This was wonderful! thank you so much! My back button focus stopped working randomly months ago and I couldn't figure out how to fix it. I asked in forums etc, no one could help. I decided to try again and this did it!
Thanks for posting the instructions. I've been using bbf for awhile now.... and was told that you should always shoot in "AFC" mode= what is your opinion?
Hi thx for teaching about this useful setting. However I must be stupid, I’ve followed the steps but I still have my shutter button focusing before taking the shot, what am I doing wrong?? I’m using a Nikon D7200.
Don’t you also need to keep the camera in AF-C mode for this to work properly? Should you not also turn the AF off for the shutter button? Seems like you only gave half the story here
@@dannybrusseel5525 you need to 'uncouple' the shutter button so that it does not try to focus every time you go to take a photo. Go to Custom Settings Menu--> Autofocus-->AF Activation-->select "AF-ON only". Now the focus will ONLY happen when you press the assigned back button.
While I use the AF-ON button to focus, I refuse to turn off the focus function on the shutter release. I have 50 years of muscle memory in shooting user the shutter and so unless I am consciously using af-on I still tend to reach for the shutter button. Allocate PV button to spot mode. FN1+ buttons are a distraction to me to use while shooting, although currently FN1 is set to highlight priority. I always shoot Manual with auto Iso. Raw14bit at EV-1 on my Nikons. Nikons are iso invariant and recovering 1EV on import to LR is automatic in my settings.
This was wonderful! thank you so much! My back button focus stopped working randomly months ago and I couldn't figure out how to fix it. I asked in forums etc, no one could help. I decided to try again and this did it!
Very short and sweet info--- love this.
Well explained thanks I really appreciate ❤️🙏
A big thank you, clear and simple instructions, easy to follow
Many thanks for a nice and small video with a great suggestion. I shall try it when shooting next. Happy new year.
thank you... so to the point and that is nice!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for reminding me what I did on my other D7100 years ago!🙂
Thank you for this suggestion! I never tried this before, but now, thanks to you and Janine I begin to understand how important this could be!
Danielle rocks!
thank you so much finallly great info
Thanks for posting the instructions. I've been using bbf for awhile now.... and was told that you should always shoot in "AFC" mode= what is your opinion?
Can you get back button focus on a Nikon Coolpix P7100 compact which has very similar controls to their DSLRs?
mam how about the settings for z50
pls give another video for the same or provide the link
Can someone explain what's the use of this, what benefit it brings over normal focus shoot with shutter button
I have a question... Can I have TWO buttons set up for focus? I.e. the AE-L button AND the Fn1 button?
How. Can i put all focus point on d810. ?? Im using dx lenses
Hi thx for teaching about this useful setting. However I must be stupid, I’ve followed the steps but I still have my shutter button focusing before taking the shot, what am I doing wrong?? I’m using a Nikon D7200.
Don’t you also need to keep the camera in AF-C mode for this to work properly?
Should you not also turn the AF off for the shutter button?
Seems like you only gave half the story here
Hi and how do you set the AF off for the shutter button, because every time i now use the release button it still makes a picture while not sharp
@@dannybrusseel5525 you need to 'uncouple' the shutter button so that it does not try to focus every time you go to take a photo. Go to Custom Settings Menu--> Autofocus-->AF Activation-->select "AF-ON only". Now the focus will ONLY happen when you press the assigned back button.
THANK you !! She missed that crucial step … as have other videos here.
Which other "custom controls" have you used to improve your wildlife photography? All comments, tips, hacks and suggestions welcome below!
While I use the AF-ON button to focus, I refuse to turn off the focus function on the shutter release. I have 50 years of muscle memory in shooting user the shutter and so unless I am consciously using af-on I still tend to reach for the shutter button. Allocate PV button to spot mode. FN1+ buttons are a distraction to me to use while shooting, although currently FN1 is set to highlight priority.
I always shoot Manual with auto Iso. Raw14bit at EV-1 on my Nikons. Nikons are iso invariant and recovering 1EV on import to LR is automatic in my settings.
You also have to switch off the shutter button focus. It is under the autofocus submenu.