How to control the focus points on a NIKON & CANON DSLR.
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- Опубліковано 24 січ 2018
- Learn how to nail your focus every time by controlling the focus points on your Nikon or Canon DSLR camera. ➡️ Photography gear guide : www.amazon.com/shop/photogenius
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Using this technique you can manually select where the camera focuses - great for portrait photography, macro, sports and a whole range of photography subjects.
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Photo Genius Hi Paul, hope you and your family are safe and well...I’m having a bit of issue here...a year ago I bought a eos Canon DSLR 2000d, I do travel a lot with my camera but I realised there is one major problem, I ran out of battery power easily,so I was searching to see if I could find a battery grip that would be compatible with my 2000d canon camera...just found out that canon doesn’t make one for the eos 2000d...someone also gave me some misleading info and I end buying one that doesn’t fit...can you please help me I would truly appreciate it...do you know of any brands that might be compatible with the 2000d canon...I would really appreciate your help please..thank You Paul!
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You got no idea how much I had waited for this tutorial. I went through almost all tutorial on UA-cam unless I found this video. Subscribed on a beat. Thank you so much
Thanks for watching, commenting and subscribing - glad you enjoyed the video.
Paul @ Photo Genius.
I remember when AF first came out and how many of us struggled with it to such a point we often turned it off. A great video with a very concise, informative and well made video which I’m sure will help many people.
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Yep early auto focus sucked
I have been trying to figure out how to manually focus for weeks on my Nikon D3500 for weeks and now I finally got it. Thank you!!!!
Hi, Paul! I'm transitioning from a 35mm camera to a DSLR camera. As a someone on a budget, I'm starting with an entry level camera. I appreciate the way you show us how to use the Canon EOS T7 effectively. Your easy-to-follow tutorials have really helped me understand the fundamentals of using the creative modes on my camera. You have a new follower and I'll continue to eagerly await your posts. I've learned so much. Thank you!
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How you getting on ?
Clear and to the point! So tired of people talking excessively off topic! Thank you!!!
Thanks for watching - glad you enjoyed the video.
3 and a half minutes for someone to finally explain the one simple thing that everyone else just skips over. Nice simple, clear, straight to the point info
I am so glad I discovered you and your videos. I had a point and shoot camera and just purchased my first DSL camera which happens to be the Canon Rebel SL2. I was totally overwhelmed until I discovered your channel. You are the best!
It frustrates my wife that it takes me longer than her to take a picture. I use a D70 and she uses her phone.
Ironically, she always likes my photos better.
Everyone wants to eat the sausages but no one wants to see how they see made.
Investing a little more time in taking a photos always pays 🙂
Thanks for watching.
Hmm... Sausages yes... Hmmmm
Lucky man, not everyone’s wife wants to eat their sausage
You are a photo genius. Thank you for this. Now I can help my students focus better.
Being new to the photography world i was really struggling how i can choose the subject for my focus. It was very frustrating because no matter how i adjust the focus dial in my lens it just wouldn't work. This video helped me a lot in understanding how should i command the camera focus point. Thank you!
You are simply the best teacher on photography/camera use on these UA-cam streets
I've just got my very first DSLR, after much research decided on the Canon EOS 800D and your video tutorials have been a massive help learning the ropes.
Comprehensive, concise and your own enthusiasm makes it fun to watch!
The bitesize format going through each specific part makes it easier to take in too instead of it feeling like a long, drawn out lesson.
I look forward to unlocking the full potential of my camera.
Thank you!🙏
Thank you for your kind feedback, I'm glad you are enjoying the videos.
There are lots more to come in 2020.
(and sorry for late reply 🙂 btw)
Paul @ Photo Genius
I really enjoy your videos. I have moderate experience with digital photography, but returning to school, I finally had to face my fears of the infinite number of functions my camera has (I miss my Nikkormat!).
Your videos are very helpful in simplifying things that I was missing in my use of a DSLR.
Thanks!
Thanks Andrew, glad you are enjoying the videos and finding them helpful.
I have a canon t6 for over 3 year’s and I was not sure how to use it. You’re are a good teacher and your tutorials easy to understand. New subscriber. Thank you
golly I've had my camera for a few years and I thought controlling the ap, shutter speed and ISO was enough with using the manual focus on the lens but after watching only two videos of yours I have already learnt so much! You don't know what you don't know but I have subscribed to change that! Thanks for your help!!
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment - it means a lot to me.
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Just simple and awesome.. hats off .. next time NIKON CANON should hire you for there manual.
Anyway. Thank you. Can you do video on portrait
Thank you so much! I needed someone to show me how to set the focus on my T6 and you just did it. From now on I'll be getting a photo of the black bird in the tree and NOT the stupid branch in front of it. Thanks again.
Lol
Another great tutorial, thank you so much! Learning how to use Manual mode is not so easy for me, I still use semi-automatic mode in most of the situations. I wish I could do everything using Manual mode, definitely, and you're helping me a lot with it 😀. Thank you again 👏
No problem - just keep practising and your images will get better and better.
Paul @ Photo Genius.
I’ve started learning the ropes. Got myself a Nikon D3400 for starters with a enigma 30-700m lens for my new found military jets hobby. I’m glad I found your amazing channel :)
That was so helpful! I’ve had my Canon for a year and have been learning and this will make a massive difference! 🙌🏽
Amazing tutorials! Everything seems way easier and enjoyable now. Thank you Paul!
You are very welcome, thank you for watching.
OMG, where have you been!?!?! 😂Ive been learning my camera, and I feel like I have learned more in two short videos that I have in months of experience! Thanks again!
Thank you once again 😀
A1 Boston I’ve been trying keep giving up... not just yet though😉
It’s so hard using a dlsr, always been a dream to have one
Yeah...
i had to put it to the eye..bit flabbergasted it took me an hour and then 3:02 minutes of this heavenly info and i'm back in the game with mmy 17 year old Nikon D70.. thx very much good to have the title match the content.. nice and clear thumbs up..
Hi Paul, the best you tube Chanel I’ve come across “un point c’est tout” meaning “period” in French. You are awesome!!!!
No matter which camera ...
Love yer style and learned a lot Sir : )
So thanks
Thanks for a constructive tutorial. Just like to say that I have the aperture mode selected and can still bring up the focus points as you have shown and use the front dial to choose the required focus point without having to go into manual, Nothing wrong with either , would just like a comment on why you chose manual as opposed to a creative mode. Enjoy your videos, all so helpful.
Hi Colin
You are of course correct - this will work also work in the creative /semi-manual modes such as aperture and shutter priority. I do try and encourage people to use full manual because I think it's really important to get understand the relationship between the aperture, shutter and ISO. But also a fan of the priority modes and have featured them in other videos.
Appreciate your feedback and support for my channel.
Best wishes,
Paul @ Photo Genius.
Very useful info, Paul, thank you.
I recently bought a 2nd hand D5 to take wildlife pictures with, and through your channel I have realised that auto mode will keep you from getting what you want out of your photography.
Thank you for the information. Even after reading the manual I could not figure out how to move the focus points. You made this so quick and easy!
You’re videos are SO helpful! Thank you so much!!!
You are very welcome, thank you for watching and taking the time to give feedback - very much appreciated.
Thanks for a clear to the point explanation. I just realised that manual could be only selection of focus points and yet the focus is automatic.
I was trying to learn photo stacking and am not sure if the point is selected by the "focus points" or "f stop".
I am new to photography and above 70 hence the doubt could be very basic. Thanks
Thanks for watching - keep practising 👍👍
Just bought a Canon 90D DSLR and I find more information from your tutorials on how use my new camera then any other source.
You have a gift for explaining detailed info in a clear and succinct way! I’ve watched a couple of your videos now and found them very helpful. Thank you!
Thanks for watching Anna, I appreciate your support.
I feel as though I've been doing it all wrong - this is brilliant. Thank you!
Thank you for watching, glad you enjoyed the video. Please consider subscribing 😊👍
I loved your charley! 😍😍😍😍. So useful video! Thank you!
Thank you.
Thank you very much for this video!!!, I have been having trouble shooting and always find myself stuck in auto mode always. Now I can practice manual mode freely and enjoy it. Plus, I'm using the same Nikon D3400 DSLR which makes it a very good bonus for this tutorial. Once again, Thank you very much!
I've had my nikon 3500 for over a month and you've just helped me blue the back ground 😁😁😁😁 thank you
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Excellent... Now I know how to change focus points... Thank you
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Thanks soo much this video was very helpful
You are welcome, thanks for watching.
This is/was my main issue! I recently bought my Nikon 3400 and thought my sisters birthday was the perfect opportunity to get some practice. Turned out in [Almost] every single photo the ‘main subject’ was blurry. I almost cried 😩. (😅) Thank you for being a patient and thorough teacher I’m really glad to be watching and learning from your videos. 👏🏻
You are very welcome, thanks for watching.
Life saver! Man this saved me from taking crappy pictures in my digital art class, and it really interested me more in taking pictures, maybe getting my own camera!
Glad to be of help - thank you for watching.
Great video! Now subbed, keep it up!
Good job Sir, that was very useful!
Happy to help - thanks for watching.
Thank you! I missed this piece of info in the manual, & was so frustrated by what I thought was a "malfunction " of the auto focus!
Your tips are amazing, I was about to sell my lens as it would never auto focus correctly but now it’s working perfectly with manual focus points!
Fantastic - glad the video helped.
Excellent explanation about selecting the correct focus point which can only be done in Manual mode. The real problem however is that, in Manual mode selecting the correct focus point is the easy part! You still need to also select the correct f stop, shutter speed and ISO your self. After many, many years of trying for photos on the run when there is little, if any time to waste on those selection, I still get that part wrong too often to be out of Auto mode! Aperture and shutter priority modes don't always solve this problem either because you still need to ensure you have selected the correct f stop or shutter speed for the circumstances of your photo.
Hi Rick, thanks for watching my video. You are correct, selecting the focus point is certainly a lot easier (and quicker) than working out which shutter, aperture or ISO to use - this is why practising what we have learnt is so important, and the beauty of digital (unlike film) of course is that we can take lots of images and make plenty of mistakes and it doesn't matter.
Programme mode would be my recommendation - with this mode you can still select then focus point with the camera looking after everything else.
Best wishes
Paul @ Photo Genius.
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is there any way to have the camera on automatic but have the possibility to change the focus point with the wheel incase it selects a different point than the desired one? (nikon)
No, once the camera is in full auto mode you have not control over the focus points.
Give Programme (P) mode a go as this is very similar to auto but you can adjust and change settings such as AF points.
I just want to say thank you! It helped me a lot, I was using just auto because I am a beginner and I don't know how to use manual, but your channel helped me to improve my knowledge.... Thank you very much, good luck!
I checked many videos on this topic, yours is the best! Clear, friendly and simple explanation!
Thank you so much. I really appreciate you taking the time to comment.
Thanks for watching.
What about using the center focus point to focus on a subject outside the center of the picture then recomposing to take the picture, is that ok.
Sure, this will work as long as you are not too close to your subject. I personally prefer to move the focus point to the subject rather than focus / recompose.
Charlie is such a cute and willing subject 😁
Thank you.
I absolutely love your content!! I work for a film studio in California, you really help me out with my new passion!
Wow this hidden setting made a huge difference immediately! Thank you
I'm so glad I found this video 2 days after getting my camera thanks
Same brother .
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I have the Canon T6 as well. Recently just purchased a 50mm 1.8 stm. I can't wait to use these tips. Great video!! Also what other affordable lens would you recommend for the crop sensors?
Thanks for watching. A telephoto lens might be worth considering next.
Mike B 55-250mm
I'm a big fan of your youtube videos. It shows how simple you can be, yet perfect to the point. Great tips for beginners! Keep that good work going.
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I used Nikon D3100 D3200 Canon 550D and now Canon 60D. I must say this video is a refreshment of the knownlodge I used to have. Thank you
Happy to help, thank you for watching.
I didn’t know there was a shortcut button for AF point selection Thanks!
You are very welcome, happy to assist.
Thanks for watching may videos.
What lense did you have for the Nikon?
This video featured a 70-200 f2.8 Nikon/Nikkor lens.
Thanks for watching,
You are beautiful. Perfect voice and family friendly video. The guy who commented is right. I have learnt more with these short videos than face to face classes.
OMG!!! I have been struggling with my Canon EOS 60D. You my friend have made it so easy and simple to understand. I appreciate your tutorials please continue to teach. I can finally use my camera on Manual Mode YAYYYYYY!!!!
You're very welcome! 👍
I have canon 1300d now and its cool so which camera should i buy in future?
Stick with the 1300D and think about lenses next. Good lenses are to some extent more important than the camera. Have you got a Nifty 50 yet? If not watch my video : ua-cam.com/video/z-XZqLGu9Hk/v-deo.html
Photo Genius yes sir i bought 50 mm and this lens have awsm Aperture and as well as good blurring
buy 80d
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You are my absolute favorite UA-camr for Photography! Thank you for all of your help, It really does make a difference in my photos! Thank you so much!
Very happy to help - this is exactly what my channel is all about, helping you to take better photos - thanks for watching and supporting 👍👍
Charlie looks like a great dog! New subscriber and would love to see more of him. I just learned 2 major things I have been struggling with forever in under 8 minutes from 2 of your videos. Thank you so much for being concise and not acting like a high faluting photographer even though you are an expert. Straight to the point. Thanks for keeping it real and on point.
Great explanation gona try this.
Thanks for watching.
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Cool bro
Thanks a million. My Canon camera was stuck on the right hand focus point and I didn't know how to change it. All fixed now
Wow!! Thank you!! I was wondering my focus were off! Glad I run to your video
why am i here? i dont even had a Cam😪 ok im just going to prepare incase i had one hahah😂 so who else is just like me?
Glad to have you on board anyway 😀
also .. -_-
My camera is on loan from a buddy. But it's still fun using it.
jin jin me too
Yes i want charlie in action..
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Thank you from Jordan
I just found you today and I think you are the king of creating awesome and clear videos about photography. Thank you, thank you, thank
Thank you very much for watching 👍
Nikon 5600 or Canon 200d ?
The D5600 has better specs than the 200D.
D5600
Keep Charlie in your videos.
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i'm a beginner in photography, and your videos are really a big help! 🥰 i am using a canon dslr 1000D . thank you!
Hi, thank you for your instructional videos! I just got my Canon T7 and am learning how to use the manual mode! Thank you, this really helps!
Are yu father of caiesy.?
Older brother 😀
Dear Photo Genius,
You really are a Genius. I have found all your videos are very helpful. Thanks a lot. :)
Great explanation Paul, just dusted off my canon 20d and couldn't remember how to alter focus points until now.
I just needed to explain this to a new photographer, you are an excellent teacher, your explanations are so clear!
Thanks Dominic - appreciate your support 👍
I've just got a Canon 1300d and this was a great tutorial, being new to DSLR I was using auto and getting frustrated with the focusing. Now I'll use your tips tomorrow and see how I get on, Thank you.
Fantastic, let me know how you get on!
Thanks for watching and commenting.
Paul @ Photo Genius
Thanks for the tutorial, brother.. Can't wait to receive my nikon i've ordered and try this tip..
Fantastic video! I've watched 2 of your videos and you explain things so well! Others have left me even more confused but you're so clear and concise!
Thanks for watching and please consider subscribing - lots more videos coming. 😀
i promise i pay attention in photography class but i was still so confused with the focus point. the video definitely helped
I am just getting into photography. I know nothing about it. I bought a canon t6 1300d. This video was extremely informative and I thoroughly enjoyed it enough to subscribe. Thank you very much.
You are very welcome, thanks for watching, subscribing and taking the time to comment - much appreciated.
Thanks a lot for telling the AF Point Selection button on canon. Wish you good luck for your channel growth. So keep teaching, keep growing!!
Thank you so much. 👍👍
I am learning a lot from this channel and I just started my photography endeavor... thank you very much Paul
You are very welcome, appreciate the feedback - thank you.
Great simple and basic info in under 5min for begginers. Awesome job!!!!
I LOVE THIS GUY'S TUTORIALS!! I swear today I took some of the BEST pictures since I got my D7500!!! I watched the video tutorial on Aperture, Shutter & ISO!
WOW - great to read, thank you so much for the feedback, glad you are finding the videos helpful. Please consider subscribing to my channel - new videos every week.
@@photogenius I definitely subscribed!! Keep the same FORMAT please. There so many videos on UA-cam that go on and on and on. I have watched quite a few of your videos and continuing to watch on a daily basis.
@@photogenius I Got my NIKKOR 80-200MM F2.8 today!! I am very excited. Would you recommend me getting the 80-400MM?? for long distance and Landscape shots??
Quite the willing subject you've got there in Charlie. My dog immediately shys away when I pull out the camera 😉 Thanks for the video!
Super helpful video!! Thank you. Recently came across your videos and they are amazing, thank you for all these amazing videos and tips!!
Glad you like them, thanks for the feedback.
Thank you for all the good info, more confident using my D3500 camera than I was before watching this video:)
I’ve watched most of your videos and I’ve learnt so much! Thank you! ☺️
This is explained perfectly. Clear instructions. Bravo!
I'd love, love, love to see more of Charlie! He's adorable! I know that this video is 3 years old. Charlie does not look old, though; and I'm trusting he is still with you.
Hi Carolyn, sadly we lost Charlie a couple of years ago - we loved him very much and he is very missed.
Boo the Cavoodle joined the family a year later, she is a lot of fun and appears in some of my videos from time to time.
Thanks for watching and supporting my channel.
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@@photogenius I'm sorry to hear about Charlie. I know the pain of losing a cherished dog. They just do not live long enough. Charlie was beautiful; and I suspect he was a sweetie. I think, maybe I've seen Boo; and just forgotten. I'll be watching for her in future videos.
That was helpful because I'm trying to go full manual mode, I'll keep watching your videos
Stick with Manual - and you'll never go back!! 😀
Your videos are extremely helpful!! Thank you!!
Each and every moment I watch any of your videos, I learn a new feature in my nikon D3400 dslr. Thank you.
Glad to be of help. Thank you so much for supporting my channel and best wishes for the New Year.
Happy new year, have a great year ahead👍🏻
Thank you! Your videos are so helpful, clear and easy to understand
You're very welcome Bonnie, thank you for your support.
Hi Paul, Thanks for this video. How are the metering modes connected to the AF area chosen? OR are they independent? When i choose a particular metering mode, does that study the lighting at AF focus point or just center area of the screen ? thanks