How I Never Miss Focus : Zone Focus Street Photography Tutorial

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Zone Focusing is a technique implemented by many street photographers from beginners to legends. It allows a manual focus camera / lens to become a point & shoot system with a couple simple steps. This street photography tutorial will make zone focusing easy for anyone starting out their journey documenting the world. The topic of film vs digital doesn't apply here since you can use this technique on either. Leica or Fujifilm, Canon or Sony, X100V or M6, it doesn't matter.
#zonefocus #streetphotography #tutorial
0:00 - 1:02: I Never Miss Focus
1:03 - 3:01: Zone Focus Explained
3:02 - 3:08: Kanye Break
3:09 - 4:48: How to Read Your Lens for Zone Focusing
4:49 - 6:26: Zones are Different on Every Focal Length
6:27 - 7:40: Clever Supply Co Giveaway
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@whoschrischu 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t let me get in my zone

@adio1679 2 жыл бұрын

You are now watching the throne

@nidhishshivashankar4885 Жыл бұрын

DONT LET HIM GET IN HIS ZONE !!1!

@ser_igel 7 ай бұрын

@@nidhishshivashankar4885 I'm definitely in my zone

@ackamack101 6 ай бұрын

He’s in the zone! 😅

@jeffg.8964 6 ай бұрын

I have been ‘zone focussing’ for 50 years. I mostly use a 35mm for street photography. Just remember this hyperfocal setting: f/5.6 set to 7 metres, everything in focus from 3 metres to infinity; at f/11 1.65m-infinity; at f/16 1.2m-infinity. Use ISO 400 and you’ll be fine.

@DennisLimCY 5 ай бұрын

i am 50 years behind you when it comes to zone focusing - literally thinking of buying a Leica in 2024 for the first time. Question: how to you set your shutter speed? by that i mean: a. do you not go below 1/125 (for example), and allow ISO to go higher if necessary? or b. lock in ISO at 400, and adjust shutter speed accordingly? (if so, what is a good shutter speed on a Leica?) Thank you for reading this loaded question(s).

@jeffg.8964 5 ай бұрын

@@DennisLimCY I have several Leica Ms but my favourite for street photography is the M7 on the auto setting. I set the f-stop and use the hyperfocal distance setting. The meter sets the shutter speed. Anything 1/60 or higher is acceptable. I’m good at handholding at low shutter speeds and have gotten acceptable handheld results down to 1/15, but I don’t recommend that until you try to see how good you are. Generally 1/125 is pretty good. Most of my landscape and transportation subjects (trains, boats, planes) are shot on ISO 100 films; for street photography I use 200 or 400 in daylight, then at dusk and nighttime I use 800 and faster or 400 and develop it pushed 1-2 stops, i.e. 800-1600. It’s all trial and error on what suits you best. Hope this helps and good luck.

@DennisLimCY 5 ай бұрын

thank you @@jeffg.8964 - your insights and inputs are much appreciated and valued. i am not new to photography (been shooting on Sony cameras since 2017) - but still have much to learn, and completely new to Leica. I hope i can have a new / creative experience with Leica. I am saving your comments up for future reference when i get my camera. 👍👍

@JackyDang-tb9no 4 ай бұрын

Guys, I am here reading your Q & A and already feel dumb myself. I am new to photography and still learning. I can’t afford Leica but got myself few vintage lenses (Super Takumar, Pentacon.. ) to practise with old Fuji XT3. Thank you for those Q&A that help ppl liked me alot. I save your tips for reference

@richardsimms251 4 ай бұрын

Great advice.

@RumoHasIt 2 күн бұрын

3 minutes into this video and I get a NEJI WITH THE 8 TRIGRAMS REFFERENCE?!?! MY MAN. You have just reached god tier on my YT photography roster. Thank you for all your good works 😂❤

@MadefromJava 13 күн бұрын

I know this video is 2 years + old, I recently picked up a M10-R, and this is helping me get ready for an upcoming trip.

@carlosquinonez3418 2 жыл бұрын

I'm genuinely angry that it has taken me this long to come across your channel. You make quality content. Thank you for that!

@artemorbid 2 жыл бұрын

Me too

Күн бұрын

Same here😊

@jverdin20 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly the drawings are the best explanation I've seen of this. I watched it on mute (I'm at work...) and understood it more than when I've seen others try to explain it.

@whoschrischu 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!!!! I knew this tutorial was gonna be so wordy that I had to come up with some sort of illustration

@MrJoeylikesmusic 2 жыл бұрын

Man, I’ve been waiting on someone to explain zone focusing and finally have it click. Thank you so much for this !! Would love to see how you use flash without a TTL m6

@whoschrischu 2 жыл бұрын

Coming soon!

@A1000Truths 8 ай бұрын

This was supper helpful. Will definitely practice and try it out on my M6.

@Davino.F.Nascimento 7 ай бұрын

Amazing. Clear as crystal. Thanks.

@hurleygreen927 11 ай бұрын

ZONE FOCUSING IS THE WAY TO GO! Thanks for this video...

@Theprofessionalenthusiast 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm just starting to shoot film. This was a great explanation. You are appreciated.

@lana.archive 8 ай бұрын

This is the first video I found explaining this in this detail! Thank you so much😃

@reytampubolon6390 Жыл бұрын

I never heard of this technique. And now manual focus lenses made sense to me. Thx for the valuable lesson 🙏

@SourPlanet 10 ай бұрын

First time I've seen someone point out specifically that it's massively different depending on focal length. I guess it's a lot of info to cover... But still surprising how often this information is omitted. Can be a deal breaker for beginners! Awesome video 🙌

@AlexOnStreets 2 жыл бұрын

Facts of life.

@whoschrischu 2 жыл бұрын

This is the way

@EduardoRomero1965 Жыл бұрын

What an excellent explanation! I always use zone focusing (I call it hyperfocal distance) on my Nifty Fifties. At f/8 I get everything in focus from 15' to infinity. A 5'6" person standing up will fill the frame. Easy peasy!

@--bellarspeter5890 2 жыл бұрын

Very nicely explained. I have been zone focussing for ‘ever’ it is natural for me but for people who have never used a manual focus or anything other than an slr with autofocus it does take a bit of explaining. Well done

@gusAB Жыл бұрын

Best video so far explaining Zone Focusing, super helpful. Thank you!

@Neiltendo.64 Жыл бұрын

I’ve watched a couple of other videos on this but I was still unsure. You do such a good job of explaining this and your explanation of the markings on the lens is so helpful. Thanks dude.

@jamesshootsomething 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris for making it so much easier to understand!

@whoschrischu 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@artemorbid 2 жыл бұрын

You are my hero, I struggle with this problem and the way you demonstrated this really helped me understand what I need to do!! thank you so much!

@antoinesorel4393 10 ай бұрын

Ok so this is the most usefull video on all the internet ! Thank you so much for the simplicity.

@gzahnd 10 ай бұрын

Hey Chris, this video was so concise and helpful. Thanks!

@shawnarvindthuraisingam6709 22 күн бұрын

This was so informative! Thanks man!

@charleslee3081 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic explanation using zone focusing ! Cheers !

@andrewharvey8638 8 ай бұрын

That was perfect thanks there are a lot of videos out about zone focusing but yours was very clear and I totally got it thanks again

@chipiturk90strend 5 ай бұрын

Sooo interesting ! Thank you for this topic!

@TheJopokus 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the quick refresher course.

@highway65 Жыл бұрын

This is the video I was looking for 🎉🎉🎉🎉

@stephenhurling Жыл бұрын

That was super clear - thank you!

@aliraihannashrullah6048 6 ай бұрын

Man your content is crazy good, thank you Bro!

@lanem-l3431 2 жыл бұрын

This was incredibly helpful!

@whoschrischu 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad!! Get out there and shoot!

@CARLA19822 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, very well explained! You’re a great teacher and mentor!

@whoschrischu 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

@SangTTran10111213 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for your explanation

@doogster07 Жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial!

@nitablackwood6301 Жыл бұрын

I finally understand now !! Thank you

@nwmi23 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for the explanation. I am now a subscriber!

@were2man 2 жыл бұрын

Not hear of this before in other channels. Good tip.

@rideepic7478 2 жыл бұрын

Really easyTo understand the way you put it. Thanks 🙏

@kailynpeck7807 2 жыл бұрын

THIS WAS SO HELPFUL thanks dude!!

@whoschrischu 2 жыл бұрын

No problem!

@w00tw00tish Жыл бұрын

thank you for this video -- very helpful in getting my brain to understand how zone focusing works..!!

@GONZOFAM7 Ай бұрын

Excellent explanation

@mariogpx2990 2 жыл бұрын

Well explained! Subscribed

@patrickyoung2151 8 ай бұрын

great explanitory video!

@AsgarAli-yj6pf 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for being such a great teacher!

@whoschrischu 2 жыл бұрын

Aw thanks, Asgar! I appreciate that! I try my best :D

@paulraich5504 Жыл бұрын

Really excellent explanation thank you

@juanmayorga4702 2 жыл бұрын

This video make more for me than college did in two years ;)), great video!

@richballa7 2 жыл бұрын

This was super super helpful! Thank you!!

@whoschrischu 2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@furiouzzzz Жыл бұрын

I've been shooting film for 25 years, nobody could explain the zone focusing better than you

@deemdoubleu 7 ай бұрын

Awesome, I hadn't clocked the point about wider angle lenses.

@richardsimms251 4 ай бұрын

Great video

@MrHanMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Another banger. Would love to see a full camera collection video!

@whoschrischu 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe one day!

@tundrusphoto4312 2 жыл бұрын

Great video - thanks!

@whoschrischu 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@aliboty 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaa the Neji reference was amazing! 👍

@whoschrischu 2 жыл бұрын

the only way to reach the people

@leedeleon2745 2 жыл бұрын

Focusing by feel has been the best thing to happen to my life. It made me understand why someone would pay money to buy the 28mm 5.6 Summaron. Great explanation, Chris!

@whoschrischu 2 жыл бұрын

the finger tab is an underrated tool. might make a video about that

@salduaij 2 жыл бұрын

When i got my first Leica m camera i got the 50mm Elmarit and it was very hard to zone focus with that lens so i didn’t use the camera a lot, when i got 35mm it very easy to nail focus and i got in love with range finder cameras and lenses

@unofficialbeastinhindi 2 жыл бұрын

I always see your videos 🔥

@whoschrischu 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that so much!!

@thomasclark631 2 жыл бұрын

Also, note that the use of a crop sensor camera versus for example a Leica film camera (full frame) the narrower the depth of field for a given lens focal length, aperture and focus distance.

@BackpackSavvyTV 2 жыл бұрын

Damn, thanks.

@ReimannPembroke 2 жыл бұрын

Lmao at the Naruto clips hahaha great video dude! Using zone focusing and Sunny 16 can turn an ancient camera into a super simple tool to use with a little practice

@whoschrischu 2 жыл бұрын

Naruto inspired my life! I remember almost EVERYTHING about it, and the thought of zone focusing reminded me of that exact scene. I visualize my zones as "focus bear traps" and once I see someone "walk into the trap / zone", (in my head) it's game over

@ReimannPembroke 2 жыл бұрын

@@whoschrischu that’s so awesome haha I loved Naruto growing up also! I feel like we would get along very well😄

@samuelsummers5342 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta love the naruto Comparison 👌👌👌👌

@whoschrischu 2 жыл бұрын

Everything goes back to Naruto 🤌🏼

@samuelsummers5342 2 жыл бұрын

@@whoschrischu if only my shots were just as on point as Nejis body shots 😭

@patrickyoung2151 8 ай бұрын

Yashica gang rise up!

@ahmadhaziq5239 2 жыл бұрын

nicely explain

@whoschrischu 2 жыл бұрын

thank you very much!

@edwardskim0111 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video. Been loving my M8 but having some tough shots with street candids & focusing. This might be a total newbie question but what if I'm shooting at nightime with no flash on the M8? Does this change the entire thought process of zone focusing?

@anthonyultra2 Жыл бұрын

Great lesson, thank you. Does this mean you don't really pay attention to the light meter or do you just check the range within the lens if light meter is telling you to change aperture?

@JavaoftheLava Ай бұрын

I swear photography is so easy

@sydneyjones31 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video! Quick question: Does this apply with a crop frame camera?

@vanandpillai9424 6 ай бұрын

Excellent tutorial. I just got an M6. What's the recommended shutter speed to use, and do you meter the m6 before zone focusing ? Thank you!

@robertvandevelde7870 2 жыл бұрын

Great explanation👍. Often when I try this technique I struggle to also take into account the (aperture) adjustment based on what internal light meter is suggesting in my analog mp. Do you have a strategy tip that goes well together with light metering , fast enough shutter AND zone focusing? Many thanks in advance 🙏

@davidb_ 2 жыл бұрын

sunny 16 is good!

@mdjmurray 2 жыл бұрын

Leave that zoom ring alone man, you’ll wear it out!!

@wowflower Жыл бұрын

i think im gonna have to get in my zone

@danfarmer_photo Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video! A question, I am using a Fujifilm x-pro3 with adapted M Mount glass. Does the focus zone scale on the lens read the same for crop sensor or cameras? Or do we reduce the scale by 1.5 times? Thank you.

@saudihermawan6599 2 жыл бұрын

🤩👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@scubanasa 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! However most modern autofocus lenses does not have these features. Yes, it is time to shoot manual focus again!!

@JakeViskicCreativeDude 10 ай бұрын

best if you learn on a 50mm because wider lenses then become soooo easy to use +50 is an amazing focal length

@Jparkss 2 ай бұрын

8 TRI GRAM PALM ROTATION. Neji will be forever missed😪. Great explanation tho kinda got off topic

@Sylvester414 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta love dem 28mm zones📷🔫

@rutlegs Жыл бұрын

Dude owns a Leica but can't afford a desk lamp...just joking! New subscriber here, great content!

@russbackman 2 ай бұрын

Totally understand zone focusing but lack depth perception due to eye injury. I struggle with consistently getting subjects in the zone.

@kimchikidbear 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a huge 50mm fan and I usually find myself shooting at f16 a lot as a zone focuser, BUT I only have one manual lens and it pushes the 50 to an 80 because of the sensor so I don’t use it much

@nickfanzo Жыл бұрын

Get a 35mm for it

@jverdin20 2 жыл бұрын

Just randomly thought about this: when you zone focus, will the rangefinder patch actually line up? I know that the point of it is to not spend time lining up the images, but would they??

@catsorpiebald Жыл бұрын

New to rangefinders - When you're using zone focusing, do you just ignore the rangefinder rectangle and just shoot? Or do you make micro adjustments?

@traveller536 4 ай бұрын

Can you make a video on zone focusing for autofocus lens? I can't seem to find any videos on it

@10XPERIENCE 2 жыл бұрын

Hey chris i am ysing 45 mm lens what will be my zone focus ? Thanks :))

@wilfredshum3703 2 жыл бұрын

That is the reason I use the fastest 24 mm Summilux on my M10-D when I do not need to isolate my subjects.

@TheMapleReview 2 жыл бұрын

Question- I set the zone and then I look through at things in the zone through the view finder on my m6 and it looks like their out of focus? Thoughts

@Ryomichi Жыл бұрын

How do you nail focus all the time? Use smaller aperture to get everything in focus.

@2WiLDLive Жыл бұрын

Problem comes in is where not everyone wants to shoot f5.6 or f8 or f11. Some want to use Leica's amazing glass to shoot wide open or close to it.

@10XPERIENCE 2 жыл бұрын

Hello can i ask something i am using a film camera yashica electro 35 gt I cannot see the apperture f 1.4 ? Because the b Numbers on my camera have only 16 and 17 on both sides btw im a begginer . :))

@JH_Productions Жыл бұрын

You should collab with Chris Hau just cause your names are similar 😂

@N.Editxyz 3 ай бұрын

Can this be done on a point-and-shoot? Is it the same as using manual focus and setting that distance manually?

@vinteranmu4414 Жыл бұрын

How about the aperture number on lens is only 1 side? How to read the zone focusing? Im using ricoh 500gx

@marcmcvey6276 9 ай бұрын

Been waiting for someone to tell / demo zone focusing on a 50 f2. It’s like Chris said, so many of the greats did it but he has no idea how.does anyone?

@peterphuc387 2 жыл бұрын

0:23 The actual answer is: ✨Magic✨ :)

@whoschrischu 2 жыл бұрын

ayy trruuueeee

@nonnnyz293 2 жыл бұрын

how about speed shutter that you use when shoot by zone focus

@hongyimarkye5708 6 ай бұрын

So to get proper exposure you still need to adjust the shutter speed?

@jamesshootsomething 2 жыл бұрын

If shooting coloured film, the highest iso film stock is 800. Under an overcast environment, would you find using f5.6-8 difficult to handle when the slower shutter speed compensated?

@whoschrischu 2 жыл бұрын

I would try to prioritize a 1/1000 shutter speed as much as I could. Nothing is worse (for me) than getting motion blur on the subject in a street photo 1/500 is fine, but I feel like I can work with f/5.6 zones pretty comfortably. f/4 not so much