topic Re: Auto focus sound in Point & Shoot Digital Cameras

PowerShot G7 X Mark II Auto focus sound

Yariza — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 14:11:30 GMT

Hello! I just recently purchased the Canon G7x mark ii & immediately noticed a auto focus ticking/focusing sound. I have watched endless amount of YouTube videos to try to fix it.

i have applied the auto focus lock & face lock & although the ticking stops I can’t get it to focus on anything else (I am a vlogger I move the camera around a lot) so how do I get both of best worlds no ticking sound but be able to move my camera around & focus. Thank you!

Re: Auto focus sound

rs-eos — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 11:23:23 GMT

Assuming you're using the built-in microphone? To reduce/avoid camera sounds, look into an external microphone that would be mounted the further distance away from the camera's body as possible.

Re: Auto focus sound

Waddizzle — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 11:32:45 GMT

It sounds like you have Movie AF Tracking enabled. I think you have two main choices.

One, disable Movie Servo AF, or whatever it they call it on that model. Refer to a DoF chart or app and look at the available DoF when using the wide angle focal lengths. With a short enough focal length, you do not need to use Movie Servo AF because everything beyond a couple of feet or so will be in focus.

Two, as suggested above, use an external microphone. There are various options. There are on-camera shotgun microphones and wireless lapel microphones. Which is best would depend on your content. If it is more selfie oriented, then a wireless lapel mic might be the way to go.