Hi Brian,

I turned Reset Lens to OFF, per your recommendation. This is quite a nice feature for the stock zoom, which manually retracts to a fully closed position. However, I discovered that the 17mm pancake remains in the 'Out' position when powered down. No idea whether this makes it more vulnerable, for example, but it is surprising (to me).

I wonder if this is also the case with other lenses?

Best,
Tom

Hi Tom,

yes - it's most noticeable on the ZD 50mm f2 macro... which really winds out a long way, when focusing on a close subject.

Cheers

Brian

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Brian,

Again, great series!

I have set the Fn button to Face Detect. This has an undocumented(?) effect: toggling Face Detect automatically toggles Multipoint/Single Focus. Face Detect on = Multipoint, Off = Single. Of course, you can override this, if necessary in the regular menus.

Instead of the Fn button for MF, I just use the existing Dial-Left button to quickly get to the MF mode and activate the AEL/AFL button.

Best,
Tom

Excellent observation Tom, and the key thing about this run through is to encourage exploration - as you're doing... and remember to save your config settings to the custom reset memory!

Cheers

Brian

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As I am attempting to get a better handle on all these controls, I have to say that I found your use of the Fn button to be quite a good one. I'll try it and see if it improves my output. If I can remember to use it, that is. I think I might need a crib sheet to remind myself of all these available options.

At this point, I'm not sure that I would want to use Manual Focus, unless I were using some non auto focus lenses. I may well be missing something here.

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The reason for MF mode is that you separate auto focus from the shutter release button... when you toggle into MF mode, you can then trigger an autofocus by pressing the AEL/AFL button - and then take any number of shots at the same distance, without needing to refocus.

Also, if you get into the habit of gently squeezing the shutter release to take a shot, and returning it to the half pressed position you will find there is less delay to taking another shot.

Cheers

Brian

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Aha! Now I understand about the MF mode and not needing to refocus...as you described.

Thanks Brian!

And so much for Mr. Magic Lantern because he warns "Whatever you don't..." and clearly doesn't understand where either you or Tom are coming from!

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Also, remember to use video! it was snowing the other day, huge flakes and I was trying to take a photo when video was the obvious choice!

Cheers

Brian

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Thanks from me too Brian - hadn't found the cog menus yet.

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nice job and thanks Brian. As an x-videographer and post guy I know this takes lots of time. Thanks for your effort and time here.

PEte

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