X-T3 focus mode button

[rick448]

Hi,

I have an X-T3 with the grip and have been having problems with accidentally catching the focus mode button (Manual / Continuous / Single focus mode) while shooting, has anyone else had a similar problem, and if so is there a way of disabling or locking this button temporarily?

 

[NickR]

I think this is what you are after, I set the focus lever to push to unlock and only use to center or move the focus point. I set the back dial to change focus mode.

 

[rick448]

I think this is what you are after, I set the focus lever to push to unlock and only use to center or move the focus point. I set the back dial to change focus mode.

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Hi Nick, I don't mean the focus "stick" on the rear, I mean the switch on the camera front which changes between continuous, manual and single focus mode.

Number 14 here.

Screen Shot 2019-05-08 at 19.53.24 by rick phillips, on Flickr

 

[NickR]

Hi Nick, I don't mean the focus "stick" on the rear, I mean the switch on the camera front which changes between continuous, manual and single focus mode.

Ah silly me, no I’ve never had that problem. I always have my hand gripping the underneath of the lens, I’ve always shot with bid heavy long lenses so I never grip the body with my left hand.

 

[Cagey75]

If it's anything like the one on the XH1, I would presume it's the same, you'd have to be almost intentionally switching it with your fingers. Grip or no, I too would have my left hand only ever under the lens, not on the grip or body when shooting.

 

[rick448]

If it's anything like the one on the XH1, I would presume it's the same, you'd have to be almost intentionally switching it with your fingers. Grip or no, I too would have my left hand only ever under the lens, not on the grip or body when shooting.

Having just tried that it seems that wold alleviate the problem I have been having. I'll give this a go