Six techniques to nail manual focus every time (for photo and video)

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Autofocus is great, but some situations just require manual focus. We show you six useful manual focus techniques that will help you nail focus every time, whether you're shooting photos or video.
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@neilfullframe 3 жыл бұрын

Love the Intro 😂😂😂 no no I’m still talking !

@mikeg1433 2 жыл бұрын

You can’t trust the system! 👊

@PhilThach 3 жыл бұрын

I love the “run the footage backwards” tip, thanks!

@diazalbn 3 жыл бұрын

that's absolutely helpful

@PitNeex 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tip indeed !💯

@Wohlverine90 3 жыл бұрын

I would LOVE more content like this. There are tons of good tutorials on KZfaq, but if I can get them from my favorite show, I'll take it!

@DougPardee 3 жыл бұрын

Technical pickiness: with focus peaking, what's highlighted isn't strictly "what's in focus." It's edges that have a certain amount of contrast. Edges that have naturally high contrast can be highlighted when somewhat out-of-focus, while edges with naturally low contrast might not be highlighted at all even when perfectly focused. It generally works well enough, but as with all automated systems, it sometimes pays to be aware of the limitations of the underlying technologies.

@alverolle4664 3 жыл бұрын

Shooting on the Panasonic s1h shows that they're serious about manual focus

@R0XyM0h 3 жыл бұрын

hahahaha this one was too deep xD

@danieldougan269 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I guess they are.

@marekvogel9156 3 жыл бұрын

That´s, what youtube is all about: hacks, tips, workarounds.... Thanks for your input + keep up the work

@OlintoeRafaelaCicloturismo 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, please much more of this...:) You guys are great! The really best! Thanks so much, from Brazil.

@lattesweden 3 жыл бұрын

On Sony if you are a RAW shooter, turn up sharpness to +3 (only affects JPEG and the RAW preview) and you can in many cases focus without magnify in and no need to use peaking, with +3 sharpness you get a sort of shimmer where the sharpness plane is.

@thedondeluxe6941 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I would like to see more episodes like this.

@myksmith 3 жыл бұрын

You keep doing you, Chris - your combo of technical expertise with practical examples combined with the right blend of dad jokes and dorkiness means that I get my information and I'm entertained. Thanks for your good videos.

@misterfung 3 жыл бұрын

Reverse the video for a snap-focus effect that’s precise! Genius!

@CS90 3 жыл бұрын

That last tip is brilliant, definitely going to remember that one. Thankfully I've been doing a lot of manual focusing lately and now I recommend it to anyone that I can. And yes, more tip videos!

@jeorgesadi4619 3 жыл бұрын

Love the Camera Labs shirt! I'm assuming that's a nod to Gordon. I think it's pretty cool how the youtuber camera channels know each other and get a long.

@alantuttphotography 3 жыл бұрын

YES! More episodes like this. Actually, I'd like to hear and see more about manual focusing for video.

@scdobserver835 3 жыл бұрын

More tips? Yes, please!

@jtapia1123 Жыл бұрын

I like how you guys write out the basic beats of your video and then set up different shots sitting in different locations to change it up. Makes it feel like the old educational shows I used to watch on PBS as a kid

@isac239 Ай бұрын

This is so so so helpful dude. I've watched it three times. Thank you so much bro!

@ruok3351 18 күн бұрын

That intro will forever be relevant from now on

@HenryPiffpaff 3 жыл бұрын

Another way at least for DSLRs is to check for special focusing screens for manual focusing, like the Canon EG-S. You can replace the native focusing screen in your camera with that and will then see a much thinner depth of field, thus facilitating easier manual focus. The downside is that your viewfinder image will get a bit darker.

@Ra-Hul-K 3 жыл бұрын

hearing about such a thing for the first time!

@jaapaap123 2 жыл бұрын

That is exactly what I miss so much on modern cameras. Just a bloody decent focus screen just like in the old days. Focus was so easy.

@wubbadubnub Жыл бұрын

@@jaapaap123 Cannot agree with you enough. Focusing on my New F1 was so easy and simple, but using those same lenses to focus on an A7ii is such a pain in the ass

@brianaddison2828 3 жыл бұрын

10/10 on the conspiracy opening lol. Great info on techniques as well. Please make more tutorial episodes!

@jaysantiago-BX-NY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you for keeping it simple!🙏 This will definitely help with my manual focusing! Luv your short, precise, informative tutorials! 👏👏👍❤ More please😬🙏🙏

@stevetimko1461 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, more episodes like this please.

@MikeLindup42 3 жыл бұрын

Simple, useful, easy to remember. Thanks guys!

@mayspeis 3 жыл бұрын

definitely would love to see more! thanks, guys

@idontwantacallsign 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video guys 🙏🙏. More episodes like this is great!!

@LootKiwi 3 жыл бұрын

Love this video (especially the last tip of the video focus section)

@hammarbytp 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips. Keep them coming....

@adventure_photo 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips! Yes more of these type videos please!

@OrdinaryFilmmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely done guys. Very much enjoyed this episode.

@mytravellinfo 3 жыл бұрын

WE DO WANT TO SEE MORE TUTORIALS LIKE THIS (1000000)

@patrickmolloy6994 3 жыл бұрын

great ! Thank you - love to see more tips

@albertocugat9689 3 жыл бұрын

Without tutorials there is no paradise.

@DirtDigglerDetecting Жыл бұрын

Love this. Thank You

@bsmukler 3 жыл бұрын

I still use the hyperfocal technique for walk-about photography with Leica M cameras and lenses. I use the rangefinder when there is more time to compose the shot and focus. Although I have autofocus cameras as well, there is something very satisfying in doing it old style. This was a fun video, and I hope you make more like it.

@annamacdonald5518 2 жыл бұрын

Really helpful video - particularly interested in the reverse tip for video focusing - had never thought of that! Thanks

@martinsillen5998 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a very entertaining and educational video!

@MensMastermindGroup 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video and you taught me so much in this. Thank you for using your time to make these videos

@wRicky89 3 жыл бұрын

Do more please!!! I like manual focusing with vintage lenses and it's awesome to know more on how to do it.

@ryan6465 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome advice, you guys rock

@elloelloelloo 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Thank you both!

@highlander200107 3 жыл бұрын

Great video guys, awesome tips and as usual, very entertaining

@parsias5381 3 жыл бұрын

Great insights and tips, more please!

@jonathanculbertson9591 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! I learned quite a few tips and tricks from this. Thanks Great video!

@MiguelSanArchangel 3 жыл бұрын

Loved it! Helped me a lot with my Leica M10.

@rickyahamkonyak7533 2 жыл бұрын

I love the introduction😀 following you guys and learning a lot from all your videos. Thank you!!!!! Love from Nagaland, India

@glen-draketoolworks7186 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Definitely more like this please..........

@ngrabowskiphoto 3 жыл бұрын

you got me in first 20 seconds. Whatever it's going to happen later in this video I love it.

@ScottJWaldron 3 жыл бұрын

That last video focusing tip is great!

@chitung2277 Жыл бұрын

this is excellent and invaluable tips

@tylou4479 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, more videos like this would be awesome

@SundayRacers 3 жыл бұрын

Great episode! More!

@dustydewey 3 жыл бұрын

Great video !!

@catbeardsleyphotography 2 жыл бұрын

This is great! Yes please more manual focusing videos. I am looking to find a way to manually focus, that is precise, on digital cameras for weddings. I will soon move to mirrorless so that will help. Now it's more about finding ways that are precise that I can trust

@FTezner 3 жыл бұрын

Please keep these tutorials coming. DPReview can only get better if it is about more than gear.

@vw3005 3 жыл бұрын

Life Saver! Thank you for the tips! The Yellow peak focus is actually more distracting while the magnifying tool helped sharpened my photos! KUDOS!

@EODM1 2 жыл бұрын

Most people use red focus peaking, works great for me 👍

@HWvuurwerk Жыл бұрын

I just switched from Nikon DSLR to Sony mirroless, I have an adapter to use my old lenses. This was super helpful!

@VijitChandna 3 жыл бұрын

I'll be getting my first camera soon this is incredibly helpful yes please do more!

@PotatoHate Жыл бұрын

I picked up a Sirui anamorphic lens for taking cinematic photos and this lens is full manual which is a lot of fun to use. Most of the tips in this video I figured out on my own by just using this lens but it was nice to learn about how to deal with the video aspect and how some lenses have suggested focus on it. Also the point of reference focus technique is very useful thanks.

@polizei16 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, really liked the video tips.

@pirojfmifhghek566 3 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah. This is good content. I just discovered peaking on my own, but the other subtle tips for maintaining a good manual focus for moving subjects is some real good stuff. That'll save me some time and trouble learning things the hard way.

@richardruda267 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent!!

@nolansnook1268 3 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT! Thank you.

@murmak2 3 жыл бұрын

This is great, keep it coming ;)

@georgevalentine780 2 жыл бұрын

An awesome presentation. 👍🏾

@peterkaltoft8032 3 жыл бұрын

I always give my like after the intro for your videos 😁

@mpcbsar 3 жыл бұрын

Great content as usual.

@woprdroid 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff!

@user-bb7rh7xf6n 3 жыл бұрын

The intro 😂😂 you guys are great!!

@BulldogBranding 3 жыл бұрын

you guys rock! high value content i've just subscribed

@ggabovich 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos guys

@stefanol9272 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks a lot

@pranavtripathi2890 3 жыл бұрын

The intro is just epic guys! 👌🏼👌🏼

@hurleygreen927 3 жыл бұрын

Very useful! Just got as manual 55mm 2,8 lens and learning to meter and figure out depth of fiield THANKS!

@thecosmochannel 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much guys

@tombarnes5490 3 жыл бұрын

Yes please more like this 👍👍👍

@arikrystel9900 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for making a great video. to be perfectly honest I enjoy your tips better than the product reviews. not that there bad reviews or anything like that, too me your insights and experiences are way more valuable.

@hachewie 3 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@dennisD.. 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know why but YT keeps unsubscribing me from your channel. But I just keep on subscribing. I appreciate the tips. Keep them coming.

@harlangleeson9496 2 жыл бұрын

great thanks!

@user-qy8wy5ud8g 2 ай бұрын

Thank You guys 🙏🏻 amazing video u gave me hope with my af 50mm 1.8 😂 (manual focus only)

@arttiz01 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! This is a technical part of manual lenses that frustrates me all the time. I own a few, and it seems I miss focus most of the time. One critical example is with on of my cameras, the Z50 with a Meike 50mm 1.7 manual lens attached to it. Wow, so many shots lost because I missed! Thanks for this article, I will practice more, and more stories like this will be a high boost for my photography skills. Many thanks!

@u2mevb 3 жыл бұрын

we need more topics like this

@maidak 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff thanks

@Lucamitm 3 жыл бұрын

Best intro! Do more tutorials!

@tylerm6355 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video and I will start shooting with autofocus :)

@geraldillo 7 ай бұрын

good tips!

@SupreetMobile 3 жыл бұрын

Nice tips! Would like to see more video ones!

@rudiratz6594 3 жыл бұрын

Great episode, with a really funny intro! I'd like to see more on photo techniques. Let's be honest: most of Your audience has a camera already, and they have to work with that for quite some time. HOW to use it is much more important than what camera to buy next. So carry on on these things, please. Regards, Andreas

@jrc1156 3 жыл бұрын

Nice content, better than the other channels that just recreationally bashing cameras against cameras.

@mixeddrinks8100 3 жыл бұрын

that reverse tip. is firee!

@henryecoleman 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant intro! ahaha! Great video

@mlion26 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Pls make more awesome tips. Can't wait for the next one... ;-)

@Baluchishair 3 жыл бұрын

I love those who teach me a word of wisdom. #Chris and #Jordan are not exceptions and to learn more & more photography is my fashion. Though I don't know a single terms photography.

@niamulrifat1934 2 жыл бұрын

really helpful

@rokr9710 3 жыл бұрын

yes please, manual focus and vintage lens for video is the thing...! thanks guys.

@K3zz21 2 жыл бұрын

Lol that intro had me shook for a minute 😂

@naeemashaari 3 жыл бұрын

early squad 💪🏻 great content btw

@JoeMaranophotography 3 жыл бұрын

I used my G80 again recently and manual focused the whole time. Autofocus was perfect :)

@daveperrin9408 3 жыл бұрын

I use a manual focus 85mm f1/8 Viltrox lens on my Sony A7rii this video makes a nice change to all the others about auto focus. Some great tips thanks for sharing guy's. 👍👍👍👍👍 Would like to see more like this.