Sony Autofocus - Settings To NEVER MISS The Shot

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  • Опубліковано 12 вер 2019
  • This is how I have my camera set up to get the best AF tracking. This is how I've found works the best to never miss the shot. In this video, I show A7iii tracking and a6400 real-time tracking. (If you are wondering what my Drive Speed is: Normal | Track Sens is: Responsive)
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  • @LeeZavitz
    @LeeZavitz  4 роки тому +11

    I'm really excited to release my NEW high-quality Lightroom Presets! They are the same ones I use on my edits! Find them here: ClassicPorts.com

    • @Anewevisual
      @Anewevisual 4 роки тому

      blesssssss

    • @John.RSilva
      @John.RSilva 3 роки тому +1

      How can I do a self-timer and camera focus on me before it takes the shot so it can focus on me and not on background?

    • @AfricanTheory
      @AfricanTheory Рік тому +1

      which mic did you use here? the quality is super

  • @colinoneil5050
    @colinoneil5050 2 роки тому +5

    IVE BEEN STRUGGLING WITH THIS FOR A WEEK AND NO FORUM OR FACEBOOK GROUP HAD THE ANSWER! IVE JUST TAKEN SHOTS OF MY DOG USING THESE SETTINGS AND FOCUS STAYS RIGHT UP UNTIL THE 50mm FOCAL LENGTH LOSES IT! THANK YOU SO MUCH!! BEST VID ON THE A7iii HANDSDOWN!

  • @gausselim1474
    @gausselim1474 3 роки тому +9

    I just realized after watching your video that I know very little about how to get the most out of my A6400. I really need to practice all of this. Thanks for posting because there is not a lot out there on this.

  • @ecitizenmichael
    @ecitizenmichael 2 роки тому +2

    Hey Lee, so happy to find this video today. I need to learn the focus system for a7iv. I'm new to Sony. Also delighted to see you are a Fuji guy so you know where I'm coming from. I think an updated version of this video would be a big hit on yt. Have a great day

  • @genghis2510
    @genghis2510 4 роки тому +46

    I can’t understand why other reviewers have to bash, compare, negatively recommend, downgrade, focus on what they see as design flaw, etc. when it’s not difficult to be constructive as you. Thumbs up!

    • @thomastuorto9929
      @thomastuorto9929 3 роки тому

      It is knowing how to use your system as it best suits the situation. That flex mode is great. This is coming from a Nikon user thinking of swithching to Sony 7R4 or Canon R5. Great vid.

    • @ven1536
      @ven1536 3 роки тому +1

      I have the Sony a7riii the way to focus with this camera does feels like slows me down more than when I used to have a DSLR.... if using the flex option focusing the the button in the back of the camera takes time to place in the right place and worst is that little square box you are moving is colour grey I wish it was any other colour because is difficult to visualize when in an outdoor day shoot.

  • @robertaldrich2635
    @robertaldrich2635 3 роки тому +18

    I've had an a6600 for months now and yet every day I dig into it I learn more, including the tracking mode you showed at the end. There seems to be a version of this mode in video as well. I use my a6600 with a Sigma 150-600 for shooting surfing and found that in 4K video, touch focus works amazingly well and though the surfer may be 500 feet away, you can later blow it up and see his facial expressions beautifully, like a secret smile at catching that wave.

  • @MartinB0
    @MartinB0 Рік тому +2

    Thank you bro. I got secondhand A7R IV few days ago and I was really confused when I tried do comprehend AF modes. Previous owner tried to show me, how to set it up, but you are much better teacher :)

  • @malenky4057
    @malenky4057 4 роки тому +21

    I think one important thing you missed off is 'Face/Eye Prty in AF'. With this, you basically use a flexible spot like you normally would, but if it detects a face and your flexible spot is over the face box, it will focus on the eye/face. If your point is not over a face it will just function as regular flexible spot. This means you can be selective about which face/eye you want in focus when there are multiple faces in frame. It also works with any other focus modes (except lock on AF on the A7iii), so you can use it with zone, for example. I see this a lot, where people seem to think that the only option for Eye-AF is to use it effectively as wide, or to not use it at all and use focus points instead, when there is a perfect hybrid setup as I described.

  • @fit4fifty
    @fit4fifty 2 роки тому +2

    Hey Lee, thanks for explaining the Sony AF options so well. Great video.

  • @StoicRageTV
    @StoicRageTV Місяць тому +1

    Dude you just saved my life!!!! As an event photography I started to become more aware of my focus & couldn’t figure it out every time they moved there head. 5:12 I did the same thing to recreate and was having trouble showing others. You DESCRIBED it perfectly!

  • @Fernyg323
    @Fernyg323 4 роки тому +2

    Nice video man. Very informative and useful. These Sony cameras have so many features!

  • @DJ_S-3-R-G
    @DJ_S-3-R-G 2 роки тому +2

    I love my a6600. Even tho I know how to use manual focus and yes it can be better at time. That autofocus from Sony is just amazing!

  • @jessicagrace5625
    @jessicagrace5625 3 роки тому +76

    hahaha "if you didn't like it, give it a thumb down twice" . fantastic. very useful video, thank you!

  • @RhettegettBorshow
    @RhettegettBorshow 4 роки тому +20

    It's been a while since I've learned this much in 7 minutes. Really helpful video!

  • @slatana_studio
    @slatana_studio 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you very much especially for Tracking function!

  • @defyiant
    @defyiant 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks this kinda helped me as I'm new to photography

  • @Stevie_jr
    @Stevie_jr 4 роки тому

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Auto focus man can wait to get a camera been ro long need one bad I'm hungry to get some pictures done

  • @user-xz5bv8ir7j
    @user-xz5bv8ir7j Місяць тому

    Very useful topic. Good explanation & demonstration. Well done & thank you.

  • @giuseppesica1
    @giuseppesica1 3 роки тому

    Thank you Lee for this video. It is very help for me.

  • @BrooklynAL2010
    @BrooklynAL2010 4 роки тому +10

    Outstanding amount of helpful tips! Thank you.

  • @williamlanglais8895
    @williamlanglais8895 2 роки тому

    I’ve been looking for exactly this thanks 🙏

  • @ilanlachish8600
    @ilanlachish8600 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you very much, you show the real work, the real problems and how to solve / deal with them in photography, thank you

    • @LeeZavitz
      @LeeZavitz  4 роки тому

      I appreciate it. Thanks for watching

  • @jaytechhead7772
    @jaytechhead7772 4 роки тому

    Wow, this was an awesome video. Thank you

  • @assmaamedhat7380
    @assmaamedhat7380 2 роки тому +2

    Brilliant, thanks for the easy-to-understand-even-when-you-aren't-a-photographer content ✌️

  • @AfricanSunProductions
    @AfricanSunProductions Рік тому

    Thanks Lee, this helped a lot. I just got the A7 iv, still have lots to learn. Easy sub.

    • @LeeZavitz
      @LeeZavitz  Рік тому

      Nice. I actually have a completely different video like this but for a7iv because the menu and af system is different

  • @shreesha_edits144
    @shreesha_edits144 Рік тому

    Thanks for this video ... Very informative and much needed!!!

  • @jianzhimeng1698
    @jianzhimeng1698 3 роки тому

    One of the best video that explained how to use the sony autofocus for photography.

  • @footsy420
    @footsy420 4 роки тому

    cool, i have the same to cameras. The expanded flexible spot tracking can be changed is size by moving the selector left or right while you are on it. I'm not sure if it matters much.

  • @vinnyramirez
    @vinnyramirez 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the tips!

  • @Lizerator
    @Lizerator 3 роки тому

    Thanks, lots of good tips in this video.

  • @rogert9878
    @rogert9878 4 роки тому +17

    Finally I understood the difference between FACE/EYE Priority function and the EYE AF function on my A7 III with Rev 3 firmware. Thank you very much.

    • @thedavidbrother2
      @thedavidbrother2 4 роки тому +6

      Yeah. very counterintuitive that eye-af works best with Face AF OFF. I mean, #SONY, when in the world would you want to focus on a face and NOT the eyes... More real-world testing, please.

  • @davidschulder5241
    @davidschulder5241 Рік тому

    Wow - GREAT overview. Thanks!

  • @ashleyholstein7589
    @ashleyholstein7589 Рік тому

    Best explanation in the whole UA-cam universe. Thank you!!

  • @GilbertTV
    @GilbertTV 4 роки тому

    great video Lee... I have both the a7riii & a6400... good advice for wedding photographers or events ..

  • @intentionally-blank
    @intentionally-blank 4 роки тому +2

    Very helpful. Great example of a presentation that really works and is to the point. Thank you!

  • @michgreeno1
    @michgreeno1 Рік тому

    You explained it very well thank you 👍

  • @dvampofo
    @dvampofo 3 роки тому +4

    This video was very helpful. I kept my focus wide when making videos for my channel and couldnt figure out how to fix it. Thanks Lee!

  • @saemranian
    @saemranian 2 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing, so useful.

  • @ubarhd1
    @ubarhd1 4 роки тому

    Great informative video thanks

  • @warmspacevision767
    @warmspacevision767 Рік тому

    Thank you Guy I look for this a long time

  • @krutzaan2102
    @krutzaan2102 2 роки тому

    I will use this trick while shooting my next wedding. Thanks so much for sharing. I struggled with this for a really long time

  • @krishnakrrish4170
    @krishnakrrish4170 3 роки тому

    Thanks gud info... Last week I bought Sony a6400 . will try it this... I'm beginner

  • @cruzo1022
    @cruzo1022 Рік тому

    Great video! This helped a ton

  • @musabinho
    @musabinho 4 роки тому

    Amazing and helpful

  • @CamboMeng
    @CamboMeng 4 роки тому

    Great tips!

  • @veesoho93
    @veesoho93 Рік тому

    Great video thanks

  • @thecarhaulershow9324
    @thecarhaulershow9324 Рік тому

    thanks for the vid brother

  • @GearFocus
    @GearFocus 4 роки тому

    A great video that every Sony shooter should watch.

  • @EmmanuelOnitheoneandoni
    @EmmanuelOnitheoneandoni Рік тому

    Very good explanation

  • @j.jesushernandezp.4491
    @j.jesushernandezp.4491 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the video, what monitor do you use on the camera?

  • @pintuajaib
    @pintuajaib 4 роки тому

    Thank for your explain

  • @josepht3154
    @josepht3154 5 місяців тому

    This video is posted 4 years ago. I finally saved enough to get the a7III and two lenses. 28-70 and the Samyang 135mm. I'm so excited to get back into photography I'm mostly excited about the continuous shooting this camera has. My old one shot so slow and i missed 90% of shots.

  • @prashantnz
    @prashantnz Місяць тому

    Thanks heaps from NZ.

  • @matthewcrich5951
    @matthewcrich5951 3 роки тому

    Excellent content. Earned you a new sub

  • @alaschgari
    @alaschgari 4 роки тому

    Great video! Thx!

    • @LeeZavitz
      @LeeZavitz  4 роки тому

      Aljoscha Laschgari thanks for watching

  • @prabhatupadhyay2512
    @prabhatupadhyay2512 3 роки тому

    Can you please make a detail video on AF track sens in sony A7III standard vs responsive which to use to get sharp eye autofocus

  • @user-qp2hj7sg9c
    @user-qp2hj7sg9c 2 роки тому

    Thank you, thank you!

  • @karadytube
    @karadytube 4 роки тому +1

    I appreciate your effort, can you please make a video about exporting setting for UA-cam in premiere pro. Thamks.

  • @quyencv3830
    @quyencv3830 2 місяці тому

    For A7ii, wide area + AFC + Face detect on are working for me in most of case

  • @Ph.Tran88
    @Ph.Tran88 10 місяців тому

    Awesome video

  • @Will4k84
    @Will4k84 3 роки тому

    Thank you bro

  • @SinCityDetail
    @SinCityDetail 10 місяців тому

    I'm going to try some of your suggestions. The problem I'm having with my A7C is when I shoot my interior shots of my detailing, if my arm goes in front of the floor board while I'm vacuuming the focus goes to the back of my arm instead of the floor boards. I was told by someone else to use manual focus, but that is a pain when I have to set up so many different shots.

  • @robertpacheco7431
    @robertpacheco7431 4 роки тому +1

    I just use the button on the lens for eye AF just seems easier for me, will try the flexible spot though I’ve been using wide and I’ve had issues getting what I want in focus, thanks for the tip hopefully it works just as well on the A7ll.

  • @manonkuin8013
    @manonkuin8013 2 роки тому

    Really helpful 💞

  • @WarriorsPhoto
    @WarriorsPhoto 4 роки тому +4

    Good bit of educational info there, Lee. BTW, the young lady looks like she was working hard in that video. Must have been a bright day out. I will be looking for more videos.

  •  3 роки тому

    Great video!

  • @EdwardSimms
    @EdwardSimms 2 роки тому

    finally i understand the focusing modes

  • @Mertz98
    @Mertz98 2 роки тому

    Great video, but with my sony a6500 when I want to film in my saved modes like dail 1 and 2 I can't do face detection. Also when I am pressing the record button while in manuel mode like in this video the face detection box disappears
    Is this a good way to focus If you want to shoot a cinematic fitness movie with fast movements etc?

  • @DIY-and-Stuff
    @DIY-and-Stuff 2 роки тому

    Thank you!!!!

  • @mosesfernandez50
    @mosesfernandez50 4 роки тому

    Great job

  • @msagliocco
    @msagliocco 3 роки тому

    Was fooling around with settings on A9ii and now the flex spot goes back to center after each shot. Ugh, I like using your short cut but now sure what I did. Thanks!

  • @DeathlySecurity
    @DeathlySecurity 3 роки тому

    The face one can be handy if you register the face you want it to focus on so it still takes that face on priority

  • @lionroots11
    @lionroots11 4 роки тому

    You do great, what lens are you using?

  • @exhalenegative7689
    @exhalenegative7689 2 роки тому

    I feel like this video just solved all my issues

  • @maile4966
    @maile4966 4 роки тому +1

    thanks for the video! i'm an amateur photographer and own a sony a6400 :)

  • @GellBalacuit
    @GellBalacuit 3 роки тому

    Very helpful

  • @ionutpopa2315
    @ionutpopa2315 Рік тому

    Hey! Nice video!
    Can someone here tell me why Sony a7iii makes something like "black flash" or a short flicker right when is focusing? I mean in the moment when focus spot turns green? Is not doing all the time, and i saw this thing in this video too. Thanks alot!

  • @sidharthan1784
    @sidharthan1784 2 роки тому

    Hai lee, can you answer this?
    Does a7iii has object tracking like a6400?
    Is there Real-time face detection & real time eye auto focus in video in a7iii?

  • @cameronb4099
    @cameronb4099 4 роки тому

    I appreciate the dry humor and informative video. Do you have anything else comparing Sony's FF cameras to the newer APSC ones?

  • @whothennow24
    @whothennow24 3 роки тому

    How does flexible spot work in the A7? I can only move the spot around for a second or two after selecting that focus mode. I can’t move the spot around after that, though, so it’s useless. Am I doing something wrong?

  • @camprada9308
    @camprada9308 4 роки тому

    Mate! Great tutorial! Please keep posting more

  • @claraallansson3431
    @claraallansson3431 3 роки тому

    Does the flexible spot only focus when you half press the shutter or how do you activate it?

  • @gilaxia
    @gilaxia 3 роки тому

    Hey, does this work only with dedicated E mount lenses?

  • @Lucamitm
    @Lucamitm Рік тому

    Can you explain tracking sensitivity vs drive speed ? Thanks

  • @angelamiller3776
    @angelamiller3776 3 роки тому +1

    Is there a video for someone who is new to the a6000 so new that you don't even know how to scroll through the varies screens which is needed to set the modes? I need my camera set in AF-A mode and my eyes are crossing trying to set that up.

  • @RyanMatta
    @RyanMatta 3 роки тому

    BRO, YOU SHOULD REMAKE THIS 5x AND USE 5 DIFFERENT SETS OF KEYWORDS AND TITLES. IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS FOREVER. Just got my SUB instantly. PS I was searching best focus setting sony a7iii as a webcam. How to get face to stay in focus with a mic in front of your face... THANKS FOR GETTING RIGHT INTO IN AND NOT OVER EXPLAING. GOSH DAMN WHAT A GREAT VIDEO

    • @LeeZavitz
      @LeeZavitz  3 роки тому

      Lol I appreciate it! I actually felt like this video has been doing well for views. I’ve made way better videos than this with detailed info but they never get views. UA-cam is weird that way.

  • @underwaterHD
    @underwaterHD 2 роки тому

    Great video. What mic are you using

  • @DonBrowsing
    @DonBrowsing 3 роки тому

    Thank you

  • @ephemere82
    @ephemere82 3 роки тому

    if i set the shutter button to trigger eyeaf can i override eyeaf keeping activated another af mode with another button? thanks!

  • @adrianespinoza3035
    @adrianespinoza3035 Рік тому

    Where’s the video or do you have info on how to get canon color profile onto Sony a7riii? Thx

  • @AndresSenande
    @AndresSenande 4 роки тому

    great video, can you do a tutorial showing how you screen recorded the camera to show like you're looking through the viewfinder?

    • @LeeZavitz
      @LeeZavitz  4 роки тому +2

      HDMI out of the camera and into the Atomos Ninja V. That’s how I record the screen

  • @RomanGWatch
    @RomanGWatch 5 місяців тому

    very good

  • @daysofourlife420
    @daysofourlife420 4 роки тому +2

    Anyone else noticing that 24fps does better than 30fps? Great video by the way ☺️

  • @kahdeemjefferson5045
    @kahdeemjefferson5045 3 роки тому

    The expandable flexible spot on my camera is grey out I tried using a 85 and 35mm Sony lenses, but it say invalid with lens, if the lens ahas a MF/AF switch, preform the operation on lens...what does that mean

  • @bigshortsfilms6321
    @bigshortsfilms6321 7 місяців тому

    I LIKE THIS VIDEO

  • @philindeblanc
    @philindeblanc 3 роки тому +1

    This video is actually...its actually helpful...I actually mean it.

  • @asyrafcherus5951
    @asyrafcherus5951 3 роки тому

    thank you

  • @minibuns5397
    @minibuns5397 3 роки тому

    I set the Sony A1 to auto and it does everything for me.

  • @dac7684
    @dac7684 4 роки тому +5

    Awesome tips man! keep them coming! dont quit haha

    • @LeeZavitz
      @LeeZavitz  4 роки тому

      DAC haha I was just having a hard time saying what I wanted to say. It was just a joke because I had already shot a video prior to this one and I was tired haha

    • @dac7684
      @dac7684 4 роки тому

      Lee Zavitz hahah gets to that stage ay. So many takes 😂

  • @miguelesteban8775
    @miguelesteban8775 Рік тому

    Can I also set that setting liek yours but i want back button AF to trigger my AF? and leave my shutter button only for taking the shot.