Back button focus
Jun 12, 2020 14:34:23 #
bela1950 wrote:
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... I am able to manually focus by half pressing the shutter and then take the shot.
... I am able to manually focus by half pressing the shutter and then take the shot.
Most consider manually focusing as turning the lens <focus> barrel, not pressing the button half way to activate the camera's auto-focus system.
Jun 12, 2020 16:04:01 #
bela1950
Loc: Massachusetts
Longshadow wrote:
Most consider manually focusing as turning the lens <focus> barrel, not pressing the button half way to activate the camera's auto-focus system.
Yes that is true. I was referring to focusing manually after autofocusing.
If I auto focus with my AF-S lens set on AF and my camera set on AF, and then I want to focus a little more, I can override auto focus and turn the barrel to achieve more focus. I only can do this with the AF-S lens while my shutter is half pressed. If I totally manually focus with the lens and camera set on manual then I don't need to half press the shutter.
Jun 12, 2020 20:52:09 #
Here's a useful Back Button AutoFocus guide created by Steve Perry which I've used to set up both my Nikon Df and D850 for BBAF... Now I prefer back button focusing versus using the shutter button.
Jun 12, 2020 21:51:51 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I highly recommend Steve Perry's book about the Nikon focusing system.
https://backcountrygallery.com/
https://backcountrygallery.com/
It answered all of my questions in a precise and easy to understand way. Loved the humor also.
Jun 12, 2020 22:13:20 #
bela1950
Loc: Massachusetts
russraman wrote:
Here's a useful Back Button AutoFocus guide created by Steve Perry which I've used to set up both my Nikon Df and D850 for BBAF... Now I prefer back button focusing versus using the shutter button.
Thank you so much. This guide will be very helpful.
Jun 12, 2020 22:15:06 #
bela1950
Loc: Massachusetts
ronpier wrote:
It answered all of my questions in a precise and easy to understand way. Loved the humor also.
Thank you.
Jun 13, 2020 00:18:37 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I highly recommend Steve Perry's book about the Nikon focusing system.
https://backcountrygallery.com/
https://backcountrygallery.com/
To clarify the book you linked to is for mirrorless Nikon cameras. There is another different book for non-mirrorless Nikon cameras. Potential buyers should be careful to order the correct one.
Jun 13, 2020 01:19:01 #
russraman wrote:
Here's a useful Back Button AutoFocus guide created by Steve Perry which I've used to set up both my Nikon Df and D850 for BBAF... Now I prefer back button focusing versus using the shutter button.
Or you could read Steve Perry’s replies on page one of this thread.
Jun 13, 2020 04:49:06 #
JD750 wrote:
Or you could read Steve Perry’s replies on page one of this thread.
Never fails!Jun 13, 2020 09:28:02 #
bela1950
Loc: Massachusetts
JD750 wrote:
Or you could read Steve Perry’s replies on page one of this thread.
Yes I read Steve Perry's response. I also downloaded the guide. It has 33 pages of information..
Jun 13, 2020 09:28:35 #
Jun 13, 2020 09:30:42 #
bela1950
Loc: Massachusetts
fantom wrote:
To clarify the book you linked to is for mirrorless Nikon cameras. There is another different book for non-mirrorless Nikon cameras. Potential buyers should be careful to order the correct one.
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