2 AUTOFOCUS TECHNIQUES you must master for Wildlife Photography

2 AUTOFOCUS TECHNIQUES you must master for Wildlife Photography | shutter and back button autofocus

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3 жыл бұрын

Back button autofocus and shutter focus divide photographers in two but in this video I explain why you have to master both techniques to improve your wildlife photography.
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@stefannijenhuis6688 3 жыл бұрын

Can we just appreciate the fact that Morten talks about the sponsor after 17 minutes of great quality content!

@rontz 3 жыл бұрын

for 1 minute? what's the problem? that he's getting a little bit of money by including a tiny bit of advertisment into his great content? fine for me, if it helps him.

@lupinewoof 3 жыл бұрын

Hearing that 60 to 70% of your focusing on the telephoto involved some manual focusing tweaks was one of the largest takeaways and confirms many of my personal experiences & frustrations. Thanks for a great video!

@picapica42 3 жыл бұрын

You actually explained clearly why I should use my back button autofocus more. I somehow always forget it is a thing that exists on my camera, so I haven't put it to good use yet.

@johansmitphotography Жыл бұрын

Yesyes! Also remember about the button for AF lock... because it's a lot less of an change than changing to BBF which is a massive change to get used to... I use it as lock... I have tried BBF and I really couldn't get used to it... thing is I rarely ever need to stop the focus... so the thumb only have to use that button 10% of the time. 90% of the time it is free then I can use it for EXP comp and changing AF point etc... My lens can't manual focus when the AF is switched on. So I don't have the advantage of BBF for that manual Focus that Morten explained.

@eliasneil 3 жыл бұрын

I was litteraly looking for some new videos of Morten right now.. Thanks!

@blythewarland6688 3 жыл бұрын

Morten I love your dedication to the craft and your willingness to share your knowledge I find back button focus easier to use and a shoot less out of focus shots this way but I agree both have their good points

@kalyandeepray 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Morten, I used the focus and lock technique for years, but have now changed. This had mainly to do with my subjects, 90% of which is birds, and I kept needing different kinds of AF for stationary and birds in flight. I now use back button exclusively, where I have the AF-L button set up for single point AF and the joystick for group AF. I also have my Fn1 for D25. My kind of setup might be very specific to birders though. Thank you for the insight into your shooting techniques.

@JH-qv3xv 3 жыл бұрын

One of those subtle techniques you use to get your great images. Thank you for sharing. I came to learn and of course look at some great pictures. Accomplished both.

@benedux 3 жыл бұрын

I've recently tried the back-button focus and it felt like it could be good to use sometimes but haven't thought about it long. Thanks for these superb examples and explanations, it really helps a lot.

@johnlavin-ford8372 3 жыл бұрын

You are totally correct with the use of those focus buttons. You restore my faith in genuinely brilliant techniques that should be handed down to new photographers. Great upload as always.👍

@AlexDubois 3 жыл бұрын

I've learned so much in this video. It is perfectly logical once explained. Thank you so much. On top of the pros/cons for the 2 options, I didn't know about the view finder zoom for manual adjustment...

@matteorocca7078 3 жыл бұрын

The best explanation on this subject I have seen so far 👍 I switched to back button AF and I find it really good, but it's really interesting to hear from your live experience and get to know that both ways have their own plus also from the point of view of a professional. Thank you for the insight!

@abijithkrishnan1429 3 жыл бұрын

This video was very very useful for me as i had NO clue what back button autofocus was used for and everything and now i understand it all! Thank you for this video and you will always be my inspiration!!

@mindseyeproductions8798 3 жыл бұрын

seems legit to have a master of the focus, providing information about focusing.

@scottpitner4298 2 жыл бұрын

I think your videos are the most Inspiring of what I watch. After just one I’m ready to grab my stuff and head out. Even just out back of my house.

@alanmaassen 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so, so very much. I've been trying since October to understand when and why to hold those buttons and you are the first person to make it clear. I'd actually given autofocus up and had started to manual focus everything. You've really helped me - thank you!

@LieslHuddleston 3 жыл бұрын

I'm stuck in the dark ages with a DSLR :) Been using back-button-focus for the past few years and love it! Good topic to discuss, Morten. Hopefully, anyone that hasn't tried it yet will give it a try, makes focusing much faster and easier.

@glttheriault 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips and reminded me to finally take time to custom adjust my zoom in. I really like the end when you are showing your focusing examples. Thanks for sharing!

@CESAR-vh1vx 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Morten for this clarification, it has been very worthy.

@giuseppeaguero9368 3 жыл бұрын

finally a wonderful video of morten with subtitles :) I enjoyed it a lot

@stefannijenhuis6688 3 жыл бұрын

I love the way you pronounce the word 'focus' Morten! Great video.

@jakub.slovacek 3 жыл бұрын

Morten, your videos are awesome as well as you. I always enjoy every minute of your vids. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@JeganSriragavan28 3 жыл бұрын

Wakeup at 5am and watching Morten video with a coffee, really will make my day wonderful..

@frazhassan 3 жыл бұрын

I liked the video first and then started watching. Morten is just awesome.

@KerriMarr 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Morten! I just recently found your channel and this is the best explanation I’ve heard for the best times to use back button AF & shutter release AF

@abl1699 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Morten. I will be trying out the Auto Focus Back Button technique.

@BryceJ82 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Morten for the great tips on auto focus. I currently use back button focus most of the time as I am primarily a wildlife photographer, but I might just have to try the lock technique (index finger) as well. Really enjoy the content. Keep up the great work!

@Bb4r 3 жыл бұрын

I have pretty much abandoned index finger focusing in favor of back button focusing. As you explain it, I now see the merit in being able to use the both focusing modes. Again Morten, I appreciate your videos. Thank you much.

@KevaanHD 6 ай бұрын

thanks for the video! just changed my AF ON button to switch between the last AF (AF-C) and MF. Love it!

@patrickmolloy6994 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video Morten. You answered my questions without me asking! awesome.

@Shhhchris 3 жыл бұрын

I’m not a wildlife photographer per se (I’d like to do it more) but these principles are still useful throughout all the photography genres. Thanks, Morten

@aidancampos5706 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, Morten. Clear, concise, and informative.

@randyschwager84 Жыл бұрын

Awesome content...as always! Thanks, Morten

@briansquibb999 3 жыл бұрын

Very, very helpful advice. Thank you, Morten!!

@hikingff77 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative video, I never knew what that lock button did and never thought about using it! Thank you!

@krishmotography9727 3 жыл бұрын

Superb video. This is all about practicall use of back button auto focus. Its amazing.

@lube2986 3 жыл бұрын

What a content!! Much much appreciation. Great video!

@Tebanisomura 3 жыл бұрын

What good learning is obtained from your teachings thanks for sharing

@mikipixi Жыл бұрын

Hi Morten. Fantastic explanation. Thank's for sharing with the community. Congratulations from Extremadura in Spain for your great photographic works and your channel. You are a great inspiration.

@fuglbird 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Morten for the this very instructive lesson. Your idea of assigning AF-L (autofocus lock) to the AF-ON button is brilliant on the Nikon Z6, which does not have the AF-L. I have used my 500 mm manual focus tele and Nikon D300 for years, and have now learned, that a Nikon Z6 with the zoom function may improve my focusing. Great job!

@masterstonesettermagnussva7636 3 жыл бұрын

Great informativ video as always. After years of back button af I now use trigger af and has set the af on button to manual focus. I think it’s a twist that gives me fast control with maximum of flexibility.

@jimhood1202 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your thoughts. I understand your reasons for using each method but what I appreciate most is that you chose difficult situations to illustrate them and let us know that even the professionals with the best gear have difficulty obtaining and holding focus. Perhaps there's hope for me yet. 😁

@Dreyno 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve used back button continuous AF for years. I love it. I use it for everything. Second nature. I use shutter button AF on my compact camera. Perfect for that.

@CGYPP 3 жыл бұрын

This is SOOO helpful! I really appreciate the way you explain it and demonstrate the differences in real usage. I am myself Back-Button AF shooter - using it both for landscape and weddings, and recently I was wondering if I am missing anything by not using index finger focusing at all ...now I know there might be some situations where switching might be useful. BTW as Z6/Z7 user I realized only now that I never really use the 100% preview and that's the first thing I am going to change. Thank you so much!

@heinihefti8969 3 жыл бұрын

Very well explained. Not learned from a book, but practiced in nature. Thanks for that - Heini

@miguelortiz5270 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips Morten! Like always Thaks a lot

@jincychacko5440 3 жыл бұрын

I started using back button focus but never understood how to use the auto focus lock properly. Its been set up wrong in my camera forever. Now this explains it so much better with example. I have answer to my frustration when trying to do micro photography. Your voice did put me to sleep though twice. It have a very calming and soothing quality.

@alecmcgrathofcanada9175 3 жыл бұрын

This was super useful. Had no idea my camera had this. I will be practicing this during my moose photo trip.

@eskwadrat 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent tips. Back focus button method really improved my control over difficult targets. Thank you.

@davet3530 3 жыл бұрын

Informative as always Morten. I can see the benefits of both methods and agree that it’s worth mastering both. You make a very good point in the Back Button Focus method that you can use it when wearing mittens in cold weather. Top tip ! Thanks.

@ashpowell9451 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Morten!

@thomasmarais9277 3 жыл бұрын

Great video morten!👍👍 awesome topic

@uaebifvideo5472 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you,Morten!!👍👍👍🌹

@Kirkhamfamily 3 жыл бұрын

Great video (again). Confusing topic but very well explained.

@RichardBirchett 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet Work Morten, Back button all the way my friend... although, I do switch back in certain situations! For me a game changer and very intuitive way to work. Great work, all the best R 👍

@TheBadvmc 3 жыл бұрын

A new Morten video.... today is a good day.

@jimbob7218 3 жыл бұрын

2:39 Oh yeah, I have coffee on my desk too, It's still warm! Cheers!!

@chuckgmanleyphotos7197 3 жыл бұрын

Great examples of both tools.

@jota_erre00 3 жыл бұрын

U're an amazing person, I love your work 😀❤️

@mk2930 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Morten 👍🏻

@vimalneha 3 жыл бұрын

Your explanation is just fine. I need to listen many explanation as each gives some good ideas.

@NildoScoop 3 жыл бұрын

👍You've explained it well Morten.

@erforschenhimalayas6570 3 жыл бұрын

Sir I love your videos and the photographs you capture and the way they are narrated in the videos . I also want to do something crazy like you ✌️

@northernbirder7351 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video. Many thanks. I will use this information on bird photography.

@WaechterDerNacht 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video, i definitely need to set up more custom settings on my camera and try out more different settings. I usually just used standard settings in manual mode so far, but really struggled with AF sometimes. Keep up the great work! Greetings from Switzerland! P.S. An order for a print of the jay is gonna come in as soon as i finished moving into the new apartment.

@Peepsee 3 жыл бұрын

Really the photo's u make are insane! Loving it :)

@ANTHONY_ROWE_L.R.P.S 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks you Morten, Found that very useful. I am going to give that ago..Cheers..

@robertcrofts2108 3 жыл бұрын

That is going to change the way I take photos of wild life, thank you so much for that info When I take photos of birds or other wildlife I lose focus because it focuses on a bit of grass ect, but using back button is a game changer

@come.on.lets.go. Жыл бұрын

I love this! Thank you so much

@johnhitchon8043 3 жыл бұрын

As always Morten, a great explanation. I much prefer back button focussing I really like how one can recompose the shot.....it’s a time-saver for me.

@cmichaelhaugh8517 3 жыл бұрын

Great video again. I switched to back button years ago. I’m going to have to chew on the index finger alternative some more.

@GingerPhotographer 3 жыл бұрын

Great and interesting video Morten, ton's of info!

@pradeeppradu9040 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos and photography ❤️❤️❤️

@Anonymousgiraffe33 3 жыл бұрын

great video Morten, i always struggle when trying to capture fast moving animals... especially the smaller size creature like swallows and dragonflies, i hoped that one day you will make a video to teach beginners like me to track the small animals.

@toejamr1 3 жыл бұрын

I’m going to have to watch this a couple times. My back focus brain can’t comprehend trigger finger focus Andy more 😂

@ramonarias1234 3 жыл бұрын

This is a fkn master class.. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. I dont do wildlife photography but I am sure your tips will help me with my photography.

@harryrudd8626 3 жыл бұрын

This was fantastic and very helpful!

@jameswood3544 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Great video

@stevestrickland446 2 ай бұрын

Great video and explanation.

@dod20884 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Morten, great video 👍

@taw6992 Жыл бұрын

great tips, thanks ! You did not mention the focus memory button on big lenses... this is damn useful as well

@p7272 3 жыл бұрын

Seeing you out in the field in full gear reminds me why I like photography(military vet). Just like a Sniper... letting nothing get in the way of getting the shoot! ;-))

@ThomasWeiskirch Жыл бұрын

Once more a very informative and high interesting video with helpful tips, Mortern ! Kind regards, Thomas

@GeoterricsOutdoorsAustralia 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant advice great video

@kalidasans3031 3 жыл бұрын

Your video inspired me to take awesome photos ❤️❤️

@harveytrop1637 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful description!

@claudioismaelabrahampoveda7550 3 жыл бұрын

Woooou qué genial. Saludos y bendiciones desde Chile ❤️

@SadanandaUTube 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for good idea

@smkunder1 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, would love to see you go through the menu’s showing your settings!

@MAKE_PHOTOGRAPHS_ANYWHERE 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent Video Morten ! I simply just do not use back button enough. I do not know why. Used it in the past and it works. Just you know kind of forget about it ! IT is very important when doing changing focuses frequently.

@a_for7002 3 жыл бұрын

This video is very informative thank you very much this is very inspirational to us beginners.

@MichalOlender 3 жыл бұрын

One day I'll master these!

@tudora5498 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video, you explain it wery well and it is great that you also give proper examples so that whoever is watching can really understand the isues. I think that at least for me there is only one risk in alternating the two different ways of focusing: I naturally tend to prefer one over the other so when switching between them I would sometimes push the wrong button at the wrong time out of instinct/lack of attention, not realizing that I am using the other mode at the moment so that it might cause me to lose the shot. However, this might only be an issue for myself and my momentary lack of attention. I really appreciate the video, thank you for creating and sharing it!

@arghamandal349 3 жыл бұрын

Awsome. Love you work

@glanzma6152 3 жыл бұрын

Love your Intro 😃 and thanks for the video 😁

@pkn358 3 жыл бұрын

Man i love your job, congrats :)

@sound_travell3r 3 жыл бұрын

What a great video 👍

@naturebites5974 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video. I am working on this back button focus method today, trying to improve my keeper statistics. So many of my shots are just not in good focus. Thank you.

@borocotochacha 3 жыл бұрын

It's about that Morten, adapt the camera to your style. I use same settings on Z6 and Z50 for everything, even street photography. EVF makes a big difference as you can set how much zoom you want to apply. At 200% zoom AF it´s also very fast and precise. Perfect video!