Manual Focusing In The Dark Tutorial (3 Methods)
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- Опубликовано: 18 июн 2024
- Learn how to focus in any low light or dark situation. In this video you will learn some clever tips and tricks to focus manually when doing night photography.
I created this video so that even the newest beginner can get this done correctly right away!
My Instagram: @chris.attrell
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Imagine minding your own business in the middle of nowhere when suddenly you see that doll, glowing up in a tree staring into your soul.
Ha ha!!
A teacher that can explain this so succinctly is rare and amazing. Like what Einstein said "if you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it fully". Thank you Canada
Thank you!
excellent explanation. thanks
Thank you!
Great video! I love your work! I am eagerly waiting for your next videos.
That opening title screen at 0:10 was a lucky score on your part.
Probably 15 years ago I lived next to a short racetrack that I would walk around in at night when I couldn’t sleep, basically had the place all to myself. Kind of a “liminal spaces” sort of eerie vibe. Anyway, I got a cherry coke out of a vending machine, sat in the bleachers and was amazed at what I saw.
It was a perfectly clear night, all stars visible… but approaching from the distance was a huge storm front / cloud bank… it looked like a gigantic stone wall coming out of nowhere. Lightning was rippling throughout the interior, but also escaping out in front of it into the clear exposed air, then curling back and re-entering the wall of clouds. I watched it in awe, sipping my ice cold cherry coke for a half hour before realizing I should probably make a hasty exit.
That short title screen teleported me back to that memory, thanks! Now, back to what I came here to learn…
Hope you enjoyed the video!
I have to say Chris that I have learned more about night photography in two videos that you produced, than any other info that I have read or watched. You are consise and straight forward with your learning techniques! A pleasure to watch and learn. I will be sure to share your videos with any other photographers who are inclined to learn Night Photography! I personally use a Sony A6000(focus peeking ability) and a Canon T6i. Looking forward to applying your teaching methods!
Thank you! Hope you get some great shots!
Awesome tutorial ❤❤
Thank you! 😊
Good Job Chris !!! Your explanations and suggestions are clear and easy to follow. Thanks for sharing this information!!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for your content! I appreciate you show all the cameras and options for them 💫
You are so welcome!
Great tutorial Chris!
Thanks for this Chris you made what seems the unfathomable easy!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks, did not realize some of this and will help me in the future, especially with the aurora potential tomorrow!!
Hope you get some great shots!
Great helpful video. You explain things easy to understand. Love all your work! 😀👍
Awesome, thank you!
This is a really cool tutorial on an underrated subject.
Thank you!
Hey Chris, thanks for the night videos. I tend to lean towards night photography and more lately night video using Dslr. Your videos have some very useful and well explained content. Thanks for your efforts sir, much appreciated and i will no doubt be back many times to rerun/recap.
Glad you like them! Thank you!
I’m so glad I found this !!! Thank you !!! 🙃
You're so welcome!
Sr i just find your channel...superb!!!!...i wish know about It before ....subs ...i like you go strait to the point...thank you ...
Thanks and welcome
Ausome!!!
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Thanks 🤗
Woow so helpful! Can"t wait to take clear pictures of the Aurora Australis😍 thanks to this video
Thanks for watching!
Excellent video! The Nikon Z9 can be powered with its USB C port and a power bank. The larger EN-EL18d batteries also provide the power of 3-4 EN-EL15 batteries.
Thanks for your prompt reply.
Very nice Chris I learned a thing or two!
Right on!
Wish I had seen this video a couple of nights ago! 😅 Thank you so much for the straightforward instructions!
Thank you!!
Great video - Thank you.
Glad you liked it!
This is an excellent explanation of infinity focus. If the sky is clear enough tonight I am going to try my first Milky Way shot from Northeast Ohio USA. Wish me luck and some clear sky.
Fantastic! I hope you get some great shots!!
Imagine taking a walk at night and seeing the doll in the tree.. What a nightmare.. Greetings from Colorado USA.. 🤣😎🇺🇸
Ha ha yes!
@@attrell You started an idea. Looking for a doll.. 😂
Thanks! “Don’t forget your retrieve the doll”. 😂 I almost spit out my coffee! My brother & I have discussed how we feel photoshop has ruined good photography to an extent. When you said you don’t use it then I know you are a truly GREAT photographer! Learning more as we go so looking forward to more vids! I will show my brother these videos. I want to do railroad photography at night using the locomotive headlight on bridges and such.
LOL! Thank you!!
This is the best tutorial on infinity focusing. Sir, I am planning to visit Iceland for the Northern Lights. I own a Nikon Z8 (24-120 Z; I do hold other F lenses and Nikon bodies also). Let's say I focus on the moon / Stars or a source of light 35 feet away before I go shoot , would it help if I put a marker on my manual focus ring ( Indicating the Infinity point). Thank you very much.
It might, but with that camera it's so easy to focus, might as well just make sure you get it right. I made night video for Z series cameras including advanced focusing features.
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Once you have magnified 10x and focused, do you go directly to shooting (the auroras for example) or you need you ''unmagnified'' back to default? Thanks for the video, it is awesome!
You don't need to unmagnify. You can go right to shooting. THank you!!
Kindly feature in your channel about the Canon M6.
Great video. Did you use any kind of speed light or strobe light?
I have before, but mostly no.
Another great tutorial. I’m a beginner with a Canon T5i and a Samyang prime 14 mm F 2.8 lens. I did a shoot of the aurora with settings of 20sec ISO 3400 and F2.8. The aurora was like a thick cloud and it was my first time seeing it.The stars were blurry and the aurora looked overexposed. I had it set to infinity. I took my lens out in the daytime to see if the distant subjects were sharp at infinity and they looked sharp on my live view. But when I took shots at 1/100 sec and ISO 100 and 200, the pictures were completely washed out. What am I doing wrongly? And if the distant subjects (100m away) were sharp at infinity, why were the stars blurry? Thanks so much for your video and I’d I’m also interested in your photography classes, if you offer one online. I’m in Winnipeg.
Instead of using the infinity ring, try using the screen magnification and focus yourself. I use this technique because the ring is not perfect. ANd if your shot is over exposed, start using faster shutter speeds until it looks correct.
@@attrell Thank you so much! I’ll try that.
Really enjoying your videos. I did have a question for you. If I am in an Egyptian Temple which is quite dark inside and there are people everywhere, how do I set my camera to photograph hieroglyphics while hand holding. Bought this camera as the mobile phone photos previously were just ok.. I have a Panasonic Lumix TZ90 now and want to take better photos at Abu Simbel. Do I still use the same principles as night photography - manual focus, shutter priority mode and what shutter speed would you recommend? I have no idea
Hello yes you might use manual focus but you might need a light to assist you. I suspect a Lumix should be able to auto focus, but you never know.
I would use AUTO ISO and set camera to 1/50 - 1/80th of a second in shutter but you will need to practice holding camera very still. Anything slower than 1/50 requires a tripod, which you probably can't use there.
@@attrell thanks for info will try and practice at home. Have been quite stressed thinking I might have bought a camera not good enough in low light
@@angelinaenright210 With that camera I'd say you would need either a good light or a tripod (or a tall backpack with a beanbag set on top) for the quality it sounds like you want.
Maybe I missed it but do you have any tips for focusing when you can’t go 35 ft in front of the camera and there is no external lights and you are restricted to not making your own light?
Sir, how can i show your kind self my work. ?
Hello Chris. I am sorry for my question. I understood that I will keep my camera and wide angle lenses in the manual mode. My camera body will be also in the manual mode. Am I correct? Please advise. Thanks in advance.
Yes that is correct!
With a wide angle Tokina lens...should it be on 11 or 16 mm for Aurora shots?
Either works just great! :)
@@attrell thanks!
Question. I have a older DSLR that does not have live view. Can I still work around it?
Yes you can focus with your view finder. It is harder than live view, just takes a bit longer to do.
i've literally laughed my ass of at 6:00 xD
But this is an universal truth: if you don't look ridicolous while taking shot of your life, you're probably doing it wrong ;P
How insane this might sound, the doll technique seems quite proficent.
Ha ha it works great!
You mention having a good flashlight and in your class said you have tested many. Which flashlight do you use?
I am not sure which one I have now, I lose my flashlight about every month or so, but I do know I spend about $30 everytime I get a new new one to make sure I don't get a bad weak one.
Thank you
How about my sony rx100mark7 camera zoom 200mm forcus
Same?
Pretty much yes, check to see if your camera has focus peaking as well. That sure is helpful.
@@attrell thanks
Yes my camera has forecast peakig
I want to know your forecast rule is same even 200 mm zoom?
Try this calculator for your lens and camera. Will give you proper distance.
www.photopills.com/calculators/dof
Hi Chris, how far should you be from your subject?
At least 6 feet if your lens is wide open.
I do not her you about RAW setting?
I have an older DSLR without live view.
Then you can use a bright flashlight and light something so you can see with your viewfinder.