Best Autofocus Settings for Action on your Fujifilm Camera!
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- Today we look at photographing people in sports and action! Which focus modes should you use when photographing kids, sports, or fast moving animals?? We will discuss focus modes and zones and focus points.
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At 7.42,you mention SINGLE focus mode, but you show in your drawing CONTINUOUS mode…
I recently got a Fuji XT-20. Thank you so much for your tutorials Omar 🙏 we all really appreciate it
I've had the X-T10 and X-T20 for over a year and love both !!
Get the xc 35mm f2, it's great for the price.
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imo, these Fujis are just so good even at high ISOs. Personally, I blast my X-E3 and X-T3 up to 12800 if need be. Noise be damned, I'm getting that shot! lol. Thanks for the cool video Omar!
holly damn, I couldn't get myself to go higher than 1200 iso for a good while ! xD
@@migneault62 i feel people these days are way too fixated on having the cleanest image possible and will actually choose to NOT take that important photo, all because the ISO was too high and may be a little noisy. I was like that when I was a noob, and I deeply regret it. I potentially missed my best shots because of it. It was very stupid. I mean, yeah there are limits to how high you can go, but it's not that bad.
Back around the days when I started photography around '06, my Canon 30D's ISO 800 was the highest I'd go because it turned really bad after that, and I used it for 10 years. In retrospect, it wasn't that bad, tbh. But compared to that, a Fuji's 12800 is nothing.
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I totally agree. I was the same way with my Canon 60D. Now I have auto ISO set to max out at 12800. A slightly noisy shot is better than no shot because it’s 5 stops underexposed. That’s really the worst it is with modern cameras: slightly noisy.
Hey, this is one of the most important topics regarding camera settings. Please do more of that, af modes are very interesting! Thanks!
Gretings from México, excuse me the focus is the same for vídeo ?
I own a number of Fuji cameras and your explanation / demonstration of this is great. You kept it simple and relatable that anyone should be able to understand. A follow-up video going into the AF Custom settings would be a good compliment to this.
Best autofocus video I have ever seen. Thank you! I all makes sense now!
Finally my SUMO wrestling photos will be in focus ;)
I’ve just got my fuji XT-3 and got confused how to use. After this video i became like ‘woww i seeee’ thanks for the explaining in detail and explaining way, mimic gives great impression people who watch. Thanks again you tha best Omar🤞🏼
❤️ became a fuji XT-30 owner watching ur videos. Still learning from your videos. Thank you 😘
Informative video. Note that at 6:02 you recommend single focus but the video shows Continuous focus. Keep doing those useful videos. I love my X T20
That guy in green had the moves, just a little too late..and out of the ring....feel like watching Kung Fu Panda now.
I was about to give this a thumbs DOWN just so I could be the first .. lol .. but yet it's another thumbs UP!
Great tips as always 👍 Thanks for doing it with the XT2 ❤️
Countless times that I have reviewed this video. Always learned when watching it again. Determined to use XT3 on action sports! Cheers
The XT3 is definitely not an "action sport" camera. If you are looking to capture fast motion try Sony or Canon.
You don’t need 1/1000 to shoot action. I shoot bicycle racing from around 1/320 even 1/250; if needed, matter of fact back in the film days the old standard night sports was f/2.8 at 1/250th. Usually for bike racing I’ll try for 1/400 or 1/500, granted high can be better, but not necessary, a little blur on the extremities does show motion. I’ll shoot roller derby if I’m not using a strobe anywhere from 1/250 to 1/500 depending on the ambient light. One thing I notice with the Fuji’s is they focus on Continuous better is using burst drive modes.
Why not set to continuous focus all the time?
New to photography and Fuji and I am learning and really enjoying your sense of humor. Thanks
nice Omar! More confident with my Fuji.. thanks! auto subscribe
late to the game here but: what focus settings should be used for a subject in one spot, but the are moving quickly from standing to prone (for video settings on the x-T5)?
You didn't mention anything about fps and how the settings can affect it. I can set my Fuji XH2s to 10 20 or 40fps but if I start using AF-C and any of the AF zones the camera is not even near the fps I have set.
Thanks Omar ! You're making complex things simple with your usual common sense !
"Ohhh, whaaaat we are doing... OOHHHHH AAAACTION!!!" LOL!!!
Wich af settings would you recommand for basketball (X-h2 or 2s?)
Do you have the continuous focus on release?
Thanks for sharing. You have that talent to make complex topics digestible and being entertaining at the same time. Kudos Omar!
if I want to take a picture of a fox running, how should I set the autofocus?
Well explained THX!
Little mistake at 6:00 - Shouldn't it be AF-S not C?
loved that you summoned Christopher Walken for that bit at 7:02
Best autofocus setting for action on a Fuji is buying a Sony😎
I like my X100V.
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What is your camera - FujiFilm X-T2?
Lightroom Everybody PANIC! 😏
So why wouldn’t you stay on AF-C all the time?
Any tips for photographing sea animals like dolphins? I tried photographing them and my camera missed focus A LOT as they are blue and the ocean is blue so there was not much of a contrast to be picked up ;(
would you suggest zone focusing for daily use ?
High shutter speed and lighting is not good friend in indoor 😞
I cant change the setting to turn the AF+MF as it is grey??
Omar, I’m about to sell my Fuji xt20 unless I can figure out how to get my camera to stop focusing in and out during videos. Please make a video on this if you can. 😂🙏🏼
I have a problem with the focus when using the x-t200 as a webcam. Suggested settings? People say to have continuous focus and pre-af on
Do you find that the x100v works well with this technique. I am REALLY struggling to take pics of my toddler, especially if she is with other toddlers .
I discovered in my recent trip to Brazil that I skipped this important aspect of photography and what a disaster was for me. Couldn't capture a lot of awesome things taking place and now I regret.
Wished I've watched this clip earlier.
Yeah the Sumo channel. Great and informative video as usual, in looking forward to the one about the custom settings.
Oh yes right...............I did notice the door................again ;-)
Why I can't magnify the detail if im in continous focus mode sir ? While when.im.in.single point and afs I can magnify my subject if it is clear and sharp =)
Sorry Omar. I queried XT4, but I liked your presentation. Trying to find out about XT4 capability for AF tracking for wildlife, kids, and birds.
Great video as always :) but you showed the wrong picture at 6.12 minute mark, you talk about AF-S but show an AF-C picture :)
Would you use eye tracking as well for subjects moving towards you ?
What about release/focus priority setting? What is the best setting for AF-S and AF-C? Does the new firmware update for the XT3 t0 4.0 change your mind? Thanks.
I notice that you shoot in .jpg for action vs RAW....RAW process slower? Can you shoot in RAW and get the same results, sharp focus w Xt3?
Omar I love your reviews and tutorials. This was especially helpful in understanding the use of zone focusing and how fast a shutter speed you use. Photographing fast action in the local high school gyms often poses 2 problems for me. The first is White Balance because of the odd mix of lights employed and the second is the lack of sufficient light to have fast shutter speeds even at high ISO. The first issue I solved using custom WB settings. I recently purchased a collapsible neutral gray and white uh... thingy to set the WB. Before that I either let auto WB struggle or sometimes found a white wall in the gym to use to set WB. But I digress. To solve the second problem of the low light I have tried setting the exposure compensation to -1 or lower, to capture darker images. This allowed for faster shutter speeds. I used RAW and then boosted the exposure back up in post processing.
Thanks for another great video Omar.
What settings would you recommend for taking pics of a First Holy Communion in a church with on an X-T20 + XF18-55mm F2.8-4 lens using a camera mounted flash like the Godox 860V II pointed upwards ? The church has a 20 ft. high white ceiling
Also in such conditions how do I nail focus and exposure each time ?
Thanks for the informative video Omar. Would you recommend the Fuji XT-3 or the Sony a7iii for fast moving subjects?
Great timing as basketball season starts for my kids. Awesome video hermano.
very very interesting Omar !
Thank you so much
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Appreciate your videos... very informative. teaching for free. Respect. Thanks omar!
Omar... Por más pruebas que estoy haciendo con el XF56 el AF no es suficientemente rápido como para enfocar cada toma cuando mi hija se acerca corriendo... Salen TODAS fuera de foco. 😢
Holy springs Batman! Your kid has a vertical! I find single point/continuous on an X-T2 largely ineffective. Need that zone for almost all instances when continuous. I’ve heard the T3 is better in this respect.
Best, short, straight to the point explained! Just subscribed!
Btw, does X-H1 have the same good AF like xt2 you've got?
Where did you get the red shutter button
I am using a X-T1 and I am currently trying to learn shoo2 action sports. Your video is a godsend!! I have a question if I am using a suitable lens like a 90mm f2 or higher could I stop down to like 2.8 to get a higher keeper rate of in focus photos?
This video was super helpful. I’ve been shooting martial art tournaments with my XT-2. I’ll give your tips a try.
Thank you Omar yousfull video Next video 🤲 நன்றி 👍🤗
changed a bit with X-T4 - single point with C-AF works very good - but you have to hold the AF-field on the subject ;-)
I haven't been able to figure out why there is an autofocus dial which you can move with your index finger and then you have all those other places you can select the autofocus mode such as Q and the Fn buttons. Whats even weirder is that sometimes the dial seems to make no difference at all when you switch AF modes. Could you shed some light?
I can't get consistent results from the 56mm lens. The 35 f2 on the other hand is very quick with focusing
Hola Omar.How are you.?. Hablas Español?. Podrías hacer también los videos en español. Gracias desde España.
I noticed when using aputure priority with auto iso on, when the camera is in continuous the exposure is locked.....am I missing something? Thanks.
Omar, what was your AF-C Custom Setting? You said it was beyond the focus of this video.
I’ve never, nunca, have used continuous focus. Do you have to keep the back button focus pressed while shooting?
Can you explain more about the tracking custom focus. Specially for ice hockey game s.
I find that autofocus even for single focus is often not accurate even though the autofocus confirms, especially true on smaller f stop. What have yips found? I have the xt 20
Thank you for excellent video, best wishes...
Hi, friend! I have a question, would u help me please? to be able to focus automatically do I have to have a lens that has the automatic aperture option? or simply with any lens that does not have that option and with the corresponding configuration could it be? thanks!
beautiful video, very very useful, too bad I don't understand English😔
I discovered AF-C + AF Area to "tag" and track subjects that move across the frame.
5:05 I love it! :D
Outstanding video. Very clear and to the point - and - I liked the summary at the end. Thank you!
Omar, You don’t use the tracking mode in continuous ? That’s my go to.
I missed the ending... too distracted by the awesome sumo move! Great vid btw!
A general question: Is the autofocus something they can fix in updates? Or is there a mechanical limitation of sorts?
School photography ?
Great video(s) of you, Omar ☺
Thx a lot from germany
Hi Omar! Great video, thank you! Can you tell me which focus you use for a street photography if somedy step into a frame, and you want that person be in focus? Thank you!
Thanks for the advice, Omar! 🤙🏼
I would be grateful if sometime you would cover af-c custom modes
Your videos and delivery is excellent - thanks so much
Love your tutorials Omar. This one was a great help for me.
This was perfect, thank you 🙏🏽
Please do some kind of video about Sumo wrestling and how to focus
Thank you Omar! So helpful this one :) I have xt3 and 56 1.2 and struggle with this exact issue! Will let you know how I get on :)
Brilliant as always, thanks for such a great and clear explanation
Super useful tips mate! The 2d 3d concept to decide point/zone and AFS/AFC is very clear!
I just got a XT2, this tutorial was awesome. Thank you!
Hi sir, can you make a review of Fuji XH1? Please
Great video...
Your son has quite a vertical leap. Impressive!
Thanks for the informative video and tutorial Omar. I’ve learn a lot from your video
Omar, thank you for you videos. Helped me a lot :). Can you please tell me, have you used 56 1.2 lens for shooting basketball ? Is it fast enough (if used with X-T2) for that kind of event? I've rent once 50-140/2.8 and 90/2 the other time for this purpose, and because of 2.0 apperture liked 90/2 more. Because it became possible to lower iso from 3200 and/or set to faster shutter speed. Sorry for possibly poor english, not my native languarge and i haven't practiced it lately. :)
Great tips! I really appreciate it. Subscribed!
Very good video and easy to understand. Many thanks!
I found, if u want keep your settings in video - go to silent mode.
Please try low light action photography🙏