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!
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
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.
Hi. Just discovered your videos, thanks so much. As a 71 yr old technophobe I bought my first camera at the start of covid lockdown in the UK, a used X T20. To me it was a black box full of witchcraft and wizardry. I have now made a quantum leap forward.thanks again. John.
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.
Recently migrated from Cxxxx to Fuji X-T2. Would not have made a successful transition without the help of Pal2. After 50 years, I went from forever a novice to a impowered Fuji user...all thanks to this program and the successful communication that has been presented. Many thanks.
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 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.
@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!
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
I have been a cannon user for a long time, ( just a hobby ) , but they just got too heavy. I have recently bought an old Fuji XT 1. All I can say is thank goodness I found your videos, it’s been such a help . 👍🏻
Excellent presentation. This video is a great refresher and reminder why many of us love the Fuji cameras. I knew some of this but never slowed down enough to fully comprehend the combinations and solutions available to us. Bravo....Wayne
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.
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.
Thanks so much! Love your work. In under 9 minutes you’ve answered the many questions I’ve had about focus. You’re a fountain of knowledge and infectious enthusiasm.
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! 🙏🏻
Best video dedicated to focus on a Fuji and explaining the back button focus. Straight to the point. Decoupling the shutter button from the AF half press is a good idea when using AF lenses that don't have a clutch focus ring (or AF MF switch). When using a fully manual lens or a clutch one, and if the SMC selector is on M the half press just doesn't work and it's a good point. Also for the back button to take over when manually focusing on an AF lens (with or without clutch) I think the AF+MF setting must be ON. I wish Fuji makes a separate AFL AEL back button on the next X-PRO4.
Your genuinely one of the reasons why I love fujifilm lol like honestly I was a complete beginner a year and a half of ago and other channels help me with composition lighting and etc with the theory of photography and you practically rewrote the fujifilm manual on how to get these ideas in practice. Seriously thank you!
This really clears up questions about the AFs. My X-T3 is already set to the back button focus and has been working beautifully. Hopefully, I won't mess things up by trying this out as well. Thanks for this video, excellent!
Thank you for your video and this helped me a lot as I’m a new Fujiflim user. I like your explanation to be clear, detailed and easy to understand. I’ve been confusing about this few feature. Thankyou so muchhhhh 👍🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Pal, you keep reading my mind. I was playing with the back button option this week. I find it to work out fantastic because you can quickly require focus and lock it there. I didn't know you could turn off the shutter button. That's a great tip. The back button option makes shooting my xs-10 a joy now. Great job!
Everybody i know in my club photo like the back button focus, pretty helpful and nobody want to go back :-) Thx for the great Friday video and enjoy your weekend.
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).
Thank you! I love your videos so much! You taught me so much on my newly purchased XT4 which even the user manual can’t. Your videos saved me so much time to understand the XT4 setting and functions. Looking forward to more videos of yours!
Thank you for posting this video! I just switched over to Fuji from Canon and the one area I’m having a tough time figuring out is the auto focus. On my Canon, if I pointed my camera at any scene on auto focus and half pressed the shutter it would guess and auto focus at a certain single point of the scene. If I didn’t want that point to be the focus I could just tap the screen to readjust to a different point. I understand you can move the focus point and tap to adjust on Fuji, but I am having a hard time figuring out on single point focus how to get it to “guess” where the auto focus should be first. If I am on autofocus I would think I should be able to aim my camera at a baseball bat, and it auto select to focus at the tip of the bat, but if I wanted it to instead focus on the handle, I should be able to tap the handle to refocus there. The only mode that seems to guess the focus is Wide on Fuji, but I can’t then tap on a specific part of the scene to focus on that instead. Could you please explain how to achieve that? It seems fairly simple to me but written out sounds a lot more complicated! Thanks for all your help!
Thank you very much for your clear explanation! Fuji should pay you for doing teaching videos on cameras, instead of the sub-optimal manuals;-). I had never understood the function of AF-ON, but now I will give it a try...
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?
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 😉.
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.
I’ve read that by using back button focus while the camera is in manual focus mode, the camera will auto focus with the lens wide open. This provides shallow depth of field for focusing so is more accurate. When you release the shutter, the lens will stop down to the correct exposure while maintaining accurate focus.
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.
Hi Pal / Chris - I was missing THESE settings, to practice "The Brenizer Methode" - Thx a lot for that, cause NOW i can procceed this Method i automatic Mode with my X-T4 ;-) Greetings from Hamburg Germany
I’ve got the AF-L set to AF-On because I think you mentioned previously; the advantage of this over how it works on Other cameras is you can have both; half-press to focus like normal, or by switching the front to Manual, you have full back-button focusing. So no need to switch half-press focusing off, you just turn the front switch to Manual. Best of both worlds.
You keep putting out great tips. Your videos are very helpful, especially for someone like me who has recently transitioned from Canon. Thank you for the excellent videos and the hard work that goes into your videos.
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...
For my own needs I prefer to keep the shutter button as AF-ON while in AF-C mode. As the mode is only really used when tracking (potentially fast) moving objects I always find the fewer buttons you need to worry about the better - having everything at your index finger is much handier. Totally agree with the MF/BBF combination however, this is what I use 90% of the time.
Your videos are SO HELPFUL! And so timely! I was out shooting landscapes the day before I watched this video and discovered (after about a dozen shots) that I had inadvertently hit the AF-L button and locked the focus. Fortunately, I caught this pretty quickly, but it could have led to some disappointing results. Your videos have taught me so much about my XT-3, and they are definitely helping me to enjoy the camera and get the most out of it. Thank you!
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!!!😁
Great video! Only one thing which you did not mention - if you have lens with manual clutch and you activate the clutch manual focus - back button focus will not work anymore.
Hello pal2tech, the best you have To forget. A few days ago I found out that the Back Button Focus can also be used for manual focusing. That’s really great. Now you don't have to focus for a long time Manual mode but only need to press the button briefly. In connection with Focus Pekin mega good.
Superb explanation, I often found it confusing at times, i have mine set to continuous with back button focus as I like to have the best of both especially when photographing my daughter as she never sits still 😂
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.
awesome video man. i was getting a little confused myself about all the AF this, AF that, AE, on/off, lock etc. stuff, but now it's a lot clearer to me. still figuring out though (after years of taking pictures!) what is best for me and the situations i tend to find myself in (AF-AE, together or apart, via shutter or another button, back button focus or not etc.). compared to my x-h1 it is not as confusing on the newer x100v that i recently got because there are actually explanations to many settings shown in the menu which is quite helpful. not as helpful as your videos, though, so please, keep em coming. i do appreciate manuals, but nothing comes close to a knowledgable guy explaining it to you in an entertaining way. ♥
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!
I like AF-C with back button focus. While I hold it down, I can track birds in flight. If I want to refocus quickly from one subject to another, I just press and release on the new subject. Now if only the X-S10 had the big X-T4 battery, ...
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?
would be nice to choose exposure from one area of the image while being focused on another area. Unless I have missed something, I select an area of exposure in the similar local of where I would like to be focused (not always possible due to lighting in the scene) and then recompose. Fuji X T20 -- dang I wished the 70--300 had been available long ago. Too many lenses now and I never seem to be able to bother actually selling much equipment.
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
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
Need to get this man to 100k subs or be put on Fujifilm’s payroll!!
Dude, your channel is a MUST for all Fuji users
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.
Hi. Just discovered your videos, thanks so much. As a 71 yr old technophobe I bought my first camera at the start of covid lockdown in the UK, a used X T20. To me it was a black box full of witchcraft and wizardry. I have now made a quantum leap forward.thanks again. John.
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.
Recently migrated from Cxxxx to Fuji X-T2. Would not have made a successful transition without the help of Pal2. After 50 years, I went from forever a novice to a impowered Fuji user...all thanks to this program and the successful communication that has been presented. Many thanks.
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?
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.
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!
You have boosted my utilisation of my xt2 6 million percent. I'm glued to your channel.
This recap was good AF!
I see what you did there. I see it.
Manual mode with AF it's LOVE! I really like the manual AF with red shadow
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
I have been a cannon user for a long time, ( just a hobby ) , but they just got too heavy. I have recently bought an old Fuji XT 1. All I can say is thank goodness I found your videos, it’s been such a help . 👍🏻
Excellent presentation. This video is a great refresher and reminder why many of us love the Fuji cameras. I knew some of this but never slowed down enough to fully comprehend the combinations and solutions available to us. Bravo....Wayne
The best Fujifilm Professor on UA-cam.
As a recent purchaser of an X-T4 I’ve found your content easy to understand and, frankly, invaluable. Thank you! 👍
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 the best informative tutorial I saw for XT4. Thank you. It's very clear now.
This is my fourth video of yours I've watched this afternoon and each one has been a "wow" moment. My aging XT1 now seems like a new camera again. 😃👍
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.
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.
Thanks to your videos finally I decided to get a Fujifilm XT-4! Waiting for it to arrive! Thanks!
Buddy, you’re a godsend on using fuji cameras, thank you.
You are why i love Fujifilm cameras so much! Very informative and helpful plus entertaining the stuff a person can do with the cameras are incredible!
You have been my best Professor ......... thank you Chris. You are wonderful.
GFX50sii here... Af-on while in manual was huge!!! Thank you
thank you from istanbul, we have learn many things about fuji cameras by you, Have a nice day
Thanks so much! Love your work. In under 9 minutes you’ve answered the many questions I’ve had about focus. You’re a fountain of knowledge and infectious enthusiasm.
One thing for sure Chris you're a hell of a lot easier to understand than a fuji manual.
Fuji, are you watching......this channel is just brilliant for Fuji users.
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! 🙏🏻
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!!!!👍🏾📸📷
Best video dedicated to focus on a Fuji and explaining the back button focus. Straight to the point.
Decoupling the shutter button from the AF half press is a good idea when using AF lenses that don't have a clutch focus ring (or AF MF switch).
When using a fully manual lens or a clutch one, and if the SMC selector is on M the half press just doesn't work and it's a good point.
Also for the back button to take over when manually focusing on an AF lens (with or without clutch) I think the AF+MF setting must be ON.
I wish Fuji makes a separate AFL AEL back button on the next X-PRO4.
Your genuinely one of the reasons why I love fujifilm lol like honestly I was a complete beginner a year and a half of ago and other channels help me with composition lighting and etc with the theory of photography and you practically rewrote the fujifilm manual on how to get these ideas in practice. Seriously thank you!
This really clears up questions about the AFs. My X-T3 is already set to the back button focus and has been working beautifully. Hopefully, I won't mess things up by trying this out as well. Thanks for this video, excellent!
Thank you for your video and this helped me a lot as I’m a new Fujiflim user. I like your explanation to be clear, detailed and easy to understand. I’ve been confusing about this few feature. Thankyou so muchhhhh 👍🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Really good explanation. No idea you could autofocus in manual. How cool !
Pal, you keep reading my mind. I was playing with the back button option this week. I find it to work out fantastic because you can quickly require focus and lock it there. I didn't know you could turn off the shutter button. That's a great tip. The back button option makes shooting my xs-10 a joy now. Great job!
Hi, I just discovered your channel, and you have a new subscriber ! Thank you for your incredible work and contagious enthusiasm !
I'm taking a serious look at Fuji (with a Canon background). This was a big help. Thank you!
Thanks Pal another great video. Im always confused by these modes and you helped me understand them.
Everybody i know in my club photo like the back button focus, pretty helpful and nobody want to go back :-)
Thx for the great Friday video and enjoy your weekend.
Super awesome AF trick and options, thanks for doing these tutorials! Loving my X T4 even more!
I would love you to do a tour of your room you do these videos. It looks very interesting.
Thank you for all the info. My favorite is Manual focus with AF. Game change for me. Take care
im soo glad i found ur channel. been watching alot of ur vlogs for tips. i really hope fujifilm are sending u a lot of gear to try.
Great job of explaining the AF possibilities of Fuji cameras.
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).
Thank you! I love your videos so much! You taught me so much on my newly purchased XT4 which even the user manual can’t. Your videos saved me so much time to understand the XT4 setting and functions. Looking forward to more videos of yours!
This is the Chanel I always look for learning how to use my camera. Can you do a video on the best lens for shooting videos?
Thank you for posting this video! I just switched over to Fuji from Canon and the one area I’m having a tough time figuring out is the auto focus. On my Canon, if I pointed my camera at any scene on auto focus and half pressed the shutter it would guess and auto focus at a certain single point of the scene. If I didn’t want that point to be the focus I could just tap the screen to readjust to a different point. I understand you can move the focus point and tap to adjust on Fuji, but I am having a hard time figuring out on single point focus how to get it to “guess” where the auto focus should be first. If I am on autofocus I would think I should be able to aim my camera at a baseball bat, and it auto select to focus at the tip of the bat, but if I wanted it to instead focus on the handle, I should be able to tap the handle to refocus there. The only mode that seems to guess the focus is Wide on Fuji, but I can’t then tap on a specific part of the scene to focus on that instead. Could you please explain how to achieve that? It seems fairly simple to me but written out sounds a lot more complicated! Thanks for all your help!
Thank you very much for your clear explanation! Fuji should pay you for doing teaching videos on cameras, instead of the sub-optimal manuals;-).
I had never understood the function of AF-ON, but now I will give it a try...
Thanks, in just two videos I've learnt so much! Subscribed.
Thanks Alice!! 👍
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?
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 😉.
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.
I’ve read that by using back button focus while the camera is in manual focus mode, the camera will auto focus with the lens wide open. This provides shallow depth of field for focusing so is more accurate. When you release the shutter, the lens will stop down to the correct exposure while maintaining accurate focus.
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.
Thanks to you and videos like this, I'm finally starting to understand my Fuji. Keep it up, please!
This was an important video. I like having both of my back buttons on either side of the dial set to AE on.
Hi Pal / Chris - I was missing THESE settings, to practice "The Brenizer Methode" - Thx a lot for that, cause NOW i can procceed this Method i automatic Mode with my X-T4 ;-) Greetings from Hamburg Germany
Buen dia, siempre aprendo algo al ver sus videos. Gracias por su dedicación
I’ve got the AF-L set to AF-On because I think you mentioned previously; the advantage of this over how it works on Other cameras is you can have both; half-press to focus like normal, or by switching the front to Manual, you have full back-button focusing. So no need to switch half-press focusing off, you just turn the front switch to Manual. Best of both worlds.
You keep putting out great tips. Your videos are very helpful, especially for someone like me who has recently transitioned from Canon. Thank you for the excellent videos and the hard work that goes into your videos.
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...
Subscribed. Thank you youtube's algorithm. Learned so much from this video 💙
Thank you :) I've got a lot to learn from you :) Best regards from GREECE !!!
Awesome! Thank you!
For my own needs I prefer to keep the shutter button as AF-ON while in AF-C mode. As the mode is only really used when tracking (potentially fast) moving objects I always find the fewer buttons you need to worry about the better - having everything at your index finger is much handier.
Totally agree with the MF/BBF combination however, this is what I use 90% of the time.
Your videos are SO HELPFUL! And so timely! I was out shooting landscapes the day before I watched this video and discovered (after about a dozen shots) that I had inadvertently hit the AF-L button and locked the focus. Fortunately, I caught this pretty quickly, but it could have led to some disappointing results. Your videos have taught me so much about my XT-3, and they are definitely helping me to enjoy the camera and get the most out of it. Thank you!
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!!!😁
Great video! Only one thing which you did not mention - if you have lens with manual clutch and you activate the clutch manual focus - back button focus will not work anymore.
Hello pal2tech, the best you have To forget. A few days ago I found out that the Back Button Focus can also be used for manual focusing. That’s really great. Now you don't have to focus for a long time Manual mode but only need to press the button briefly. In connection with Focus Pekin mega good.
My gali! Thank you! I had my camera since 2017. Never knew that
Brilliant YET AGAIN Chris📸👍
Superb explanation, I often found it confusing at times, i have mine set to continuous with back button focus as I like to have the best of both especially when photographing my daughter as she never sits still 😂
Chris! Have a great weekend!!! Thanks for the valuable info!!!
Thank you!! You too Carlos!!! 👍
Thank you for making this as simple AF. 😁
Thanks
Thank you so much for all the support you've given the channel!!! 🙏 🙏 🙏
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!
Thank you so much!! I'm sorry for the delay as I'm just seeing this now. I really appreciate your support of the channel. Cheers!
Your explanations are always clear to me. So helpful! New sub! 😉
awesome video man. i was getting a little confused myself about all the AF this, AF that, AE, on/off, lock etc. stuff, but now it's a lot clearer to me. still figuring out though (after years of taking pictures!) what is best for me and the situations i tend to find myself in (AF-AE, together or apart, via shutter or another button, back button focus or not etc.).
compared to my x-h1 it is not as confusing on the newer x100v that i recently got because there are actually explanations to many settings shown in the menu which is quite helpful. not as helpful as your videos, though, so please, keep em coming. i do appreciate manuals, but nothing comes close to a knowledgable guy explaining it to you in an entertaining way. ♥
Much needed video. Thank you so much 🌹
Thanks Aalochak! Yeah, I still get confused by all the AF, AF-LOCK, AF-ON, etc. 😲
Thanks for another great video. Have a good weekend from the Rock of Gibraltar.
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!!! 🙏
3rd one is fantastic! Thank you as always.
I like AF-C with back button focus. While I hold it down, I can track birds in flight. If I want to refocus quickly from one subject to another, I just press and release on the new subject. Now if only the X-S10 had the big X-T4 battery, ...
One more setting cleared up! Thank You Chris
Love being in manual but having back button focus available at any time
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?
wow in 6 month you reached 50K follower nearly. Great job!!! Don't forget to do a live q&a with your subscribers 🙏
Your video always make to buy Fujiflim t4 camera..
Im live in India
Very helpful video tq pal2tech sir...
Love ur videos...
I would be interested in a video on the back button focus technique while recording video
would be nice to choose exposure from one area of the image while being focused on another area. Unless I have missed something, I select an area of exposure in the similar local of where I would like to be focused (not always possible due to lighting in the scene) and then recompose. Fuji X T20 -- dang I wished the 70--300 had been available long ago. Too many lenses now and I never seem to be able to bother actually selling much equipment.
Thanks for this fast and easy expaination