Fuji Focus Tutorial: A Case for ALWAYS using The M focus Mode!

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In this video, we'll give you some options if you'd like to manually focus your Fuji lens. We'll discuss the various Fujifilm focus options that you may find on your Fuji XT2, XT20, XH1, XE3, etc, etc.
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@sebastienbellinger2475 6 жыл бұрын

Another great tip if you have trouble seeing the focus peaking is to use Acros and RAW. That way the red lines really pop.

@anishmajumdar8043 Жыл бұрын

When a photographer says “you should be able to manually focus” they often saying you should be able to focus in every way so that you never miss the detail you wanted to click because life might never give you the same opportunity. Great tip!

@colettithekid 6 жыл бұрын

Manual focus w peaking allows for smooth/fun spot metering mode. Spot, AE lock (hold), recompose, focus (twist) and shoot!

@cameronfaili661 6 ай бұрын

I’m really not sure why there isn’t anything else out there that I could find quite as practical as this video but I’m thanking my lucky stars that I came across this video. It answered a bunch of questions that I was frankly just a little confused about for my GFX

@ronmasters751 3 жыл бұрын

Back-button autofocus and focus peaking in manual is BRILLIANT!

@emeraldcloud9912 Ай бұрын

Great fun learning with you!

@Kevb69 6 жыл бұрын

Used this since I first saw your setup video. Really handy especially when I shoot mostly with vintage lenses. Many thanks

@birgittalundgren56 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot - this was very useful info and will no doubt try the M mode.

@truckingpix 2 жыл бұрын

thank you!!! that is one of the most useful tips I have seen so far for the Fuji XT cameras.....

@julerry 7 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for this! Super helpful!

@jacobgoldenpictures3828 4 жыл бұрын

Great hybrid option. I'm gonna try this. Thanks Omar!

@miam1074 6 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. It clarified few things I did not understand on my XT20.

@mohammaduddin1238 5 жыл бұрын

Salam Omar. Your channels are interesting and full of information. Keep doing your good work!

@yanismegal104 5 жыл бұрын

Damn dude I just got that fuji xt20 after watchin' you for WEEKS (that decided me to buy it btw) and I'm still learnin' tips from your videos !

@PhilipRice 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent instructional vid, thanks!

@TrailorSailYT 5 жыл бұрын

Super helpful video! Coming from Canon, I am still struggling with my “workflow” for shooting pics on my new X-T3. This really helped me with some ideas to get going! Thanks!!!

@Bobby_sprinkles 5 жыл бұрын

Didn't know the Fuji had such a cool manual focus system. Definitely going to try it out

@oreoandfriends462 3 жыл бұрын

I might be too late or not, but I just got my xa3 and this tutorial for people who haven't touched a dslr is really great! I just subbed! Tysm!

@NextScamdemic 3 жыл бұрын

I do the same on my x100s- manual focus/peaking + back button. Awesome video, thank you

@809tinkerbell1 3 жыл бұрын

that was very helpful.. I love this camera..

@marktondi6361 5 жыл бұрын

Really loved this tutorial. So helpful! Thank you man!

@reecefuller89 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful and fun, thank you

@Termidryna 6 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thank you.

@kiwiandyt123 6 жыл бұрын

Another great video Omar - thanks so much. I’ve really enjoyed your videos and they’ve made getting to grips with my X-T20 so much easier. You had already converted me to manual + back button focus and this just reinforces my choice! I love the fact that with the latest firmware you can move the focus area using the touch screen while you are looking through the viewfinder too. BTW you can set the d-pad controls to move the focus area in the “Button/Dial Setting” menu but it’s an either/or choice with assigning functions to the 4 buttons.

@NYmetsisles 6 жыл бұрын

I almost feel like I inspired this video 🤦🏻‍♂️ Thank you!!

@pdxxx97266 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool trick! I like it!

@acidtears 3 жыл бұрын

Been using my Fuji for 3 weeks and only now understood what A+M and "Aperture " means lol That is going to be incredibly useful, especially because I end up blurring most of my shots when using full manual...

@silviocaravelli3567 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review.

@mindsterproduction 3 жыл бұрын

This is really helpful :D

@adamconstanza 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Omar! I haven't quite decided what I like best yet, so switch between S and M. However, I do find the focus peaking pretty useful!

@ogonzilla 6 жыл бұрын

Whatever works best for you (AND the situation..) . and your mood. ;)

@carolg4603 6 жыл бұрын

So very helpful. Thank you, Omar!

@keepitreal3363 4 жыл бұрын

You are amazing omar, you really do help us learn new techniques with our fuji gear...thanks so much

@snoopwing1 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, I like your tips and the way you bring it , nice and funny , well done

@thejourney. 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏 bro alot guides. For me...

@insertcontent3307 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@ActionXander Жыл бұрын

Great video Omar! I'm taking the leap into trying to use more manual focusing on my XT-4 and this video was super helpful!! 🙏🏻

6 жыл бұрын

Manual mode focus with back button is truly the best of both worlds. I strongly encourage everyone to give back-button focusing a serious try. I switched last year and feel no need to return to the old half-press technique. I keep my X-T20 in M >95% of the time, the main exception being when I need to follow fast-moving subjects in C.

@ogonzilla 6 жыл бұрын

Great comment thanks! Just like you I live in the BBF world. However, I've gone back to shutter focus when I use my tiny 27mm for street. One hand shooting is easier. Cheers.

@crgiomunoz 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Omar, as always your videos are helpful and funny! I'm wondering if you have some video about shutter options (mechanical, electronic, m+e). Greetings from Colombia.

@73smoo 6 жыл бұрын

Very informative, thank you! Could you also make a video about the AF-L and the AE-L buttons? That would be fine. I am an X-E2 and x70 user...

@MayurMahapatraFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Omar.. nice video. I found it very interesting to use 16 mm f1.4 for manual focus due to its focus clutch. I use that often for my video work. Which lens do you suggest is best for manual focus for Fuji xt4?

@Spike.SpiegeI 5 жыл бұрын

5:13 tbh my fav feature of my xt2 is the noise it makes when i switch to manual mode

@musica3173 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Omar, thank you for the video. Is this applies to the latest x100v as well?

@real_kwyman 6 жыл бұрын

Great tips! I use a lot of Samyang and Rokinon lenses. They are all totally manual. For my fuji lenses I have it set up like you : back-button focus is awesome!

@jaysondronaarts 6 ай бұрын

You can still focus peak in Single Mode😊

@JimRobertson-Bodhilens 6 жыл бұрын

Lol! Love the hamster wheel analogy!

@davefk 4 жыл бұрын

In manual mode pressing the AFL button will focus for you, your basically turning your camera into back button focusing. Also, in AF+MF mode you can still use focus peaking for the manual part of focus.

@peteryoon7091 6 жыл бұрын

what is that green center line you have, and how do you turn that on? Thanks for the video also, very useful!

@tianh360 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Omar, Love your vid. Can you explain your Release / Focus Priority option. For AF-S and AF-c, which priority should i choose Focus or Release. I wanna do BBF on Fuji on M mode. And what is different between AF-ON and AF-Lock

@jcmc3445 6 жыл бұрын

Great as usual!

@miguelosvaldo 4 жыл бұрын

very helpful, as always!

@andyvan5692 5 жыл бұрын

you also forgot to mention the focus indicator can have a white highlight around it, this gives you your d.o.f. for the aperture you are using, handy tip.

@bolocanalberto 5 жыл бұрын

Hello! I am so used to "Magic Lantern focus peaking" type that... when I got the X-H1... I did not see exactly where the focus plane is. The peaking on Fuji sometimes looks more like a contour/ shape. Any suggestions? I am talking for filming... not taking pictures. :)

@laddrob Жыл бұрын

I like the sound it makes when you switch the focusing lever to M. My Fuji doesn't do that :) I mainly use AF + MF but want to try MF and using the button to AF. Thanks for the helpful videos Omar

@violetacanta 6 жыл бұрын

Is It possible for you to make a video about how to use old lens in the xt20?. I have 3 old Pentax lenses and bought an adapter to use them in my xt20. Thanks, Omar, for all your videos they have been very helpful for me.

@CollectiveMindz 6 жыл бұрын

Focus peaking works in AF+MF mode at least on the xpro2 with 23mm f1.4

@Laori_55 3 жыл бұрын

Спасибо, видео помогло разобраться

@Daniel_ndalie 3 жыл бұрын

5:13 AMAZING

@sheldongadi1540 6 жыл бұрын

Very informative as always. Very helpful for those starting out with the X-system :)

@ogonzilla 6 жыл бұрын

thanks!

@marviltron9562 6 жыл бұрын

I’m almost always on M focus on my x-e2. I focus with the back button.

@johan0234523 4 жыл бұрын

Most intuitive and fastest way to do it indeed.

@addsy6396 4 жыл бұрын

Me to 👍

@RichardGingrasPhotography 3 жыл бұрын

Love your tutorials.

@RobSmithL5 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Omar, for now I’m always on manuel focus. Thank you for your supertips and enthousiasm. It is definitaly the best way to have control on the sharpness within a picture.

@ogonzilla 6 жыл бұрын

Rob Smith Great!!

@warrenaveboy313 3 жыл бұрын

Just got a fuji xt2 ..looking to use it in manual mode

@zynergygames 6 жыл бұрын

This is perfect for when your taking pictures of raindrops on the window. I use M on that.

@ogonzilla 6 жыл бұрын

Zynergy Games great tip!!!

@gabrielecanella2299 Жыл бұрын

Great tips. But I've got an issue. On my fuji xt3 the manual focus distance bar does not appear and I cannot find it on the settings. How can I do?

@jordanvasquez2846 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Omar new to the Fuji system. Can you use that button to manually focus when doing interval shooting?

@mostosi1965 4 жыл бұрын

Hi man, great explanation. Very useful. I have a question for you : perhaps I’ve activate some settings without be aware, but when I go to manual focus and I turn my focus on the lens, the image on the touchscreen jump to show me...the back of the camera...so..I don’t see anymore what my lens is pointing to, but an image that looks as a mirror image...to my....back !! Do you know why !?! I’m not able to understand which kind of option I activate , and I don’t even know, what is for this function. Can you help me ? thx

@rifz42 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a way to leave the punch-in zoom at that zoom level, between shots? I want to zoom in and focus AND then take multiple shots with it still zoomed in, using my manual macro lens. I'm thinking of buying a XT-4 or a X-H1. Thank you!

@scottd1342 6 жыл бұрын

Nice strap on the 104.

@orangekayak78 6 жыл бұрын

Could you please do a video about hoods when to use and when not to?

@ogonzilla 6 жыл бұрын

Orange Kayak Sounds good!

@googo151 4 жыл бұрын

People need to start using the autofocus lock button. It's the best option for locking that focus before firing off a frame. You can use autofocus lock button, by setting up in the menu and then also, recompose your shot or picture. By using this method, you describe you do run the risk of accidentally shooting a frame and if your set to burst or continuous burst, you will lose lots of frames. I never use the screen to shoot, and so this method works for me. I shoot people and prefer the view finder method of shooting.

@AnandaGarden 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Omar. This was interesting and useful. Have you become accustomed to using manual focus for video all the time? (I'm guess the answer is, "Duh.") Would love to know if you've discovered any tips or peculiarities related to manu focus when filming. Thanks for these videos - they are pleasant and inviting to watch.

@RivkiLocker 6 жыл бұрын

Great tips. I used to always leave my fuji camera on manual focus with back button focusing assigned to a secondary button. However, I recently started shooting some birds (with my camera! I feel I need to say that!) and I find I need the continuous focus mode set to wide/tracking. I’m just not fast enough to use single point.

@Yorksboy 6 жыл бұрын

Great tips Omar - I tended to only use manual focus on a tripod, but can see why it's useful elsewhere 👍🏻

@Bilalizaddin 6 жыл бұрын

Hi omer what r using to record KZfaq videos thanks ?

@flaviomendonca5533 3 жыл бұрын

I use the focus switch all the time in my x-t20, but now that I'm really interested in the new x-s10, I'm not sure if I can switch from manual to auto focus as fast as previous models that have this front switch. Any ideia how to do this the fastest on the x-s10?

@wouterj.vanduin8706 6 жыл бұрын

That's with a dedicated auto-focusing Fujinon lens communicating with the camera-body; but now how with the Rokinon manual lens without any communication with the camera-body? Quite a difference right?

@krishnaprasadkhandige3747 3 жыл бұрын

Will manual focus assist like preview and peaking still work with lenses like the mitakon 35mm f0.5? I'm guessing mostly no, since you'll have to probably shoot with no lens mode and the camera will not be able to talk to the lens?🙏🏽

@cesarparedes9594 3 жыл бұрын

Hola amigo. Excelente los vídeos. Puedes enviarme el link de esos muñecos que usas en los vídeos y de que tamaño son? Saludos desde Venezuela

@luthangelomacatangay7591 5 жыл бұрын

Hi. Would just like to ask if fujifilm x-t20 is also has a good quality for timelapses or video for vlogging. Hoping for everyone responses. Thanks

@AdamWilson1983 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Omar. Hey there, I experienced this quirk on my XT20 (now with my XT4). If you set your camera to AF-S, does your camera just treat this as AF-C? I know technically AF-S is just M in video mode, I just find it strange the lens hunts in this mode.

@dung0610 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Omar, I have been using x-t20 for a while now, but from time to time the focus will be shifted even I though it was bang on and looked like that way on the camera screen. Have you even experienced this?

@kidsfriends8269 3 жыл бұрын

I tried the M + AFL method with my X-T2 and the kit lens and it was great. But when I switched to the 23mm 1.4 it doesn’t auto focus unless you push forward the focus ring, which defeats the purpose. Will have to keep trying modes.

@guillaumedube8141 4 жыл бұрын

I’m part of the AF-ON sect and leave to manuel focus

@pollsayspaul 6 жыл бұрын

hello omar, can you explain to us how to use the dynamic range on xt20

@seanrendall1514 6 жыл бұрын

Paul Stewart that gets my vote too. I feel it will improve my shots in some conditions but I don’t know how to use it to the best advantage.

@LyndonPatrickSmith 5 жыл бұрын

This guy has a great explanation for this about halfway through his terrific Fuji video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qK6mds6DubGYj5s.html

@klerain5774 5 жыл бұрын

Good question - thanks

@klerain5774 5 жыл бұрын

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@justinnelson123 6 жыл бұрын

Where do you get the Super hero figures, love Captain 👌

@soroushzarei4791 3 жыл бұрын

Hey omar 🖐 Do you know how to remove the square in center?

@mennogreen1 6 жыл бұрын

I sometimes find it difficult to see the focus highlights. If you shoot RAW and JPG put it on film simulation Acros and the colored focus highlights will be better visual to nail focus

@MrKikoboy 6 жыл бұрын

I think if you do some tests that you will find focus peak highlights at low will be more accurate than high - it seems more finely attuned - high is kinda general and often I find what you thought showed in focus was just off but using low it seems more exact...

@Garacha222 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, good to know. I've been always using high on X-H1, but did find sometimes it falsely claimed some peripheral areas were also in focus, but in actuality were not

@ogonzilla 6 жыл бұрын

Ooooooo. Good to know. I’ll check it out thanks!

@TheOlympia75 6 жыл бұрын

MrKikoboy I absolutely agree. I’ve gotten less accurate focus using high.

@jenslundinbyh8845 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that tip, sometimes I could not really understand why it was somewhat out of focus, I will definitely try out the other option.

@qin1992 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Omar, is that AF-L only works in MF mode? Seems in AF mode, you have to set it to AF-ON to get it work?

@veeaa 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Sinn 104!

@_nebz_ 3 жыл бұрын

Broooooooo I thought my camera was broken when the half hold shutter wasnt working 😂😂

@abuanwp 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, does the touch work on a total manual lenses like 7artisans with no communication to the body?

@mrmorellb 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Omar, can you try using Meike lenses especially the 35mm? I can't find useful tips and tricks vids like what you provide to us viewers. Thanks :)

@MrTShbib 6 жыл бұрын

I’m interested in this lens too. Especially interested with how it will compare with the Fuji 33mm f1.0 releasing in 2020.

@ogonzilla 6 жыл бұрын

Don't own it, but if I ever get my hands on one...for sure!

@mrmorellb 6 жыл бұрын

Puhleeeease. it's like 60ish usd.maybe if not one of the cheapest :)

@aareyes00 5 жыл бұрын

Me too! Please Omar!

@kickstand11117 2 жыл бұрын

OMG! You’re content is SOFA KING AWESOME! Thank you!!!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@zynergygames 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Omar, there's a new firmware update for the X-T20, regarding live view flickering screen.

@ogonzilla 6 жыл бұрын

I'll check it out, thanks!

@Osi1000 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Omar, love the video thanks! I just have a little problem with the back wheel, i set the ISO to it and when i press it in MF i cant' choose between the options like you at 5:33. What I have to do so? Thanks!