Back Button Focus
May 29, 2017 08:35:37 #
Nikon remotes with an Fn button will focus the camera if BBF is enabled by assigning BBF to the Fn button. On an 800, and perhaps others, there is a separate menu item for remote Fn, which lets you use the on camera button for something else.
May 29, 2017 08:52:47 #
jimq wrote:
Nikon remotes with an Fn button will focus the camera if BBF is enabled by assigning BBF to the Fn button. On an 800, and perhaps others, there is a separate menu item for remote Fn, which lets you use the on camera button for something else.
Thank you........more research needed at my end!!!
May 29, 2017 08:55:21 #
SusanFromVermont wrote:
Using a remote trigger will not change focus if you have your camera set up for BBF. You should be able to find the settings in your camera manual. For my camera, D810, the instructions are under AF-Activation [setting is "AF-On only"]
Thank you Susan. I am using BBF and love it. But I have been thinking of a remote when using a tripod (occasionally).
May 29, 2017 09:08:45 #
Chicopee wrote:
Thank you Susan. I am using BBF and love it. But I have been thinking of a remote when using a tripod (occasionally).
I use a remote frequently, because I do a lot of my photography from a tripod. It works great with BBF. Hand-holding the camera is good to be able to do, but I don't seem to be able to get a sharp image unless light conditions are such that I can get a fast enough shutter speed! Of course ISO could be increased, which I will do if the situation requires, but prefer not to.
May 29, 2017 09:53:19 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
Chicopee wrote:
Now I really feel foolish. I thought all you had to do was plug the remote in and the camera recognized that it was plugged in...... And you were ready to go! I didn't know you had to go into settings
, somewhere, and make a change to remote. I will definitely have to look into this. Thank you Jerry
, somewhere, and make a change to remote. I will definitely have to look into this. Thank you Jerry
On my Canon 80D I don't have to do anything in settings. Just plug in the remote and the camera recognizes it.
May 29, 2017 10:04:25 #
Basic triggers such as the proprietary brand triggers or even Pocketwizards will not adjust focus but using triggers such as the Cam Ranger will. You can still have your camera set up for back button focus and use the Cam Ranger to adjust settings including focus.
May 29, 2017 10:07:42 #
Bluetick
Loc: Flowery Branch, GA
I have a Nikon D300 and set it for BBF but forgot how to revert back to normal auto focus with the shutter release button. Any help out there for an old . . . well, old?
May 29, 2017 10:13:08 #
Here is the location to set BBF. Just take it off of "AF-On"
To do this, go to your camera menu and look in the custom setting menu (the pencil). In the custom setting menu, go to Controls, and then choose F5 “Assign AE-L/AF-L button.” Within this menu, choose “AF-On.” 2) Now you need to set up the camera so it will take a picture even when focus has not been achieved.
To do this, go to your camera menu and look in the custom setting menu (the pencil). In the custom setting menu, go to Controls, and then choose F5 “Assign AE-L/AF-L button.” Within this menu, choose “AF-On.” 2) Now you need to set up the camera so it will take a picture even when focus has not been achieved.
May 29, 2017 10:20:29 #
May 29, 2017 10:42:19 #
Dngallagher wrote:
It is never the remote that does the focusing, it is always the camera....
Anyway, if you assign a BBF, On a Nikon, use of an IR remote will cause the camera to auto focus normally, but a wired remote will not focus before tripping the shutter.
Anyway, if you assign a BBF, On a Nikon, use of an IR remote will cause the camera to auto focus normally, but a wired remote will not focus before tripping the shutter.
That is not my experience. BBF assigned on my D750 and D7100. IR remote does not activate focus. Maybe other settings interrupt. I have single point focus and AF-C
May 29, 2017 10:50:43 #
You are correct a new non Nikon brand remote will activate the focus when the camera is set to bbf. It certainly surprised me too.
May 29, 2017 11:54:42 #
Aeneas
Loc: Somers, NY
It seems that back button focus is not available on the Canon 5D first series.
It apparently began on the Mark II model.
It apparently began on the Mark II model.
May 29, 2017 12:18:28 #
jims203 wrote:
You are correct a new non Nikon brand remote will activate the focus when the camera is set to bbf. It certainly surprised me too.
I thot I'd read that somewhere...........I thot I was losing my mind in my 'old age'.! thanks
May 29, 2017 12:23:58 #
I guess I never really gave this much thought. I have a D7200 and have the Ae/Af button set to BBF, and when I need to use the IR remote, I set the camera to remote mode, compose the scene, focus using the BBF button, then trigger the remote release. Maybe this just adds an extra step, but it works for me. I may have to redo my procedure here.
May 29, 2017 12:34:36 #
You know what they say once you go back you never go back !!
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