Canon R5/R6 Fast Eye Autofocus Switching | Ask David Bergman

Today's episode features a tip to quickly switch between traditional servo autofocus and eye-autofocus on the newest Canon cameras.

Canon R5/R6 Fast Eye Autofocus Switching:
00:00 Intro
01:45 Why use back button autofocus
06:37 Settings for back button autofocus
09:56 Customize button for eye autofocus

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✘ PRODUCTS USED:

Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body

Canon BG-R10 Battery Grip for EOS R5 and EOS R6

Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens

Atomos Ninja 2 Field Recorder

✘ PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT USED:

Canon EOS R Mirrorless Full Frame Digital Camera Body

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM Zoom Lens

CLAR Illumi Max 500 High Power 5600K LED Light

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THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!

[danialmeister]

It has been 3 years since you made this video and I wish I had seen it before. You really are a "game changer" man, thank you so much!

[SirDimtris]

This video was extremely helpful for me. I'm a concert photographer with an R5 and after seeing this video, I started using the star button for Spot AF, and the AF-On button for Face Tracking AF. After several months of photographing like this, I can't imagine ever going back. Thank you for the great tip!

[alexmaranon]

I got a chance to use your setting suggestions. It worked perfectly! I was on an engagement shoot and was able to go from a couple shot to taking a pic of the ring on her hand in a second. Keep posting these informative videos 👍🏼👏🏼. Thx!

[markwilder]

Awesome tip and one of many reasons to move to mirrorless. For those like me who may not have a need for back button auto focus (weddings), I’ve set my camera for one shot single point by default and set the “AF-ON” button (not the star button/or you can do both) for eye/face detection and servo mode. That way I can shoot details (objects) and quickly switch to eye/face/servo for people. Thanks for the video!

[markk]

I’ve been using this method on my R6 and love it. I have also found that if the eye detect won’t automatically pick up the subject you want you can hover the expanded focus box on the subjects face, then hit the *eye detect and it will lock on.

[caitjim]

Superb. Just got the R6 mark ii. It truly is a game changer. Thank you.

[dougdina]

This was like the greatest advice I’ve ever heard in my entire life. Great presentation.

[jm]

I am SO going to use this tip. I;ve been struggling with workin the focus function out on the R5 which seems to have a mind of its own when I'm in run and gun type situations normally set to face detection. So pleased this video was shared!

[jeffmccracken]

Have been a way from photography for about a year and so needed a refresher on BB focusing, etc. This presentation is by FAR the most useful and practical set up and usage for me anyway. Thank you.

[mikehinh]

This is awesome. I didn’t know The info button had more options! Thank you

[robertbarkerartandphotogra]

Brilliant! Just upgraded to R5 and shooting my first wedding at the weekend, you've just made my life so much easier. Thank you!

[carlosread]

Something to keep in mind: When you use "servo" mode, the little square turns blue. Most people are used to the little square turning green, which happens when you are using "one shot" mode.

[klassiko]

Awesome tips! I recently picked up the R6, upgraded from a 9 year old cropped sensor and im blown away. I'll be adjusting my settings to your suggestions, these tips are a game changer, and so it's this new system.

[scotthinds]

David, thank you. This was a complete game changer today at a soccer tournament.

[bradayers]

The single best video I've utilized for my newly purchased r6. Thank you!

[elisabethlafontaine]

Absolutely clear! I’ve spent xxx hours today trying to figure this out. Then I spent less than 1 hour with your channel and EUREKA! I’ve got it! Thank you David for this wonderful video for my new Canon R6. I will be watching it again and again until it becomes second nature!

[longliveclassicmusic]

This was one of my favorite perks when I got my R5 over the EOS R. It makes life SO much easier, having as many as FOUR autofocus modes right at your fingertips!

[samshamansky]

A very informative tutorial for this new R5 owner. Thank you .

[wilecoyote]

Super Helpful tip and a great explanation of it, thanks Much!

[byogphoto]

This is the best way I’ve seen use this feature on the R5 & R6! I’m adjusting my settings pronto 🙏🏾