Quick Tips on Zone Focusing

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  • #zonefocus #streetphotography #leica
    Some quick tips on zone focusing, hope it helps!
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  • @arthurrmcphee4885
    @arthurrmcphee4885 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    How many people need to hear what you just said about nailing focus versus great photo in this video? It's so true, nice one!

    • @ivunchow
      @ivunchow  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Arthur!

  • @patyeaman
    @patyeaman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The visual references tip was a great for me, because I "suffer numbers" too. Thanks.

  • @K3zz21
    @K3zz21 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The nuanced tricks you share are so amazing

  • @jaceyang
    @jaceyang 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    These are some awesome tips Ivan. Really helpful indeed. Thanks for sharing!

  • @philsmith2193
    @philsmith2193 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a great simple description. Thanks Ivan.

  • @hurleygreen927
    @hurleygreen927 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this video! I'm a photojournalist here in Chicago and I use a 50mm 1.8D lens on a Nikon D750 for street photography! Keep up the great work

  • @were2man
    @were2man 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    There is no 'mistakes' in photography. Enjoy the experience.

    • @randomshitplaylist
      @randomshitplaylist ปีที่แล้ว

      tilted horizons? :P

    • @luizbcnr
      @luizbcnr 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@randomshitplaylistever heard about garry winogrand?

  • @dda.visuals
    @dda.visuals ปีที่แล้ว

    5:00 This is sooooo true! I think it needs to be remembered way more often! Great timeless video.

  • @Exercises10
    @Exercises10 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent video, Ivan! It's nice to know there are other right-brain dominant artists that need visuals to measure! I also like the reference to the photographer that doesn't always have everything in sharp focus! I am glad to know others feel the same way. Have a great day and thanks for sharing your ideas

  • @joshuaemmanuelrichardson4921
    @joshuaemmanuelrichardson4921 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey man, thanks for the quick video! Clear, precise, and definitely helped me to understand it a better.

    • @ivunchow
      @ivunchow  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Joshua Emmanuel Richardson glad it help man and thanks for checking out the vid!

  • @kensutanza
    @kensutanza 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great advice! I just started learning street photography as a hybrid shooter and this tips helps a ton. Thanks man, cheers !

    • @ivunchow
      @ivunchow  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      kensutanza glad it helped!

  • @yakkun1926
    @yakkun1926 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simply awesome! Love your street shots. Stay safe.

    • @ivunchow
      @ivunchow  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! You too!

  • @juanimal
    @juanimal ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tips, never heard about many of them. Thanks my friend! 🙏

  • @zenonbillings9008
    @zenonbillings9008 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    excellent...I'm just getting into "all manual" settings on my camera so "zone" focusing is crucial to have my camera all set to take the foto. once I get comfortable with my settings being pre-set before the situation arises the whole " manual" shooting thing is actually very liberating ! really enjoyed your video on zone focusing ! thx zen billings in canada

  • @bernardlesperance742
    @bernardlesperance742 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes, sometimes obviously missing focus can be a fortunate mishap. But not often. When it is, though, it can gift you one of your "best" or favourite images. And with attention you can learn from it and apply it intentionally when the right situation comes along.

  • @dhaug
    @dhaug 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done, Ivan - This helped me alot!

    • @ivunchow
      @ivunchow  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome!

  • @jusren
    @jusren ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful video! Thank you so much! Going to practice this for sure the next time I take my Q2 out with me

  • @jklphoto
    @jklphoto 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    We need to get your viewership up! Very well produced and informative. Found your channel researching the M10-D.

    • @ivunchow
      @ivunchow  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      JK Lockwood thank you JK! Glad you enjoyed it

  • @rolf_siggaard
    @rolf_siggaard 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent practical guidance. Very useful. Love your style.

  • @sevsuk2011
    @sevsuk2011 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just got my hands on a Leica m4p and using the tab focus system. Loving it. Great vid and subject matter. 👍

    • @ivunchow
      @ivunchow  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      From My Lens thanks! And congrats on the new camera!

  • @8utt3rsasdqwe
    @8utt3rsasdqwe 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff, I must say that your videos are better and more insightful, keep up the good job ,bro

    • @ivunchow
      @ivunchow  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!!

  • @Irenicus2008
    @Irenicus2008 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your work Ivan

    • @ivunchow
      @ivunchow  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      CalvinCK Chan thank you!

  • @NuraliKushkov
    @NuraliKushkov 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for such great reminder.
    Sharpness is overrated, so true.

    • @ivunchow
      @ivunchow  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nurali Kushkov no prob 😉

  • @jimpurcell
    @jimpurcell ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful!!!

  • @ziggy149
    @ziggy149 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was great - thank you.

  • @TheMPhotography
    @TheMPhotography 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video for an important topic. Love how the video started. One feedback I would have is to tune down the music in the background or turn it off. I don't think it's necessary. Your voice is clear and clean and nice to listen to. Keep up the great work.

    • @ivunchow
      @ivunchow  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for the feedback! I’m trying to improve on the sound for my videos. It sounded fine when I was editing but it did get a bit loud after uploading to TH-cam. Still learning!

  • @nathan1874
    @nathan1874 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very practical and useful sharing!

    • @ivunchow
      @ivunchow  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      nathan1874 glad you found it useful!

  • @Hendrixphishinfloyd
    @Hendrixphishinfloyd 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good stuff man. Hope you're still out there snappin'!

  • @dekarunabh
    @dekarunabh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your cinematography and visual references are treatise to our eyes

    • @ivunchow
      @ivunchow  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @JagaSantagostino
    @JagaSantagostino 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic tips, thanks you

  • @johnb8538
    @johnb8538 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank for the great advice. Yesterday was my first day out with my M10P
    Took the 28mm- zone focus between 5.6 and 11. And.... “ah gee, missed that one!”, .... “ah shit, this is hard”, so your remark about Alex Webb was perfect. And I heard another person say- be prepared to see you are not a great photographer- it all makes sense, humbling and Fun. I got my M to slow down and think and process and - if I want perfect street shots, no problem pulling my Fuji out. Thank you for the great input and advice.

    • @ivunchow
      @ivunchow  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey thanks for checking out the video, glad you found something useful in it. It’s a skill that takes a lot of time to perfect for sure, you just have to keep at it 🏋🏻

  • @greggreaves1727
    @greggreaves1727 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Thanks!

  • @alanma3864
    @alanma3864 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tips and great shots!!!!!!!!

    • @ivunchow
      @ivunchow  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alan Ma thanks!!

  • @so0pafly13
    @so0pafly13 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The last advice hits hard

  • @charliehung9845
    @charliehung9845 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like your sharing, Ivan!!

    • @ivunchow
      @ivunchow  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Charlie Hung thanks man 😁

  • @20jeccha10
    @20jeccha10 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing video! thanks for the tips man.

    • @ivunchow
      @ivunchow  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      tol_Charlito no problem, hope it helped!

  • @apsphotography2808
    @apsphotography2808 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant tutorial

  • @DPImageCapturing
    @DPImageCapturing 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I totally agree with you Ivan on sharpness all the time! Most of my best work is not pin sharp, and I couldn’t care less i it is. Great video, CHEERS!

  • @andrewmayo6084
    @andrewmayo6084 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wise words. Thank you

  • @AManWhoWasntThere
    @AManWhoWasntThere 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn, you've got all the same photo books as me 😃. Loved the video. Very helpful!

  • @hukumongdu
    @hukumongdu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    very very good! thank you

  • @collincourtois8587
    @collincourtois8587 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your philosophy, thanks for the video.

    • @ivunchow
      @ivunchow  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Collin Courtois thanks!

  • @spacecadet5047
    @spacecadet5047 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    your last tip blew me away !

    • @ivunchow
      @ivunchow  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😉😉

  • @firdausark1459
    @firdausark1459 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Ivan. Keen on getting my own MD

    • @ivunchow
      @ivunchow  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hope you do!

  • @ajawalkure
    @ajawalkure 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing!

    • @ivunchow
      @ivunchow  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Walküre you’re welcome!

  • @joseerazevedo
    @joseerazevedo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the tips, I'll practice them with my new camera, a Rollei 35. My best!

  • @TT_R89
    @TT_R89 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice, great tips! Thank you!

    • @ivunchow
      @ivunchow  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      no problem!

  • @iduvideo
    @iduvideo 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent

  • @micocinashop7178
    @micocinashop7178 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great explanation on focusing !!! Not great the best you nailed it

    • @ivunchow
      @ivunchow  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mi Cocina Shop thanks! Hope it helped!

  • @joeltunnah
    @joeltunnah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cartier-Bresson shot at f11 whenever possible.
    Great video Ivan.

  • @TalyaAdams
    @TalyaAdams 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video!

    • @ivunchow
      @ivunchow  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

  • @SourPlanet
    @SourPlanet ปีที่แล้ว

    I noticed the rocket blast for dust in the intro.. you faced the camera up. I believe the dust will just settle back into the body?
    I think the last step is maybe the hardest for people, which is why the never excel at the first few steps. It's all luck and mistakes at first. Luck won't stick around long once you start shooting a lot, but neither will mistakes over time. I constantly see people who aren't willing to make it over that hump. Bummer, the view is nice from on top of it!

  • @waitzsauce
    @waitzsauce 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing tips man

    • @ivunchow
      @ivunchow  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you found it helpful!

  • @navithshariff750
    @navithshariff750 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for a simple and crisp explanation. Is it possible to do zone focusing with 50mm lens? I have a Canon P film camera with 50mm 1.8

  • @mylifepart2
    @mylifepart2 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Niceeee....good video..thx

  • @williambolton5679
    @williambolton5679 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some decades ago I had a fixed lens camera made by Zeiss Ikon in Stuttgart, Germany from 1963-1965., the Contessa LK. It had a very nice Tessar 50mm f2.8 lens, a light meter and a viewfinder window, but no mechanism for focusing. You had to guesstimate the distance to your subject and zone focus around your estimate. Not a convenient camera, but it forced you to learn to zone focus. Recently, I got one of these lenses removed from the camera and fitted to a 3D printed m42 mount. I use it on a Sony a7 and while it can be easily focused on that camera, I usually set the aperture at f11 and ISO at auto and everything from a meter and a half or so to infinity is sharp, so it's a street photography point and shoot.

  • @StefanDressmaker
    @StefanDressmaker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You make me want to get a rangefinder camera Ivan! Learned a lot from this one and use some of the techniques to practice. And man, the production value of your videos is insane. You're definitely onto something :)

    • @ivunchow
      @ivunchow  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Start shooting with a rangefinder and you won’t be able to go back 😂 thanks for the support as always Stefan!

    • @K3zz21
      @K3zz21 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ivunchow Can you explain why?

  • @Rajdeep_Pandit
    @Rajdeep_Pandit 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video ❤️👍

    • @ivunchow
      @ivunchow  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

  • @irvinggreines822
    @irvinggreines822 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job.

  • @rafbass
    @rafbass 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    From the 1:08 timestamp, I can immediately tell you are a fan on how Hideo Kojima designs his HUDs. Am I right? That little blip sound, I know what you’re talking about ;)

  • @AshPatronus28
    @AshPatronus28 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    the videos i’ve watched have all referred to a manual slr, so they have exact control over the focus range in that case. i got a konica c35 ef for my first film camera and it uses zone focusing too, but i have no control over aperture (but i can lock exposure) and shutter speed. how should i go about thinking about zone focusing when i shoot with this camera? hope you can give some insight!

  • @LIG100x
    @LIG100x 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn good channel right here

    • @ivunchow
      @ivunchow  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Appreciate it 👊🏻👊🏻

  • @Mmxxaamm
    @Mmxxaamm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great vid! I have a Contax t2 with manual focusing, and I never seem to be able to focus on mirrors or reflective surfaces, do you have any tips?

    • @ivunchow
      @ivunchow  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! It's complicated with mirrors, you have to estimate how far that object is IN the mirror as if the mirror's a window and the stuff is actually on the other side. lol not sure if that makes sense...

    • @Mmxxaamm
      @Mmxxaamm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ivunchow It actually makes a lot of sense! Could I measure my distance from the mirror itself and then just double it?

  • @sergiocasado2978
    @sergiocasado2978 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep it up Ivan, you're killing it with the production of these videos. Now, the elephant in the room: Where the f* should we position the infinity lens mark when trying to use hyperfocal? From my own experience is never clear enough if it should be in the middle of the infinity sign mark or right before or after.... crazy. Is it possible that I've read or heard somewhere that the "infinity" focus (I mean when you put it let's say at the f8 aperture mark for example) is meant to be "roughly" in focus (especially by film standards) but it will never be exactly equivalent as set the focus literally at infinity position...?

    • @ivunchow
      @ivunchow  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Sergio! Good question, but I think the only way you'll get your answer is to run some tests with your lenses

    • @sergiocasado2978
      @sergiocasado2978 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ivan Chow indeed, that’s the real deal and end of it... From my experience it varies depending on each lens... Do you have any conclusions personally about it?

  • @48706099
    @48706099 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool video.

    • @ivunchow
      @ivunchow  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @mgxa_
    @mgxa_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are those the Point Tortoise (Made in Japan) glasses from Bonlook?

  • @JohnChubbSr
    @JohnChubbSr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm trying to understand infinity. If infinity is the setting will everything in its path be in focus?

  • @joshywhvick
    @joshywhvick 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was the 999 view and 999 subscriber!

    • @ivunchow
      @ivunchow  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      josh vick thank you!!

  • @choopeng6408
    @choopeng6408 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    没心思看如何Zone Focusing了,倒是觉得博主本人......蛮帅的,🉑️!

  • @itoshiterumaki
    @itoshiterumaki 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What will happen if you only shoot at infinity?

  • @ToyoteroMundial
    @ToyoteroMundial 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can that be done with a simple Canon powershot S5 IS, for example?

  • @ellijahsmith4445
    @ellijahsmith4445 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I went out to practice these with my M6 and Porta. Went to go change rolls and realized my bottoms plate latch wasn’t secured properly and loose. No idea if the film is ruined or not but should be fun to see

    • @ivunchow
      @ivunchow  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Might have some nice surprises in there!

  • @rafaelmaschio-entrecameras2448
    @rafaelmaschio-entrecameras2448 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    May seem like a stupid question, but first camera and first roll of film. I just bought a Olympus Trip 35 and my main doubt is how the apperture works with the range focus. For example, if I'm shooting landscape and set it to landscape(far away focus), but set the apperture to 2.8 (near focus and blur background), what will happen?

    • @ivunchow
      @ivunchow  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You'll be introducing more out of focus areas into the photo at F2.8. And depending on the lens, the image will probably look a lot softer. Generally not the best to shoot a landscape photo with F2.8 unless you like that effect.

    • @rafaelmaschio-entrecameras2448
      @rafaelmaschio-entrecameras2448 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ivunchow I'm realizing those are my câmera limitations. To avoid using this large appertures on landacape I should have a longer exposure. And it only have 1/40 pra 1/200

  • @yunluo4080
    @yunluo4080 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    For Leica m6, if pre set camera for zone focusing, how do you get correct exposure? Thank u

    • @ivunchow
      @ivunchow  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yun Luo manual/zone focusing will not affect the exposure of your photo. But if you pre set the aperture of your lens (e.g. F5.6-8), and your film speed, then exposure will be controlled by your shutter speed. Search for videos on exposure triangle or “sunny 16” method to learn more about it. Hope it helps!

    • @yunluo4080
      @yunluo4080 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ivunchow thanks millions I’ll watch and learn that~ 😊

  • @puffinfilm
    @puffinfilm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Isn't zone focusing same as manual focus on a DSLR

  • @Moemorca
    @Moemorca ปีที่แล้ว

    como usar esta técnica sem ter lente vintage e sim lentes SLR

  • @AlejandroAlbagli
    @AlejandroAlbagli 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    NEVER BLOW AIR INTO THE CAMERA FACING UP!

  • @rameshwargaykwad2507
    @rameshwargaykwad2507 ปีที่แล้ว

    Number plase sir aapka

  • @malcolmng547
    @malcolmng547 ปีที่แล้ว

    Video underexposed