FujiFilm X-Pro2 - Manual (Page 28)

130 Using the Fujifilm X-Pro2 Focusing with the X-Pro2 131
The X-Pro2 also improves the predictive capabilities of
the CDAF. This means that subject tracking is also available
with AF frames that surround the central PDAF points, as
long as the burst rate in continuous shooting mode doesn’t
exceed 3 frames per second. It’s important to note that the
hit rate of such predictions is never near 100%, but it’s ac-
curate enough to deliver good results in concert with the
camera’s burst mode settings.
Let’s start with the Single Point AF and Zone AF modes:
■ Set the focus mode selector switch to AF-C and make sure
that high performance mode is on. Also make sure that
the shutter type is set to the mechanical shutter (MS) in
the shooting menu.
■ Set the camera to burst mode (set the DRIVE button menu
to CL or CH). I recommend using the slower CL mode, since
it displays a real-time live view image between shots and
supports all AF frames.
■ If you are using Single Point AF, select one of the central
PDAF-enabled autofocus frames. If you use one of the
outer AF frames, the camera will only use CDAF. In con-
cert with one of the outer AF frames, you can only use the
slower of the two burst modes (CL). You should still get
pretty good results, though.
■ If you are using Zone AF, select a zone that doesn’t extend
beyond the central 7×7 AF point matrix. If you use a zone
that includes AF points beyond this PDAF-enabled area,
the camera can only use CDAF, and only the slower of the
two burst modes (CL) is available.
■ Position the selected AF frame or AF zone to directly cover
the subject or part of the subject that you want in focus.
Half-press the shutter button, and the camera will start
tracking the subject covered by the AF frame or AF zone.
■ Keep the shutter button half-depressed as you follow the
moving subject with the selected AF frame or AF zone.
■ Fully depress the shutter when you want to start taking
a series of exposures. The actual burst speed (frame rate)
depends on how well the camera is able to track the sub-
ject. As the camera is taking pictures, keep the selected
AF frame or AF Zone over the part of your image that is
supposed to be in focus. This may be challenging at first,
so practicing is important.
In the above configuration with burst mode and AF-C, the
X-Pro2 is still adjusting the exposure between shots. How-
ever, white balance and dynamic range settings are deter-
mined with the first shot and remain constant throughout
the series.
Fig. 44: AF tracking with AF-C and burst mode: The predictive
autofocus was tracking one of the kids with the selected AF zone
while they were running toward the camera. To make this kind of
shot work, it’s vital to follow the subject with the active AF frame
or AF zone, making sure it’s always covering the part of the subject
that is supposed to be in focus.