60D
Jun 19, 2013 23:03:50 #
I just got my 60D and need to know if someone can tell me how to set the back button focus
Thanks
Pappy
Thanks
Pappy
Jun 19, 2013 23:11:07 #
Jun 20, 2013 05:25:42 #
Never used it and never will, half press the shutter release when focussing
Jun 20, 2013 10:00:33 #
Jun 20, 2013 14:03:21 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
JR1 wrote:
Never used it and never will, half press the shutter release when focussing
Back button focusing is very useful when recomposing and when shooting with a full time manual focus lens. Using it or not really depends upon what you are trying to accomplish. Its ability to separate the metering function from the auto focus function gives the photographer greater control over the results. Most, but certainly not all advanced amateurs and professionals tend to use it at least part of the time.
Jun 20, 2013 15:56:49 #
Jun 20, 2013 16:44:49 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
Kingmapix wrote:
Push it! See what happens.
Not sure what you mean. Are you suggesting he should just try it to determine the default value? In the default on the 60D, the AF-On will focus the lens, but when he half depresses the shutter it will refocus. If his goal is to have back button focusing and have the shutter only control the metering, he'll have to change the feature as shown in the video link from above.
Aug 12, 2013 17:46:23 #
I have a 60d and wouldn't dream of using anything BUT the auto focus back button. It is magnificent. Just focus up then frame it up...perfect. ESPECIALLY, for sports and active kids :)
Sep 4, 2013 22:05:01 #
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