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How long do i have to wait for continous AF on VDSLR?

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MK5GTI:
ok, i don't shoot movies, i only use the video function to shoot home videos, my daughter start running around, and i want to be able to continously focus, i tried manual focus, but i am not as fast as my daughter.

the Nikon D7000 sounds very tempt, as well as the Sony A55, or even the A77 which should come early to mid next year.  Before i make the jump to Nikon/Sony, i would like to see what Canon "will" offer me.

if they offer continous AF:

1) would they introduce in the lower end model (T3i) or in the higher end model (5D3) ?

2) do you see any other methods beside contrast detection and translucent mirror?

thanks!

neuroanatomist:

--- Quote from: MK5GTI on October 22, 2010, 10:48:31 AM ---if they offer continous AF:

1) would they introduce in the lower end model (T3i) or in the higher end model (5D3) ?

2) do you see any other methods beside contrast detection and translucent mirror?

--- End quote ---

My guess would be a T3i for the introduction of the feature, based on timing.  If they do, they can't wait too long to release the 5DIII, though.

In a dSLR, I don't see any other method.  In the pro video market, there are other options (non-TTL), but for cost and size reasons those aren't feasible for a dSLR. 

richy:
I would agree with expecting it on a lower end camera first due to product cycle lengths, although it could appear first on the 5d3 depending on when that is launched.

As for how, haven't fuji built phase detect af onto a p&s sensor? That is another route :) I'm not sure at what point it becomes more of a pain in the ass to do and how much it might risk the stills side IQ (and how much canons video guys are crying that the stills boys can't have AF video as it would hurt their sales). Would be nice to see. With practice you should get fast enough at MF anyway.

Macadameane:
It would be nice if Canon would focus more on adapting the vdslr market to more usable video cameras.  I know some kinks need to be worked out, but its probably better business for them in the long run.  When people start looking into DSLRs for video, they think, "Oh, I really want all these lenses too"  Not so when purchasing cameras like the XH-A1 or even newer ones.

We all know canon really wants to sell lenses.

scalesusa:
No one has yet figured out how to do a good job at it.  Reviews of the AF on the Nikon D3100 (Same AF as D7---??) are not good.  The Sony camera will only AF continuously at max aperture.

If they had a method that worked well, you can bet it would be in new models, but everything is a compromise, and the manufacturer has to decide on priorities.  For what is basically a still camera, video autofocus will not be improved at the expense of still autofocus.

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