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[Crotlaus]

I hope this is in the correct forum.

 

I have played around a bit trying to take some video and have a problem with focus. I found a short clip from Nikon on the set up. Lens set to VR and auto focus. Camera set to Program, Focus AF-A, focus mode normal, Focus area auto. They suggested to set ISO to auto. I have tried various settings also with the same result. I am aware that this is not the best camera for video but I should get some reasonable results with it.

 

My problem is when I move the camera the lens will not auto focus on the subject. I thought it might be the lens but all my lenses do the same thing. All are DX.

 

18-55mm 1:35-5.6G II AF-S

35mm 1:1.8G AF-S

40mm 1:2.8G Micro AF-S  ---- came as a set for less that $500.00 (I like this thing)

10-20m 1:4.5-5.6G AF-P   ---- second part of the set

18-200mm 1:35-5.6G II ED AF-S

 

Should the lens auto focus when moving from one subject to another where the distance has changed? If I tap the screen it will come into focus without any problems. I can use manual focus without any problems.

 

 

[bluzman]

https://www.youtube....h?v=FFUlyuWp1jo

[Crotlaus]

I have seen that video. I have tried the all the focusing modes AF-S, AF-C, and MF. All the auto focusing modes act the same. I have tried Auto, Program, Manual, Shutter, and Aperture modes also with the same results. If I touch the screen or push the shutter down to the half way position it will focus.