AF Modes: Difference Between One-Shot AF and Servo AF (EOS M5)

You can select the AF (Autofocus) operation to suit the shooting condition or subject.

Please refer below for the available AF operation setting for the respective shooting mode.

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Function

Shooting Mode

AF operation

ONE SHOT

*1

*2

SERVO

*1

*2

*1 Options vary depending on the assigned shooting mode *2 Functions can be configured on the [ - 3] tab

Caution

One-Shot AF

Suited for still subjects. When you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will focus only once.

Servo AF

This mode helps avoid missing shots of subjects in motion, because the camera continues to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure as long as you press the shutter button halfway.

Caution

The camera may not be able to shoot while focusing, even if you press the shutter button all the way down. Keep holding down the shutter button as you follow the subject.

An orange AF frame is displayed when the camera cannot focus on subjects.

Using the self-timer [ ] will restrict the AF mode to [ONE SHOT].

Choosing MENU [ - 3 ] tab ⋗ [AF Frame Size] ⋗ [Small] will restrict the mode to [ONE SHOT].

Exposure is not locked in Servo AF mode when you press the shutter button halfway but is determined the moment you shoot, regardless of the metering mode setting.

Continuous shooting with auto focus is possible by specifying Servo AF. Note that continuous shooting is slower at this time. Also note that focus may be lost if you zoom in or out during continuous shooting.

Depending on the lens used, the distance to the subject and the subject’s speed, the camera may not be able to achieve correct focus.

You can also configure this setting by accessing MENU [ - 3 ] tab ⋗ [AF operation].

Selecting the AF Mode

1. Set the camera's power switch to ⋖ ON ⋗.

2. Press the [ ] button, then press the [ ], [ ] buttons to choose [AF operation].

4. Press the [ ], [ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial or the [ ] dial to select the desired AF mode, then press the [ ] button.