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Canon R5C AF Tracking Issue in High-Speed Photo Mode

Finch
Contributor

Hello everyone,

I hope this message finds you well. I'm reaching out to share a concern I've been experiencing with my Canon R5C, specifically related to autofocus tracking in high-speed photo mode.

When shooting in H+ speed mode with AFC enabled, my Canon R5C often loses focus, and the focus point tends to be front-focused, especially when using RF 15-35mm, 24-70mm, and 70-200mm (f2.8) lenses. Even in static scenes that don't require quick adjustments, the camera consistently struggles and results in front focus after a few shots.

  • Camera: Canon R5C
  • Mode: Photo
  • Autofocus Mode: AFC (Continuous)
  • Drive Mode: High-Speed (H+)
  • Lens: RF 15-35mm, 24-70mm, 70-200mm (f2.8)

    Steps to Reproduce: Simply activate H+ drive mode with AFC to observe the autofocus tracking issues.


    Has anyone else experienced a similar problem with the Canon R5C in high-speed photo mode? If so, have you found any solutions or workarounds?

    I appreciate any insights or suggestions you may have regarding this issue. It's becoming quite frustrating, and I'm eager to find a resolution.

    Thank you for your time and assistance!
    Jacob Finch

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Finch
Contributor

R5C + RF 50 1.2 and second photo in this mode also suffering on lack of autofocus. 
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Finch
Contributor

R5C + RF 24-70

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Finch
Contributor

R5C + RF 70-200

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shadowsports
Legend
Legend

I won't have availability to test until Saturday.  I have three of the four lenses that you are using.  Not all lenses are capable of H+ but I believe the four you have would be.  What firmware are you running? Have you installed 1.0.6.1 yet?

~Rick
Bay Area - CA


~R5 C (1.0.7.1) ~RF Trinity, ~RF 100 Macro, ~RF 100~400, ~RF 100~500, ~RF 200-800 +RF 1.4x TC, BG-R10, 430EX III-RT ~DxO PhotoLab Elite ~DaVinci Resolve Studio ~ImageClass MF644Cdw/MF656Cdw ~Pixel 8 ~CarePaks Are Worth It

shadowsports
Legend
Legend

Would still like to know what firmware you are running, since fairly dramatic AF changes were introduced with 1.0.4.1 and >. 

What AF Operation are you using?

What AF Method is set?

This info will be helpful to reproduce your shooting settings.  

I would also suggest using DPP to review what the camera is using for focus point(s) at the time of exposure.

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~Rick
Bay Area - CA


~R5 C (1.0.7.1) ~RF Trinity, ~RF 100 Macro, ~RF 100~400, ~RF 100~500, ~RF 200-800 +RF 1.4x TC, BG-R10, 430EX III-RT ~DxO PhotoLab Elite ~DaVinci Resolve Studio ~ImageClass MF644Cdw/MF656Cdw ~Pixel 8 ~CarePaks Are Worth It

Finch
Contributor

My r5c has 1.0.5.1 current firmware.

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