Back button focusing.
Mar 18, 2017 11:11:07 #
If I am using back button focusing on a Canon 7D Mark ll how would I use an electronic shutter release? Thanks
Mar 18, 2017 11:13:56 #
On my T1i I focus (manually or BBF) then click the shutter with the remote release.
Mar 18, 2017 11:19:28 #
will47 wrote:
If I am using back button focusing on a Canon 7D Mark ll how would I use an electronic shutter release? Thanks
I'm not sure but I think you have to set your camera in auto mode. I think when you go to auto mode your BBF is off and you are back to the shutter exposure mode. Give it a try and let me know.....Rich
Mar 18, 2017 11:39:18 #
amfoto1
Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
If you want the camera to autofocus while using a remote release, you will need to temporarily turn off BBF (by re-enabling AF at the shutter release button).
Mar 18, 2017 12:23:34 #
Why don't you just try it and see how it works?
Mar 18, 2017 12:44:19 #
Technically, BBF usually involves disabling the 1/2 press AF on the shutter button. Wireless Shutter release activates the same process as depressing the shutter button....it will activate the IS on the lens but will not focus if the 1/2 press focus is disabled from the shutter button.
Mar 18, 2017 12:46:47 #
crazydaddio wrote:
Technically, BBF usually involves disabling the 1/2 press AF on the shutter button. Wireless Shutter release activates the same process as depressing the shutter button....it will activate the IS on the lens but will not focus if the 1/2 press focus is disabled from the shutter button.
Mar 18, 2017 19:36:56 #
If you are doing a "still" shot,focus with the back button,release it and fire when ready. Focus will be locked.
Mar 19, 2017 05:43:40 #
mcveed wrote:
Why don't you just try it and see how it works?
That's what a sensible person would do but the dumb ones do things differently!
Mar 19, 2017 05:46:56 #
Billyspad wrote:
That's what a sensible person would do but the dumb ones do things differently!
You may enjoy yours skills more appropriately in the Attic.
Mar 19, 2017 06:18:21 #
I'm a Nikon user, so this might not work for Canon. There is a menu item that lets you use the Fn button on the remote to turn on auto focus. There might be something like it in your Canon settings.
Mar 19, 2017 06:20:48 #
jimq wrote:
I'm a Nikon user, so this might not work for Canon. There is a menu item that lets you use the Fn button on the remote to turn on auto focus. There might be something like it in your Canon settings.
Just curious,do you use BBF?
Mar 19, 2017 06:25:48 #
Yes, I've been using it since I bought my F5. Once you get used to it you will never go back.
Mar 19, 2017 06:32:13 #
jimq wrote:
Yes, I've been using it since I bought my F5. Once you get used to it you will never go back.
I use it as well and was thinking that the button assignment will not be of any use for remote use,or am I missing something. The button still has to be manually pushed for focus and then the remote can be used.
Mar 19, 2017 06:33:09 #
mcveed wrote:
Why don't you just try it and see how it works?
That's what a sensible person would do but say no more it upsets the natives!
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