Focus pulling RX10 II at DVinfo.net

Phil Stanley · August 25th, 2015, 05:18 AM

Can you pull off successful focus pulls with these cameras with fly by wire focussing, if so what are your techniques. This is not something I am particularly experienced at.

I have tried a few techniques without success.

1. Focussing on an out of focus object, use a pre-set function button to hold focus, reframe then allow camera to focus - Result ended up being to quick and some readjusting

2. switching to manual focus, turn focus ring until subject is out of focus, switch back to AF allowing camera to focus - Result ended up similar as above.

3. Using manual focus - result was having to turn the focus ring to far to achieve the desired effect.

Any advice appreciated

Noa Put · August 25th, 2015, 05:45 AM

It's not possible to do a accurate focuspull with a fly by wire focussing system, I at least have not had much success in doing that.

Phil Stanley · August 25th, 2015, 06:12 AM

Thanks Noa

I didn't think so, I did have success with an Old Olympus Zuiko 75/1.4 on a M4/3 body maybe I need to revert back to that, I was trying to stay with Sony bodies for colour matching though

Simon Denny · August 25th, 2015, 02:16 PM

The only way I have found is using number 2 in your question:

Oops, wrong answer, I used auto focus on this shot. Auto focus on subject move to new subject and let the auto focus system do its thing.

Just to add, I also then lock manual focus in once the auto focus has found its target. I have auto/manual focus setup on the scroll wheel along with peaking when I'm locked into manual focus.

around 0:38 I use this method

Phil Stanley · August 25th, 2015, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon Denny

The only way I have found is using number 2 in your question:

Oops, wrong answer, I used auto focus on this shot. Auto focus on subject move to new subject and let the auto focus system do its thing.

Just to add, I also then lock manual focus in once the auto focus has found its target. I have auto/manual focus setup on the scroll wheel along with peaking when I'm locked into manual focus.

around 0:38 I use this method

https://youtu.be/8MHh4pkToBg

Thanks Simon, a few useful tips there.

August 25th, 2015, 05:18 AM	#1
Phil Stanley Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: London Posts: 148	Focus pulling RX10 II Can you pull off successful focus pulls with these cameras with fly by wire focussing, if so what are your techniques. This is not something I am particularly experienced at. I have tried a few techniques without success. 1. Focussing on an out of focus object, use a pre-set function button to hold focus, reframe then allow camera to focus - Result ended up being to quick and some readjusting 2. switching to manual focus, turn focus ring until subject is out of focus, switch back to AF allowing camera to focus - Result ended up similar as above. 3. Using manual focus - result was having to turn the focus ring to far to achieve the desired effect. Any advice appreciated

August 25th, 2015, 05:45 AM	#2
Noa Put Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 9,510	Re: Focus pulling RX10 II It's not possible to do a accurate focuspull with a fly by wire focussing system, I at least have not had much success in doing that.

August 25th, 2015, 06:12 AM	#3
Phil Stanley Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: London Posts: 148	Re: Focus pulling RX10 II Thanks Noa I didn't think so, I did have success with an Old Olympus Zuiko 75/1.4 on a M4/3 body maybe I need to revert back to that, I was trying to stay with Sony bodies for colour matching though

August 25th, 2015, 02:16 PM	#4
Simon Denny Trustee Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,409	Re: Focus pulling RX10 II The only way I have found is using number 2 in your question: Oops, wrong answer, I used auto focus on this shot. Auto focus on subject move to new subject and let the auto focus system do its thing. Just to add, I also then lock manual focus in once the auto focus has found its target. I have auto/manual focus setup on the scroll wheel along with peaking when I'm locked into manual focus. around 0:38 I use this method YouTube (Short URL) Last edited by Simon Denny; August 25th, 2015 at 04:14 PM.