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Mastering the Mysteries of Autofocus
Capturing a compelling photograph involves a lot more than just correct exposure. One of the most important and, sometimes, the most frustrating aspects of shooting with a highly automated—yet fully adjustable—camera like the SL2 is achieving sharp focus. Your camera has lots of AF controls and options, and new users and veterans alike can quickly become confused. In this chapter, I’m going to clear up the mysteries of autofocus and show you exactly how to use your SL2’s AF features to their fullest. I’ll even tell you when to abandon the autofocus system and turn to the ancient art of manual focus, too.
Much of the material in this chapter applies to conventional shooting, using the optical viewfinder, ...
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