Faster autofocus than a DSLR

[Jeremy Roussak]

So they say: http://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/interchangeable-lens-cameras/ilce-6000-body-kit

Jeremy

[PhotoEcosse]

The real question is, "Does it matter".

None of us were happy when it took a dSLR 0.2 seconds to autofocus (despite the fact that we were perfectly happy focussing manually or using a rangefinder that took 1 - 2 seconds).

I think that, as in so many aspects of photography nowadays, we have to take a reality check and wonder whether the differences between cameras, lenses, etc., etc. actually impact upon our ability to take stunning photographs.

[NancyP]

Fast autofocus matters to bird photographers. Just try to capture a peregrine falcon stooping to its prey at 200 kph. On the other hand, the photographer's ability to pan accurately is the single most important factor in bird-in-flight photography. Hey, I do BIF photography AND have a truckload of MF lenses for other genres of photography. Go figure.

[uaiomex]

It matters to me. But the question is if that given speed can be achieved under low light levels. My 6D is very good at this.
Eduardo

[telyt]

Fast autofocus matters to bird photographers. Just try to capture a peregrine falcon stooping to its prey at 200 kph

manual focus:

[aboudd]

Stunning photo, congratulations. Manual focus lives.

manual focus:

[EricWHiss]

Go Doug!

[Lightsmith]

Speed is relatively unimportant compared to the ability of the camera and lens to accurately focus and track a subject, as with the bird in flight, and their ability to focus in low light and with low contrast subjects. A bird with a hard outline is an atypical situation for most photography and there is far more value with a system that uses a collection of cross type autofocus sensors and where the manufacturer provides enough of them to cover most of the viewfinder, as with Canon's pro cameras.

[Glenn NK]

The real question is, "Does it matter".

None of us were happy when it took a dSLR 0.2 seconds to autofocus (despite the fact that we were perfectly happy focussing manually or using a rangefinder that took 1 - 2 seconds).

I think that, as in so many aspects of photography nowadays, we have to take a reality check and wonder whether the differences between cameras, lenses, etc., etc. actually impact upon our ability to take stunning photographs.

I'm all for the reality check.