5 Canon R6 Auto Focus Settings You Didn't Know Existed

[@SJHFoto]

Thanks for this! I'll be honest, I've been shooting for decades, and going to mirrorless is the biggest transition for me-even bigger than when I went from film to DSLR. The autofocus system seems TOTALLY different than anything I've done before! Granted, for me (a full-time youth sports photographer), many of the differences may be helpful, but I'm going to have to get used to them, and also I have to study the manual and understand all of the various settings and modes

[@DanielWhiteWithCanon]

Thanks for the comment! glad you are enjoying the camera

[@SJHFoto]

@@DanielWhiteWithCanon That remains to be seen. I'm not really enjoying learning how to use it, and I haven't used it in job conditions yet

[@virhamrick]

Me too!

[@JohnnyFassler1]

Thanks for the video! Learned a a few nifty features that will make shooting a lot quicker & easier

[@Seeit.Frameit.Loveit.]

Great tutorial and exceptionally helpful. Not sure why my one-shot (magnify) setting doesn't magnify. Any ideas on what could be wrong?

[@fpvflyer4758]

I have to do a video shoot, which requires video of multiple parts of a manufacturing company. The video MUST be shot continuous (no cuts) and the camera will go to several different parts of the facility, each with different lighting conditions. If I do the custom white balance at the start of my shot, will the colors still be accurate if I go from area to area in the facility? Or do I have to re-do the custom white balance as I go to each area? I ask because I can not stop/start the recording per my clients request. For this scenario is custom white balance preferred, or should I do AWB?

[@DanielWhiteWithCanon]

Well AWB is good for changing situations but it might be worth sticking with one white balance and changing it in post assuming you are shooting in Log.

[@carlosread5887]

I have a question: The "multi fuction controller" is not working in my R6, Why is this? Do I need to have a "RF" lens on the camera (meaning it doesn't work with "EF" lenses) ?

[@deanbrandon3615]

My (about a year old) R6 does not have 5 settings under AF, just 1 and 2. The "sensitivity AF pt select" is under AF 2. Regardless, I cannot get my joystick to function to move the focus point. How do you activate the joystick to control the focus point?

[@ArthurOregano]

Hey Daniel! Thanks so much. I had looked for how to do that manual/auto hybrid focus stuff, changes the game. It's something that I have really needed trying to shoot birds in trees. So much crap in the way!

[@DJ.1001]

I would really love to be able to toggle between eye AF and single point AF with just one button press. I can set it to switch to eye AF through custom buttons, but you have to hold the button down, I just want to toggle.

[@DanielWhiteWithCanon]

I have my control rings set to toggle AF works for me.

[@steve1staf]

You are going to love this video. He shows you how to quickly go between the two focus modes. It’s awesome kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYu7haFnnpd0Z5Y

[@danielenobile7859]

This is really weird: at 1:23 your AF 3 menu is different from the 6:24 minute AF3 menu I can't find the menu shown at 1:23 in my 5D ... In my 5D the AF3 menu is what you see in your video at 6:24. How is it possible? Where's the catch? It looks like you showed two different cameras or two different firmwares on the same camera ...

[@sadshoe]

MEGA TIP at the end THANK YOU

[@DanielWhiteWithCanon]

Glad to hear it helped.

[@anakaoka]

How do I set a spot tracking focus? I can do face but I would rather use a spot to tell the camera to track that spot for focus... Used to have it but don't know the settings.

[@DanielWhiteWithCanon]

Look for the servo setting. It will be in with the AF options.

[@josephl2546]

nice video, thanks. one question please. For example, if I want to shoot an apple on a table and while recomposing the framing I want the focusing square to stay locked on to the apple, would you know is there a setting(s) for this? Thx

[@DanielWhiteWithCanon]

Hi Joseph is you use a large area focus it will pick ten apple up or if you use face focus and click on the apple or if you use the joystick and to center it. All viable options. I have a video explaining the last one. Thanks for the comment! :)

[@josephl2546]

@@DanielWhiteWithCanon Thank you Daniel, I'll give these a try. Appreciate your time!

[@JH-qv3xv]

Learned something new today. Thanks

[@DanielWhiteWithCanon]

Glad it helped!

[@joannefelipa367]

Great video, very helpful. Thanks! I noticed the continuous AF is annoying in photo mode so I turned it off. Should I turn it on before shooting video though?

[@DanielWhiteWithCanon]

The continuous AF is much better for video in my opinion. Its nice to know when you start recording the focus is already there.

[@broberts1581]

@@DanielWhiteWithCanon I’m looking for Continuous AF in video mode on my R6 but I can’t find it. Is it not available on this camera?

[@LudekNesnidal]

WOW This is really expert level teaching video for focusing! THX 👍

[@DanielWhiteWithCanon]

Big thanks for all the support! We are coming up on 2k subscribers so if you haven't would mean the world if you did :D

[@emmanueleleto5096]

Very informative! There is a manual focus guide (the box with the arrow) in the eos RP?

[@DanielWhiteWithCanon]

Hi Emmanuele I already turned the RP back into Canon Finland but you can check on the free quick guide to the RP menus for I believe “focus guide” :)

[@emmanueleleto5096]

@@JustinMyersPhoto tnk you for the reply

[@stefaniedobb9495]

I'm having trouble downloading the menu reference guide. it doesn't take me to your website?

[@Srdjanr]

Hallo Daniel. How and why my r6 alone change iso and shutter? Tnx

[@DanielWhiteWithCanon]

It’s on auto or you are in or Tv Av modes. Also you could be bumping the buttons try locking the controls.

[@Srdjanr]

@@DanielWhiteWithCanon m mode

[@renee7110]

Would be great if the Focus Mode was available with the RF to EF adapter. Canon is determined to have us purchase RF lenses which I will not do when I have 15 EF lenses. The focus does not focus properly on the R6 without on RF lens as explained by a Canon tech when my R6 was sent for focus service last month.

[@TennesseeRoseMusic]

Do you mean with orientation focus mode? or the manual focus on the control ring on the lens? I tried both of these with a Canon RF and with the Canon EF to RF adapter (connected to the nifty fifty) and both lenses behaved the same way.

[@joyschaber]

I'm trying to learn this new camera (a giant upgrade from what I had) but my menus look different from yours... know why?

[@DanielWhiteWithCanon]

Possibly because you are in video or photo mode when I am not. Software updates. Some options disappear when not available for the lens attached. Hope that’s helps some. :)

[@joyschaber]

@@DanielWhiteWithCanon ok. Good to know. I'll look into it. Thank you for your fast response. I'm looking forward to learning from your videos.

[@bstabar]

Thanks for the great review. may i ask you what firmware version is the newest one. I just bought one yesterday and firmware is 1.2.1 i just want to know is that the latest one or should i update it, Thanks advanced keep up the good work.

[@DanielWhiteWithCanon]

You should be good I don't think they have come out with their spring update yet.

[@bstabar]

@@DanielWhiteWithCanon Thank you so much for the answer and keep up the Great work. 🙏🙏🙏

[@stephengatley8144]

Nice manual focus peaking looks great on this camera, i get my R6 next week but it looks like i will be cracking out the old film camera lenses... Tyvm for this!!!!

[@DanielWhiteWithCanon]

You are very welcome! How is the new R6 treating you?

[@stephengatley8144]

@@DanielWhiteWithCanon Awesome the focus is soo fast.

[@maximolopez9135]

Thanks for this video, really helpful tips.

[@DanielWhiteWithCanon]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cll2409]

Thank you! That was great!

[@royaltykidstv]

What is the tiny button next to the viewfinder?

[@Qu3tzio]

it's for adjusting your vision through the viewfinder

[@royaltykidstv]

@@Qu3tzio thank you, I figured it out after mistakenly unfocusing it. I thought I was going blind lol.

[@AjayKumaR-wv5qq]

How to on.off . front indicator in canon r6

[@SusanneGeert]

Great video - thanks for sharing ;-) At 7:30: My R6 doesn't have the "Focus mode" option but only the 3 others on your screen. Why is that (and can I get it somehow)?

[@DanielWhiteWithCanon]

Hi Susanne that is a very good question. I eluded to it in the video but the reason is that the RF 50mm 1.8 doesn’t have a MF ring. It only has a control ring. So in order to switch it to manual focus they give you this option. It is only available and visible when a lens without a focus ring is attached. Thanks for commenting I hope this cleared up the issue :D

[@carlosread5887]

I am not sure if you mentioned this: In order to drag the AF point with your thumb, you have to release the shutter button (or the "AF' button), drag the point, and press the shutter button again to obtain sharp focus where you want it in you composition. Thanks for this video. Has been helpful!

[@DJBastor]

Hi, could you make a video about portrait shooting (which setting do you use, af, lenses etc) Thx have a nice day stay save

[@DanielWhiteWithCanon]

Hey Marc I’ll see if I can’t weave it into the next time I’m out shooting.

[@DJBastor]

Okay :)

[@DanielWhiteWithCanon]

@@DJBastor shouldn’t be to hard but it’s not something the rest of the subscribers care about I guess.

[@zeroice00]

Thanks for the last tip. I was starting to think Canon didn't have this feature. Its called --> Direct manual focus (DMF) on Sony cameras.

[@kathydenton6395]

Hi... I know you are using RF lens. Does this MF setting also apply to EF with adapter?

[@DanielWhiteWithCanon]

Hi Cathy it does not unfortunately. I have heard of someone being able to use it while having an extension tube + the rf-EF adaptor but I can’t confirm this. Great question and thanks for the comment :)

[@kathydenton6395]

Thank you for responding.

[@navymason32]

It does in fact work with EF lenses, you just have to switch the lens from auto focus to manual on the lens itself

[@scrips_]

Lots of good settings changes! Thank you!!!!

[@DanielWhiteWithCanon]

Glad they helped you out!

[@mdd770]

My magification setting at the end of the video was turned on, and I tried with the lens in AF and MF, and I couldn't get it to magnify.

[@DanielWhiteWithCanon]

Where you using the magnification button or the lens electric zoom?

[@mdd770]

@@DanielWhiteWithCanon I think I have it working now, thanks.

[@rblast1]

Great video. Love the Magnification pretty cool. One tip I learned this week was tapping the joystick returns the focus spot to its starting point

[@DanielWhiteWithCanon]

Yea I saw that post too and a video should be on the way. :)

[@DJBastor]

I got the feeling that my r6 has a slight front Fokus if I shoot with the eye af... It doesn't matter which lens iam using. How can this happen on an dslm without separate af chip?? Or do I shoot with the wrong case I.e my son I take case 4 with more sensitive.

[@DanielWhiteWithCanon]

Hi Marc it is hard to say what is going on for sure but I would first shoot in servo, With the back button and then with eye AF on and off. Also maybe shoot with the auto setting for the AF servo option. Aswell if you are using a Stm motor lens they can have trouble keeping up with the subject. I found this to be the case 50% of the time while using the RF 50mm 1.8.

[@NameNaameNameeNaamee]

Hi Marc, if it really is front focussing, you can of course go to a Canon dealer and let it be fixed under warranty. This CAN happen, it's unusual and the first time I hear it about a Canon R5/R6, but nothing is impossible.

[@DJBastor]

@@NameNaameNameeNaamee thy for your answer. But I can't see a menu where I can do Micro adjustment for the r6. 80d and 6d got this. They are dslrs of course

[@NameNaameNameeNaamee]

@@DJBastor Hi Marc, I saw that when I checked directly after posting and immediately altered my post. I guess it was cashed in your KZbin app, so you read it anyways. Strange that they took that out. That said, it might be, that it's just not needed with a mirror less camera. I lack the technical understanding to comment on that. What lenses do you use? If they are third party lenses, that would explain it. Sigma and Tamron lenses are reverse engineered, that's why they are notorious for front and back focussing.

[@NameNaameNameeNaamee]

Just checked, indeed, a mirrorless camera doesn't need any calibration, since the focus plane and imaging sensor are one and the same. So if it's front focussing, it has to be the lens(es), or the camera has a defect. To be sure, I would just check in with a Canon service center.

[@iany1958]

Why my LCD is always on when flipping it towards me?

[@rattlersunited]

Thank you for sharing, this was so helpful!

[@KobusTollig1]

Great channel. Getting my R6 by the end of the week and look forward to play with the settings. I think the R6 is going to benefit my channel also. Can't wait. Subbed.

[@JaredRibic]

This is some really good info. Thanks!

[@DanielWhiteWithCanon]

Hey Jared! Thanks for the comment I am glad you found the video useful :)

[@spartanjack_4539]

The final tip of this video is a game changer. After a year with the R6 and wishing I could adjust focus ever so slightly after auto focus locked on, I am so beyond stoked on this tip! Thank you!

[@DanielWhiteWithCanon]

Hi Jack! Thanks for the comment. I’m stoked to hear that it has helped you out! :)

[@drtnrao57]

Good video,thanks.

[@johnnynandz]

I subscribed because of that spicy freaking intro 🔥I guess I will stay for the video too!

[@DanielWhiteWithCanon]

HI, Johnny glad you like it! I woke up at 4 am one day and decided to shoot it haha. Don't watch any of my earlier intros they are not good 🤣

[@minhthaiphan9800]

R6 error 20 can you fix it?

[@Crimson_Myst]

Just an FYI, you can use touch and drag on Sony cameras (a7iii or newer) otherwise good video

[@DanielWhiteWithCanon]

Hey David good to know! Thanks for the comment :)

[@plainutz22]

Thanks!!!

[@DanielWhiteWithCanon]

You are welcome! Thanks for the comment James!

[@arupian666]

My top tip relates to 2:35 in your vid - switch OFF the ability to "take a photograph" when there's no card in the camera ;)

[@mdd770]

I've tried over and over, and I don't see any difference in Relative VS Absolute in the touch and drag.

[@NameNaameNameeNaamee]

Oh there is a HUGE difference. This feature only relates to using the view finder and then moving/setting the focus point via the touchscreen (while having your eye at the VF). If it's set to "absolute", the the focus point will jump to exactly the focus area you touch on the screen (if you have set it to "left" or "right", it will consider that selected area to be representative to the frame and adapt the position from there). If it's set to relative, then touching the screen will do nothing until you swipe. The focus point will then be moved according to the directions you swipe in. Think of "absolute" to be a feature that SETS a focus point and "relative" to be a feature to MOVE the focus point.

[@mdd770]

@@NameNaameNameeNaamee thank you. I’ll try that out.

[@mdd770]

@@NameNaameNameeNaamee Thank you. I will look into this again. Thanks for describing what I'm looking for.

[@mdd770]

@@NameNaameNameeNaamee I got it working and understand. thanks a lot!

[@NameNaameNameeNaamee]

@@mdd770 Great to hear! Have fun mate!

[@tomhirst7134]

I kew all of this!

[@arjunkolupuru3485]

Nice

[@lintoncoke5094]

does the R6 have a 3rd party battery grip?

[@DanielWhiteWithCanon]

Not yet I don’t think but I haven’t checked in a while.

[@arjunkolupuru3485]

Good

[@dtasamurai6496]

Did you spell your name wrong in the intro? It says Daneil but at the top of this comments column its spelt Daniel. Bit of an ooops somewhere lol. Good video though - watched it through.

[@DanielWhiteWithCanon]

Haha yeah I didn't catch that. I think I had someone else edit this video. Some things slip through when you delegate :D great catch.

[@GLR-666]

Same info is in the manual.

[@malenky4057]

You absolutely can do touch and drag on Sony cameras, but it's laggy and the screen doesn't recognise your touch half the time.

[@Layput]

Didn't know Sheldon was into photography. Just kidding. I would have liked to see real world application. I wanted to film cooking and I wanted to focus on what's inside the pan rather than the rim of the pan, which is the one closes to the camera, and which is what the camera automatically detects.

[@lintoncoke5094]

thanks!

[@T-Slider]

Confusing

[@DanielWhiteWithCanon]

I agree there are so many options on cameras now it is easy to get lost.

[@michaelbaxter1564]

Hey Generation Z kid, I knew all those existed before I purchased the camera.

[@DanielWhiteWithCanon]

Cool. Thanks for the comment anyways it helps a lot in the fight against the algorithm. 👍

[@badongtagalog5737]

Hey! Your Surname baxter sounds like a poison😂. Your attitude aligns with your bad surname

[@gmunoz8595]

weak.

[@brucestapleton2768]

Does this ONLY work with RF lenses?