Nikon Autofocus MODES and SETTINGS for wildlife photographers

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Nikon Autofocus modes and settings unbundled by Pangolin Photo Host Danielle. In this film, she explains the different options and modes as well as some of her preferred settings for wildlife photography.
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@boatman222345 11 ай бұрын

I have been using Nikon DSLR cameras for 15 years and this is far and away this best explanation of their autofocus system! Clear! Concise! Complete! A job more than well done! All Nikon users would benefit from watching it, even the most experienced.

@David-mf8yo 3 ай бұрын

Totally agree with you.

@Taumisch 2 ай бұрын

I agree, I've used a D600 for 12 years and I learned a lot of things in this video.

@billgent5623 Күн бұрын

This was an excellent video and as Nikon D 850 owners, we now have a much better understanding of Auto Focusing and the cameras functionality. Thankyou. Stay safe!

@sarahbatsford4791 Күн бұрын

This has been very valuable to me & I appreciate you giving very clear explanations. Thank you so much.

@gbengaadeyemo5417 2 жыл бұрын

I want you talk about focus points on d5600 settings

@tomfranz25 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Danielle ! thank you for this wonderful and clear video about the settings of Nikon cameras , I have learnt a lot about the group dynamic AF, and the settings which are not useful ! Thank you again!

@yasmanymonteagudo1403 2 жыл бұрын

OMG...I'm new to photography and last few days I've been trying to dig into the Nikon's autofocus system. A lot of people talking onlike blah blah blah. Then I came across this video.........so freaaaaaaaaaaaking clear. You earned a follower heheheh....Thanks a lot for this material. BTW, I take advantage of this comment to ask to anybody willing to share tips regarding the D7500 to feel free to do so in the replies hehe.

@PangolinWildlife 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff! And welcome to the photo club. Very happy to hear that it cleared it up. Can get rather messy! I should do a D7500 video, been getting a few requests for the 7000 series. A bit tricky to get loan gear up to us here in the middle of nowhere, and then back to South Africa. But we try! Danielle

@deepakramadasan4436 2 жыл бұрын

That last tip on how to filter which AF modes are visible - absolute gem! Thank you so much! Subscribed as well! 👍🏽🙌🏾😊

@glcs2000 Жыл бұрын

Thank you indeed. You have such a clear method of explaining these technical issues, while each may be fairly simple, they become a little overwhelming because of their volume. Very well done!

@jaymac9264 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! This has really helped me figure out my AF modes and will solve some headaches I have been experiencing when shooting. Great video.

@dannirr 3 жыл бұрын

I've used Nikon DSLR since the very first one, and have had almost every new one including the D800, D850, D5, and now the D6. And in all that time, I have never found a better explanation of Nikon's autofocus terminology and function than this video. Thank you very much for this. I do almost all my wildlife photography in Thornybush (Greater Kruger Park) as I am one of the owners of that reserve, and it can be challenging. This helps enormously.

@robertaczaplewski1748 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU for your very thorough video on Autofocus Modes and Settings. I have owned my Nikon D7500 for two years and moved to strictly manual shooting at that time. Honestly, I have struggled in finding WHERE to change my focus settings. I learned so much from this video and took notes.

@senthilvs 8 ай бұрын

Very descriptive, saves ton of time in learning. Thank you!

@BassicBill Жыл бұрын

You have explained this better than any other KZfaqr I have followed. Great job!

@astroteej26 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best video on this topic I’ve seen. Thanks for the helpful information and examples of when to use/not use given modes. Subscribed!

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!...and welcome!

@GD-tn2tl Жыл бұрын

I can not express how helpful this video is. The amount of information that is told is amazing. I've had my D7500 for a while and have read up on this subject and have had a ton of question even with the guide books. But Danielle answered so many of my questions. The problem is the books don't really go in on the why or when you would want to use certain modes and she just threw out the answer to those questions like it was nothing and blew my mind! I have watched this one video so many times and just keep getting more and more information. I am so grateful for you and your tutorials. Please like this video so it can get to more people.

@amv2471 5 ай бұрын

Omg you are angel that has explained in the very best way possible focus!!! Pls keep the videos coming and a big thanks for sharing your knowledge x

@garryfish7426 Жыл бұрын

Wow fantastic couldn't see the wood for the trees for months, superb explanation of the subject well done and many thanks a massive help keep up the great work.

@lesoleisaac7794 3 жыл бұрын

i love this .. thank you so much

@web7719 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this comprehensive explanation of the Nikon focus system. Very helpful indeed

@sarahbatsford4791 2 күн бұрын

Great help as it can be confusing. Thank you😁

@sharonslater5021 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this very informative video. I just bought my Nikon D7500 and I did not get much in focus on its first outing! After watching your video I was able to understand the auto focus settings in relation to my bird photography hobby. I just got some great photos thanks to the info that you supplied.

@freaker126 Жыл бұрын

i don't do wildlife photography but this is still quite a thorough information on the autofocus. every bits help. as a lazy newbie in photography actually managed to watch this whole video. thanks!

@ElenaHanak 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Danielle, for excellent video! There is a lot of information. You could have even split it to two videos: DSLR and Mirrorless ;-) Regarding lock-on tracking: I noticed that it depends on lens. The fast lenses like Tamron 70-200/2.8 G2 or Nikon 70-200/2.8 changing the focus very fast jumping to background and back and I need definitelly to use more sticking mode The slow lenses like for example, Sigma 150-600 changing the focus slower and I need to change the setting to faster re-acquiring the focus and the focus keeps stuck on subject because the lens is to slow to change it. It probably also depends on camera or camera+lens combination. Each combination responds differently.

@piotrperz956 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Danielle, finaly somebody explained it to me so easy.

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff thanks Piotr! -Danielle

@kennyiklei 9 ай бұрын

thank you so much for sharing your tips in this video. very helpful indeed

@arun.kahaduwaarachchi 5 ай бұрын

I purchased a D850 a week ago, and while browsing through a lot of tutorials, I stumbled upon your channel and I loved it. That's so informative and your videos are really helpful for me to make settings❤ Thank you for sharing 😊

@raymondchan3587 2 ай бұрын

Clear explanations, thanks.

@cevdetkoru 11 ай бұрын

Hi Danielle. Thanks for this excellent video. No doubt this is the best tutorial on the subject. Thank you very much

@pieter8027 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this Danielle and Pangolin. Really appreciate it. As always, loves your videos.

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you too!

@danielle-pangolinphotohost1005 3 жыл бұрын

Dankie Pieter, ek waardeer die positiewe terugvoer!

@JoaquinCorreaDrums 10 ай бұрын

This is the best video I ever come across for autofocus functionality ❤

@ingoeggers8356 Ай бұрын

Excellent tutorial - very detailed, but concise, without unnecessary waffle! Now I just need to join one of the Pangolin Photo safaris!

@winniduesseldorf Жыл бұрын

Dear Danielle, excellent explanation - THANK YOU !

@jimfair2842 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a great video, the information you provide was clear, concise and very helpful. Your safari’s is #1 on my bucket list, I hope to go soon

@danielle-pangolinphotohost1005 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jim, thanks for the support, much appreciated. Hope to see you on safari!

@zelon1983 Жыл бұрын

Very clear and useful explanation, thank you!

@requirementswizard Жыл бұрын

Hi Danielle, This was so helpful. Thanks a lot for creating this video.

@GFWeld 3 жыл бұрын

Danielle presented a clear and full teaching on this heretofore slightly fuzzy issue for me! The pace and screenshots were very helpful. Thank you.

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@juanvenegas278 Жыл бұрын

Hi Daniellle, I know it's been a while since you made this video, but first thanks for making it easy to understand the funtions of this camera and second I would like to ask you, what's does the metering mode has to do with the AF selector button. Thanks

@ajh5124 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Danielle. Your presentation style is so refreshing and easy to follow. Stay well and wishing you all the best that you deserve.

@PangolinWildlife 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, apologies for the late reply. Thanks so much for the kind feedback! Much appreciated. Danielle

@johne.christensen7147 2 жыл бұрын

The way the sunlight is hitting your hair my dear, An imagine all by itself. Pretty

@PangolinWildlife 2 жыл бұрын

LOL, thanks John. Danielle

@idahomountainlover754 2 жыл бұрын

Creepy

@apostolosPal 8 ай бұрын

Well, I now know everything about auto focus! Very well explained

@plutotheparaplegicdo Ай бұрын

Excellent video. Best exaplanation on complicated subjet. Now the skies have cleared and I understand a complicated subject for my second safari to Botswana. Practicing early with my D500 so I can take fantastic shots of amazing wildlife and magnificent birds! thank you so much for excellent presentation.

@patrickcloutier3305 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Danielle! Very good tutorial on focus modes!

@danielle-pangolinphotohost1005 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Patrick!

@tatianahoosack500 Жыл бұрын

SUBSCRIBED! Love this video. This wonderful woman not only explains what needs to be done but also explains WHY, it is very important for a thinking photographer. We always have a question WHY. Thank you for video

@studiophoenixmassaggi Жыл бұрын

What a video explanation this is! Good job and thank you so much!

@rockey2576 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you . Excellent video.

@EmmanuelTshuma 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that explanation on 3D tracking.

@apparaojilludimudi7880 Жыл бұрын

Very clearly explained. Many thanks for posting the tutorial :)

@SkandaShyamsundar 3 жыл бұрын

Superb. Very lucid and easy to understand, especially for beginners. Really helped me make sense of all the autofocus modes on my d850. A fan of all your videos👍👍

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Thank you.

@rajenderpinglereddy2931 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Danielle, Great instructional video on Nikon. Thank you. I was looking forward to this....great job as always.

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@danielle-pangolinphotohost1005 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that Rajender! Let us know what else you'd like to know regarding Nikon's system.

@christopherbarber9351 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent, clear presentation. Thanks very much for presenting this video!

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Christopher! -Danielle

@jsr8884 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best videos on this subject. Thank you.

@PangolinWildlife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Danielle

@AlexanderSogliero 3 жыл бұрын

So well spoken and laid out. Great summarization of all of Nikon’s autofocus abilities and modes. 👏

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Ajay, you're welcome, thanks for the kind words. Danielle

@ambassadoralex1579 2 ай бұрын

very informative, thank you so much for creating and sharing,

@joelh1950 4 ай бұрын

Thanks ! You have been a great help !

@indrajitadvani3742 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Danielle. Thanks for this excellent video. Your explanation is the best I have seen. However, I have a Z9, just recently acquired. Would I be right in thinking that I should use AF-S almost by default, because the eye tracking is so superb? (In contrast to your assertion that AF-C is preferable)

@gw1890 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful vid, thanks!

@straffe69 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips!

@shivanandchinnappannavar7404 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Danielle ! thank you for this wonderful tips and especially about the settings of single point Nikon , I have learnt a lot thank you very much.

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Shivanand, you're welcome! Happy to hear it helps. -Danielle

@alex70max 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best explanations on Nikon autofocus. Many thanks for your time! We would love to come and visit the park when the lockdown ends!

@PangolinWildlife 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Alex, apologies for the late reply. Thanks so much for the kind feedback! You're always welcome here! Danielle

@guyjackson4143 3 жыл бұрын

An excellent video for Nikon users. However as a diehard Canon user for the past 40 years I must admit I enjoyed the video for its simplicity to understand and your BEAUTIFUL accent. Excellent job as always.

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Well said! Have you seen the video that Sabine did for canon users? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/isujrK2EzJ-yaX0.html

@danielle-pangolinphotohost1005 3 жыл бұрын

Probably one of the funniest comments about the accent :-) Thanks Guy, glad you're even watching the Nikon videos!

@celiojunior9008 Жыл бұрын

This is great. Many thanks for your help❤

@nigeljohn6676 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, your explanation is clear, concise, and answers the most challenging questions on focusing.

@PangolinWildlife Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@nickv61 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent, thank you

@Mr.Enigmatik Жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thank you.

@HaroldBrownJr Жыл бұрын

Was in Chobe National Park in 1999. Great place!

@mvvassy 2 жыл бұрын

Danielle. somehow its very nice to see you and hear you. Thanks.

@dwightbrown2808 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! That really helped.

@wildolivebranchministries Жыл бұрын

Best Nikon autofocus explanation on KZfaq. Thank you. Subscribed.

@PangolinWildlife Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@nabarunmajumdar7197 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton for this video, Very useful, especially the Blocked shot af response and the group af.

@danielle-pangolinphotohost1005 3 жыл бұрын

Pleasure Nabarun

@dougcooper4917 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Tutorial Video Danielle!! Thank you!!

@PangolinWildlife 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Doug. Happy to hear. Danielle

@migueljohnson432 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, many thanks Danielle, very well done. Keep up the great work.

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Miguel! Appreciate the support. -Danielle

@dianacretu 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you SO much for this video!!! I should not admit for how long I've been in the dark about how to properly use these settings and how many photos I missed because of it. No more! I am very very thankful, you have a new happy subscriber!

@PangolinWildlife 2 жыл бұрын

I was in the dark too, initially. Hope you get some great keepers! Danielle

@dianacretu 2 жыл бұрын

@@PangolinWildlife Thank you, I really did!! ♥️♥️♥️

@juliebuetti7163 Жыл бұрын

Hi Danielle! Your videos are the best!! I have a Nikon Z6ii. I set my tracking with lock to 3 as you suggested since I shoot in fast chaotic scene at horse shows. The horses I shoot are running up and jumping high jumps. What do you recommend for setting for the “AF speed” and also “AF Tracking Sensitivity”. Your videos from your KZfaq have helped me so much with understanding and setting my camera! Thank you!

@MalcolmPowder Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video. I'm picking up a D500 in a couple of days and this is a great primer.

@SS-sh6ww 3 жыл бұрын

God Bless BOTSWANA ! For having Humble & Smart photographer tutors like Danielle & her team.

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support! -Danielle

@subhashranjan3722 Жыл бұрын

Hi Danielle. Thanks for this excellent demo, the best I have seen. Season's greetings

@ShahramFarshid Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much this program is perfect for all photographer

@sirromja 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I find this topic to be the most technically challenging to wrap my head around. The short, clear explanations are helpful! I've "liked" this one so I can easily find it later when I need a refresher.

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! if you have the youtube app on your phone I believe you can download it to watch offline in the field too!

@danielle-pangolinphotohost1005 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jim, great stuff. The wording/terminology makes it a challenge sometimes, I know exactly what you mean. You can also create a playlist on KZfaq of your favourite videos to refer back to easily.

@scottlove7163 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Danielle! I love how you cover material for all experience levels!

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@danielle-pangolinphotohost1005 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Scott, pleasure. We do try and accommodate different skill levels. Glad to hear it was helpful!

@richardpeters5190 10 ай бұрын

A Five Star video. Thank you very much indeed

@anonymous-fm2fh 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the informative video! This is very helpful.

@danielle-pangolinphotohost1005 3 жыл бұрын

Pleasure, thanks for the support!

@gouthamraghavan6467 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the crystal clear explanation 👍

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome -Danielle

@keithmacdonald4805 3 жыл бұрын

Another very good video, you guys are doing a great job and I look forward to your next one. Thanks so much for your hard work.

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

More to come! One more tonight!!!!

@danielle-pangolinphotohost1005 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Keith!

@Dochorahan 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thanks for this!

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! -Danielle

@baddog5438 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best explanation by far - thank you

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there, thanks a mil! Appreciate it! Danielle

@tonyschram1260 Ай бұрын

Great video, thanks 😀👍

@scottduffy1611 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!!!! Best explanation of AF I've seen. You solved a problem i have been fighting since i bought my camera...not taking the shot bc it didn't think it was in focus when it really was. Changing AF-C priority selection to shutter instead of focus cured the issue. I've watched dozens of videos that never explained that. I'm definitely subscribed now. Great video!!!!

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Scott. Glad we could help.

@indrajitadvani3742 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Scott. I assume you selected Shutter Priority because you were photographing a moving subject? Otherwise I prefer Aperture priority. Having said that, Nikon's new eye-tracking is changing all these rules!

@milanhenegamage3576 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. This was really helpful

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Pleasure Milan.

@JennyLaBouff 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. You explained it very well.

@PangolinWildlife 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I am super glad the video was of assistance - cheers Danielle

@egyptiansphinx3036 3 жыл бұрын

Best explanation and use examples of autofocus... thanks so much.

@PangolinWildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, you're welcome! Very happy to hear that. Danielle

@santoshvaradkar980 2 жыл бұрын

Superbly Explained This Very Important Topic Dear Dennielle!!! Thank You So Much. God Bless You n Keep it Up!!!

@PangolinWildlife 2 жыл бұрын

Hello there. You're welcome, happy to hear it was helpful! Thanks for the kind feedback. Danielle

@goodluckmachangu5941 3 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot, welcome to Tanzania for lots nature photos

@anitarajputani 2 жыл бұрын

Well explained . Thanks

@pixels1497 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Danielle, very informative and great explanation of the system. I have just converted to Nikon and was going crazy trying to sort the teminology of the new system. My wife and I are both keen Photographers and perhaps when this Covid pandemic has settled we may just join you.

@PangolinWildlife 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, great feedback thanks so much. Hope to see you two in Botswana! Danielle