Question about back focusing.
Feb 4, 2016 06:36:30 #
Back focusing means your lens is auto focusing behind the chosen focus point.......nicht so gut
What you're talking about is back button focusing. A custom camera setting that allows you to move the focus function off of the shutter button to a button on the back of the camera.
This can be tough to get used to but has many benefits.....especially for someone trying to stay focused on moving subjects.
Do a google search and you'll find lots of info including YouTube videos that do a much better job of explaining the thing than I could.
What you're talking about is back button focusing. A custom camera setting that allows you to move the focus function off of the shutter button to a button on the back of the camera.
This can be tough to get used to but has many benefits.....especially for someone trying to stay focused on moving subjects.
Do a google search and you'll find lots of info including YouTube videos that do a much better job of explaining the thing than I could.
Feb 4, 2016 06:37:32 #
I would like to thank you all for this discussion. Been wondering how to use and set it and the links made it simple. Thanks for the education. Greg
Feb 4, 2016 07:16:41 #
Feb 4, 2016 07:27:34 #
I have been using BBF for 2 years on AF-C autofocus mode. It took a week or so to fully get the hang of it but once you get used to it, you will never go back.
The ONLY problem with BBF is when you hand your camera to someone else. They just will not get it. You can quickly teach someone to use manual mode when you want to jump into a shot, but teaching someone BBF on the fly just doesn't work. I have U2 set on my D7100 for shutter release focus just for that purpose.
The ONLY problem with BBF is when you hand your camera to someone else. They just will not get it. You can quickly teach someone to use manual mode when you want to jump into a shot, but teaching someone BBF on the fly just doesn't work. I have U2 set on my D7100 for shutter release focus just for that purpose.
Feb 4, 2016 07:33:23 #
Linda Ewing
Loc: Lincolnshire,UK
I thought I had been using BBF, as I prefer it, or so I thought, following the video, which is clear and simple, when I press AF-on and press OK it somehow turns the activation OFF each time I press OK. I have a Nikon D810
Feb 4, 2016 07:49:35 #
Linda Ewing wrote:
I thought I had been using BBF, as I prefer it, or so I thought, following the video, which is clear and simple, when I press AF-on and press OK it somehow turns the activation OFF each time I press OK. I have a Nikon D810
Go to custom menu A4 and follow the directions
Feb 4, 2016 08:05:22 #
Linda Ewing
Loc: Lincolnshire,UK
Yes that is exactly what I did, I went to A4 activation, then went into the AF-On, then when I press OK and go back to the A4Activation it says OFF, no matter what I do it goes to the OFF position after I press OK.
I thought the A4 Activation would say ON, perhaps that is what happens, I just don't know, perhaps even the AF-ON is on even though the A4 Activation says off.
Is this something you can help me with or explain.
I am doing a shoot this evening and feel confused to say the least.
Thank you
I thought the A4 Activation would say ON, perhaps that is what happens, I just don't know, perhaps even the AF-ON is on even though the A4 Activation says off.
Is this something you can help me with or explain.
I am doing a shoot this evening and feel confused to say the least.
Thank you
mborn wrote:
Go to custom menu A4 and follow the directions
Feb 4, 2016 08:10:13 #
Revet wrote:
I have been using BBF for 2 years on AF-C autofocus mode. It took a week or so to fully get the hang of it but once you get used to it, you will never go back.
The ONLY problem with BBF is when you hand your camera to someone else. They just will not get it. You can quickly teach someone to use manual mode when you want to jump into a shot, but teaching someone BBF on the fly just doesn't work. I have U2 set on my D7100 for shutter release focus just for that purpose.
The ONLY problem with BBF is when you hand your camera to someone else. They just will not get it. You can quickly teach someone to use manual mode when you want to jump into a shot, but teaching someone BBF on the fly just doesn't work. I have U2 set on my D7100 for shutter release focus just for that purpose.
Just don't give anyone else your camera. Tell them to get their own. LOL
Feb 4, 2016 08:16:48 #
OddJobber wrote:
Back button focus good.
Yes, I wouldn't want to go back to the old method.
http://nikonrumors.com/2014/01/25/how-to-use-nikons-af-on-and-back-button-autofocus.aspx/
http://digital-photography-school.com/back-button-focus/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PN9R0D3pF0
http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Learn-And-Explore/Article/hxlkcpoz/benefits-of-using-the-af-on-button-for-autofocus.html
http://www.google.com/search?q=Steve+Perry+Back+Button+Focus&rlz=1C1CHWA_enUS625US625&oq=Steve+Perry+Back+Button+Focus&aqs=chrome..69i57.614j0j4&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=122&ie=UTF-8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3sLs_8ywY8
Feb 4, 2016 09:42:25 #
Revet wrote:
I have been using BBF for 2 years on AF-C autofocus mode. It took a week or so to fully get the hang of it but once you get used to it, you will never go back.
The ONLY problem with BBF is when you hand your camera to someone else. They just will not get it. You can quickly teach someone to use manual mode when you want to jump into a shot, but teaching someone BBF on the fly just doesn't work. I have U2 set on my D7100 for shutter release focus just for that purpose.
The ONLY problem with BBF is when you hand your camera to someone else. They just will not get it. You can quickly teach someone to use manual mode when you want to jump into a shot, but teaching someone BBF on the fly just doesn't work. I have U2 set on my D7100 for shutter release focus just for that purpose.
what a great idea....I will set this up on my D600 and forget the explanation about BBF....
anytime I give camera to someone to take a shot it is out of focus...
Feb 4, 2016 10:24:23 #
RichieC
Loc: Adirondacks
Well when shooting a moving subject or small things, you don't want the camera to focus as you punch the release as it does half way down, or it may focus on something other than your subject before you trigger the release. With back focus, once you get the focus where you want, the release is independent of focus. Thus a faster shot.
You'll get used to it.
You'll get used to it.
Feb 4, 2016 10:56:49 #
I tried back bottom focusing about three months ago. Now I am a convert and use only this focusing method for all my action and landscape shooting.
I found that using back button focusing has been easy to adjust to as my primary focusing method. I have been shooting for over 35 years and can not understand the challenges regarding switching to back button focusing.
I found that using back button focusing has been easy to adjust to as my primary focusing method. I have been shooting for over 35 years and can not understand the challenges regarding switching to back button focusing.
Feb 4, 2016 11:00:09 #
salewis wrote:
I tried back bottom focusing about three months ago. Now I am a convert and use only this focusing method for all my action and landscape shooting.
I found that using back button focusing has been easy to adjust to as my primary focusing method. I have been shooting for over 35 years and can not understand the challenges regarding switching to back button focusing.
I found that using back button focusing has been easy to adjust to as my primary focusing method. I have been shooting for over 35 years and can not understand the challenges regarding switching to back button focusing.
maybe you should use the Back BUTTON and not the Back BOTTOM?? LOL
Feb 4, 2016 11:04:21 #
I suggest trying manual focus, and actually focus on your subject, moving birds or otherwise. It is possible, and will make you a better overall photographer. In digital, the practice is FREE, after all. Just imagine the nightmare of learning how to shoot in the analog age. (To that end, I have some very nice 4x5 inch enlargers for sale, and easels, and paper safes, etc.)
Feb 4, 2016 11:30:27 #
OddJobber wrote:
Back focus bad.
Back button focus good.
Back button focus good.
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