How to focus a video with a SLR?

The main function of a SLR camera is to take pictures. The early single camera didn't have video shooting function. In recent years, with the continuous updating of digital products, major camera manufacturers are also constantly introducing single-camera cameras that can shoot videos, from high-end to entry-level cameras. And can get quite good picture quality, many filmmakers shoot movies with a single camera.

How to focus when shooting video with a single camera;

1, then your hand can obviously shoot video. Although most cameras support video shooting, the general camera branch does not support autofocus.

2. The use of autofocus SLR is very simple. Just set the mode and shoot directly. It is basically the same as the camera, except that the focusing speed of the SLR camera is relatively slow (the autofocus camera can be set to manual).

3. A unilateral camera without autofocus can turn the AF on the lens to MF when shooting a video picture. When shooting, you need to observe the display screen and turn the focus ring to achieve the desired effect. (The lens can also achieve autofocus by pressing the shutter half-way in AF mode, but the focusing speed is extremely slow).

4. Use a single camera to shoot high-end video screens. Manual focusing is recommended. In addition, many peripheral products are purchased and used. If you are a master of iron hands, then the single machine is basically the audience.