Back Button Focusing
Oct 19, 2016 07:43:48 #
collhart wrote:
No. If you do, it will continue to attempt focusing as you change your composition.Once you achieve focus do you have to keep the back button focus depressed when you take the picture?
Oct 19, 2016 07:58:12 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I wouldn't go back to focusing with the shutter bu... (show quote)
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Oct 19, 2016 08:07:40 #
davefales wrote:
No. If you do, it will continue to attempt focusing as you change your composition.
Thanks. Big help.
Oct 19, 2016 08:41:33 #
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Oct 19, 2016 08:49:15 #
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Oct 19, 2016 08:58:42 #
Algernon
Loc: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
I confess that I was a skeptic about this technique. But when I got my Sony A6300 I thought I would try it out.
Now I will never go back to shutter focusing. I found it particularly useful with continuous focus shots (with a moving subject I can keep the back button focus and use the shutter independently to take a bunch of photos); with focus and recompose shots; and self timer shots.
It is sometimes problematic when handing the camera to someone to take a picture. For example, when we ask a waiter to take a picture of our table. They are used to almost any camera or smartphone, but back button focus is often completely foreign to them.
Now I will never go back to shutter focusing. I found it particularly useful with continuous focus shots (with a moving subject I can keep the back button focus and use the shutter independently to take a bunch of photos); with focus and recompose shots; and self timer shots.
It is sometimes problematic when handing the camera to someone to take a picture. For example, when we ask a waiter to take a picture of our table. They are used to almost any camera or smartphone, but back button focus is often completely foreign to them.
Oct 19, 2016 09:52:45 #
collhart wrote:
Once you achieve focus do you have to keep the back button focus depressed when you take the picture?
Not sure on Nikon, but on the 5DII you do not have to keep it depressed. You won't believe how many more good shots you'll get using this.
Oct 19, 2016 10:27:25 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
Silverman wrote:
I have a D3300 and looking for assistance to understand Back Button Focusing.
Noone mentioned Continuous focus mode yet. Always use this mode when using BBF. As long as you hold the EA button, the focus will seek the best solution. As soon as you release the button, the focus will lock as in Single server mode. Best of both worlds.
Oct 19, 2016 10:54:49 #
Oct 19, 2016 11:07:46 #
jrushphoto
Loc: Flint, MI
collhart wrote:
Once you achieve focus do you have to keep the back button focus depressed when you take the picture?
No, you do not, as long as your subject or point of focus stays at the same distance as when you established your focus.
Oct 19, 2016 11:16:34 #
gvarner wrote:
Noone mentioned Continuous focus mode yet. Always use this mode when using BBF. As long as you hold the EA button, the focus will seek the best solution. As soon as you release the button, the focus will lock as in Single server mode. Best of both worlds.
Right, you need to set up your camera to use AF-C (on a Nikon) for BBF to work as described.
Oct 19, 2016 11:18:01 #
oldpsych
Loc: Indianapolis
I recently started to use BBF on my Nikon D800 and I love it. Makes composing pics much easier. My understanding is that if you are in Single Servo mode you do not have to keep the button depressed after the initial depression.
Oct 19, 2016 11:30:10 #
That's the same question I have. Do you keep the bbf pressed at the same time you click the shutter for a single shot? Same question for a continuous shot. Thanks
Oct 19, 2016 11:34:39 #
Oct 19, 2016 11:38:31 #
anneabc wrote:
That's the same question I have. Do you keep the bbf pressed at the same time you click the shutter for a single shot? Same question for a continuous shot. Thanks
Press and release for a stationary subject; then press shutter button.
Press and hold until you press the shutter release for moving subject but make sure your focus point is where you want it (ideally the eye) and that the camera is using AF-C (this is not the same as auto focus...it is a metering mode).
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