Absolutely: it isn't just the knowledge he has, it's the way he transmits this knowledge. Not over acted, not bland and boring, nut just the correct cocktail of good info and great transmition of knowledge.
@@hani7up I agree. Love his tutorials and this one has massively improved my approach with the focusing modes. Thank you pal2tech, your videos are my go to for everythying Fujifilm XT3 and I love watching and learning!
Great tip! But I would recommend not switching AF-S shutter focus off, but instead just let the camera live in manual focus all the time and focus with the back button. That way you have both options at your fingertips: if you need the shutter to focus, you just toggle the focus switch from M to S. Particularly handy in situations where you need to give the camera to someone else to take a picture and everything needs to be as automatic as possible.
Sorry to ask this but I am newbie and AF-S focus off? Are you talking about the Focus Mode Selector or a menu setting could you explain a little more in simpler terms as I am struggling getting to grips with this tip? I have zoom focus issue appearing all the time when selector is in M setting ie the little sub focus area in the main screen
@@nigelblanchard5571 I am talking about the menu setting. In the video Chris suggests to go into the menu and switch your shutter focus off for AF-S. That way your shutter stops focussing when you half press it. On the back of the camera there is an AF-ON button. That AF-ON will auto-focus, even if the camera is in manual mode with the switch on the front of the camera. Chris points this out in the video too. Often people refer to this method of focussing as "back-button focussing". My suggestion is not to follow Chris' suggestion for switching the shutter focus for AF-S off in the menu, because then the shutter focussing behaves the same when the focus switch is set to M as set to S. If you don't switch shutter focus off in the menu then your camera will still focus when half-pressing the shutter if in S, but not do this when you are in M. Your zoom focus sub area will not appear if you press your AF-ON button when the selector is in M. It only appears when you change the focus using the zoom ring on your lens.
As always great video. Back button focus has been something I've always avoided with no real reason as to why. As I'm ignorant to the process what would the benefit be to using back button versus holding down the shutter button and recomposing? I'm struggling to understand the application where back button focus would be ideal?
As an ex Canon user, I can relate to the struggle hahaha... It's really hard sometimes. It feels like the more you understand the system, the more you're happy to have switched. But also, sometimes you hate it when you can't figure out what the hell is happening. Your channel is a huge reason why I didn't freak out and switch back.
As another ex canon user to Fuji, any idea how to get sharper photos? Shooting portraits at a F2.8, shutter 1/250 minimum, and eye AF.. looks like it’s in focus then you zoom in and it’s honestly not very sharp compared to my EOS-R
You've really helped me better discover my new X-T4, thank you! I have a question though: what's the use of AF-L and AE-AF lock when you can just do that with half-pressing the shutter? I've been seeing it on so many DSLRs throughout the years, and dedicated buttons no less, nd I could never understand the use, personally...
This just made my life a whole lot easier. Using the AF On button to hold focus is a game changer. Now I dont have to use the little analog stick to change where my single point focus square is. I can just get my target in the middle of the frame, his AF On and then position the object where I want it to be in the frame before taking my shot. This saves a lot of time. Thank You
My tip: af-lock is perfect for shooting dansers or people going over a finish line. Loch your focus point and keep shooting when something moves in that area. It really speeds up the camera. And thx again! Great topic!
I really wish Fuji would take a note from Nikon and have a help function when navigating menu screens that displays a description of what that menu functions does. That single function is what attracted me to and kept me using Nikon for YEARS.
WOW, I admitted that I never know about AF-ON in manual mode before, but I really want to know will this work with clutch mechanism like XF23mm f/1.4 or not?
This is gold. Thank you for explaining what to do and actually show how you do it. Could you make a video on what focus settings to use on Fujifilm (and how) for wildlife, like capture moving animals ? I think an explanation from you would help so many people, like me who just does photography as a hobby.
This is why I love this channel, I had been wishing while using AF-L that it behaved the way AF-ON does and I never would have discovered AF-ON had it not been for you telling me about it.
Great video, but I am still a bit confused about the focus modes on my Fuji X-T5… yes, everything works exactly like you explain, but…. Is it not multiple times redundant, how the different modes / settings / combinations work? I can basically switch to manual focus mode, but with a with buttons settings even have object tracking via back button focus and wide/tracking mode. I can be in AF-C but not have any tracking at all, if choose Instant AF with Single Point…. I can be in in AF-S but disable AF completely… what?! I feel like it would just be 100x more intuitive to stick with clear focus modes, if they already put a physical switch on the camera, isn’t it? So that I actually just need to decide if I want to focus once, track permanent, or focus manually. Done. combine this with the choice of focus zone / point in AF-S / AF-C and then everything that we need is available in one single way. But having 20 ways to go to the same destination is soooo confusing…
I know you did this video 2 years ago, BUT I just found it. I chose to put my X-H1 in AF-ON with AF-C, and the AF-C switched to "C". I am going to an airshow this weekend, and I THINK I should use WIDE TRACKING to cover AF instead of ZONE. That being the case, do I need to CONSTANTLY hold down my REAR BUTTON FOCUS (AF-ON) without letting up as each jet passes? Why can't I just press it once, let go of the button, and keep making exposures until I re-focus on the next plane? Thank you for your DETAILED EXPLANATIONS!!!😁
Pal2tech...I own and love the x-e1 and x-t1..27mm, 18-55, and 55-200. I would like to start shooting some video...maybe create some short filmic videos...is the x-s10 a no brainer....I’m so close. I trust your opinion. Thanks joev
I become an X-S10 user and am trying to familiar with the operations for my use but the camera setting is bit complicated than other brands. Therefore, your video helps me a lot. One strange concept is "AUTO" position. Even it is auto, the focus setting remains what I used by other position. I believe focus behavior must be also AUTO decided by camera. Another complaint is that the click of ISO(400,500,640,800), Apeture(4.0,4.5,5.0,5.6) and Speed (400,500,640,800) 1/3 EV and no choice to change 1/2EV or 1/3EV respectively. As I normally use M mode+Auto ISO, I have to turn dials much.
WHY DISABLE SHUTTER AUTO FOCUS? If you want to get the said decoupling of the shutter and the focusing when using the back button focusing, why not just put the camera in MANUAL FOCUS and use the AF-ON button to focus? Doing it this way the shutter won't focus either. And... You will be able to use the camera normally just by switching to AUTOFOCUS. I don't get the need of that Fuji's option of disabling the shutter autofocus, to be honest.
@kenzito101 said _It's like you're a mind reader, I didn't even search for this. It popped up in my recommendations just when I was struggling with AF_ Same, spooky!
I have set my Fujifilm X-T4 to back button AF and when I pressed the button I saw the shutter speed number in my EVF and ik worked fine, but now it is gone. Only when I half press my shutter button I see my shutter speed, and also the half way press of the shutter button creates a "EL" notification at the bottom left of my EVF , and that's weird because in the menu with the Wrench / Button Dail Setting / SHUTTER AF / AF-S is "OFF" ( setting in the AF-S mode and I am in S ( the S C M knob on the front of the camera )
Does the AF-ON also take care of locking the exposure? - Essentially I'd like to only use the AF-ON button for focus and exposure lock while holding the button down. Thanks for your very informative videos!
What is the use of AF-L instead of keeping the shutter-button half-pressed? I find it quite cumbersome on an X-T30. Best (only) used in combo with Manual focus? Or withouth shutter autofocus? When I use AF on the touch screen (for back focusing) - if it locks focus I can't change ISO. Have to disable the AF to be able to change it; is this by design? Or have I changed something somewhere..?
Given the way the focus works with the AF ON back button set, I am wondering if there is really any point in having the focus mode dial set to AF-S at all, and just have it set to Manual all the time (until AF-C may be needed.)
If you have focus peaking turned on for manual focus, you get the red (or other color) indicator. That can be distracting when shooting, especially for a landscape - makes it more difficult to compose. So that's a reason you would want AF-S on.
Thanks for the explanations. It looks so simple but I keep getting confused or forget all the things you said. So I will have to watch over and over again. Do you have videos especially for the x-s10?
Question: I love the idea of using the rear dial for back focus, because it's so much easier to push, but the shutter-button-half-push, locks both the focus and exposure. Is there any way to assign both of those to to the rear dial, and not just focus? Maybe I'm missing something....
Hello, I am a novice that has just acquired an xt4. I have been following your excellent tutorials with some success, however, I am lost at the moment. The AF + MF and MF assist are greyed out, they were not before, I would really appreciate your assistance. Thank you. Barry
In case someone was wondering why the AF-Lock Only doesn't work, I just found out myself that, the FACE detect need to be turned off for the AF-Lock Only to work.
Could you answer a question for me? I am considering either an xt4 or xh1. The xh1 used is a great deal right now but im hesitant only because i read its rated -1ev snd not -3 like many other cameras. I like handheld and when in low light like museums where you cant use flash i need something with good ibis and that will perform well. Any feedback greatly appreciated. I hate using tripods….
my xt3 stopped autofocusing while on the job, wouldnt focus or take a picture, had to resort to full manual focusing. Reset all the camera settings and still nothing. It finally started focusing the next day after messing around with its settings, still dont know why it started not focusing. I then noticed that the ISO on my display didnt match the ISO knob wheel. I had my ISO wheel set to iso 800, but the screen displayed it set to iso 200. Same thing with the SS knob, had it set to 800, but the display screen showed 50ss... the camera somehow fixed it self after removing the lens and battery... what the hell?? I love fuji, but im having problems loving a camera that keeps giving me issues. anyone else ran into these problems?
Could you please help me to figure out how to lock exposure if I shoot in video mode, in M mode, shutter speed and iris are both manual, iso is auto and I want to lock exposure (actually lock iso), but AE-L button does nothing on X-S10.
Hi @Pal2Tech, My question is on autofocusing during shooting video when the subject is not human or say a human facing away from the camera. I have an XS 10. Also tried the XT3. Both have exactly the same settings and features available in terms of autofocus. Basically how to track a dynamic subject in video without face or eye detect working? Fixing the zone isn't a solution if the subject is too dynamic like a dog.
Brilliant video !! Although I'm stuck with back button focus (locked on focus) but recompose into a bright area. How of if can I lock focus with exposure combined. I noticed when you moved the camera the SS changed with the light.
Actually, after I've had my Fuji on backbutton-focus for a while when in AF-S, I realised some time ago that putting it in manual focus is a much better option to get backbutton-focus! Because as you have shown, you still get all the benefits of back-button AF when in MF, and you get the extra benefit of having focus-peaking. So the MF mode already works like having back-button focus, and better (because you don't get focus-peaking when in AF-S mode).
Just never found any use for those features which my Olympus and Panasonic have also like Fuji. But you never know in the future if it might come in handy.
Hi, friend! I have a question, would you 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!
I like only the auto focus lock option and auto focus continuous. Sometimes need to focus with finger and lock with thumb but can't lock if i have focus switch and shutter focus off.
I want to lock in exposure first, then move the square to another area and use autofocus without it changing the exposure. How do I do this? Doesn't seem to work.
is it possible to trigger the AFl button via the Ronin SC controls. I like to use the gymbal to pan rooms when doing realestate video shoots. The XT 3 often struggles with focus as the camera moves in a yaw pattern. Im thinking if I could remotely trigger the AFL lock button " focus mode on " while panning on the gymbal that would really solve some issues.
Excellent excellent tutorial that clears away confusion, Chris. 👍 It's worth repeated watching to really get a hang of the Fujifilm AF techniques. Thank you for doing this and have a great weekend! 🙏🏻
Great video as always Chris!!! I've been using AF-ON + disable shutter autofocus for more than a year and I love that configuration. I use Fn2 (front button controlled by my middle finger) for AF-ON because I have a thumb grip on my XT4 and I like to keep my thumb on it for a more stable grip. Another benefit of this setup is that I give my middle finger an honest job 😉.
Is there any chance to rack focus previous to the recording scene? . I used that in lumix. A function to set different objects in the frame and say to the camera how long should take to move from one to another.
xt4 does not have an AF-L separate button so what do you use other than setting up a specific as back button AF is holding and switching it to hold the focus ie back button focus so this was confusing
I think back button focussing is a natural progression as your photography improves. Thanks Chris for explaining it so well and giving some settings to start with, again a great help to me.
Good point! Also, I can't use AF-L in manual while recording, but it's all good while in stand by.. Did I miss something or it's just simply not possible to combine WHILE recording?
Very nice! If this is your first camera there are a few things that can be useful: Some type of bag or pouch for safe storage and transport Maybe a small cleaning kit with one of those blower things Maybe an additional battery None of these are "really necesary" but can be really convinient.
@@swisshoumi Thank you for your suggestions!Actually It's almost 3 Months that I'm using an old Nikon but this is my real first camera. I really like Fuji software, look and features. I'll be 18 in 3 days and I'm so excited to get my first camera. I actually will also use the vertical battery grip cos I found it 100€ off the original price and I got big hands, non enormous but defenetly big so I would probably need it for better grip. I never thought about the blower thing but you're right, I might get it later, first things are lenses (18-55mm Kit and 85mm f1.8), a tripod and a filter. I'll get a V60 SD. For now that's all, but in the future (since I'm a telephoto guy) I'll also get a XF70-300mm and 56mm f1.4, maybe later I'll also get 16mm f1.4. Btw I'm getting a raincover, I like shooting rainy scenarios.
I’d love to see a AF-AE settings tutorial specifically for the XT-4 as well. Did you already have one or did I just miss it? Nevertheless, I really enjoy your channel specifically on all things Fujifilm. I just upgraded my XT-2 to an XT-4 and discovered your channel just recently. Instantly subscribed and bashed the notification bell! Yeah I know I might have been (too) late to the game. Already learned a ton of useful stuff that I didn’t even know about my XT-2 ! I’d really encourage you to continue this channel just the way it is and I’d consider a donation to do so. Your enthusiasm combined with your knowledge is a game changer for all of us Fujifilm users!
Hi, thanks for your fujifilm videos! I already learned a lot. However I still have problems with focusing. Today I shot a videoclip with the X-S10 on the Ronin SC gimbal with autofocus on. A part of my footage is not useable because of focusing problems. The problem is if the camera is on a gimbal its impossible to operate the camera AL and screen touch focus and so on with my hands while moving around with the camera. I'm used to a DJI Pocket 2 where the autofocus is reliable. Do you have any tips for my cirqumstances, best focus settings & handling while the cam is on a gimbal. Thank you so much!
Need to get this man to 100k subs or be put on Fujifilm’s payroll!!
Can we just appreciate for a moment how much this guy has helped all of us to properly use our Fuji‘s and make the most out of it.
Incredible!
Thank you so much!!!!! 🙏 🙏 🙏
Absolutely: it isn't just the knowledge he has, it's the way he transmits this knowledge. Not over acted, not bland and boring, nut just the correct cocktail of good info and great transmition of knowledge.
@@hani7up I agree. Love his tutorials and this one has massively improved my approach with the focusing modes. Thank you pal2tech, your videos are my go to for everythying Fujifilm XT3 and I love watching and learning!
He has chosen to highlight the functionality of the Fuji xt system. These cameras have so many attributes.
@@pal2tech Thank you so much for any techniques you give to us. I'm from Thailand.
So glad I signed up for your video notifications. They are solid GOLD.
Thank you so much Rob! 🙏 🙏
same!
Tha same
Great tip! But I would recommend not switching AF-S shutter focus off, but instead just let the camera live in manual focus all the time and focus with the back button. That way you have both options at your fingertips: if you need the shutter to focus, you just toggle the focus switch from M to S. Particularly handy in situations where you need to give the camera to someone else to take a picture and everything needs to be as automatic as possible.
Yep totally agree.
Sorry to ask this but I am newbie and AF-S focus off? Are you talking about the Focus Mode Selector or a menu setting could you explain a little more in simpler terms as I am struggling getting to grips with this tip? I have zoom focus issue appearing all the time when selector is in M setting ie the little sub focus area in the main screen
@@nigelblanchard5571 I am talking about the menu setting. In the video Chris suggests to go into the menu and switch your shutter focus off for AF-S. That way your shutter stops focussing when you half press it. On the back of the camera there is an AF-ON button. That AF-ON will auto-focus, even if the camera is in manual mode with the switch on the front of the camera. Chris points this out in the video too. Often people refer to this method of focussing as "back-button focussing".
My suggestion is not to follow Chris' suggestion for switching the shutter focus for AF-S off in the menu, because then the shutter focussing behaves the same when the focus switch is set to M as set to S. If you don't switch shutter focus off in the menu then your camera will still focus when half-pressing the shutter if in S, but not do this when you are in M.
Your zoom focus sub area will not appear if you press your AF-ON button when the selector is in M. It only appears when you change the focus using the zoom ring on your lens.
@@remco2777 Pal2tech already covered everything you said in your original comment in a video 5 years ago! The video is called back button focus.
This recap was good AF!
I see what you did there. I see it.
As always great video. Back button focus has been something I've always avoided with no real reason as to why. As I'm ignorant to the process what would the benefit be to using back button versus holding down the shutter button and recomposing? I'm struggling to understand the application where back button focus would be ideal?
Your new name should be "Professor Fuji"..another fun and engaging video lesson
I agree get him on the payroll at Fujifilm as the Professor of Advanced Menu Studies!!!!👍🏾📸📷
As an ex Canon user, I can relate to the struggle hahaha... It's really hard sometimes.
It feels like the more you understand the system, the more you're happy to have switched. But also, sometimes you hate it when you can't figure out what the hell is happening.
Your channel is a huge reason why I didn't freak out and switch back.
As another ex canon user to Fuji, any idea how to get sharper photos? Shooting portraits at a F2.8, shutter 1/250 minimum, and eye AF.. looks like it’s in focus then you zoom in and it’s honestly not very sharp compared to my EOS-R
@@jordanroberttaylor with which lens ? subject in movment ?
@@Freestyler913 XF 16-55 F2.8 and subject wasn’t moving
@@jordanroberttaylor Could we see the pictures somewhere ? it would be interessting
You've really helped me better discover my new X-T4, thank you! I have a question though: what's the use of AF-L and AE-AF lock when you can just do that with half-pressing the shutter? I've been seeing it on so many DSLRs throughout the years, and dedicated buttons no less, nd I could never understand the use, personally...
Does anyone know how to put AF-ON as switch and not press? I like to use AF-L as a switch but like the fact that AF-ON acquires focus
This just made my life a whole lot easier. Using the AF On button to hold focus is a game changer. Now I dont have to use the little analog stick to change where my single point focus square is. I can just get my target in the middle of the frame, his AF On and then position the object where I want it to be in the frame before taking my shot. This saves a lot of time. Thank You
My tip: af-lock is perfect for shooting dansers or people going over a finish line. Loch your focus point and keep shooting when something moves in that area. It really speeds up the camera. And thx again! Great topic!
Are you German?:D
@@OUCGN no why?
[in my best Bill Lumbergh voice]: Hey Fuji, whaaaat's happening? If you could go ahead and give this guy a GFX camera, that'd be greeeeeaaaaaat.
I really wish Fuji would take a note from Nikon and have a help function when navigating menu screens that displays a description of what that menu functions does. That single function is what attracted me to and kept me using Nikon for YEARS.
WOW, I admitted that I never know about AF-ON in manual mode before, but I really want to know will this work with clutch mechanism like XF23mm f/1.4 or not?
+1 to this question, for the 16mm f/1.4 clutch. had some trouble getting this to work
This is gold. Thank you for explaining what to do and actually show how you do it. Could you make a video on what focus settings to use on Fujifilm (and how) for wildlife, like capture moving animals ? I think an explanation from you would help so many people, like me who just does photography as a hobby.
Manual mode with AF it's LOVE! I really like the manual AF with red shadow
This is why I love this channel, I had been wishing while using AF-L that it behaved the way AF-ON does and I never would have discovered AF-ON had it not been for you telling me about it.
Great video, but I am still a bit confused about the focus modes on my Fuji X-T5… yes, everything works exactly like you explain, but…. Is it not multiple times redundant, how the different modes / settings / combinations work? I can basically switch to manual focus mode, but with a with buttons settings even have object tracking via back button focus and wide/tracking mode. I can be in AF-C but not have any tracking at all, if choose Instant AF with Single Point…. I can be in in AF-S but disable AF completely… what?! I feel like it would just be 100x more intuitive to stick with clear focus modes, if they already put a physical switch on the camera, isn’t it? So that I actually just need to decide if I want to focus once, track permanent, or focus manually. Done. combine this with the choice of focus zone / point in AF-S / AF-C and then everything that we need is available in one single way. But having 20 ways to go to the same destination is soooo confusing…
Great vid, love the fuji focus tips! Are you going to be picking up the new Fuji 70-300mm? Would love to see a video on it
I know you did this video 2 years ago, BUT I just found it. I chose to put my X-H1 in AF-ON with AF-C, and the AF-C switched to "C".
I am going to an airshow this weekend, and I THINK I should use WIDE TRACKING to cover AF instead of ZONE.
That being the case, do I need to CONSTANTLY hold down my REAR BUTTON FOCUS (AF-ON) without letting up as each jet passes?
Why can't I just press it once, let go of the button, and keep making exposures until I re-focus on the next plane?
Thank you for your DETAILED EXPLANATIONS!!!😁
Can I use single point autofocus for long exposure photography, AEB and video?
Pal2tech...I own and love the x-e1 and x-t1..27mm, 18-55, and 55-200.
I would like to start shooting some video...maybe create some short filmic videos...is the x-s10 a no brainer....I’m so close. I trust your opinion. Thanks joev
I become an X-S10 user and am trying to familiar with the operations for my use but the camera setting is bit complicated than other brands. Therefore, your video helps me a lot.
One strange concept is "AUTO" position. Even it is auto, the focus setting remains what I used by other position. I believe focus behavior must be also AUTO decided by camera.
Another complaint is that the click of ISO(400,500,640,800), Apeture(4.0,4.5,5.0,5.6) and Speed (400,500,640,800) 1/3 EV and no choice to change 1/2EV or 1/3EV respectively. As I normally use M mode+Auto ISO, I have to turn dials much.
WHY DISABLE SHUTTER AUTO FOCUS?
If you want to get the said decoupling of the shutter and the focusing when using the back button focusing, why not just put the camera in MANUAL FOCUS and use the AF-ON button to focus? Doing it this way the shutter won't focus either.
And... You will be able to use the camera normally just by switching to AUTOFOCUS.
I don't get the need of that Fuji's option of disabling the shutter autofocus, to be honest.
It's like you're a mind reader, I didn't even search for this. It popped up in my recommendations just when I was struggling with AF.
Thanks pal2tech
@kenzito101 said _It's like you're a mind reader, I didn't even search for this. It popped up in my recommendations just when I was struggling with AF_
Same, spooky!
Ive been struggling with BB focus on my new (to me) Fuji and this came up on my feed, just at the right time. Thanks.
I have set my Fujifilm X-T4 to back button AF and when I pressed the button I saw the shutter speed number in my EVF and ik worked fine, but now it is gone. Only when I half press my shutter button I see my shutter speed, and also the half way press of the shutter button creates a "EL" notification at the bottom left of my EVF , and that's weird because in the menu with the Wrench / Button Dail Setting / SHUTTER AF / AF-S is "OFF" ( setting in the AF-S mode and I am in S ( the S C M knob on the front of the camera )
Does the AF-ON also take care of locking the exposure? - Essentially I'd like to only use the AF-ON button for focus and exposure lock while holding the button down. Thanks for your very informative videos!
What is the use of AF-L instead of keeping the shutter-button half-pressed? I find it quite cumbersome on an X-T30. Best (only) used in combo with Manual focus? Or withouth shutter autofocus?
When I use AF on the touch screen (for back focusing) - if it locks focus I can't change ISO. Have to disable the AF to be able to change it; is this by design? Or have I changed something somewhere..?
HELLO. PELASE, DO HAVE PROBLEM WHIT FUJIFILM X-T4 , WITH CONTINUOS FOCUS IN SPORT PICTURES ?????? THANKYOU SO MUCH.-
Given the way the focus works with the AF ON back button set, I am wondering if there is really any point in having the focus mode dial set to AF-S at all, and just have it set to Manual all the time (until AF-C may be needed.)
If you have focus peaking turned on for manual focus, you get the red (or other color) indicator. That can be distracting when shooting, especially for a landscape - makes it more difficult to compose. So that's a reason you would want AF-S on.
Hi, in XT200 there is no AF ON option, the default for the back button is AE-Lock. Should I select AE/AF Lock instead? Thanks
Thanks for the explanations. It looks so simple but I keep getting confused or forget all the things you said. So I will have to watch over and over again. Do you have videos especially for the x-s10?
Question: I love the idea of using the rear dial for back focus, because it's so much easier to push, but the shutter-button-half-push, locks both the focus and exposure. Is there any way to assign both of those to to the rear dial, and not just focus? Maybe I'm missing something....
Hello, I am a novice that has just acquired an xt4. I have been following your excellent tutorials with some success, however, I am lost at the moment. The AF + MF and MF assist are greyed out, they were not before, I would really appreciate your assistance. Thank you. Barry
Thank you so much for your videos, they are so useful!! In which situations do you recommend using it AE/AF-LOCK Mode? thanks a lot
Love being in manual but having back button focus available at any time
Why didn't Fujifilm add Switch mode to AF-ON button, like they did for AF-L ... Just imagine lost possibilities!
Hi, I just discovered your channel, and you have a new subscriber ! Thank you for your incredible work and contagious enthusiasm !
Why were you at F16 for your backbutton focus examples out of curiosity? Wouldn’t a wider aperture allow an easier visual reference for focus change?
In case someone was wondering why the AF-Lock Only doesn't work, I just found out myself that, the FACE detect need to be turned off for the AF-Lock Only to work.
Over complicated even though I do enjoy my Fujifilm cameras when I pick up my Canon 7Dmkii I just remember how simple the camera is.
Could you answer a question for me? I am considering either an xt4 or xh1. The xh1 used is a great deal right now but im hesitant only because i read its rated -1ev snd not -3 like many other cameras. I like handheld and when in low light like museums where you cant use flash i need something with good ibis and that will perform well. Any feedback greatly appreciated. I hate using tripods….
my xt3 stopped autofocusing while on the job, wouldnt focus or take a picture, had to resort to full manual focusing. Reset all the camera settings and still nothing. It finally started focusing the next day after messing around with its settings, still dont know why it started not focusing. I then noticed that the ISO on my display didnt match the ISO knob wheel. I had my ISO wheel set to iso 800, but the screen displayed it set to iso 200. Same thing with the SS knob, had it set to 800, but the display screen showed 50ss... the camera somehow fixed it self after removing the lens and battery... what the hell?? I love fuji, but im having problems loving a camera that keeps giving me issues. anyone else ran into these problems?
Could you please help me to figure out how to lock exposure if I shoot in video mode, in M mode, shutter speed and iris are both manual, iso is auto and I want to lock exposure (actually lock iso), but AE-L button does nothing on X-S10.
Fantastic video. Many thanks for helping me to get to grips with my new xt3..:>
Hi @Pal2Tech, My question is on autofocusing during shooting video when the subject is not human or say a human facing away from the camera. I have an XS 10. Also tried the XT3. Both have exactly the same settings and features available in terms of autofocus. Basically how to track a dynamic subject in video without face or eye detect working? Fixing the zone isn't a solution if the subject is too dynamic like a dog.
Brilliant video !! Although I'm stuck with back button focus (locked on focus) but recompose into a bright area. How of if can I lock focus with exposure combined. I noticed when you moved the camera the SS changed with the light.
When will the AF performance of the x100v be as good as the AF of the xt30 ?
Actually, after I've had my Fuji on backbutton-focus for a while when in AF-S, I realised some time ago that putting it in manual focus is a much better option to get backbutton-focus!
Because as you have shown, you still get all the benefits of back-button AF when in MF, and you get the extra benefit of having focus-peaking.
So the MF mode already works like having back-button focus, and better (because you don't get focus-peaking when in AF-S mode).
Just never found any use for those features which my Olympus and Panasonic have also like Fuji. But you never know in the future if it might come in handy.
What a mess! This is the Achilles heel of the mirrorless systems, especially the Fuji. Thank you for the illustration, Chris.
Hi, friend! I have a question, would you 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!
I like only the auto focus lock option and auto focus continuous. Sometimes need to focus with finger and lock with thumb but can't lock if i have focus switch and shutter focus off.
Thanks for the video. I would like to know how helpful this in taking landscape photos or portraits? I m confused
Okay so you explained what these settings do but could you give some examples of what scenarios you would use them in?
Hello, AF-L button doesnt work for me, it doesnt lock focus, fuji xh1 :(
I want to lock in exposure first, then move the square to another area and use autofocus without it changing the exposure. How do I do this? Doesn't seem to work.
wow in 6 month you reached 50K follower nearly. Great job!!! Don't forget to do a live q&a with your subscribers 🙏
is it possible to trigger the AFl button via the Ronin SC controls. I like to use the gymbal to pan rooms when doing realestate video shoots. The XT 3 often struggles with focus as the camera moves in a yaw pattern. Im thinking if I could remotely trigger the AFL lock button " focus mode on " while panning on the gymbal that would really solve some issues.
Your video always make to buy Fujiflim t4 camera..
Im live in India
Excellent excellent tutorial that clears away confusion, Chris. 👍 It's worth repeated watching to really get a hang of the Fujifilm AF techniques. Thank you for doing this and have a great weekend! 🙏🏻
My gali! Thank you! I had my camera since 2017. Never knew that
Great video as always Chris!!! I've been using AF-ON + disable shutter autofocus for more than a year and I love that configuration.
I use Fn2 (front button controlled by my middle finger) for AF-ON because I have a thumb grip on my XT4 and I like to keep my thumb on it for a more stable grip.
Another benefit of this setup is that I give my middle finger an honest job 😉.
Is there any chance to rack focus previous to the recording scene? . I used that in lumix. A function to set different objects in the frame and say to the camera how long should take to move from one to another.
Fujifilm needs to burn their manual and just have a tiny piece of paper linking you to this channel instead.
But zone doesn't lock on target like wide, it pops up green squares everywhere
I would be interested in a video on the back button focus technique while recording video
Very helpful video tq pal2tech sir...
Love ur videos...
Can you not press the AF-on button once and release it and then recompose ( in single ) or does the button need to be kept pressed?
xt4 does not have an AF-L separate button so what do you use other than setting up a specific as back button AF is holding and switching it to hold the focus ie back button focus so this was confusing
Very good video, thx!) but what about tracking autofocus?
What is the point of assigning continuous focus to a button when the camera is in the AF-C mode?
I think back button focussing is a natural progression as your photography improves. Thanks Chris for explaining it so well and giving some settings to start with, again a great help to me.
But what about Movie mode, wish it could work in this mode also while filming to avoid awfull hunting
Set to AF- L the AF-L still acts as AF-ON (BBF) when the camera is in MF mode
Very confusing. I won't touch this stuff i'm afraid.
Please stop saying, "BOOM," all the time.
Please note that AF-L does not work (is disabled) when face/eye auto focus is ON. :)
Good point! Also, I can't use AF-L in manual while recording, but it's all good while in stand by.. Did I miss something or it's just simply not possible to combine WHILE recording?
I click Like, and then I watch, because I KNOW it's gonna be legit.
Dude, your channel is a MUST for all Fuji users
Do you have a video explaining the same options but specific to the X-T4?
Tomorrow I'll buy my X-T4! Looking forward to try it. Any last minute random suggestions?
Very nice!
If this is your first camera there are a few things that can be useful:
Some type of bag or pouch for safe storage and transport
Maybe a small cleaning kit with one of those blower things
Maybe an additional battery
None of these are "really necesary" but can be really convinient.
@@swisshoumi Thank you for your suggestions!Actually It's almost 3 Months that I'm using an old Nikon but this is my real first camera. I really like Fuji software, look and features. I'll be 18 in 3 days and I'm so excited to get my first camera. I actually will also use the vertical battery grip cos I found it 100€ off the original price and I got big hands, non enormous but defenetly big so I would probably need it for better grip. I never thought about the blower thing but you're right, I might get it later, first things are lenses (18-55mm Kit and 85mm f1.8), a tripod and a filter. I'll get a V60 SD. For now that's all, but in the future (since I'm a telephoto guy) I'll also get a XF70-300mm and 56mm f1.4, maybe later I'll also get 16mm f1.4. Btw I'm getting a raincover, I like shooting rainy scenarios.
thanks very much , very help full 👍👍👍👍
Another Great video lesson :-). Thank you
This is SuPER helpful. Thank you!
he is like a jedi ghost watching me making photos and give me advises
can you tell me where AF Point Display is for?
I would love you to do a tour of your room you do these videos. It looks very interesting.
Why would you ever use back button focus over the half shutter press?
Very good, useful. Many thanks!
I’d love to see a AF-AE settings tutorial specifically for the XT-4 as well. Did you already have one or did I just miss it?
Nevertheless, I really enjoy your channel specifically on all things Fujifilm. I just upgraded my XT-2 to an XT-4 and discovered your channel just recently. Instantly subscribed and bashed the notification bell! Yeah I know I might have been (too) late to the game.
Already learned a ton of useful stuff that I didn’t even know about my XT-2 ! I’d really encourage you to continue this channel just the way it is and I’d consider a donation to do so. Your enthusiasm combined with your knowledge is a game changer for all of us Fujifilm users!
Thank you!!! 🙏
Is the filming time of either xt 3 unlimited or 30 minutes?
How can we set a magnified view of focus to a button
Thank you :) I've got a lot to learn from you :) Best regards from GREECE !!!
Awesome! Thank you!
Hi, thanks for your fujifilm videos! I already learned a lot. However I still have problems with focusing. Today I shot a videoclip with the X-S10 on the Ronin SC gimbal with autofocus on. A part of my footage is not useable because of focusing problems. The problem is if the camera is on a gimbal its impossible to operate the camera AL and screen touch focus and so on with my hands while moving around with the camera. I'm used to a DJI Pocket 2 where the autofocus is reliable. Do you have any tips for my cirqumstances, best focus settings & handling while the cam is on a gimbal. Thank you so much!
5:20 if only this worked in video mode...
Thank you for awesome videos
Fantastic for the X-E4!!!!