Uploaded April 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this video, we talk about why autofocus is likely not coming to Blackmagic Design Cameras for a while and why that's the case. But, could things like LiDar autofocuses systems be used in the future?
Let us know what you think in the comments!
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0:00 The end of Manual Focus?
0:20 Video not meant to dissuade wanting autofocus
0:30 If you hate Autofocus
1:02 Quick history of where we are with Autofocus
1:36 Contrast Detection Autofocus
1:52 Phase Detection Autofocus
2:04 Canon's Dual Pixel Autofocus
2:28 Canon's New Autofocus patents
2:47 How does all of this relate to Blackmagic and Autofocus?
3:09 Combining Phase detection and contrast detection autofocus
3:24 It's not a copy and paste feature for BMD, it's a redesign
4:03 Blackmagic might need to make their own lenses
4:58 Blackmagic acquire Sigma?
5:40 LiDar Autofocus systems could be the future
6:31 So why is BMD waiting to use AF?
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#BlackmagicDesign #Autofocus #FrameVoyager
In this video, we talk about why autofocus is likely not coming to Blackmagic Design Cameras for a while and why that's the case. But, could things like LiDar autofocuses systems be used in the future?
Let us know what you think in the comments!
=============================
Join our Discord Channel💬 ► discord.gg/3aeNPU7GHu
Join our YouTube channel 📺 ►youtube.com/channel/UCmXGDFnFh95WlZjhwmA5aeQ/join
=============================
0:00 The end of Manual Focus?
0:20 Video not meant to dissuade wanting autofocus
0:30 If you hate Autofocus
1:02 Quick history of where we are with Autofocus
1:36 Contrast Detection Autofocus
1:52 Phase Detection Autofocus
2:04 Canon's Dual Pixel Autofocus
2:28 Canon's New Autofocus patents
2:47 How does all of this relate to Blackmagic and Autofocus?
3:09 Combining Phase detection and contrast detection autofocus
3:24 It's not a copy and paste feature for BMD, it's a redesign
4:03 Blackmagic might need to make their own lenses
4:58 Blackmagic acquire Sigma?
5:40 LiDar Autofocus systems could be the future
6:31 So why is BMD waiting to use AF?
📷SMALL RIG BMPCC6K PRO SETUP📷
=============================
BMPCC6K Pro ► amzn.to/3qgVwZw
Cage ► amzn.to/3BUe1oT
SSD Mount ► amzn.to/3C8dLTz
V-mount quick-release plate ► amzn.to/3bQ2ZGD
D-Tap Power cable for v mount ► amzn.to/3mUFQcs
Cable management ► amzn.to/303COtg
SSD Samsung T5► amzn.to/303eyrW
V-Mount Battery ► amzn.to/3kho29O
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🎵🎵My Favorite Music Library For Videos: bit.ly/3vNFwhI (get 2 extra months)
🎞️🎞️Best Stock Video Library: bit.ly/3vMLvn3 (get 2 extra months)
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📷STUDIO SETUP GEAR📷
=============================
BMPCC6K Pro: amzn.to/3q2LqJN
Aputure 120d: amzn.to/3xoPM0c
Rode NTG3B: amzn.to/3vB6MPw
=============================
=============================
Our BMPCC4K Kit Build: (BMPCC6K Pro Rig Build coming soon!)
=============================
***Disclosure - Some of the links you see in the description box are affiliate links. At no extra cost to you, if you use those links to purchase an item, I will receive a small commission. Thank you for your support :)
►BMPCC6K Pro: amzn.to/3xtpLh3
►BMPCC4K: amzn.to/36Isbvz
►LUMIX Professional 12-35mm Lens II, F2.8: amzn.to/2ZigXuj
►SMALLRIG BMPCC 4K & 6K Cage: amzn.to/31mSBSQ
►SMALLRIG Wooden Handle Grip: amzn.to/3eKPRTe
►SMALLRIG Camera Top Handle Grip: amzn.to/31j9vBP
►SMALLRIG SSD Mount Bracket SSD Holder: amzn.to/2B8GyxQ
►Juicebox V-Mount Battery: amzn.to/3eKQ1Kk
►SMALLRIG V-Lock Assembly Kit: amzn.to/2VoDwwc
►D-Tap Power Cable: amzn.to/31omLVI
►Samsung T5 SSD: amzn.to/3rTIQWN
►VILTROX EF-M2II EF MOUNT Adapter: amzn.to/2Zasgoe
►Metabones Speed Booster Adapter: amzn.to/37ukvgW
=============================
Equipment Used in Video :
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►BMPCC4K: amzn.to/36Isbvz
►Sony A7III: amzn.to/3d4wbc5
►Panasonic Lumix 12-35mm: amzn.to/2TESjCb
►Ravelli AVTP Professional Tripod: amzn.to/3dbnv3K
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Follow us on Instagram @framevoyager
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Disclosure - Some of the links you see in the description box are affiliate links. At no extra cost to you, if you use those links to purchase an item, I will receive a small commission. Thank you for your support :)
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