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CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

gailj wrote:

I think I had choosen the focal point :(

You probably want to use the <quote reply> button to respond to specific comments. As shown in the image info, the camera was configured for AF-area = Auto. Page 95 of the manual shows how / where this info is displayed in the viewfinder for visual confirmation.

bleirer

I found this quote at the link below: If an image is re-framed and shot after focus lock has been used, content within the displayed focus points may not appear in-focus.

I think the software has no way to know where the focus point is if you recompose once you lock focus or release the bbf which turns autofocus off.

https://nikonimglib.com/nvnxi/onlinehelp/en/nk018000.html

gailj Loc: Fulton IL

Thanks again CHG

CHG_CANON wrote:

You probably want to use the <quote reply> button to respond to specific comments. As shown in the image info, the camera was configured for AF-area = Auto. Page 95 of the manual shows how / where this info is displayed in the viewfinder for visual confirmation.

gailj Loc: Fulton IL

Thank you wil have to look into all of this

bleirer wrote:

I found this quote at the link below: If an image is re-framed and shot after focus lock has been used, content within the displayed focus points may not appear in-focus.

I think the software has no way to know where the focus point is if you recompose once you lock focus or release the bbf which turns autofocus off.

https://nikonimglib.com/nvnxi/onlinehelp/en/nk018000.html

R.G. Loc: Scotland

Just because your camera has lots of focus detectors doesn't mean that you're under any obligation to use all of them. For stills you will get more control over the focus points if you limit them to the central area. And it seems to me that AF-S will give a more controllable and predictable result. Get focus lock, recompose, shoot. Simple and reliable.

BillFeffer Loc: Adolphus, KY

I had a similar issue. I found that I was focusing then recomposing before releasing the button. The camera was refocusing. Gotta let go of the button before moving the focus point.

gailj Loc: Fulton IL

BillFeffer wrote:

I had a similar issue. I found that I was focusing then recomposing before releasing the button. The camera was refocusing. Gotta let go of the button before moving the focus point.

Thanks Bill will pay more attention :)

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

I find interesting that you have more sharpness behind the target than you have in front of it. If the focus point was on the couch those persons should be reasonably sharp according to depth of field laws.
I was not there so I do not know if indeed using f4 was necessary but as I am sure you know the depth of field offered by that aperture is pretty narrow. Perhaps flash was a better solution with an aperture like f8.

I prefer AF-S for subjects like this one.

CO

The camera was in AF-A mode. It decides whether it's going to be in continuous or stationary autofocus. I would set it to AF-S mode for this shot.

Also check menu options a1: AF-C Priority Selection and a2: AF-S Priority Selection. I set those to Focus in my cameras.

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gailj Loc: Fulton IL

camerapapi wrote:

I find interesting that you have more sharpness behind the target than you have in front of it. If the focus point was on the couch those persons should be reasonably sharp according to depth of field laws.
I was not there so I do not know if indeed using f4 was necessary but as I am sure you know the depth of field offered by that aperture is pretty narrow. Perhaps flash was a better solution with an aperture like f8.

I prefer AF-S for subjects like this one.

Thank you for the suggestion i am so much more comfortable shooting action outside i do terrible indoors but appreciate all the advice :)

gailj Loc: Fulton IL

CO wrote:

The camera was in AF-A mode. It decides whether it's going to be in continuous or stationary autofocus. I would set it to AF-S mode for this shot.

Also check menu options a1: AF-C Priority Selection and a2: AF-S Priority Selection. I set those to Focus in my cameras.

Thank you CO

Jack47 Loc: Ontario

gailj wrote:

It hasn’t but will look into that thank you:)

When you are replying to a specific post, click on “quote reply” instead of reply.

Picture Taker Loc: Michigan Thumb

Two things, 1) what was your f stop try f11 for more depth and then find tune, 2) try a slower speed. What I am trying to say is it out of focus or movement that is the problem.

BillFeffer Loc: Adolphus, KY

CO wrote:

The camera was in AF-A mode. It decides whether it's going to be in continuous or stationary autofocus. I would set it to AF-S mode for this shot.

Also check menu options a1: AF-C Priority Selection and a2: AF-S Priority Selection. I set those to Focus in my cameras.

With bbf, Autofocus C is the most useful option. The camera will only focus when the finger is on the button. Stationary subject- focus, release, recompose (in necessary), shoot. Moving subject- obtain focus, hold the button, follow the subject, shoot.

David Kay Loc: Arlington Heights IL

gailj wrote:

Thought i had focused on family but seems like most everything is in focus but them. I use BBF, Nikon D7000 with Nikkor 50mm 1.8 Lens. Pattern meter mode, 1/60 and F/4 not sure ISO. I don't post often so not sure what other info might help. I did get some that were in focus with same set up. Any help would be appreciated, Gail

Gail, what happened is the camera locked onto the background for the focus. That is because there is more background than subject in this example photo. You should be on spot metering and lock on an eye with the BBF and then take your finger of the bbf and recompose and shoot.

Go to youtube and search for Steve Perry. Steve is a nikon shooter and has a very explicit video on setting up BBF on the Nikons. This is the link to that video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzqQskGoURE