August 30, 2025

Canon R5 - focus

One of the biggest advantages of a mirrorless camera is the ability to do advanced things with focus. A DSLR had the sensor hidden behind a mirror until the time of exposure. With a mirrorless camera, the sensor is always active and can get into the focus game.

Along with all this ability comes complexity, and with complexity comes frustration and confusion -- until you take the time to educate yourself about all the focus modes. These are my notes as I work towards understanding and perhaps even mastering what my camera can do


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