ASSIGNING BACK BUTTON AE/AF FEATURE FOR TAKING PHOTOS
Aug 17, 2014 08:13:29 #
I have been using it for a couple of years now, and even if I switch back to the shutter button for a day I now find my thumb hitting the back button automatically
When you first start make a note, I was out and it took me about 10 minutes to figure out why the camera would not focus.
When you first start make a note, I was out and it took me about 10 minutes to figure out why the camera would not focus.
Aug 17, 2014 08:15:38 #
Aug 17, 2014 08:20:29 #
I used it for awhile and liked it. I've since gone back to using the AE/AF button for AE/AF lock to help me frame my photos better.
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Aug 17, 2014 08:32:10 #
I started using it about 2 years ago and wished I had done it sooner. Its especially great when your photographing a particular thing you don't have to worry about refocusing it every time you hit the shutter button
Aug 17, 2014 08:33:32 #
avemal wrote:
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Aug 17, 2014 08:34:13 #
redhogbill wrote:
admin will send you a message about all caps!! I know I got a message!! they say it is hard to read!! so now I only use all caps when I am yelling!!!!
BBF! pro!!
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BBF! pro!!
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Aug 17, 2014 08:53:02 #
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Aug 17, 2014 09:21:27 #
sueyeisert
Loc: New Jersey
Your best bet is to google it. I think I saw a tube video on setting it. It's very easy.
Bluetick wrote:
OK. It sounds like a great thing to do. Been wanting to try it. I have a D-300. Can someone walk me thru the process i.e., 1,2,3, etc.? Thanks.
Aug 17, 2014 09:21:37 #
sueyeisert wrote:
Don't know Canon. but in your menu system look for focusing with AF button only-I think.
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Aug 17, 2014 09:36:14 #
sueyeisert
Loc: New Jersey
Hope this helps to set up BBF.http://www.luminescentphoto.com/blog/2010/11/05/nikon-af-on-technique/
Aug 17, 2014 09:45:43 #
I use BBF all the time on my D7100, It's the only way to go if you ask me.
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Aug 17, 2014 10:08:09 #
avemal wrote:
DOES ANYONE USE THIS FEATURE? HEARD IT IS GREAT.
LIKE TO KNOW PROS & CONS. THANKS
LIKE TO KNOW PROS & CONS. THANKS
I use it all the time as well....learned this a few months ago, and now it is simply habit. However, I just enabled yesterday an interesting menu item. Since the AE-AL button is now assigned to AF-ON, I have no exposure lock. I found that I could assign the shutter button - half-way point, to be the AE-L. So now I have the best of both worlds...BBF and AE-L! Really helps with composition as I can now compose the focus, and then assign exposure, and then take a picture.
Aug 17, 2014 10:58:27 #
madskier
Loc: North Jersey
The only negative thing about BBF is that using a remote shutter release will not activate auto focus.
You must either revert to as it was or pre focus manually.
Also, letting someone else take a shot with your cam may be confusing to that person
You must either revert to as it was or pre focus manually.
Also, letting someone else take a shot with your cam may be confusing to that person
Aug 17, 2014 11:05:27 #
avemal wrote:
DOES ANYONE USE THIS FEATURE? HEARD IT IS GREAT.
LIKE TO KNOW PROS & CONS. THANKS
LIKE TO KNOW PROS & CONS. THANKS
Okay Okay. We can hear you! Please don't YELL.
Anyway. Use back button focus exclusively. That way when I recompose after selecting my focus point, I don't have to worry about autofocus kicking in when I push the shutter button.
Aug 17, 2014 11:22:11 #
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