Bloombaum · March 7th, 2019, 07:32 PM

I’ve read specs online that indicate only some of canon’s own lenses support face detection with the C100 Mk 2, and maybe with other DPAF EOS video cams.

I found this:
https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/C...AF/td-p/252393

It seems official! IIRC there is also a table in the manual. Basically, the STM zooms.

Disclaimer - I don’t own a Mk2, just the Mk1. DPAF is da’ bomb, with or without face detection. IMHO it’s touch screen focus point selection that really gives it wings. If you have a touch screen.

Chris Hurd · March 13th, 2019, 07:25 AM

How I wish Canon would update the good 'ol EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS, which is just about the best lens ever for the C100 except it doesn't support face detection. We really need a new version of this lens, keeping the same very high optical quality and constant max. aperture, but making it STM.

Pleeeeeaaaaase!

March 7th, 2019, 03:36 PM	#1
Rob Katz Major Player Join Date: May 2003 Location: new york city, new york Posts: 594	c100 dual pixel auto focus (dpaf) question a c100 question: does the c100mk2 dual pixel autofocus face track like the dpaf function in the canon dslrs? i know on my canon sl2, you go into video mode and use the dpaf and the box will follow the face or object that was focused. does the c100 dpaf focus square follow the subject or does the subject need to stay in the middle of the frame and then re-compose? thanks in advance. thumbs up. rob smalltalk productions/nyc

March 7th, 2019, 07:32 PM	#2
Seth Bloombaum Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,420	Re: c100 dual pixel auto focus (dpaf) question I’ve read specs online that indicate only some of canon’s own lenses support face detection with the C100 Mk 2, and maybe with other DPAF EOS video cams. I found this: https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/C...AF/td-p/252393 It seems official! IIRC there is also a table in the manual. Basically, the STM zooms. Disclaimer - I don’t own a Mk2, just the Mk1. DPAF is da’ bomb, with or without face detection. IMHO it’s touch screen focus point selection that really gives it wings. If you have a touch screen. __________________ 30 years of pro media production. Vegas user since 1.0. Webcaster since 1997. Freelancer since 2000. College instructor since 2001.

March 13th, 2019, 07:25 AM	#3
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Re: c100 dual pixel auto focus (dpaf) question How I wish Canon would update the good 'ol EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS, which is just about the best lens ever for the C100 except it doesn't support face detection. We really need a new version of this lens, keeping the same very high optical quality and constant max. aperture, but making it STM. Pleeeeeaaaaase! __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!