What is Back Button Focus?

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  • Опубликовано: 22 дек 2024

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  • @garrykarklins1968
    @garrykarklins1968 Месяц назад

    The absolute best ever explanation of back button focus - Pentax user

  • @johndeangelo4465
    @johndeangelo4465 Год назад +4

    I just purchased the Z6II (a few days ago) and have read about the back focus button but never knew how this actually worked. Thank you for explaining it. I will have to give it a try.

  • @zakkaiser4338
    @zakkaiser4338 2 месяца назад

    Great explanation of back button focus. Very informative and explained why I was missing shots of sports events. I used back button focus this week and it totally corrected the problems I was having. Thank you for making this video.

  • @ericlahra8373
    @ericlahra8373 3 года назад +8

    As always you have been able to explain a complicated issue to a inexperienced Nikon Z 6 ll user in simple words. Well done Joseph keep up with the good work.

    • @ShutterSpeak
      @ShutterSpeak  3 года назад +1

      Thank you - I hope it helps you. Thanks for watching and commenting :-)

  • @scopher911
    @scopher911 Год назад +1

    Jo, this is the best RUclips video I've seen on back button focus. There are a few other videos out there but they are not as complete or as clear as yours. Well done and thank you.

  • @ChrisLedgerUK
    @ChrisLedgerUK 8 месяцев назад

    An excellent way to explain the pros + cons of back button focussing. Thx

  • @samgabor100
    @samgabor100 Год назад

    All media talking so so high about back button and I am confused and afraid of it …is it that really great … I appreciate and value your verdict and advice
    Merry Christmas

  • @patg2055
    @patg2055 Год назад

    Excellent tutorial! Appreciated the different scenarios of how it can be used.

  • @TracySchofield-dr2sl
    @TracySchofield-dr2sl 6 месяцев назад

    Great demonstration!! Thank you so much. It brought me a lot of clarity!

  • @vinoyvarg1
    @vinoyvarg1 4 месяца назад

    Thanks for your explanation with actual situations.

  • @leighshasinnesael1672
    @leighshasinnesael1672 Год назад +1

    Your video’s are excellent. Your speech speed, and demonstrations are well timed. Most video’s the demonstrator speaks too fast, and they go through the set up too fast.
    I have the z7ii, and one day I lost my square that moves across my screen. I use the back focus button it locks on my detail in the landscape, turns green, and all is was well. Now, I can’t get that back. What setting do I need to get that back? Why did I lose it? I am also using the z100-400mm lens. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks.

  • @rae-annlajeunesse8719
    @rae-annlajeunesse8719 2 года назад +2

    Great, easy to understand tutorial. You mentioned that when using back focus, if you zoom or turn the camera off, the focus will be undone and you will need to refocus. I’m not sure if you mentioned it, but if you want to slightly move your focus point, is it correct then that you just do that and hit back focus again to lock into the new focal point?

  • @kennyiklei
    @kennyiklei Год назад +1

    Thank you very much. Your explanation and examples were clear, informative, and very helpful. After we set up the BBF on my Nikon, there is a button on priority of autofocus to choose between the ‘shutter release regardless if it is Ib focus’ (a symbol like a pill/lens) and ‘must be in focus before shutter release ‘ (a symbol of multiple focus points)? Which one should I select? Also, Should I use AF-S or AF-C? Any advice? Thank you.

  • @agrinbrg
    @agrinbrg 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for very useful tip as well as nice explanation !

    • @ShutterSpeak
      @ShutterSpeak  3 года назад

      Thank you for watching and commenting!

  • @NikCan66
    @NikCan66 3 года назад +1

    Excellent tutorial and demystifying for many people

    • @ShutterSpeak
      @ShutterSpeak  3 года назад +1

      Many thanks! Hope it helps out.

    • @NikCan66
      @NikCan66 3 года назад

      @@ShutterSpeak Great for newbies especially in action sports wildlife areas

  • @philsmeanderings7991
    @philsmeanderings7991 11 месяцев назад

    Had a lot of trouble with a Z24-120 f/4.0 S lens using full time auto focus on both my Z9 and Z7II with what must of been focus hunting making for blurry / blown out video.
    A few weeks ago tried using back button only and all of a sudden imagery is getting closer to what I would expect for an S line lens.
    Sort of acquire imagery release , reapply when moving then release when new imagery acquired.
    Still working on my skill as in reality I am very much a nube but would recommend trying this especially for wide angle lens and video. Typically pine tree needles etc.

  • @klyiu2006
    @klyiu2006 3 года назад

    Thanks for the detailed explanation on back focus and what to do with it. Very helpful and will give it a try. Subscribed as well.

  • @tcchen6885
    @tcchen6885 2 года назад

    Thank you for your clear illustration.

  • @rajenderpinglereddy2931
    @rajenderpinglereddy2931 Год назад

    Please demonstrate how to set up dual Back Button Focus on the Z 6 ..if this feature is possible

  • @JBurtonTenor
    @JBurtonTenor Год назад

    Did I understand you correctly that when using BBAF on a Z series camera you disable IBIS? IBIS is only with half-shutter? @ 2:17

    • @ShutterSpeak
      @ShutterSpeak  Год назад

      IBIS will still activate when you press the shutter release button.

  • @thomaswhitmore5095
    @thomaswhitmore5095 2 года назад +2

    Hi,
    You mentioned that when one uses back button focus the image stabilization was not active. Is this always the case, e.g., if you disable the shutter release button focus, does the back button focus activate the stabilization? Loosing stabilization seems a high cost to create a focus trap.

    • @BOUNTYEATER
      @BOUNTYEATER 2 года назад +1

      Waiting for a response with these too.

  • @beysan_tasci
    @beysan_tasci 2 года назад

    Hello Joseph from İstanbul, thanks for the video, you are talking about focusing to infinity somewhere in the video, what is this to focus on infinity and how is it done. This questions for my z6_2 and 24-70 f:4..

  • @stefanpetersen9249
    @stefanpetersen9249 3 года назад +1

    such a great tip , thank you ... Greetings from Thailand .

  • @BOUNTYEATER
    @BOUNTYEATER 2 года назад

    Does Nikon Z5 have these same feature? Thank you!

  • @stephanweiskorn6760
    @stephanweiskorn6760 Год назад +1

    Excellent video 😊!

  • @marclabro
    @marclabro 2 года назад

    nice tuto; i have set my z6ii to af-on only in a6 and AF-C so i can do af-s (one click) and af-c (continuous pressing). I was happy to see you needed to go in a submenu and activate enable because i had some doubt and on main menu it remains indicated "off". But how do you configure a1 and a2 af-s and af-c focus or release. i don't understand these menus or perhaps disabled when af-on is chosen ? or is it the "trap" you mention ?

  • @michaelmalodrums9674
    @michaelmalodrums9674 2 года назад +1

    Great explanation Joe ! At the beginning you mentioned something about I.b.I.s not being active in back focus ? Or did I misunderstand:-). I’d like to keep ibis functional . Unless you meant the lens VR doesn’t work in that mode. I tried it on my z6ii with the z lens and in camera stabilization still works with back button focus 👍🏻

    • @ShutterSpeak
      @ShutterSpeak  2 года назад +3

      IBIS will still activate when you press the shutter release button.

  • @love2cycle2
    @love2cycle2 2 года назад

    Hi Joe, Could I half press the shutter button to find focus (wedding couple at alter or batter at home plate or goalie) and then switch AF off so I could shoot at will without the camera having to acquire focus each time you shoot? Just wondering.

  • @melissafaria5386
    @melissafaria5386 Год назад

    I noticed when I'm watching some of these videos (not necessarily just yours) when the display screen is shown the focus box turns green when the object/subject is in focus. But for some reason that is not happening for me. I'm using auto focus and I select the focus type based on the scenario. Is there something I'm doing wrong? Looking for any extra tips. Thanks!

    • @ShutterSpeak
      @ShutterSpeak  Год назад +1

      If you are using AF-C the box will not turn green as focus is continuous. AF-S will turn the box green when the camera reaches focus.

    • @melissafaria5386
      @melissafaria5386 Год назад

      @@ShutterSpeak thank you!

  • @meganorsi8591
    @meganorsi8591 2 года назад

    I've been having issues with my AF-C and BBF on the Nikon z6ii. When I hold to track a subject, and then hold the shutter for burst shots, my z6ii continues to search for focus, and won't release the shutter. With my D750, I could hold the BBF, and the shutter, and shoot bursts without issue. I'm not sure if it's a setting I have wrong, or what. It's very frustrating! It tends to happen more in low-ish light, but still. I'm not sure what the issue is.

    • @BOUNTYEATER
      @BOUNTYEATER Год назад

      How did you solve the problem? Any update? Thx!

  • @salehalrashdan
    @salehalrashdan 3 года назад

    Any way to keep the half press on the shutter and activate the back button focus ?

    • @ShutterSpeak
      @ShutterSpeak  3 года назад

      You can but it defeats the purpose as when you have press the shutter you will force focus.

  • @Costibuzdugan
    @Costibuzdugan 3 года назад +1

    Best like always

  • @linus2771
    @linus2771 Год назад

    thanks so much!

  • @MrShaun_D1
    @MrShaun_D1 2 года назад

    so the in camera stabilization does not work in the back focus mode? Is that what you said?

    • @ShutterSpeak
      @ShutterSpeak  2 года назад

      IBIS will not become active using the back button focus button but will activate when you press the shutter release button to take a photo.

    • @BOUNTYEATER
      @BOUNTYEATER 2 года назад

      @@ShutterSpeak understood! Thank you! Does nikon z5 have these same features as well? Im a;newbie!

    • @ShutterSpeak
      @ShutterSpeak  2 года назад

      @@BOUNTYEATER It does!

    • @BOUNTYEATER
      @BOUNTYEATER 2 года назад

      @@ShutterSpeak thank you so much! Im about to get my first ever camera..nikon z5 + 35mm 1.8S..
      Hope this one will last years 🤗🙏

  • @brentkingstonphotography4615
    @brentkingstonphotography4615 2 года назад

    Most informative 😎

  • @daab
    @daab 2 года назад

    i imagine this technique would work better with higher f-stop/smaller aperture to give larger depth of field to accommodate small camera and subject movements during the bursts

  • @westwood2960
    @westwood2960 2 года назад

    please help explain whether this back button focus has the same function as subject tracking feature?

  • @johnyoung1606
    @johnyoung1606 2 года назад

    Ok with BBF you push the AF BUTTON let off of the button take the photos,, that plane of focus is still there in focus.... How do you take it off of the chosen plane of focus ??????????? (am I simple minded) ?????????????

    • @ShutterSpeak
      @ShutterSpeak  2 года назад

      AS long as you hold the button the camera will focus. If you take your finger off the button and nothing moves you are still in focus. If something does move you will need to press it again. Make sense?

  • @Mr09260
    @Mr09260 3 года назад +2

    I use the traditional area ..Been doing it forever >> now 70 cant change now >> but its very popular. I shoot Wild Life in Africa but a Buffalo shuffling across in front of me needs 3-5 FPS bursts Normal Focus in MY world

    • @ShutterSpeak
      @ShutterSpeak  3 года назад

      Thank you for watching and for the comment :-)

  • @reneeeasterling9932
    @reneeeasterling9932 Год назад

    Thanks so much.