Auto snap distance at start-up?

[strangeloop]

Hey guys, quick question. Is there a way to set snap distance to "auto" instead of 1m at start-up? Thanks in advance.

 

[waloszek]

Hi,
Snap-focus (or distance) is a FIXED focus mode, which means that there is no "auto". You can set it at a number of values ( 1m, 1.5m, 2m, 2.5m, 3m, 3.5m, 5m, infinity) but it cannot select any of these values automatically. As far as I know, the default snap focus distance is 2.5m, not 1m (maybe you set it to 1m once...).
Best regards, Gerd

 

[strangeloop]

Thanks for the reply. There is indeed an auto setting for snap focus - it uses the external AF sensor to determine the distance.. 2.5m is what 'auto' will default to when it cannot determine the distance of the subject. When I say 'default', I am referring to the distance the camera sets at start-up. I cannot see a way to change this, but I hope I'm wrong.

 

[thelps]

I would have expected that the camera 'remember's the last setting but perhaps it does not. :?
How about setting and then saving this to a MY mode?
Does the display read out the set distance so that we can check if it is recalling what is set? I don't have my GRD on me to check right now.

PS: Nice to see you Gerd!