Incredible informational video. You used simple to understand language for beginners, paused at the right moments, spoke slow so we could follow but no too slow to where we were waiting for you to continue onto the next point, and didn't have a monotonous/robotic way of describing which would easily bore people. I am a beginner and I appreciated this so much. I literally was able to watch this ONCE and leave using these features of my camera naturally with not one problem or any confusion. Thanks again!
Thank you so much! My camera was stuck on the multi-focus points mode and I was getting super frustrated trying to focus on eyes and having it change on me! Your tutorial answered my question and walked me through how to change it back to the single point mode. Ah, so much better! Thank you!
This video deserves way more views and likes than it currently has. Even if you have a different camera model it should be helpful. Michael explains the Focusing in the simplest way possible.
When I use the live view mode, the green square sometimes move to the side for some reason. How can I control the green square and move it back to the middle? Thanks
OH MY GOSH THIS WAS SOOO HELPFUL! I just won the D3300 and have no idea how to use it - I have never had a DSLR before, so was so excited to win it...but I have absolutely no idea how to use it. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
Lexi Koelle A TH-cam special fx makeup channel was having a giveaway - you had to submit a crazy makeup look - so I did, and they chose mine! Too cool!
After pushing the i button, press it again to get a different configuration of the menu. There are more options in here. Down the right-hand side, you'll see several setting boxes. I have 8 (including the 2 boxes under Qual). Focus mode is the 5th one down, and AF-area mode is the 6th. The options are top-to-bottom rather than left-to-right. It took me a minute or so of hunting before I stumbled upon this.
My gawd you are THE BEST at explaining the things ppl (beginners) need to know about photography and cameras. I can't tell you how much I appreciate you for taking the time to do these tutorials... THANK YOU!! I just subscribed:-)
thanks for this , you covered some things about the d3300 that i hav`nt seen in other videos, my question is though.........can I manually choose multiple exposure points?
I would like to use this as part of introduction to photography that I am presenting to my family and friends in my living room. It is the best presentation possible. Rather than recreating it myself I would like include it in my presentation. I am not sure the lessons for friends and family will end up on TH-cam. If they do your video would be presented with everyone gathered around a 70 inch HD tv. I would give you all the credit and recommend that they subscribe to your channel. If I use the presentation on TH-cam I would provide links to your channel. I respect your work and always try to do things ethically. Great video!
Michael Thanks a lot for this video. Believe it or not I was under the impression that my 3200 did not auto focus. I was more convinced of this after calling Nikon to find out why it wasn't auto focusing & being told " not all 3200 auto focus" I've since found out that the customer service reps Nikon has answering there phones know as much or much less than I do. After watching your video realized that I had it in MF the entire time. I'm ashamed to say that I've had the camera almost six months & have used it many times not realizing that fact. Again this video had been the most useful & informative that I have come across on the 3200. Thanks for taking the time to make it.
Thank you for the very informative and useful video tutorial of the Nikon D3200/D3300 focusing points and other relevant information with regards to "focusing" of the camera. Your video tutorial is very clear and it really helps a lot! To be honest, I learned something very useful and helpful watching your video and I really amazed with your presentation! Thank you again and more power.
After reading this I find I can now understand what a lens and the numbers on the Lens are about. I can now determine which lens to use when taking shots. I can also always refer back for reference. I want to continue to gain knowledge in the photography field. This would have been especially helpful to me several years ago. plus.google.com
what would you suggest for getting the camera to focus on multiple faces? such as a bridal party? i've been having a crazy amount of trouble with that, especially horizontal images
Thanks Mike! This helped out a lot. I can't believe that I did not look this up before. I am quite the amateur and shot my first concert a couple of weeks ago. I tried out your suggestions on my son running around and I was totally shocked at the quality of the subject and my pictures. I sure missed out on some great shots at the concert that came out blurred prior to watching this.
The biggest surprise was however the image quality after we analyzed our initial 350 photos on a large monitor. The yield of usable photos was right out of the box very high, which reiterates the ease of use of this camera and the great auto-focus system despite only 11 sensors.
NOT RECOMMENDED PRODUCT - I CHANGE MY CANON TO NIKON AND NIKON BROKE WITHIN 1 YEAR, BUT THERE WAS CHRISTMASS AND NEW YEAR ETC PERIOD, AND LITTLEBIT LATER I WAS ABLE TO SENDING BACK THESE ITEM FOR WARRANTY REPAIR (regularly these item have 1 year lifetime - many people complaining and many people have same problem - ENGLISH SITE WANTED REPAIR ON BRAND NEW CAMERA PRICE - ROBBERY - CRIMINALS!)
Hello. I have the opportunity to buy a cheap Nikon D3200. Is there a big difference between 3200 and 3300? I care about the quality of the photos. I am an amateur, I already had several other systems such as Sony, Lumix and Canon. I would like to check a d3200 or d3300 with a nikon 50mm 1.8G. I don't record video and I don't care about wifi or other goodies. I just want a great picture. Is the d3200 much worse than the d3300. Thanx
I want to thank you for this very informative vodeo. i plan on buy a dslr camera soon and right now The Nikon d3300 tops the list at this point. What I am wondering is, and very important to me is shooting video at 1080/60fps. what is your opinion on how this camera can shoot action videos? please let me know what you think. Thanks bd
Great video. I've just purchased a D3200 which I had a chance to try out a couple of weeks ago. I love the flexibility. I haven't used this grade of camera since the mid 70's when I shot with a Cannon F-1. They've come a long way. One suggestion (as a web designer). You might consider placing your website link at the beginning of this description as well. That way your viewers do not have to use the "show more" to find your link.
Hello. I just have a question. I bought the D3200 today and I cant seem to access the focus modes even in manual mode. Is there something I need to do to turn it on? Btw I have a 18-55 and a 55-200 lens. Thanks in advance.
Do you think I can use any of these cameras with my Nikon 17-55mm f2.8, Nikon 85mm 1.8g, Nikon 40mm f2.8 micro and my interfit S1 monolight flash to shoot a small wedding
I am on AF-A but my camera will not auto focus when shutter pressed half way down. What am I doing wrong please? or is something wrong with my camera> My standard lens in set to A
soori to my english is very poor please understand me it is the best tutorial for beginner photographar for nikon 3200 focus square tutoral when i saw this tutorial i have full confeident in my photography i was never seen this types tutorial in past thanks to a macael mentor
Wow, exelent video to help me. This camera is awezome. I like to take pictures like a hobby and I have this camera and now can do a best pictures! Thanks so much
Thanks for showing how to change the focussing points in AF-S mode..i am a pure beginner and was aghast seeing that my cam was having only one of corner points as the focus!
I have been looking to understand Focus and after seeing tons of tutorials, this is the most clear explanation.Thanks MichaelTheMentor Awesome work !!!
Hi. I have a problem with my camera's AF-S and AF-F. When I set it into Live View, the shutter won't release. However, when I switch it to MF, the camera works. May I ask what seems to be the problem with the auto-focus in this case? Any action you may suggest will be much appreciated. This is the first time I encountered this problem. P.S. My cam is Nikon D3300. Thanks & GOD bless!
one thing a little wrong was that when using back button focusing the shutter button does nothing. This is wrong. The shutter button pressed half way evaluates exposure and therefore enables the camera to know what shutter speed to use when in A mode or what f-stop to use when in S mode
Hi, can I focus in a given known distance ? For example, I know that my target is 518 meters far away from my camera, can i set my camera up to focus at exactly this distance ? It is easy to find out the exact distance using google earth. Another tip I would like to have your opinion, I want to shoot landscape while I am standing 5 meters far from camera, while I am behind my camera, I cannot focus just five meters because there is nothing there, then, when I stand i am always out of focus
1 Set your lens to manual, and use hyper focal markings on the lens. It us the infinity symbol, move it to the aperture you are using. 2- focus on a object at that distance using Manual focus
+MichaelTheMentor , Hi, thanks for the tips, well, nikon d3300 with nikor 18 55, doesn't have the infinity symbol or other metering mark. Infinity should be at the end of the ring, well, when I stand on my window and I try to focus on a mountain pick, the best focus is not at the end of the ring but few "steps" before the end, anyway, Itry to master my d3300 the last couple of months, the focus is the most difficult issue, all the other settings can be fixed in raw format, wrong focusing cannot. Thanks anyway for the tips
Thank you! Practical demonstration is a lot easier to understand than manuals. One more reason I make most of my photo gear purchases from your organization.
At pt. 1min 42 sec. you are explaining the focus points and you can clearly see all the focus points. On my D3200 I have a 35mm lens and I can barely see any of those little squares! They are so small and faint. When taking a shot inside in dim light, I can see the red focus pt for a sec......but the others are so dim I can not tell if is in the center or off to a side......so to me, the focus pt could be anywhere. My D50 has a definite square box that will turn red.....THAT you can see.........is there a way to make the pts larger or brighter?...not just the red......but all the surrounding pts which are black.....I can barely see them.....
+Savannahali If both people are next to each other both will be in focus, if one is slightly in front or behind they will be out of focus. That's why for group shots you'd want to shoot at a higher f stop to increase the focus plane, I usually shoot groups at f8.
Thank you sir for the Lesson. Its Superb. I have been shooting in AF-A and AF Area for a year. Had no problem, but in last project, it started to focus a bit late, now after watching this I did changed it to Single Point Focus AF mode (i always use it for Bride/groom Potrait) and planing it to use in wedding. Is back button focus lock advisable for fast shooting of wedding rituals?
I watched your video on the Nikon D 3300 focus program and you did an excellent job in demonstrating and teaching on the best selections. I do have a question because in the video you state you pretty much select the single point setting but I was wondering how does that work with wildlife if youre trying to take multiple photographs of a deer on the run? I was wondering if the camera should be set on AF-C with the focal points set at either 3D tracking (11 point) or the dynamic setting? Regards, Duane
When I go to the manual mode and press the I button, I am getting a different screen on my d3200, it does not give me the 4 options. What am I missing?
The was VERY helpful! The D3300's manual is crappy & incomplete, and I was shooting sports with the camera focusing on the wrong think. Thank you Michael! :)
I have Nikon d3400 with 11 autofocus I never knew abt this. That why i am having hard times with focus. Now finally i see the answers. U are great teacher. I am going to try that. Thank u so much
Many thanks for this. I bought the camera yesterday and must have changed a setting without knowing I'd done so and couldn't get it to auto-focus. After watching this video it's now fine. Saved me a lot of stress!! Keep up the good work. I have a feeling I'll be re-visiting.
I started off with the auto mode and slowly graduated to the Manual mode. The manual mode indeed gives absolute control over the camera. There are certain situations where computers are just not able to make the best possible decision, so I suggest people to start experimenting with manual mode. Experiment with the ISO levels, Shutter speed and aperture. And Manual focusing is a must when it comes to Macro Photography. Great video as always
Since switching from Canon to Nikon, I couldn't figure out how to change my focus point (and it was driving me absolutely batty since my focus points kept changing to nothing I wanted). Thanks for the clear description. Seems so easy now! :D
Very thorough and easy to understand. I've watched plenty of other videos on this subject and either they were too technical or explained too quickly to grasp anything. You made it easy and simple to understand, thanks.
I found this very helpful as I utilize videos and photos extensively on my fitness website. I'm finding it more and more important to produce better quality images so learning through your videos is helping immensely ! Thank you.
After watching this video i realized i was not focusing properly. I tried it and it came out so much better. I am trying to learn to shoot in Manual. Do you have videos on shooting in Manual Mode?
Thank you thank you thank you. This one video literally cleared up several questions i have had. Ive looked through many videos that try to answer them but none have done so in this fashion. So again thank you for the clear and concise explanation of these concepts. Subbed.
Incredible informational video. You used simple to understand language for beginners, paused at the right moments, spoke slow so we could follow but no too slow to where we were waiting for you to continue onto the next point, and didn't have a monotonous/robotic way of describing which would easily bore people. I am a beginner and I appreciated this so much. I literally was able to watch this ONCE and leave using these features of my camera naturally with not one problem or any confusion. Thanks again!
Thank you!
Emily Cooke yeah really helpful
D3300 & D3200 Focusing Video is up. Sorry this has taken so long, but at least I hope it helps you guys learn your cameras! Enjoy!
You are literally a Professor in explaining DSLR functions. I learned so much man, in less than 2 months. It's all because of you.
The Camera Guy You too speak words of wisdom! This is all I do now :) Thank you for your appreciation.
MichaelTheMentor Could you please make a comparision video of nikon d3300 and canon 700d ? Please
123PameGR D5200 ... if out of budget d3200
MichaelTheMentor Amazon has best price atm www.amazon.com/Nikon-Digital-NIKKOR-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G/dp/B00HQ4W1QE/?tag=techvor-20
Your video was short and to the point, I had no trouble focusing.
4 years later, this comment is still on point.
Thank you so much! My camera was stuck on the multi-focus points mode and I was getting super frustrated trying to focus on eyes and having it change on me! Your tutorial answered my question and walked me through how to change it back to the single point mode. Ah, so much better! Thank you!
You are awesome. This video has helped me so so much. Now I am able to control my focus points thanks to this and I am just so happy!! :) Subbed!
+didimitten glad to help!
Highly informative. I won't be upgrading my camera to a full frame anytime soon now that I can learn much more with the d3200
Moaz Qadri Me as well.
This video deserves way more views and likes than it currently has. Even if you have a different camera model it should be helpful. Michael explains the Focusing in the simplest way possible.
When I use the live view mode, the green square sometimes move to the side for some reason. How can I control the green square and move it back to the middle? Thanks
OH MY GOSH THIS WAS SOOO HELPFUL! I just won the D3300 and have no idea how to use it - I have never had a DSLR before, so was so excited to win it...but I have absolutely no idea how to use it. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
OMG how did you win one?
Lexi Koelle
A TH-cam special fx makeup channel was having a giveaway - you had to submit a crazy makeup look - so I did, and they chose mine! Too cool!
Amazing. Thank you for this tutorial. It is a great reference for a beginner like me.
my d3200 does not give me the option of afs, only asa and mf ??
After pushing the i button, press it again to get a different configuration of the menu. There are more options in here. Down the right-hand side, you'll see several setting boxes. I have 8 (including the 2 boxes under Qual). Focus mode is the 5th one down, and AF-area mode is the 6th. The options are top-to-bottom rather than left-to-right. It took me a minute or so of hunting before I stumbled upon this.
You speak English very decently and nicely
My gawd you are THE BEST at explaining the things ppl (beginners) need to know about photography and cameras. I can't tell you how much I appreciate you for taking the time to do these tutorials... THANK YOU!! I just subscribed:-)
This helped a lot! Especially with where the camera focuses! Never could figure out how to change the focal point! So thank you very much!
thanks for this , you covered some things about the d3300 that i hav`nt seen in other videos, my question is though.........can I manually choose multiple exposure points?
Quick question. How does focusing on persons eye affect exposure if you have spot focusing on? Great video once again!!
I would like to use this as part of introduction to photography that I am presenting to my family and friends in my living room. It is the best presentation possible. Rather than recreating it myself I would like include it in my presentation. I am not sure the lessons for friends and family will end up on TH-cam. If they do your video would be presented with everyone gathered around a 70 inch HD tv. I would give you all the credit and recommend that they subscribe to your channel. If I use the presentation on TH-cam I would provide links to your channel. I respect your work and always try to do things ethically. Great video!
Michael Thanks a lot for this video. Believe it or not I was under the impression that my 3200 did not auto focus. I was more convinced of this after calling Nikon to find out why it wasn't auto focusing & being told " not all 3200 auto focus" I've since found out that the customer service reps Nikon has answering there phones know as much or much less than I do. After watching your video realized that I had it in MF the entire time. I'm ashamed to say that I've had the camera almost six months & have used it many times not realizing that fact. Again this video had been the most useful & informative that I have come across on the 3200. Thanks for taking the time to make it.
Beautifully explained. Thank you!
Thank you for the very informative and useful video tutorial of the Nikon D3200/D3300 focusing points and other relevant information with regards to "focusing" of the camera. Your video tutorial is very clear and it really helps a lot! To be honest, I learned something very useful and helpful watching your video and I really amazed with your presentation! Thank you again and more power.
After reading this I find I can now understand what a lens and the numbers on the Lens are about. I can now determine which lens to use when taking shots. I can also always refer back for reference. I want to continue to gain knowledge in the photography field. This would have been especially helpful to me several years ago. plus.google.com
Love this, thank you so much.
This helped me so much thanks.
This is a great tutorial and lesson.
I got a d3200 2 days ago and this video has been a huge help, thank you so much. I will definitely be checking out your crash course.
Great hint. As I am a very new begginer, it helped me a lot with the focusing set up in my camera D3300. Thank you all the way from Brazil.
what would you suggest for getting the camera to focus on multiple faces? such as a bridal party? i've been having a crazy amount of trouble with that, especially horizontal images
Watching this for the first time, and even if it was shot 7 years ago, It is highly informative and useful than many other videos.
Thanks Mike! This helped out a lot. I can't believe that I did not look this up before. I am quite the amateur and shot my first concert a couple of weeks ago. I tried out your suggestions on my son running around and I was totally shocked at the quality of the subject and my pictures. I sure missed out on some great shots at the concert that came out blurred prior to watching this.
The biggest surprise was however the image quality after we analyzed our initial 350 photos on a large monitor. The yield of usable photos was right out of the box very high, which reiterates the ease of use of this camera and the great auto-focus system despite only 11 sensors.
Why telephoto 70-300mm Nikkor don't work with my Nikon D3200,
Absolutely the best beginner tutorial for Nikon focusing system I have seen to date. Thank you for making this video.
NOT RECOMMENDED PRODUCT - I CHANGE MY CANON TO NIKON AND NIKON BROKE WITHIN 1 YEAR, BUT THERE WAS CHRISTMASS AND NEW YEAR ETC PERIOD, AND LITTLEBIT LATER I WAS ABLE TO SENDING BACK THESE ITEM FOR WARRANTY REPAIR (regularly these item have 1 year lifetime - many people complaining and many people have same problem - ENGLISH SITE WANTED REPAIR ON BRAND NEW CAMERA PRICE - ROBBERY - CRIMINALS!)
Hello. I have the opportunity to buy a cheap Nikon D3200. Is there a big difference between 3200 and 3300? I care about the quality of the photos. I am an amateur, I already had several other systems such as Sony, Lumix and Canon. I would like to check a d3200 or d3300 with a nikon 50mm 1.8G. I don't record video and I don't care about wifi or other goodies. I just want a great picture. Is the d3200 much worse than the d3300. Thanx
I want to thank you for this very informative vodeo. i plan on buy a dslr camera soon and right now The Nikon d3300 tops the list at this point.
What I am wondering is, and very important to me is shooting video at 1080/60fps.
what is your opinion on how this camera can shoot action videos?
please let me know what you think. Thanks bd
this is very helpful thankyou so much
Great crash course!! This was a very great lesson!! Thank you.
Great video. I've just purchased a D3200 which I had a chance to try out a couple of weeks ago. I love the flexibility. I haven't used this grade of camera since the mid 70's when I shot with a Cannon F-1. They've come a long way.
One suggestion (as a web designer). You might consider placing your website link at the beginning of this description as well. That way your viewers do not have to use the "show more" to find your link.
Hello.
I just have a question. I bought the D3200 today and I cant seem to access the focus modes even in manual mode. Is there something I need to do to turn it on? Btw I have a 18-55 and a 55-200 lens.
Thanks in advance.
Do you think I can use any of these cameras with my Nikon 17-55mm f2.8, Nikon 85mm 1.8g, Nikon 40mm f2.8 micro and my interfit S1 monolight flash to shoot a small wedding
Very helpful, thanks for your video dude..,
I am on AF-A but my camera will not auto focus when shutter pressed half way down. What am I doing wrong please? or is something wrong with my camera> My standard lens in set to A
What is the most suitable memory card for Nikon D3200 for quality video and quality image capture
I just orders your D3200 crash course through Amazon. I was not able to view your personal website through the iPad.
Great video, I am still using the D3300 and love it, however, if I wanted to take it to the next level, which camera would you recommend and why. thx
very helpful info- thanks for posting
Thanks a lot for helpful videos , please keep posting specially for d3200...
soori to my english is very poor please understand me
it is the best tutorial for beginner photographar for nikon 3200 focus square tutoral when i saw this tutorial i have full confeident in my photography i was never seen this types tutorial in past thanks to a macael mentor
I just got a 3200 and want to do night long exposure but how do u focus at night
Wow, exelent video to help me. This camera is awezome. I like to take pictures like a hobby and I have this camera and now can do a best pictures! Thanks so much
Your videos are awesome.. after years of debating I finally purchased a DSLR. I get it in the mail soon. can't wait to start shooting
Thanks for showing how to change the focussing points in AF-S mode..i am a pure beginner and was aghast seeing that my cam was having only one of corner points as the focus!
Please tell me how to add grid photo in my Nikon D3200
I feel really dumb on how to use my d3200. I own this for 4yrs now. I still cant understand. What the heck is wrong with me
Hello, sir could you tell me if Nikon d3200 is a good camera for football? Or which is a better camera for that?
Thanks for the video! Very informative especially for beginner as I am=)
I have been looking to understand Focus and after seeing tons of tutorials, this is the most clear explanation.Thanks MichaelTheMentor Awesome work !!!
What if you want to video record yourself, what kind of focus setting would you use?
Manual
Hi , why does when i take picture of red and look it the Lcd screen, it becomes orange..nikon d3200
what is difference between 39 vs 11 focus point. I mean D5200 vs D3400
I have a d3200. I clicked the A-S ...I don't see a green dot anywhere and I can recompose
Would you even use single point AF for group photos if so how would it work and where would you put the focus points?
Such a great video...im a super newbie with dslr but this video helps alot ..thanks
Which camera would u recommend Michael for over all performance? I shoot models in and outdoor as a semi prof. and still learning?
Love a well done and thorough tutorial video. You have gained another subscriber. Well done!
Thank you my friend!
Hi, what focus system would you recommend for group photos? Thanks
Hi - Really helpful video. I've just up-graded from a Bridge to the D3200 and had problems focusing....until I saw this video. Thank you.
Thanks a lot Michael. That was really helpful. ❤
#MichaelTheMaven Where do I find the Af-S ... On my D3300? It's not on my screen
Hi. I have a problem with my camera's AF-S and AF-F. When I set it into Live View, the shutter won't release. However, when I
switch it to MF, the camera works. May I ask what seems to be the problem with
the auto-focus in this case? Any action you may suggest will be much
appreciated. This is the first time I encountered this problem. P.S. My cam is
Nikon D3300. Thanks & GOD bless!
You are probably too close to your subject. In those modes, the camera needs a focus lock before allowing you to take the picture. best wishes
How do I turn on the grid when I hit LV it's not showing anymore I have the D3300
is there possibility to shoot videos for an hour ? i have d3200 can any one tell me how to shoot video for an hours
WOW! I finally understand! Thank you so much!!!
what is perfect lens for nikon d3200 when i take portraits and want the backgound to be blur
Richard's Technology 50 mm f1.8g
You are the best, looking forward for more videos.- Thank you
one thing a little wrong was that when using back button focusing the shutter button does nothing. This is wrong. The shutter button pressed half way evaluates exposure and therefore enables the camera to know what shutter speed to use when in A mode or what f-stop to use when in S mode
Hi, can I focus in a given known distance ? For example, I know that my target is 518 meters far away from my camera, can i set my camera up to focus at exactly this distance ? It is easy to find out the exact distance using google earth. Another tip I would like to have your opinion, I want to shoot landscape while I am standing 5 meters far from camera, while I am behind my camera, I cannot focus just five meters because there is nothing there, then, when I stand i am always out of focus
1 Set your lens to manual, and use hyper focal markings on the lens. It us the infinity symbol, move it to the aperture you are using. 2- focus on a object at that distance using Manual focus
+MichaelTheMentor , Hi, thanks for the tips, well, nikon d3300 with nikor 18 55, doesn't have the infinity symbol or other metering mark. Infinity should be at the end of the ring, well, when I stand on my window and I try to focus on a mountain pick, the best focus is not at the end of the ring but few "steps" before the end, anyway, Itry to master my d3300 the last couple of months, the focus is the most difficult issue, all the other settings can be fixed in raw format, wrong focusing cannot. Thanks anyway for the tips
Thank you! Practical demonstration is a lot easier to understand than manuals. One more reason I make most of my photo gear purchases from your organization.
My camera is not focusing when I press half way anymore.
how can i get to shoot videos so it comes out clear?
At pt. 1min 42 sec. you are explaining the focus points and you can clearly see all the focus points. On my D3200 I have a 35mm lens and I can barely see any of those little squares! They are so small and faint. When taking a shot inside in dim light, I can see the red focus pt for a sec......but the others are so dim I can not tell if is in the center or off to a side......so to me, the focus pt could be anywhere. My D50 has a definite square box that will turn red.....THAT you can see.........is there a way to make the pts larger or brighter?...not just the red......but all the surrounding pts which are black.....I can barely see them.....
Excellent video! Thank you very helpful
Clear and precise information...thank you.
Thanks. Just got mine D3300. Can't wait to try it out
So what if you have two subjects and focus on one person's eyes? If you are set on single point AF mode, is the other subject less in focus?
+Savannahali If both people are next to each other both will be in focus, if one is slightly in front or behind they will be out of focus. That's why for group shots you'd want to shoot at a higher f stop to increase the focus plane, I usually shoot groups at f8.
Thank you sir for the Lesson. Its Superb. I have been shooting in AF-A and AF Area for a year. Had no problem, but in last project, it started to focus a bit late, now after watching this I did changed it to Single Point Focus AF mode (i always use it for Bride/groom Potrait) and planing it to use in wedding. Is back button focus lock advisable for fast shooting of wedding rituals?
Very nice tips! Thanks for sharing
I watched your video on the Nikon D 3300 focus program and you did an excellent job in demonstrating and teaching on the best selections. I do have a question because in the video you state you pretty much select the single point setting but I was wondering how does that work with wildlife if youre trying to take multiple photographs of a deer on the run? I was wondering if the camera should be set on AF-C with the focal points set at either 3D tracking (11 point) or the dynamic setting?
Regards,
Duane
Really a very helpful guide on camera focus. Appreciate your efforts. Thank you.
When I go to the manual mode and press the I button, I am getting a different screen on my d3200, it does not give me the 4 options. What am I missing?
Same here. My only two options are AF-A and MF
The was VERY helpful! The D3300's manual is crappy & incomplete, and I was shooting sports with the camera focusing on the wrong think. Thank you Michael! :)
I have Nikon d3400 with 11 autofocus
I never knew abt this. That why i am having hard times with focus. Now finally i see the answers. U are great teacher. I am going to try that. Thank u so much
thank you very much.....i easily know about thatt tq
Many thanks for this. I bought the camera yesterday and must have changed a setting without knowing I'd done so and couldn't get it to auto-focus.
After watching this video it's now fine.
Saved me a lot of stress!!
Keep up the good work.
I have a feeling I'll be re-visiting.
I started off with the auto mode and slowly graduated to the Manual mode. The manual mode indeed gives absolute control over the camera. There are certain situations where computers are just not able to make the best possible decision, so I suggest people to start experimenting with manual mode. Experiment with the ISO levels, Shutter speed and aperture. And Manual focusing is a must when it comes to Macro Photography. Great video as always
Since switching from Canon to Nikon, I couldn't figure out how to change my focus point (and it was driving me absolutely batty since my focus points kept changing to nothing I wanted). Thanks for the clear description. Seems so easy now! :D
Very thorough and easy to understand. I've watched plenty of other videos on this subject and either they were too technical or explained too quickly to grasp anything. You made it easy and simple to understand, thanks.
I found this very helpful as I utilize videos and photos extensively on my fitness website. I'm finding it more and more important to produce better quality images so learning through your videos is helping immensely ! Thank you.
Thank you very much. You have a customer more . Although I do not understand English too , I understood finally the adjustments of the focus.
Just what I was looking for to learn.
I think Ill stick with center focus and then reframe if I want to focus on something off to the side.
Oh and I like the half way back button.
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After watching this video i realized i was not focusing properly. I tried it and it came out so much better. I am trying to learn to shoot in Manual. Do you have videos on shooting in Manual Mode?
Thank you thank you thank you. This one video literally cleared up several questions i have had. Ive looked through many videos that try to answer them but none have done so in this fashion. So again thank you for the clear and concise explanation of these concepts. Subbed.