How To Configure Sony Autofocus (Moving Objects Or People)
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- In this video, Gary Fong shows how to configure a Sony A7ii, or any Sony mirrorless camera,i for object tracking of moving objects or people in motion. Features demonstrated include Continuous Autofocus Mode, Wide Focus Area, Lock-On Autofocus Flexible Spot, and Center Lock-On Autofocus
This technique applies for all Sony mirrorless cameras, but the Lock On AF: Flexible Spot feature is available for the A7S, A77ii and A7ii.
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Why do you seem to be the only dude who teaches this info? Thanks so much for USEFUL and helpful information.
Does this work in video mode? if not, what are the settings for video mode? Thanks
i now researched like 2 hours to just find out that the A7S2 doesnt offer snowflakes. fuck my life.
One suggestion -- tell me how to activate the Center Lock-on AF (its on the center button on the control wheel but I had to go look it up).
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Nice video! I´m more interested in autofocus for video, wich works different. Unfortunately, most of the techniques you show don´t work in video mode... :-(
I'm in search of a tutorial on this so I can use my glidecam with people.
SAME! Why doesn't anyone have any tutorials of this!?
I have the A7, and I've set continuous shooting, AF-C and phase detection area on, but I'm not getting the green object-tracking snowflakes - why not?
Hi Gary! I've put my sony in film mode and it didn't let me put in Focus Continuos. What am I doing wrong? Thanks!
Same here. MOVIE MODE + AF-C + WIDE area.
Still tracking doesnt work :(
Just catching up on all your videos. Thanks for taking the time to explain this. Is there a good method to connecting external audio to the A7II? Switched over to all Sony on all my vids now. I use the RX100M3 and the A7II
Sony a7R only use contrast detection. Wish Gary made the distinction and provided info on it. He says "applies for all a7 . . ." Which might mean all a7 series - so it doesn't mean that.
2:2 that type of autofocus also available on the A7sII? Because I have it since more than one year, I never had to use the autofocus too much until now but I will have to, but it seems that I can't find how to get this tracking dots (I only found how to enable the standard face detection but without these dots).
This was beyond helpful, Gary! Thanks a ton man!
GRACIAS POR TU VIDEO, SOY DE ARGENTINA Y LA VERDAD, SOS MUY BUENO EN LO QUE NOS EXPLICAS..GRACIAS.
Very nice tutorial now I know Autofocus correctly, a6000 user here, thank you.
Hey Gary, thanks for this video. I do street photography in my Memory 1. Would you use the Wide focus area or the Lock on AF Flexible spot? Thanks for answering!
If you aren't getting the green snowflakes then go to the settings wheel > TAB 5 and make sure PRIORITY SET IN AF-C is set to AF or BALANCED EMPHASIS. If it is set to RELEASE it won't work.
Rael Thomas where is this on the A7ii? I can’t seem to find it.
@@lawrencevaughan5373 no idea, sorry. Took me ages to figure it out on the 6300
Super clear instructions. I have the Sony A7 mark I and had issues with portraits in night time street photography. This video really makes sense when doing outdoor portraits that aren't subjects that stay still.
Gary when I have my a6000 set to AF-C and in wide mode instead of seeing what you called little snow flakes to track a moving subject I will get a small square do you know why this is?
Thanks for sharing! This is exactly what I was looking for help with, very clearly explained, thank you! 🙏
Sorry you lost me. With a a7iii or a a6500, if you are in AF-C and area wide, how do you "lock on" to either an object (ie. Pet) or a face? If you can lock onto a moving object in "wide" area, and follow it while firing, why is lock on flexible spot (and various choices) even needed?
Hi folks,
I need a bit of help in sorting a problem with my A7 lll. I have tried to set the focus mode in AF-S but every time I try to film it reverts back to AF-C. I know that the 'Movie' mode (top dial) only offers AF-M and AF-C but to get around that I set all my preferences in M mode (top dial) and save them to one of the top presets 1 and 2 (top dial).
I have looked through the entire menu system to see where I might be going wrong but to no avail. If anyone can offer a solution I would be grateful.
Happy weekend.
Hi Gary, thanks for the video. In 1:54~2:00, the green focus frames are large, in other situations they are small. Why and how can it always be large?
For those who want this don't buy A7SmkII cause sucks so hard at AF-C it just hunt and never lock. I know cause i have one :) So for AF-C chose A7RmkII.
hello. I using the sony a7s mark 2 and using a sony 24-70 G series. I have face detect on and I am continuous auto focus . Focus area is set to wide and and have set it to centre. Real big issue I am having is that background shudders, focus hunting whenever the subject moves during an interview. Its not noticeable on the viewfinder or EVF but when I get back to my rushes you can notice and turns the shot. I have had to revert back to manual focus for the time being. Any ideas what is going wrong ?
very useful thanks i have a sony alpha 3500 just starting to take photos so these videos help alot thanks
Sir gary fong can i have a favor? Can u give the best combo settings for sony a6000 and my lens is 50mm..thank u sir.. Im a beginner sir..
you are an excellent teacher ... I love how you repeat the core principles over & over that help a beginner learner.
So nice I have found your videos and have subcribed too.....the explanations are so easy to understand and so helpful especially to a new one like me.
More Power to you.
Thanks a lot for the GREAT videos, Gary. Direct instruction with demonstrations in plain everyday language. You are "focused" on the lesson of the video and it helps us focus as well! Thanks again.
Thank you so much for this fantastic video, it made it possible for me to connect both devices! thanks again Rose from Antwerp Belgium
Hi Gary, I have A7S II and it doesn't show me any little green boxes as shown on the video. Any idea why? Thanks!
Does the A6000 not have that little box around the focus area? I was following along and I don't see the little box once it focuses.
Could you explain your use of the term "christen"? If you mean choose, how do you christen the object you want to focus on?
Wow!! Awesome video. Thank you for sharing this information. Liked and subscribed.
Very nice. Thanks to you, i understand my camera a bit better....
DUDE...🙏👏👏👏👏👏👏 THANK YOU.... WOW... YOU ANSWERED MY QUESTION AND EXPLAINED IT THOROUGHLY... GREAT JOB GARY.. TY
Glad it helped!
Of course virtually none of this works well with the a7s or a7s ii which doesn't have phase detection
What about for video? I can't hold down the shutter button when the camera is in a gimbal
Thank you very much! really helpful, I use it for birding and it's amazing!!!
Are you using back button focusing? Does it matter which you use?
Great video! Exactly what I needed to understand my A6000 focus modes and features!
a very good video, unfortunately, nothing on focusing in video mode :(
Gary I used continuous AF Wide, Center and flexible spot photographing an eagle flying in front of mountains with the 100-400 GM and A7R3. The sensor had the mountains in focus in every shot but the eagle was not. What about lock on flexible spot instead of Wide?
Sure, if you can target and lock-on, the that is a better way to track the eagle in flight!
Gary, this was amazing...thank you! Helped me get by with my camera tons... Please keep the videos coming!
Hey Gary, like the comments before thanks for posting this.
When shooting video I seem to now and again get a warp/wobble occur when focusing using the Continous AutoFocus + Wide area. Did you find out which focus was your most successful/most stable?
I am using an A7SII + Nebula 4000 following subjects/rotating around subjects. So autofocus is a must :)
Hope you or any of your followers can help?
Also, the phase detection or as you refer to as the little snow flakes, how do you turn those on?
HOW CANI SET THE INFINITE FOCUS AND LOCK IT , EVERY TIME I TURN IT BACK ON , I HAVE TO REFOCUS.
Great video, thanks!✌🏻
Gary, I know you know your "stuff" but you don't mention in this video that Sony sneaked in a change to the focusing system whilst issuing firmware for uncompressed raw files and internal overheating issues. They did it because some of the Sony G lenses have a focus shift problem and so now if you've got your lens set at f8 and try tracking a subject it fails because the camera doesn't use the max aperture of the lens (as a DSLR would do) but uses the f8 setting. At f8 the phase detection AF fails and the lens will hunt like you wouldn't believe. It happened to me recently and 7 of my lens had the same problem. Yes they work at max aperture (in this video Gary conveniently has the lens set at f4) but at smaller apertures it fails miserably. Anyone who is interested can search the next and they will find thousands of photographers very upset about this. Sony have known about it for over all year and done nothing about it. Before anyone questions my motives, I ditched my Canon system and bought a Sony A7RII camera and it IS awesome but Sony have wrecked it with this change. Why don't they issue also firmware update to give us the choice between wide open and closed down focusing? I am hoping Gary doesn't delete this comment but instead uses his influence and gets Sony to resolve this situation and makes me and many thousand other A7RII users happy again
Just got my A7II today. Should I not update the firmware before using it??
you are the one who teaches this really like your info thankyou so much sir im glad you are focusing on weird techniques of sony
Thanks for being a viewer!
i have the a6000 with the selp-1650 kit lens. i cannot get the dancing green boxes or (snowflakes) to show up. Set to af-c focus area is on wide and face detection is off. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Never mind, i found it... i had to set "Disp. cont. AF area" to on.
Hey Gary,
I shoot basketball athletes and usually want to take some shots when they're dunking or moving fast, any recommendation for ISO, Fstop etc for sports?
Depends on the environment.
Indoors, something like f/2.8 and a high enough ISO to get your shutter speed to at least 1/250 (ideally, faster), continuous AF, and high speed rive mode for bursts.
Can u lock af on a object while filming?
tertarik ngikutin dari awal video, ehhhh... endingnya baru berlaku untuk A7 ke atas wkwkwkkw.. syedih A6000 belum ada centre lock on
The a6000 also has "Lock-On" AF as a feature.
Gary, I have the A7III, but the Face Registration does not work. I tried more then once, and it just doesn't work. Actually, it looks like it does the opposite, if the registered face is on my frame, it goes to a face that is not registered.
What lens are you using?
Does this only work on the A7 /A7r version 11? thanks
Gracias Gary, thank You!
I dont seem to have those snowflakes, not sure where they went!
Really very good video... It's very helpfull... CAN YOU TELL ME - what is the "Eye start AF"..... because if it is on the 'lock on : expand flexible spot' doesn't work...
Thanks for showing center lock on AF... because I tried the 'Lock on : expand flexible spot' on photos but whenever I tried to do it in video we can't ... because it won't work in program mode... other mods wont work with AF... Thank you in advance... :)
Waooo...its really helpful. I use sony @6000 model and i am the beginner and have primary lense of 16mm to 50mm,just want to know can i capture the blur images with these lenses. I am very fond of capturing street photography, Natures and Potrait, can you pls suggest which lens i should purchase . Thank u so much.
Hi! I'm using a Sony A7s with the SAL-2470Z Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar f2.8 24-70mm Zoom Lens and the LA-EA4 Adaptor but I cannot use many of the auto focus features you demo in the video. Am I missing something in the settings or my lens is incompatible with them?
I don't see any of these green boxes :/
WHOA I am here now and you Gary and you're video helped me a tone. I was struggling with focus setting and now I can shoot what I want instead what camera wants :) THANK YOU SO SO MUCH
what about a7s afc?? will it work?
hi sir, recently i have purchased A7Sii Camera and i m using my Canon lens 24 to 105, but i m un able to take photos auto focus is not working and i m doing manual focusing but i m not happy with that, specially when i m using flash i have to change setting for object focus and for shoot again i have to change for flash firing, pls suggest me.
I have a dslr but just picked up a cheap $95 a5000 body to play around with for walkaround/street and smacked on a new Sigma 30mm. This lower model does not have all the aon screen sensors which make it easier but I can set the settings so I was able to apply them. I'll check out more vids. Gonna see it I like mirrorless. Thanks again.
Hi Gary, I bought Sony HX90V a year ago. Its a vary good point n shoot camera. After I watch your video on youtube I learnt something about AFC. If possible pls do some tutorial video on this point n shoot camera. I m sure those who got this sony HX90V will be very happy...tq
Why do you some times get the little green "snow flakes" and sometimes the double-lined green box; and still other times a double-lined white box? Except for single lock, I only get the snow flakes.
Hi Gary, thanks for this very informative Video. I own the A7S and it seems this Camera doesnt have Phase Detection. I shot alot of Video and unfortunatly it seems also AF: Flexible Spot doesn´t work while recording. Any thoughts or hints on that ? Always enjoy ur Videos ! All the best. Gil
Because when I choose this lock on flexible spot on moving subject it is not working.. pls help me
What lens are you using specifically? Is it a Sony lens or 3rd party option?
Does this video entirely apply to the A6000, or should I find an A6000-spcific video. I know it's focusing system is different.
Ny A7s2 is set to AF-C and wide zone.
But the focus green points doesnt move when I move the camera like its moving in your video,
What am I missing ?
I have back button focus set up plus eye AF as well.But I'm can't seem
to get AF-C to work while its set up like this. Please help The Gary Fong Channel
Gary, how come you get the green brackets when using LOAF flexible spot at 3:50? I just get the phase detection (snowflakes). This also happens with center lock on AF too. I get the tracking box, but when I press the back button focus I get the phase detection instead of the green tracking box. Is there a difference?
Just bought my A6000 and you are just absolutely amazing! Thank you for so many videos that are absolutely exquisite.
The only thing I am missing from my Olympus M10 is the ability to take better video and take a picture (16 mp) WHILE TAKING THE VIDEO without stopping or the ability to zoom in and out while it is recording. Perhaps I am overlooking something?
Nice video! But do you know, what's sad? There battery has dropped from 42 to 36 % in 10 minutes! That's frustrating...
Bought an A7ii, for some reason the green dots aren't showing anywhere with any lens, very odd.
FYI anyone having this issue, you have to reset the camera.
Whenever I face any problems or I don't understand the settings of my A6000, then I always watch you . Thanks .
Thank you for taking the time to explain these features! I have the a7ii, and these autofocusing features don't seem to work during video. If I lock focus on the subject before pressing record, it tracks but if a new object comes in I can't get the AF to focus on the new subject. I could have sworn that before I started using BBF the video mode would automatically focus (without me needing to press the shutter or AEL button halfway) on the subject within my focus setting (center, flexible, etc.). I also know that I don't have ALL the features because I have a Sigma lens.
Could someone tell me in short: Will the video mode automatically focus on a subject within my focal point without needing to press the shutter/AEL button?
What is the best way to change focus during video without MF?
Would it be correct to say there are two basic operational methods for locking onto moving objects like this? 1) The "hold shutter button half way" method in the 'Wide" or 'Lock On-AF' AF modes and 2) The "Use a programmed button" in the 'Flexible Spot' AF mode. This second one needs the extra "Center Lock on Focus" button pressing sequence to turn it off and on.
Gary baby you are the man. love the tuts. and you have hot chicks on your show too hahaha
I would like to learn how to use my a6000 so when I am recording, and I hold things up to the camera, the camera will focus on the product temporarily and then back to my face. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
When you use lock on flexiable spot do you have to keep on pressing down on the focus button? Is there a way to lock on the subject, focus once, and then not worry about it. Love your stuff by the way. Thanks
Hello Gary, I really enjoyed this video.
I've been playing around and testing autofocus in video on the A7S while on my gimbal.
Being a videographer I've always used manual focus, so these sony autofocus settings are interesting.
I wondered if you had and info / a course on Sony A7S Video Autofocus settings?
good day... may I ask something... All SONY ALPHA have auth-focusing?
Well.. I am a sports action photographer, and I disagree somewhat to what Gary is teaching here. When I am shooting high speed sports I use Center Spot focus. This puts the tracking of the object in the hands of the photographer. His method only puts that control onto the camera. I choose to track the action with center spot thus assuring focus with continuous focus.
Hello, is it same with Sony A6000 or 63000 ?
Pretty much the same.
Thank you for this information. I will shoot dogs in a few days and I hope I can use this information.
I was searching for the Lock-On Autofocus Flexible Spot.
Hi Gary, thank you for sharing your skills and knowledge! I enjoyed this video; yet a s a new owner of the A7 Mark II I must ask, what do you mean by 'christen' the selection in this video? Do you mean you hold the shutter button half down and then press from that point to take the shot? I am trying to photograph birds in-flight and struggling with this one.
Thank you very very much - Jim
I use a6300 and sigma 18-35 with mc 11 adapter. Since I did updates for firmware and also for sony system, I am not able to choose AF-C. Does anyone know why? Is it Normal?
Since you're using a third party lens and adapter, there are several variables that could causing the issue. Since it is likely the result of the lens and/or the MC 11, we recommend contacting Sigma directly for troubleshooting. They may have a new firmware fix for that gear to restore compatibility.
thank you for the reply. the new firmware is what cause this whole issue :(( and I have wedding to shoot this weekend. God damn Sigma.
Hi Gary,
Whats the model or name of the mic that you are using in this video?
Nice info Gary.
May I updated: the last updated firmware on A6000 now have Focus Lock-On Features.
does this work for video also? Thanks
Thank you Very much! I just learn alot from you! and i like it ! Me acabo de suscribir Gracias ! Thank you!
Hey Gary, thank you for your Videos. Do you think there will be an aps-c camera with IS in the near future? Pleeeeease convince the sony-people ^^ !
Work in Sony a6500?
Thanks.
Hi Gary great video again. Do you know if you mount a non Sony flash onto the A6000 will the flashgun's AF assist lamp still work and if so what focus mode do I need to be in ?
great! thanks!
Hello Gary. First of all Thank You for ur technical videos. and I have a issue shooting pic with flash on with my a6300 and that is: while I am pressing shutter button all the way down, sometimes it's unable to shoot a pic , it is like hunting at that time but not shooting. and to work it properly I'm again turning off and on the camera then it's working properly for first few pics and again the same issue follows. Why is it happening? Please help me.
If the camera is on single-shot focus, it will not fire until it achieves sharp focus. Do you have the focus assist beam on the flash to help lock focus?
I do not know this "focus assist beam" brother gary. even iam using wide focus and with on board flash of sony a 6300.
Gary first thanks for the outstanding videos, on the a6000 when you use the la sony adapter does the width of the adapter have any effect on the focal length? I know on with the crop sencor its longer. By 1.5 i think
Thanks Tom
Hello does this work with the Sony A7S camera the same way? I was looking at picking one up for video.