any good reason not to use ( Back Button Focus ) all the time
Apr 6, 2014 19:57:46 #
just discovered Back Button Focus, think the concept is great idea, but is there any down sides to this ?
Basically is it ok to use for all occasions ?
Basically is it ok to use for all occasions ?
Apr 6, 2014 20:00:26 #
The only down side is that it takes a little to get used to and when you ask someone else to take your picture with that camera it will be difficult for most to understand.
eospaddy wrote:
just discovered Back Button Focus, think the concept is great idea, but is there any down sides to this ?
Basically is it ok to use for all occasions ?
Basically is it ok to use for all occasions ?
Apr 6, 2014 20:04:03 #
jeep_daddy wrote:
The only down side is that it takes a little to get used to and when you ask someone else to take your picture with that camera it will be difficult for most to understand.
well if thats the only down side then i am very happy ! cheers !
Apr 6, 2014 20:27:48 #
If you THINK you are focused and let off the button to recompose and something moves in that fraction of a second - you may not be focused where you think you are. If you have an older mind that does not multitask as quick as a younger mind, it is my opinion that BB focusing may not be for you - especially in speed challenging situations like BIF. Let's face it, focus on the shutter release is FASTER - especially for BIF - but you may have to crop a bit - which is why full frame can be better in this respect. I have two bodies and use only one for BBF.
Apr 6, 2014 20:51:49 #
I started using BBF (for everything) going back to my film days on an EOS 1n body and continued on with digital on a 1D, 30D, 50D, and 7D and in my view it's the only way to go.
I always used it and still do for any and all subject matter in all conditions.
I always used it and still do for any and all subject matter in all conditions.
Apr 6, 2014 20:54:06 #
jeep_daddy wrote:
The only down side is that it takes a little to get used to and when you ask someone else to take your picture with that camera it will be difficult for most to understand.
Heh heh, that can work both ways. One time someone handed me their camera to take their picture and I'm mashing down on the back button and at first couldn't figure out why nothing was happening.
Apr 7, 2014 00:22:21 #
:cry: It doesn't work on my Sony A65. I set the AEL button to focus, but you have to hold it, you can't push it and have it lock. As long as you are holding the button down, it won't focus on the shutter button, but you can't fully disengage the shutter button from focusing. That setting is on tab 3 of the settings menu and I only have tabs 1 and 2 (looked it up). I use it quite a bit anyway, there's a AF button in the rocker switch that I think works about the same but it's not only awkward to hit when using the viewfinder (and I always use the viewfinder) but I have long nails and trying to push the center button without getting one of the sides is tricky to say the least.
Apr 7, 2014 00:58:37 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
jeep_daddy wrote:
The only down side is that it takes a little to get used to and when you ask someone else to take your picture with that camera it will be difficult for most to understand.
:thumbup: Exactly what I would have said.
Apr 7, 2014 06:40:50 #
megharupa8
Loc: Dallas Texas
Very nice question and discussion.
I discovered back button focus not so long ago, and use it all the time now. I have a Nikon with a U1 and U2 mode.
So I program BBF into U1. If I hand my camera off to someone else, its as easy as a flip of the switch.
I discovered back button focus not so long ago, and use it all the time now. I have a Nikon with a U1 and U2 mode.
So I program BBF into U1. If I hand my camera off to someone else, its as easy as a flip of the switch.
Apr 7, 2014 06:45:45 #
eospaddy wrote:
just discovered Back Button Focus, think the concept is great idea, but is there any down sides to this ?
Basically is it ok to use for all occasions ?
Basically is it ok to use for all occasions ?
I found it difficult to use when I started using my Vanguard GH-300 tripod head with pistol grip and shutter release trigger. Right hand on grip/trigger, left on zoom lens barrel. Let's see, that leaves, what, on back button focus? Had to disable it when I used tripod
Apr 7, 2014 06:46:41 #
megharupa8 wrote:
Very nice question and discussion.
I discovered back button focus not so long ago, and use it all the time now. I have a Nikon with a U1 and U2 mode.
So I program BBF into U1. If I hand my camera off to someone else, its as easy as a flip of the switch.
I discovered back button focus not so long ago, and use it all the time now. I have a Nikon with a U1 and U2 mode.
So I program BBF into U1. If I hand my camera off to someone else, its as easy as a flip of the switch.
great idea. I use U1 for HDR, now I can use U2 for BBF. THANKS!!
Apr 7, 2014 07:01:56 #
I played with BBF a couple of years ago and found it awkward to use, so I disengaged it. Later I developed a focus issue and reselected it as part of the checking. The body had to go back to Nikon, who resolved the problem (for once it wasn't me)and BBF was still selected on it's return. I thought it time to give it another go. Now I prefer it to the shutter button system. Of course I still get the odd out of focus shot when I get my fingers in knots, but it is getting less often as time goes by. Like most things in photography, practise is the answer.
megharupa8 - I like your idea. Nice and simple. I'll look into that as soon as I get off the computer.
megharupa8 - I like your idea. Nice and simple. I'll look into that as soon as I get off the computer.
Apr 7, 2014 07:29:28 #
jeep_daddy wrote:
The only down side is that it takes a little to get used to and when you ask someone else to take your picture with that camera it will be difficult for most to understand.
Right. And you have to remember to use the back button, rather than the shutter button. It takes some getting used to. If you have more than one camera, set them both for BBF, or you'll go crazy.
Apr 7, 2014 08:02:12 #
eospaddy wrote:
just discovered Back Button Focus, think the concept is great idea, but is there any down sides to this ?
Basically is it ok to use for all occasions ?
Basically is it ok to use for all occasions ?
What camera are you using? I am a left eye shooter and using the BBF for me is a little awkward. My D7000 and D600 both allow other buttons to be assigned. I have assigned the aperture preview button on the front. My third finger naturally falls on this button and seems more natural.
The only downside that I can think of, is if you hand your camera to someone else to take a photo, and you have to explain the operation.
Apr 7, 2014 08:36:09 #
eospaddy wrote:
just discovered Back Button Focus, think the concept is great idea, but is there any down sides to this ?
Basically is it ok to use for all occasions ?
Basically is it ok to use for all occasions ?
I tried it, but for physical reasons (arthritic hand), found it was not practical for me.
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