Autofocus disabled while recording movies? The digitalcamerainfo.com review for the Canon A1100 IS, states:"...the autofocus feature doesn't appear to work once recording has begun either".Can anyone confirm or deny this?Thanks. Autofocus disabled while recording movies? The digitalcamerainfo.com review for the Canon A1100 IS, states:"...the autofocus feature doesn't appear to work once recording has... » Read More Autofocus disabled while recording movies? The digitalcamerainfo.com review for the Canon A1100 IS, states:"...the autofocus feature doesn't appear to work once recording has begun either".Can anyone confirm or deny this?Thanks. « Show Less
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a bunch of Fujifilm's P&S; cameras does autofocus in movies, even the older models.
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Quite true, but I don't know any similar camera that does have autofocus during video recording.
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I have not noticed any problems with auto-focus. I've shot video of a baseball game and didn't have any problem seeking proper focus. I've not had any problems where people were the center of interest. The only time I've noticed any auto-focus seeking was on a scenic shot on high zoom with low contrast in the scene. This camera does very well when people are the center of interest.
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I bought the Canon A1400 for my grandson. He loves to take pictures with it and we have not noticed any problem with blurry pictures. Occasionallythe videos are blurry but I think that because he swings the camera back and forth too fast.
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By default, Auto Focus is turned on. As soon as you start to record, whatever is in the center of the view finder will come into focus. You can override this behavior by touching the screen to get the camera to track a subject that is not in the center of the screen. This can be done before you start to record, and the subject will then become focused. In low light conditions, or when shooting a scene with multiple subjects, it's a good idea to select the primary subject before recording. Besides focus, the camera will also adjust exposure to match the subject selected. In low light, I've found that selecting the subject brightens the scene the way I want. By default, Auto Focus is turned on. As soon as you start to record, whatever is in the center of the view finder will come into focus. You can override this behavior by touching the screen to get the camera to track a subject that is not in the center of the screen. This can be done before you start to record, and the subject will then become focused. In low light conditions, or when shooting a scene with multiple subjects, it's a good idea to select the primary subject before recording. Besides focus, the camera will also adjust exposure to match the subject selected. In low light, I've... » Read More By default, Auto Focus is turned on. As soon as you start to record, whatever is in the center of the view finder will come into focus. You can override this behavior by touching the screen to get the camera to track a subject that is not in the center of the screen. This can be done before you start to record, and the subject will then become focused. In low light conditions, or when shooting a scene with multiple subjects, it's a good idea to select the primary subject before recording. Besides focus, the camera will also adjust exposure to match the subject selected. In low light, I've found that selecting the subject brightens the scene the way I want. « Show Less
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Verify this but I believe it is correct. The auto focus depends on the lens and not the camera you are using so your question should be "Does Lens X auto focus during video".
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I bought the Canon A1400 for my grandson. He loves to take pictures with it and we have not noticed any problem with blurry pictures. Occasionally the videos are blurry but I think that because he swings the camera back and forth too fast.
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The two versions are the A16, which does not have image stabilization (for cameras like Pentax with IS in the body) and the B005, which has image stabilization in the lens. Auto focus in both is driven by the camera.
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Does it still capture an image? even though it doesn't click? I usually toggle with the zoom or the iso. The AF may not be adjusting correctly as it does for the shutter to actually open. Is there a red display box(es) ? or the shooting mode may not be appropriate....
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I tried my camera right before answering your question. If there is decent light, it auto focuses, but sometimes it takes a little while. You can zoom as you film, but it focuses faster and with more clarity when using the lower optical zoom range. I still love this camera... However, if you decide to buy it, make sure you get the fastest memory card for HD digital cameras (it only take the tiny ones), otherwise it is too slow taking pictures.
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I have the Transcend 16GB Class 10 SDHC Card and I changed from continuous to single auto focus but it does not seem to make a difference. I called tech support and they don't seem to think it is a problem. I am at the point that to take pictures of children I will need a different camera. This is ok when traveling and I need the zoom but it is disappointing. I did buy a square trade warranty so if there is a defect I should be covered.
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Indeed! The Canon XA25 and XA20 both have focus-tracking. In the auto mode, the camera selects/scans a face in the viewing area. The focus locks in and locks on, following that subject while in view. If you prefer it to track a different subject or object, just tap the viewscreen and the focus shifts and tracks with that object/subject. Ingenious! And so critical for event videography. You can, of course, disengage and go full manual. Except for a controlled, studio shoot, who would?
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The lens has no focus switch - your camera probably has one and it will control the lens. Manual focus during video recording depends on whether your camera allows this.
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I have mine on a 7100 but the answer is in the lens not the camera. First, if you are using an automated shooting mode the F stop adjusts automatically as the shoot. But in manual mode M you've got to adjust the F stop yourself. Look on the lens where the F stop numbers are listed from 32 down to 4. Above the "4" you will see a little sliding tab with a little white dot on it (this is to the right of a small orange mark). This sliding tab locks the f stop for automatic use. Just slide the tab with the white dot toward the front of the lens and that will unlock the f stop ring for manual use. Hope this helps, if not, feel free to ask again.
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I have captured still photos while recording by pressing the shutter button. the picture is captured and the recording continues. I was also confused with this, but when I reviewed the video I eventual saw the pictures taken after the video play back. Yes, I agree this camera is awesome. if you have a smartphone or tablet the sony app turn them into remote controls for the camera through Wi-Fi. I am sorry, if too much info, please disregard.
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http://www.youtube.com/user/artfacestudios/videos?view=0 these videos were pretty much all made with the hvr a1u. From the youtube clips ive seen using the dcrvx2100, i can tell you they seem similar, but maybe the dcrvx2100 is a little on top... Low light on the a1u is grainy, not as bad as some videos ive seen, but definitely noticeable! I also want to find a good low light video camera... Also a little off topic but...i will take the a1u footage over gopro hero2 footage any day. My friend shoots with a Canon D5 or something like that. He really has a lot of control with the camera and his footage is very similar to the a1u. Maybe even better! http://www.youtube.com/user/artfacestudios/videos?view=0 these videos were pretty much all made with the hvr a1u. From the youtube clips ive seen using the dcrvx2100, i can tell you they seem similar, but maybe the dcrvx2100 is a little on top... Low light on the a1u is grainy, not as bad as some videos ive seen, but definitely noticeable! I also want to find a good low light video camera... Also a little off topic but...i will take the a1u footage over gopro hero2 footage any day. My friend shoots with a Canon D5 or something like that. He really has a lot of control with the... » Read More http://www.youtube.com/user/artfacestudios/videos?view=0 these videos were pretty much all made with the hvr a1u. From the youtube clips ive seen using the dcrvx2100, i can tell you they seem similar, but maybe the dcrvx2100 is a little on top... Low light on the a1u is grainy, not as bad as some videos ive seen, but definitely noticeable! I also want to find a good low light video camera... Also a little off topic but...i will take the a1u footage over gopro hero2 footage any day. My friend shoots with a Canon D5 or something like that. He really has a lot of control with the camera and his footage is very similar to the a1u. Maybe even better! « Show Less
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Yes, it has auto focus. Switching to "effects" mode turns off autofocus. While it is admittedly not an up to date, cutting-edge model, it has some good features that are now hard to get on entry-level camcorders. One of those is a port that allows you to use the camera as a conversion box to digitize your VHS tapes, or 8mm tapes (if you still have a working player) onto either the camcorder's digital tape, or directly onto a computer. I think it's about $100 for a conversion box that does that, and nothing else. While consumers no longer seem interested in digital mini-tapes, there are $2,000 pro-sumer models that still think they're a good format. Tapes are still commonly available. Some of these (not all) eluras have slight whine that is picked up by the mic when filming quiet scenes. I've owned two. One had no audible motor noise, the other did. One good solution is to buy a $20.00 tie-clip mic which fits into the external mic port on this camera. If mine gets broken, I may well look for a chance to buy another one. It's still an somewhat unfashionable camera, but if you want to edit your videos on a computer, your original film will be less compressed on a mini-tape than it is on either a hard drive or DVD drive camera.
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1st souloution when you hit record once, it goes into a pre record mode, the rec light should blink, this is so you can check the levels etc, once you hit record a second time it will start recording 2nd soloution: there is an auto record setting, at first you might think than means like a camera on auto to just set levels etc automatically but its not. The auto record means that it will record when it "hears" something, and the sensitivity is adjustable. so once you hit record it may be stopping because the sounds is to low against the sensiotivity asettings. Disable the auto recording and you should be fine. This recorder is one of the nest on the market for a lot of reasons, i have 3 tascams models and 2 zooms, it take an hour or 2 to read the manuel but when your on location it pays to know your stuff