BACK-BUTTON FOCUS DEMYSTIFIED: Learn why back-button focus is great for photographers!

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Back-button focus is very popular amongst advanced photographers, especially wildlife, bird, and sports photographers, and there are good reasons why. Separating the focus mechanism from the shutter allows for much more control and flexibility in many situations. Let me take you through how it works, situations where it can be helpful, and even how to set it up on my Canon 7D II, R5 and R6. I'll even show you how to set up 2 back buttons for an always-ready action setting!
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@simon_dentremont 2 жыл бұрын

Let me know if you got this to work on your camera, and what model it was. Viewers would like to know I’m sure!

@stevefrith7283 2 жыл бұрын

Can't cope with it for sports, tried it and gave it up as a bad job.

@burple65 2 жыл бұрын

Assigning the 2nd button for facial AF does work. Now I can decide on the fly which one to use at any given moment, although I'm still new to my R6 and not sur how much I'll use the facial recognition AF.

@robertleeimages Жыл бұрын

Little Eos 200d here and only took up photography 4 yrs ago this coming January and within 3 months i had bbf set up and had been on a huge fast track of learning through channels like yours, and a very well known Aussie V8 supercar racing driver whose wife is a photographer and Canon ambassador was blown away that i had learnt so much so fast while discussing photography 1 night on twitter messenger which started after she messaged asking about learning nightscape photography. Best thing i found was being able to then meter where you want, instead of where you focus as happens when both are tied to the shutter button although it can have focus only for shutter and use the bb as metering but i definitely find it better the more common way.

@bruceleonard3096 Жыл бұрын

Sorry, Canon R5. It is working great! I’ve also gone to Auto ISO and changed the top dual from ISO to exposure compensation.

@charlesmckenna6164 Жыл бұрын

Sony A1

@elforestero Жыл бұрын

Having watched countless hours of videos by many of the most popular photography tutorial producers on youtube, I would say yours are consistently among the most clear, well-organized, detailed and helpful.This is another gem. Thanks!

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@leniehulse1621 Жыл бұрын

I also am so glad I found Simon’s channel as he is great in explaining things!

@Reason-fg4ik Жыл бұрын

Completely agree! And I love using back button focus.

@TonyHobbs 11 ай бұрын

@@simon_dentremontagreed there is something special about your presentation 😊 it's very calming and full of knowledge

@tolga1cool 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely! This channel is amazing. Even though I know all the things he's explaining since I've been shooting for a while it's still a joy to watch because the videos are so incredibly well made

@pauldeakinvic 2 ай бұрын

You are simply the best presenter on photographic topics Simon. No fluff or gimmicky style.

@milenmirchev3079 6 ай бұрын

This man single handedly improved my knowledge two-fold in two weeks and about 15 videos! Amazing approach of practically showing how to set options and what is their purpose. Amazing ! Keep up the good work, Simon

@simon_dentremont 6 ай бұрын

Great!

@sixsullies Ай бұрын

same! he's the best!!

@jasonzakszewski3718 Ай бұрын

I just gasped in amazement when you showed back button focus on the bird at the 3 minute mark. I had no idea this was how it works. I've leared so much from you in just a few videos. You are the Gold Standard for youtube tutorial videos!

@jesss7930 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are like nobody else’s on KZfaq!! I’ve watched so many back button focus videos and got so lost in technical details that I never even made it to set up. Now, after watching yours, I’ve just set back button focus on my camera and it’s going to be life changing! I’m very excited to use it from now on, thank you! Your videos are always so perfectly explained, you have the gift of teaching and encouraging as well as your photography talents.

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!

@TonyHobbs 11 ай бұрын

@simon_dentremont I did set AF ON long ago after hearing about it (initially I thought what a ridiculous idea lol then did it. Then put camera down. Picked it up some years later thinking wtf isn't it focusing 😅😅😂 Then remembered the af on button. Really good info.

@vdiitd Жыл бұрын

This is the first time someone has explained in a practical way. I have seen numerous videos on this, but they never actually show how you are supposed to use it.

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@victorrivera6375 5 ай бұрын

You know that I’ve been using back focus with my Sony cameras and never realized I could focus then release and my subject stays in focus. Just tried it and it worked like a charm. Thanks!

@cityboy24 3 ай бұрын

Definitely one of the best instructors on KZfaq. Clear, concise, loads of examples, well considered reasons. Just amazing. Thank you.

@simon_dentremont 3 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@wackyp Жыл бұрын

This is proof that most cameras are better than most photographers. Amazing video and excellent explanations. Thanks Simon.

@stevenk1833 Жыл бұрын

I know my cameras are smarter than me. Frustrating.

@alansach8437 9 ай бұрын

Had a good friend who passed away a few years ago. Excellent photographer. Right up until he died he shot with a thirty some odd year old film camera and got beautiful results. I asked him why he didn't update his camera. His answer was that, "Photographers change cameras more often than they change their underwear! They never come close to learning the capabilities of any of them! I, on the other hand, know this camera better than I know my wife!" His pictures showed that there was indeed a marvelous relationship!

@forsterl.stewart414 7 ай бұрын

With all things there’s Good and bad points associated with them. Shutter-button focus has some limitations and disadvantages that may affect your image quality or creativity. For instance, you may lose focus when you release the shutter button halfway or when your subject moves or changes distance, resulting in blurry or out-of-focus shots. Additionally, you may refocus unintentionally when you press the shutter button again or when something comes between you and your subject, which may ruin your composition or focus on the wrong thing. Furthermore, you may have to turn off the autofocus system to use manual focus, which can slow you down or make you miss the shot. You may also have to change your camera settings to switch between continuous and single autofocus modes, making it inconvenient or confusing. Back-button focus has some drawbacks, which may take time and practice to get used to, especially if you're accustomed to shutter-button focus. You may forget to press the back button or press it when it's not necessary, resulting in out-of-focus shots. It may also be uncomfortable or inconvenient to use depending on the camera model and grip, as you may have to stretch your thumb or change your hand position to reach the back button. Furthermore, back-button focus may not work well with some camera features or modes, such as face detection, eye autofocus, or touch shutter; you may need to disable or adjust these settings for effective use. Use anything that makes photography fun and easy for you. We are all different, I have worked for nearly half a century in photography field, even before all this b.b.f.,auto focusing Era. I have seen things come and go. For me b.b.f. is not something I embrace. Much like auto shutter,aperture or programmed control. I like doing things myself. I personally know how to control most situations over an automated feature on a camera. With three clicks ot top dial or three clicks of my rear thumb dial, I can change in an instant one full stop either plus or minus. Todays metering is not always perfect. More often, they are wrong. And customisable rear buttons have many other uses I prefer over focus control.

@forsterl.stewart414 7 ай бұрын

Remember, one simple thing, your camera is not smarter than you. When you point your camera, let's say at a black subject, you know it's black. Your camera sees it as an 18%;grey,and the camera will lighten that to read as a grey subject. And a white subject the camera will darken to a grey. Knowing this, I know my cameras faults. I make manual changes in my settings to correct for the camera meters, short comings. And by: Subtracting light for a black or darker than 18% grey. Adding light to a white or a lighter than 18% grey. Correcting my cameras automated exposure compensation features. It's a simple matter of taking a guess shooting, then checking your cameras RGB histogram and adding or subtracting more light. And with todays mirrorless R5, a color histogram can be displayed in your viewfinder, making this easier than ever. Something no other Camera manufacturers offer, other than Canon. "Skill in photography is acquired by practice and not by purchase"

@Tim.L Жыл бұрын

Another advantage of back-button focus is that you always can adjust your focus manually without switching the lens to manual focus. Great for fine tuning or adjustments without changing the composition.

@SteakOSaurier Жыл бұрын

I love how CUTE your Bird-Model-Subject is at 3:15 that long chirp is pure gold for my ears and heartwarming, don't know why :)

@luzr6613 Жыл бұрын

Man, i laughed out loud when, having melted my tiny brain, you cracked a smile and said 'At first, this won't be intuitive'. True that. Back i go to my Pentax and Olympus manuals to try and work this mumbo-jumbo out. Cheers for furthering my education, yet again.

@garybrown9719 Жыл бұрын

Thanks About time someone explains back button focusing

@Pangolin999 Жыл бұрын

Amazing, this is the first video (of many!) that I’ve watched which actually shows you back button focus scenarios in action - rather trying to explain it in words. At long last, I get it!

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@jackmen4 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video, remapping the buttons really helped me. Now the camera and I don’t fight as much!!!😂

@MA-no8tz 4 ай бұрын

The back button is extremely useful and I have been using it for almost 3 years now. I have a Sony 7RV.

@DaDivineDevil Жыл бұрын

I have been using youtube for more than 10 years and I have never been so mystified by the content from a youtuber like this before! I cant put in words how glad i am to have found your channel! incredible content, really helpful and thorough, please never stop! big fan!

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@pimo01 Жыл бұрын

You're stealing the words from my mouth, exact same impression for me!

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

@@pimo01 Merci Pierre!

@richardtom6987 Жыл бұрын

Just watched this almost year old video. You're definitely more engaging in the newer videos. Keep up the great work! This beats reading about those buttons in my manual.

@michaelpeppersack8599 7 ай бұрын

any body can set it up but you are the only one I know of that explained it and I was able to use it properly thanks a million

@A1ko_ 24 күн бұрын

I've always heard it's a good thing and basically mandatory to enable it, but nobody ever told me why and my skepticism won so I never enabled it, thank you for actually explaining why it's good

@richharrop5361 Жыл бұрын

Probably the clearest summary of back button focus I have heard….thank you!!

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@jonathanherb3752 Жыл бұрын

I switched to back button focus within the last 10 months. Best thing I ever did in regards to the simple things of photography.

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@munarong Жыл бұрын

Same. No regrets. 👍😁

@photographybychristinamariecpp 8 ай бұрын

I spent 2 years in college and no one ever taught me. This! Thank you, thank you. Thank you are definitely getting a new subscriber today.❤

@simon_dentremont 8 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@ColinMacIver Жыл бұрын

By far, the best explanation of back button focus I've ever seen.

@VandrefalkTV Жыл бұрын

How have I not had this explained to me in such a manner before?! This solves soo many situations I've been in recently where I got frustrated with extra effort it took to get some pretty simple shots of butterflies in the grass, or bluetits in birch trees, for instance. Thank you so much! This clicked immediately for me, now I just got to get used to it in practice! :)

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

So happy to hear it helped you. Go get ‘em!

@billieb0 Жыл бұрын

This explanation of the usage of back-button focus was amazing. For some reason I never understood why you would do this, but it's so practical. Awesome explanation and examples!

@thomasfx3190 Жыл бұрын

Oh Simon! My photography brain grew three sizes today, thank you!

@craigmiller8564 Жыл бұрын

For the first time since I started getting serious about my photography hobby, I understand the back button focus functions. I don’t know what you said differently or what I heard differently than I have in the last five years but thank you so much, it all makes sense now!

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@matthewoakesphotography 2 жыл бұрын

I never understood this until now, THANK YOU Simon! This video is so helpful and soooooo easy to understand, I just tried these tricks out and THEY WORK so well. Thanks again!

@simon_dentremont 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help! Excellent!

@dougbottrell4751 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Maestro, the 'emergency' button option is a real winner. 10/10.

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

@jfajr5596 2 жыл бұрын

For a french speaking person like me, you’re the best for clear explanation.

@simon_dentremont 2 жыл бұрын

de rien! Merci!

@kouprey1 Жыл бұрын

Instructional clarity. To the point. Well paced. Yours are among the very best how-to photo videos I've come across on KZfaq. Well done.

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@arthurleung7083 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! You have a natural way of giving clear explanations, and also why we would want to do it rather than just how to do it. Looking forward to the next video!

@simon_dentremont 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks Arthur!

@Gino08entertainmentVlog 3 ай бұрын

i have learned a lot from your video regarding photography.. THank you Sir from Manila Philippines

@fernandocardenas2264 3 ай бұрын

Wow! I mean WOW!!! Thank you Simon for this wonderful instructions. I recently moved from Pentax and its rather rudimentary AF system to the Canon R5, which serves as a FF and a 1.6 crop with a lifespan of 500,000 actuations!!! (Will be dead before I reach that number LOL). I am very used to employing the AF back button, like I did on the K-3 III, but having a second AF + Settings button is simply phenomenal, a lmost a miracle. No more missed BIF's LOL. Will take me a while to get used to the * button, but surely will get there. Awesome tutorial video. Much gratitude, and my warmest regards! 🙏🙏🙏😊

@AnnaraRen Жыл бұрын

An amazingly clear explanation of the uses of the back-button focus. Thank you!

@Dennis-kh7mr Жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon! This is the best practical use of back button focus that I have ever seen! Wonderful Explanation!

@Moadh85 Жыл бұрын

Love your content Simon - thanks for helping us learn and improve!

@bentleydawg8573 4 ай бұрын

I appreciate your descriptions of how things work. Many thanks! This video was very helpful. I had heard of backbutton focus. Even seen other information on how to set it. What I was missing was a clear explanation on how to use it. I am looking forwards to giving it a try. 🙂

@peterleung6970 Жыл бұрын

Hi Simon, thank you for the knowledge of how to properly use the af back button. I have been having difficulties with using this button in the past. You really save my day.

@Lentziu Жыл бұрын

Even tho I practice as hobbyist photographer for quite some years... in these 2 weeks since I discovered your channel I learned and comprehended concepts that I struggled before to put in practice. Your tutorials are so well explained and in a manner that the information is easy to assimilate. I feel like I am starting a new journey with better perspectives in photography. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

@RVNmedic 5 ай бұрын

Watched again. I set up 3 back buttons. One small zone, one eye tracking and one wide zone. Seems to work well as long as I use the right button. Thanks again!

@sirg-had8821 Ай бұрын

I have a Canon EOS 5d Markiii. Turns out I have a back button auto focus button on this damn thing. I photograph a lot of concerts so this is going to be a game changer. Thanks, Simon!

@wilsonwabraham 6 ай бұрын

This was very helpful! You’re a good teacher.

@simon_dentremont 6 ай бұрын

I'm so glad!

@scottabergermd Жыл бұрын

Loved this video maybe best of all the videos I’ve seen on this subject. I would REALLY APPRECIATE if you would do a separate one specifically on how you completely customized each and every button of your R5. I have both an R5 and R3, and the R3 is really challenging to understand how eye tracking integrates with all these custom button settings. Thank you!

@davidde8777 10 күн бұрын

Thanks Simon for your excellent explanation. I've watched several videos on this subject. But your the first to explain it properly. Big thanks. Dave

@keithakola Жыл бұрын

Mind blown! Thank you Simon!

@bpsten 9 ай бұрын

Finally a video that makes back-button focus make sense to me. Thank you very much!

@simon_dentremont 9 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@murraymetcalf-CA 9 ай бұрын

Yet another extremely useful and informative video with great examples. Thanks!

@simon_dentremont 9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@yummm8775 4 ай бұрын

Exactly the info I need! Thank you!

@TokyoXtreme Жыл бұрын

Truly a world class pro-tip; this channel is amazing.

@scottthompson5263 Жыл бұрын

This was an outstanding informative video. I learned so much more about how to set my R6 back buttons than on other clips!

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@marknelson6514 Жыл бұрын

I've now watched several of his videos and I'm very impressed. He's very clear and helpful. Thank you!

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@brendanmaher8267 Ай бұрын

I watch all your videos for fun even if they don’t apply to me but I’m revisiting this to setup back button focus on my new canon 70d!!! Waiting on my 55-250mm is stm lens and I’m happy to jump back into DSLRs after awhile with a bridge camera! Hoping to move to mirrorless this fall!

@lenaagrj Жыл бұрын

Finally clear explanations!! thank you!!!

@debbieharry-clarke2918 2 жыл бұрын

That was awesome. I've used back button focusing before but didn't realise just how useful it is. I've set up the 2nd one as well and will give it a try. Thank you for an informative and detailed tutorial

@simon_dentremont 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@franksfiddle9031 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant ... this has been driving me crazy as a new photographer when even the simplest and smallest movement was shifting focus ... infuriating. Thank you for such an easy to follow explanation Simon .. Mike

@speedymarc 10 ай бұрын

whenever I need to take a picture of this kind what I do is, I focus the object I want, then I put the focus in manual and it's solved.

@mattr9256 8 күн бұрын

wow, fantastic video. i just discovered your channel after picking up a refurb Canon R10 and my love for photography is being reinvigorated. thank you

@simon_dentremont 7 күн бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@iredefined26 8 ай бұрын

Simon can make better canon cameras than canon itself ...great knowledge .

@flippy66 Жыл бұрын

I can't believe I am only just learning about how useful this function is, thank you!

@yuriyork8094 Жыл бұрын

I recently found your chanel and the way you explain things seems to make sense to me. I've subscribed and now going over each of your video with an intent to go back and review them again. I just wanted to thank you for putting all of the efforts to create and produce these videos, they are very helpful to someone like myself who is starting to learn photography. Thnak you

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@orendakog6784 Жыл бұрын

Hello Simon... just found your site and am thoroughly impressed with your art and the knowledge you share. I subscribed right away. Thank you so very much. Best to you and your circle of influence in 2023. Stay healthy everyone.

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!

@segno678 4 ай бұрын

The best explanation! Thank you!!!!🙏

@jarnix2 Жыл бұрын

Really glad that your channel appeared in my feed. Your videos are amazing, they're clear and concise, informative, with good examples... I hope you will continue.

@zachgreene7269 Жыл бұрын

This video is a game changer for me. I was always frustrated that I only had centre focus when I have an extender on my 400mm lens. Thank you so much for all these great videos. I love your photography work.

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@adrienvillez Жыл бұрын

When a friend gets a new camera, this is the #1 trick I teach them right away! When you are in control of your focus, you master the camera to another level and the work improves right away!

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Right!

@parkside3236 5 ай бұрын

You're an awesome instructor. I have watched quite a few of your videos over the past 2 weeks and really appreciate them. What I like most is that you physically/visually demonstrate every key point you make. I also love that you don't assume everyone watching your videos is a professional photographer or someone that can read your mind. I'm staying subscribed forever.

@simon_dentremont 5 ай бұрын

Welcome to the group!

@magezimagezi Жыл бұрын

Watched this for many times, really helpful. Thank you!

@nancymatheson8602 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your clear description. Despite not using Canon, I now feel that I better understand what this is all about.😊

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@jimsmith556 Жыл бұрын

My wildlife and bird photography with the D850 became more fluid when I switched to BBF years ago after watching Steve Perry's videos. It's great for moving kids and also for recomposing as you suggested. Whenever someone hands me their camera to take a shot of them it feels restrictive when I realize it's focusing with the shutter button. Great information Simon!

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim!

@peterleung6970 Жыл бұрын

Really like the various scenarios that you show us how the button works 👍

@frankbelt633 9 ай бұрын

Excellent explanation. Cleared up a lot of questions. Thanks.

@odysseusreturns9133 8 ай бұрын

This is quick to set up on my Nikon by re-assigning the AF/AE lock button. Breaking a years long habit and getting used to the new setup will take a little longer. This also helps with lenses that are a little slow to autofocus or are likely to "hunt" through their entire focus range like the Nikon 105mm f2.8 macro.

@WernerBirdNature 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great explanation Simon, and congrats for applying the concept to multiple brands at once ! While I was still using my 70D, I tried BBF but never liked it. Last fall I switched to the R6, and now I just love the dual BBF. Compared to you, I have swapped both buttons, and on the button right of the *, I programmed the toggle between AF zones which can adapt the zone on which the *-AF is applied. One of my concerns on the new R7 is that Canon placed the extra below the * instead on the right. And I strongly fear it might be tricky to train the dumb to distinguish between both buttons .. Like you I'm using the 100-400Lii, but I'll need to train hard to ever come close to your truly awesome action shots !!

@simon_dentremont 2 жыл бұрын

That’s great feedback. Thanks!

@rp5764 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic explanations and amazing example photos, thank you,

@DrPankajMalukar Жыл бұрын

no words are enough to say thank you ! love the way you explained, thank you for sharing your knowledge , experience, tips and tricks

@mdgdm Жыл бұрын

I used bbf for a year or so and never got used to it. Half press and recompose seems simpler , maybe because I shoot mostly static subjects.

@bryanmckenzie1089 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your videos! My photos are getting better thanks to you!

@teresarommel3300 5 ай бұрын

Excellent video, thank you

@z1522 Жыл бұрын

Are you reading from some script prompt as you make these, or are you actually this well-spoken, clear, concise and well-planned? So much information, presented with minimal dead space or wasted filler - amazing!

@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын

I use a teleprompter now, but back when I made this one, I had bullets points written and memorized and winged it!

@jimmybarry6254 Жыл бұрын

What a breath of fresh air!

@colinreidcr 11 ай бұрын

thanks man I think its cause I shoot on single mode and thats why the whole picture is not in focus..

@mdnet78 3 ай бұрын

Excellent video explaining the why behind the back button focus using practical examples. Having watched multiple videos prior to this was still confused and this video cleared it all. Great job explaining this.

@simon_dentremont 3 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@ronlandry8580 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm so glad that I happened across your video today. I have been hearing a lot about back button focus but I have not attempted to try it withy my Canon RP until after watching this video. It will take some getting used to, but after your explanation I can see the benefits of using it. Great channel and this new subscriber is looking forward to more content!

@pleappleappleap Жыл бұрын

I know it sounds a little silly, but you not smiling at all makes you come across a bit intimidating.

@wonsikyang891 3 ай бұрын

I liked it more professional approach:)

@beatriceporter7195 Жыл бұрын

I learned about this and love it for bird photography. Thanks for posting.

@monicab28 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining about taking your thumb off the focus button! I have always kept my thumb on it and have had issues!

@soarpurpose 5 ай бұрын

Learned so much as you explain things very well, with visuals to support.

@narayanbhat5892 Жыл бұрын

Thank U So Much. Its Helpful To Me

@brendallsterling4117 Жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for you for awhile now and you have been very helpful with my mirrorless canon r6 mark11. Thank You

@arunpremkumar3920 11 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot.... Sir... What a great and beautiful teaching ❤❤❤❤❤

@allenoakley1799 Жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation and probably the best BB focus video I have seen. Most just explain how to use it but I appreciate all of the advantages you highlighted by using it. I have not seen the need to use it but I do now. Look forward to doing more with wildlife pics.

@wchinner Жыл бұрын

This is a new lesson for me as a Canon user. I will start practicing this. Thank you so much for all your wildlife photography lessons. Truly appreciate this.

@stixstudios3380 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the info Simon. I've got an old Canon 450D and usually use AV for still life images. For the longest time I wondered why auto focus didn't work in AV mode. Now I know that I can press the BBF button to focus. Although weirdly the BBF doesn't actually focus, but now allows the shutter release to focus as per normal. Cheers.

@98270360 5 ай бұрын

Game changer. Thank you

@leniehulse1621 Жыл бұрын

Great, as usual!!

@ddmarty 3 ай бұрын

For the longest I stayed away from back button focusing. That's when I had my D7200. When I upgraded to my D850, I kept messing up shots with the shutter button because I would hold it down at the wrong time. And I was getting in the picture more often, so whenever someone would use my camera, they'd mess up too because they'd just press the button. After I got my D850, I got tired of missing shots and/or explaining "You just press this button halfway down...". Now, I can stay focused on a moving object without having to worry about pressing too hard on the shutter, and it's easy to tell people "Point the camera at us, hold THIS button down and then click." I still use my D7200, so I switched it to back button focusing also. :)

@amitsalvi 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Been struggling with AF and missing focus so many times....even with BBF ..your videos have helped me get an alternative..

@simon_dentremont 7 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

@garysmith5838 9 ай бұрын

I’ve always used back button focus. Thank you for your full explanation.

@randyschwager2515 Жыл бұрын

Best explanation of this I’ve ever heard…and I’ve watched lots of them! I’ll be playing with my camera tonight to set up that 2nd back button! Thanks so much!