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Extending lens hood improves AF ability on EOS RP

kevinjohnsonbos
Apprentice

fyi, I just discovered that autofocus is achieved much more reliably in a room with standard recessed lighting at night with the flexible lens hood extended on EOS RP w/ EF 50mm f/1.4 USM.

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ebiggs1
Legend
Legend

Hmm, I find that odd but interesting.  I suspect it is a situation advantage VS a true AF improving condition. I almost always recommend folks use a hood. It can help reduce and/or eliminate side light or reflections from entering the lens.

EB
EOS 1DX and 1D Mk IV and less lenses then before!

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Tintype_18
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Authority

Interesting as I will be doing some indoor photos for basketball games. Will try it. Thanks.

John
Canon EOS T7; EF-S 18-55mm IS; EF 28-135mm IS; EF 75-300mm; Sigma 150-600mm DG

ebiggs1
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Legend

Hmm, I find that odd but interesting.  I suspect it is a situation advantage VS a true AF improving condition. I almost always recommend folks use a hood. It can help reduce and/or eliminate side light or reflections from entering the lens.

EB
EOS 1DX and 1D Mk IV and less lenses then before!
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