MASTERING FOCUSING TECHNIQUES. Where do you put the focus point? What is hyperfocal distance?
MASTERING FOCUSING TECHNIQUES. Where do you put the focus point? What is hyperfocal distance?
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i think the illustration 3:52 for f/4.5 was wrong because the "X" mark should be 2m instead of 3m right ? please correct me if i am wrong
I’m going to wear this video out, watching it so many times, lol. This is incredibly valuable information!!! Thank you, Simon!
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Thank you, Simon, for yet another incredible video which clearly and simply demonstrates EXACTLY the information I’ve been looking for! I’ve been struggling with getting everything in focus for several pics, and wondering why people using certain lenses (even with wide apertures) have very focused images. This explains it, and now it’s time for me to take my RF 16mm and 35mm primes out for more test runs. Thanks again!
That photo of the island at Burntcoat Head Park gets me every time, what an incredible shot!
Good Mr. d’Entremont.
I love your videos.. your photos are amazing.
I know that the image quality comes from not only the equipment but first and foremost your experience & knowledge.
With that said. I have purchased a
Canon R7 and was wondering if you’d be so kind as to share your knowledge with me specifically when it comes to lenses..
I’m interested in wild life, portrait, event and real state photography..you see I’d like to start doing photography in my spare time with the intent of making money, I know it’ll take time and therefore I’ll like to purchase a trio of lenses that will grow with me, but I’m having some issue when it comes to the lenses as I don’t have enough knowledge to know what lenses to pick.
I also don’t want to over spend or under spend.. currently I have ..
(1) nifty 50 ef 1.8
(1) Tamron SP70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD
And a EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II kit lens that came with the Canon rebel t5 that I purchased a while back. So as you can see the R7 was a good upgrade for me.. Just struggling on the lenses. Been using Canons basic ef to rf mount with the lenses I mentioned above.. do you think those lenses are fine for now or do you have other suggestions.. your time and help on this is appreciated.. thank you and hope to hear from you soon. Take care.
How did I not see this video a month ago! Just back from Iceland. Tried shooting puffins on Vigur Island, fast little critters. But even when they are standing still I have MANY photos where I can’t tell wha what the camera tried to put in focus. I’m an old newbie, loving this time to travel and hoping to bring home some good pictures and memories.
Your videos are priceless. Thanks and keep ’em coming.
Wow, what an amazing tutorial. Despite considering myself an experience professional, I learned so much. For example, I understand why some of my wildlife pictures are a bit blurry using my 200-500 mm lens. I always learn so much from Simon’s videos.
So , just to make sure I am understanding. On my SL3 the bottom AF focal point is basically 1/3 up in the frame. So if I isolate that as my only functioning auto focus point all my landscape shots should be relatively sharp throughout?
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Simon which system for Astro? Canon R50 with 24-105 F4 or M50 with Sigma 16mm f1.4? Another homerun buddy!
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I’m just beginning to explore manual focus, aperture, ISO, and exposure time after a decade of taking photos using only point and shoot.
Now, I have an old second hand Sony NEX-5, and tried prime lenses for the last two months. I find the manual operations so intuitive and their effects, that I am amused that they have nice names, like "hyperfocal distance," "refraction" in the aperture, "sunstars," and etc.
I’m in Iceland now taking lots of landscape photos. Still kinda fresh when it comes to photography so this helped me a lot. Thanks! 🙂
A good refresher course. Thanks for taking me along!
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You have single handedly taken my photography game to another level!! I appreciate you and the time you take to share your knowledge!! You deserve a medal my friend!! 🫡
Again perfectly explained. This channel offers many treasures of information – thank you so much, Simon!
What focussing technique do you use? Would you like to share?
Super explanation Thank you so much Simon
You are invited to South Africa, come marvel at our mountains our birds and wildlife. I just adore you as a teacher!!!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us, we greatly appreciate it!
So hyperfocal distance is more of the ‘why’ DOF changes with aperture and lens focal length? Not really necessary to try to calculate for all the shots?
Your advice is really inspiring me to go out with my camera, you have my sincere thanks for the work you put in your videos.
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I actually have a good picture with my subject not in focus, a squirrel, but the squirrel looks inebriated and my mishap makes for a funny story to tell when I show people my picture
Your content has literally taken my knowledge base with photography to an astonishing level. And as a result, my photography has improved exponentially, in every facet, from shooting to editing. And I’m forever grateful! Your a genuine and giving person Simon! Thank you! 🎉
Great explanation and visualization of stopped-down depth of field and hyperfocal distance! Some powerful techniques.
I have been using autofocus and exposure focus lock on my target so I can then change composition. Is this normal, or are their better and faster methods to focus and recompose?
Thanks for another great lesson and useful tips Simon. When photographing landscapes, do you prefer to switch to manual focus or you prefer to use auto focus. My apologies if I missed this part of the video. Thanks again for your great work!
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In the USA, a Redwing Blackbird has a red wing patch, but I see in your videos, that Canadian Redwing Blackbirds have orange patches. Hmm – maybe Orangewing Blackbirds?
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Amazing video
Simon, you are also a great teacher, I have learned so much from you!
For landscapes, I point my camera at the ground to focus and then point away.
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Hi Simom what is advice re shooting sunsets? special eye protection? filters etc? thanks
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very informative and easy to understand – thank you!
Thanks
You are a master at teaching. Thanks so much!
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Am I the only one who doesn’t understand 90% of this?
If yes, never mind.
Well explained,
Thank you, and keep it up. 🎉
Thank you very much for your video. Im trying to focus on a table full of puzzle pieces, at around 4 ft a while im also in focus at the other side of the table. Tried so many different combos with no luck, the table is always blurred while the focus in on me, using 9mm 1.7, 12mm 2.6, 10mm 1.8… nothing worked 😅 so I’ll work on your suggestions today. Definitely lowering the aperture now.
You have single handedly helped me elevate my photography skills. I am shooting manual with auto iso and back button focus. I have changed my focus settings and this video just blew my mind all over again. Thank you for sharing and breaking down in an understandable manner.
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What if my camera doesn’t have bird eye auto focus? Should I just use lock on auto focus?