IVE BEEN STRUGGLING WITH THIS FOR A WEEK AND NO FORUM OR FACEBOOK GROUP HAD THE ANSWER! IVE JUST TAKEN SHOTS OF MY DOG USING THESE SETTINGS AND FOCUS STAYS RIGHT UP UNTIL THE 50mm FOCAL LENGTH LOSES IT! THANK YOU SO MUCH!! BEST VID ON THE A7iii HANDSDOWN!
I just realized after watching your video that I know very little about how to get the most out of my A6400. I really need to practice all of this. Thanks for posting because there is not a lot out there on this.
Dude you just saved my life!!!! As an event photography I started to become more aware of my focus & couldn’t figure it out every time they moved there head. 5:12 I did the same thing to recreate and was having trouble showing others. You DESCRIBED it perfectly!
I've had an a6600 for months now and yet every day I dig into it I learn more, including the tracking mode you showed at the end. There seems to be a version of this mode in video as well. I use my a6600 with a Sigma 150-600 for shooting surfing and found that in 4K video, touch focus works amazingly well and though the surfer may be 500 feet away, you can later blow it up and see his facial expressions beautifully, like a secret smile at catching that wave.
Thank you bro. I got secondhand A7R IV few days ago and I was really confused when I tried do comprehend AF modes. Previous owner tried to show me, how to set it up, but you are much better teacher :)
I can’t understand why other reviewers have to bash, compare, negatively recommend, downgrade, focus on what they see as design flaw, etc. when it’s not difficult to be constructive as you. Thumbs up!
It is knowing how to use your system as it best suits the situation. That flex mode is great. This is coming from a Nikon user thinking of swithching to Sony 7R4 or Canon R5. Great vid.
I have the Sony a7riii the way to focus with this camera does feels like slows me down more than when I used to have a DSLR.... if using the flex option focusing the the button in the back of the camera takes time to place in the right place and worst is that little square box you are moving is colour grey I wish it was any other colour because is difficult to visualize when in an outdoor day shoot.
Hey Lee, so happy to find this video today. I need to learn the focus system for a7iv. I'm new to Sony. Also delighted to see you are a Fuji guy so you know where I'm coming from. I think an updated version of this video would be a big hit on yt. Have a great day
I think one important thing you missed off is 'Face/Eye Prty in AF'. With this, you basically use a flexible spot like you normally would, but if it detects a face and your flexible spot is over the face box, it will focus on the eye/face. If your point is not over a face it will just function as regular flexible spot. This means you can be selective about which face/eye you want in focus when there are multiple faces in frame. It also works with any other focus modes (except lock on AF on the A7iii), so you can use it with zone, for example. I see this a lot, where people seem to think that the only option for Eye-AF is to use it effectively as wide, or to not use it at all and use focus points instead, when there is a perfect hybrid setup as I described.
BRO, YOU SHOULD REMAKE THIS 5x AND USE 5 DIFFERENT SETS OF KEYWORDS AND TITLES. IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS FOREVER. Just got my SUB instantly. PS I was searching best focus setting sony a7iii as a webcam. How to get face to stay in focus with a mic in front of your face... THANKS FOR GETTING RIGHT INTO IN AND NOT OVER EXPLAING. GOSH DAMN WHAT A GREAT VIDEO
Lol I appreciate it! I actually felt like this video has been doing well for views. I’ve made way better videos than this with detailed info but they never get views. TH-cam is weird that way.
This video is posted 4 years ago. I finally saved enough to get the a7III and two lenses. 28-70 and the Samyang 135mm. I'm so excited to get back into photography I'm mostly excited about the continuous shooting this camera has. My old one shot so slow and i missed 90% of shots.
Yeah. very counterintuitive that eye-af works best with Face AF OFF. I mean, #SONY, when in the world would you want to focus on a face and NOT the eyes... More real-world testing, please.
Is there a video for someone who is new to the a6000 so new that you don't even know how to scroll through the varies screens which is needed to set the modes? I need my camera set in AF-A mode and my eyes are crossing trying to set that up.
Good bit of educational info there, Lee. BTW, the young lady looks like she was working hard in that video. Must have been a bright day out. I will be looking for more videos.
Nice. I’ll watch it a few times. New owner of A7iv with Tamron 28-75 f2.8, and desperately looking for control of the AF. It was a lot simpler on the Canon 350D!!
cool, i have the same to cameras. The expanded flexible spot tracking can be changed is size by moving the selector left or right while you are on it. I'm not sure if it matters much.
Yeah the real time tracking is insane on the a6400. Just when I thought the A7iii was good. I shoot with the a6400 and I'm like "why and how is it still locked on to her" lol. There was a lot of "tests" I did that failed because it worked too well.
With AF face detection you could register her face I think as the primary and then it’s more focused on her than his even if he crossed into frame? I think that could work but don’t quote me on it.
Depends on where they are. If they aren’t on the same focal plane I will stop the lens down so more is in focus and I will manually focus somewhere i between. But if they are on the same focal plane then it doesn’t matter who’s eye you focus on because both of their faces should be in
@@LeeZavitz manually focus area that’s is none,they have wide,zone,flexible spot and etc ,so which one you will be use if you have two models?WIDE? And also if you shoot in a studio do you need to use AF-S или Af-C?
I'm going to try some of your suggestions. The problem I'm having with my A7C is when I shoot my interior shots of my detailing, if my arm goes in front of the floor board while I'm vacuuming the focus goes to the back of my arm instead of the floor boards. I was told by someone else to use manual focus, but that is a pain when I have to set up so many different shots.
@@LeeZavitz thank you! İ am a dog sport photpgrapher too. İ use sonya7r4 and 70-200 2.8. in low light i can not focus black dogs! İ use single focus. Which settings do you recommend me ?
its good, but of course, I have no idea how to follow what you did, without seeing the menu choices activated... I remember Hugh from 3 blind mice and an Elefant, thinking the A7C didn't have continuous tracking in video, because the menu settings were completely inscrutable...
Is there a way to make it that the camera focus is not all over the place? A way to make the focus calm and settle? I want it to be that when I am recording the camera is able to focus, but not get blurry in video when constantly adjusting the focus. Is there a nature way for it to look more smooth? Thank you.
@@truthseeker6804 Yeah, sometimes it tries to focus on to many different things and makes it blurry. I do review videos where you really only see my hands and body movement along with items in my hands.
سلام در یک تصویر امکان داره چند نقطه متفاوت رو فوکوس بکنیم ؟ مثلا سه نفر با فاصله متفاوت از دوربین و با فاصله از هم وایسادن . میشه رو همشون فوکوس کرد ؟
Was fooling around with settings on A9ii and now the flex spot goes back to center after each shot. Ugh, I like using your short cut but now sure what I did. Thanks!
Thanks for this - I feel like the settings don't work the same on the A7RIV - I can no longer focus with the center bottom button as I used to. Do you have a video about focusing for that camera specificallY?
Might have to set it up for that by customizing it. I can make an a7iv autofocus video but most of it would be the same. The only big difference on the a7iv is how much better the tracking and eye autofocus is
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How can I do a self-timer and camera focus on me before it takes the shot so it can focus on me and not on background?
which mic did you use here? the quality is super
IVE BEEN STRUGGLING WITH THIS FOR A WEEK AND NO FORUM OR FACEBOOK GROUP HAD THE ANSWER! IVE JUST TAKEN SHOTS OF MY DOG USING THESE SETTINGS AND FOCUS STAYS RIGHT UP UNTIL THE 50mm FOCAL LENGTH LOSES IT! THANK YOU SO MUCH!! BEST VID ON THE A7iii HANDSDOWN!
I just realized after watching your video that I know very little about how to get the most out of my A6400. I really need to practice all of this. Thanks for posting because there is not a lot out there on this.
Dude you just saved my life!!!! As an event photography I started to become more aware of my focus & couldn’t figure it out every time they moved there head. 5:12 I did the same thing to recreate and was having trouble showing others. You DESCRIBED it perfectly!
I've had an a6600 for months now and yet every day I dig into it I learn more, including the tracking mode you showed at the end. There seems to be a version of this mode in video as well. I use my a6600 with a Sigma 150-600 for shooting surfing and found that in 4K video, touch focus works amazingly well and though the surfer may be 500 feet away, you can later blow it up and see his facial expressions beautifully, like a secret smile at catching that wave.
Thank you bro. I got secondhand A7R IV few days ago and I was really confused when I tried do comprehend AF modes. Previous owner tried to show me, how to set it up, but you are much better teacher :)
I can’t understand why other reviewers have to bash, compare, negatively recommend, downgrade, focus on what they see as design flaw, etc. when it’s not difficult to be constructive as you. Thumbs up!
It is knowing how to use your system as it best suits the situation. That flex mode is great. This is coming from a Nikon user thinking of swithching to Sony 7R4 or Canon R5. Great vid.
I have the Sony a7riii the way to focus with this camera does feels like slows me down more than when I used to have a DSLR.... if using the flex option focusing the the button in the back of the camera takes time to place in the right place and worst is that little square box you are moving is colour grey I wish it was any other colour because is difficult to visualize when in an outdoor day shoot.
hahaha "if you didn't like it, give it a thumb down twice" . fantastic. very useful video, thank you!
Hey Lee, so happy to find this video today. I need to learn the focus system for a7iv. I'm new to Sony. Also delighted to see you are a Fuji guy so you know where I'm coming from. I think an updated version of this video would be a big hit on yt. Have a great day
Thanks Lee, this helped a lot. I just got the A7 iv, still have lots to learn. Easy sub.
Nice. I actually have a completely different video like this but for a7iv because the menu and af system is different
I love my a6600. Even tho I know how to use manual focus and yes it can be better at time. That autofocus from Sony is just amazing!
I think one important thing you missed off is 'Face/Eye Prty in AF'. With this, you basically use a flexible spot like you normally would, but if it detects a face and your flexible spot is over the face box, it will focus on the eye/face. If your point is not over a face it will just function as regular flexible spot. This means you can be selective about which face/eye you want in focus when there are multiple faces in frame. It also works with any other focus modes (except lock on AF on the A7iii), so you can use it with zone, for example. I see this a lot, where people seem to think that the only option for Eye-AF is to use it effectively as wide, or to not use it at all and use focus points instead, when there is a perfect hybrid setup as I described.
It's been a while since I've learned this much in 7 minutes. Really helpful video!
Hey Lee, thanks for explaining the Sony AF options so well. Great video.
BRO, YOU SHOULD REMAKE THIS 5x AND USE 5 DIFFERENT SETS OF KEYWORDS AND TITLES. IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS FOREVER. Just got my SUB instantly. PS I was searching best focus setting sony a7iii as a webcam. How to get face to stay in focus with a mic in front of your face... THANKS FOR GETTING RIGHT INTO IN AND NOT OVER EXPLAING. GOSH DAMN WHAT A GREAT VIDEO
Lol I appreciate it! I actually felt like this video has been doing well for views. I’ve made way better videos than this with detailed info but they never get views. TH-cam is weird that way.
Nice video man. Very informative and useful. These Sony cameras have so many features!
This video is posted 4 years ago. I finally saved enough to get the a7III and two lenses. 28-70 and the Samyang 135mm. I'm so excited to get back into photography I'm mostly excited about the continuous shooting this camera has. My old one shot so slow and i missed 90% of shots.
One of the best video that explained how to use the sony autofocus for photography.
Finally I understood the difference between FACE/EYE Priority function and the EYE AF function on my A7 III with Rev 3 firmware. Thank you very much.
Yeah. very counterintuitive that eye-af works best with Face AF OFF. I mean, #SONY, when in the world would you want to focus on a face and NOT the eyes... More real-world testing, please.
Best explanation in the whole TH-cam universe. Thank you!!
Very useful topic. Good explanation & demonstration. Well done & thank you.
A great video that every Sony shooter should watch.
Thanks heaps from NZ.
I will use this trick while shooting my next wedding. Thanks so much for sharing. I struggled with this for a really long time
For A7ii, wide area + AFC + Face detect on are working for me in most of case
Thanks gud info... Last week I bought Sony a6400 . will try it this... I'm beginner
Wow - GREAT overview. Thanks!
Brilliant, thanks for the easy-to-understand-even-when-you-aren't-a-photographer content ✌️
Thank you Lee for this video. It is very help for me.
Thank you Guy I look for this a long time
Great video. What mic are you using
Thanks for this video ... Very informative and much needed!!!
Very good explanation
Thank you very much especially for Tracking function!
Is there a video for someone who is new to the a6000 so new that you don't even know how to scroll through the varies screens which is needed to set the modes? I need my camera set in AF-A mode and my eyes are crossing trying to set that up.
You do great, what lens are you using?
You explained it very well thank you 👍
Good video as always. What monitor are you using. Can you please post the link for the monitor?
Its what I use to record the screen. Atomos Ninja V geni.us/XooM4J
Great video! This helped a ton
Thanks for sharing, so useful.
This video is actually...its actually helpful...I actually mean it.
great video Lee... I have both the a7riii & a6400... good advice for wedding photographers or events ..
Great video thanks
I’ve been looking for exactly this thanks 🙏
Outstanding amount of helpful tips! Thank you.
thanks for the vid brother
This video was very helpful. I kept my focus wide when making videos for my channel and couldnt figure out how to fix it. Thanks Lee!
Thanks, lots of good tips in this video.
Thank you very much, you show the real work, the real problems and how to solve / deal with them in photography, thank you
I appreciate it. Thanks for watching
Good bit of educational info there, Lee. BTW, the young lady looks like she was working hard in that video. Must have been a bright day out. I will be looking for more videos.
Thank you, thank you!
Nice. I’ll watch it a few times. New owner of A7iv with Tamron 28-75 f2.8, and desperately looking for control of the AF. It was a lot simpler on the Canon 350D!!
I made a new video on autofocus for a7iv. It’s my latest video
@@LeeZavitz on my way there! Cheers from Melbourne, Australia
Awesome video
Depending of the version camera or the lens?
It’s is a super old video now. So it would really only pertain to any Sony camera under 2019. Anything after 2020 and newer is so much better
Really helpful 💞
Excellent content. Earned you a new sub
finally i understand the focusing modes
Thank you bro
Where’s the video or do you have info on how to get canon color profile onto Sony a7riii? Thx
cool, i have the same to cameras. The expanded flexible spot tracking can be changed is size by moving the selector left or right while you are on it. I'm not sure if it matters much.
Thanks this kinda helped me as I'm new to photography
Very helpful
Hey man! Great vid! The a7iii actually does have lock on again expand flexible spot! I use it
I DID learn something. Had no idea that the 6400 real time tracking was so good. Thanks! And lose the hat, man. You have great hair!! ;)
Yeah the real time tracking is insane on the a6400. Just when I thought the A7iii was good. I shoot with the a6400 and I'm like "why and how is it still locked on to her" lol. There was a lot of "tests" I did that failed because it worked too well.
I feel like this video just solved all my issues
What is that monitor you have on the hot shoe? Got a link for that?
Great job
Great informative video thanks
thanks for the video! i'm an amateur photographer and own a sony a6400 :)
Anyone else noticing that 24fps does better than 30fps? Great video by the way ☺️
Amazing and helpful
You can register the face and set face priority.
The face one can be handy if you register the face you want it to focus on so it still takes that face on priority
Thank for your explain
Thank you!!!!
I LIKE THIS VIDEO
Wow, this was an awesome video. Thank you
Very helpful. Great example of a presentation that really works and is to the point. Thank you!
With AF face detection you could register her face I think as the primary and then it’s more focused on her than his even if he crossed into frame? I think that could work but don’t quote me on it.
Great video but if you have to shoot two models in the same time what kind of focus area you use?
Depends on where they are. If they aren’t on the same focal plane I will stop the lens down so more is in focus and I will manually focus somewhere i between. But if they are on the same focal plane then it doesn’t matter who’s eye you focus on because both of their faces should be in
@@LeeZavitz manually focus area that’s is none,they have wide,zone,flexible spot and etc ,so which one you will be use if you have two models?WIDE? And also if you shoot in a studio do you need to use AF-S или Af-C?
@@LeeZavitz I was asking not about focus it’s self,about Focus area
Lee, thanks so much for this video, may I ask which mic did you use here? . I would appreciate a lot your response :)
I think I used the rode go (mki) with rode link lav taped under my shirt.
Can you please make a detail video on AF track sens in sony A7III standard vs responsive which to use to get sharp eye autofocus
New A7iii owner here. How/what are you using to record the view finder?
Atomos Ninja V
Great tips!
Thanks for the tips!
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Auto focus man can wait to get a camera been ro long need one bad I'm hungry to get some pictures done
I'm going to try some of your suggestions. The problem I'm having with my A7C is when I shoot my interior shots of my detailing, if my arm goes in front of the floor board while I'm vacuuming the focus goes to the back of my arm instead of the floor boards. I was told by someone else to use manual focus, but that is a pain when I have to set up so many different shots.
very good
thank you
Thank you! What is name of the screen on camera?
Atomos ninja V. I use it to record the screen so I can show how the autofocus is working
@@LeeZavitz thank you! İ am a dog sport photpgrapher too. İ use sonya7r4 and 70-200 2.8. in low light i can not focus black dogs! İ use single focus. Which settings do you recommend me ?
its good, but of course, I have no idea how to follow what you did, without seeing the menu choices activated...
I remember Hugh from 3 blind mice and an Elefant, thinking the A7C didn't have continuous tracking in video, because the menu settings were completely inscrutable...
Is there a way to make it that the camera focus is not all over the place? A way to make the focus calm and settle? I want it to be that when I am recording the camera is able to focus, but not get blurry in video when constantly adjusting the focus. Is there a nature way for it to look more smooth? Thank you.
check focus drive speed, and change to normal or slow.
@@truthseeker6804 Ok. thank you.
@@john_free_thinker theres also tracking sensivity and you can make that slower, you would have to play with both and see which solves your issue.
@@truthseeker6804 Yeah, sometimes it tries to focus on to many different things and makes it blurry. I do review videos where you really only see my hands and body movement along with items in my hands.
Do u keep click button continuously???
Am I the only one that noticed she is wearing a "team rocket" shirt on from the pokemon series lmaoo. I love it!
سلام در یک تصویر امکان داره چند نقطه متفاوت رو فوکوس بکنیم ؟ مثلا سه نفر با فاصله متفاوت از دوربین و با فاصله از هم وایسادن . میشه رو همشون فوکوس کرد ؟
Can I also set that setting liek yours but i want back button AF to trigger my AF? and leave my shutter button only for taking the shot.
What mobile holder do you use?
Was fooling around with settings on A9ii and now the flex spot goes back to center after each shot. Ugh, I like using your short cut but now sure what I did. Thanks!
Thanks for this - I feel like the settings don't work the same on the A7RIV - I can no longer focus with the center bottom button as I used to. Do you have a video about focusing for that camera specificallY?
Might have to set it up for that by customizing it. I can make an a7iv autofocus video but most of it would be the same. The only big difference on the a7iv is how much better the tracking and eye autofocus is
Hello, how were you able to record the screen of the camera while shooting? ☺️
Using the atomos ninja V. I don’t know if you noticed but it was on top of the camera the whole time.