Camera Autofocus Tips
Sharp in photography is not enough, here is how to take tack sharp photos. For more tips on camera autofocus, please visit - https://xlightphotography.com/autofocus-photography/
Sharp in photography is not enough, here is how to take tack sharp photos. For more tips on camera autofocus, please visit - https://xlightphotography.com/autofocus-photography/
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CAMERA<br />
AUTOFOCUS<br />
TIPS
HELLO<br />
I am Oh Pee Sai. I love photography and<br />
share the passion by giving free<br />
presentations.<br />
You can find me @ohpeesai
“Don’t pack up your camera until you’ve<br />
left the location.”<br />
– Joe McNally
USE THE CORRECT MODE<br />
• Single mode – AF attempts to focus once and<br />
stops once in focus. Good for static subjects.<br />
• Continuous mode – AF continuously tries to<br />
focus on subject. Good for moving subjects.<br />
• Auto mode – Lets the camera decide.<br />
• Manual – Use your own eyes to determine.<br />
Good if AF is not working well.
FOCUS AND RECOMPOSE<br />
• This method is good if all your AF points are stuck in the<br />
middle of the frame.<br />
• Use a sufficiently small aperture, for a deeper depth of<br />
field.<br />
• Use the center focus point, and focus on the subject.<br />
• Do not release the focus button, but shift the entire frame.<br />
• Now take a photo.
USE THE BACK FOCUS BUTTON<br />
• People normally like to use the half-press shutter button to<br />
focus.<br />
• That is not good when you want to focus on fast moving<br />
subjects.<br />
• Use the back focus button to quickly focus, then use the<br />
shutter button to take a photo.<br />
• This method is much less clumsy.
TACK SHARP PHOTOS<br />
• Set camera on tripod, use small aperture (f/8 or less).<br />
• Set camera to mirror up mode if DSLR.<br />
• Auto focus 1/3 into the scene, then set to live view mode.<br />
Zoom in and manually adjust the focus.<br />
• Make sure that everything is in focus, if not, use an even<br />
smaller aperture.<br />
• Take the photo.
GENERAL TIPS 1<br />
• Do not strangle yourself with a short camera strap. Get a<br />
good strap, and less the strain. Take better photos.<br />
• Do not handle heavy cameras with 1 hand, use both<br />
hands for stability.<br />
• Hold the lens with one hand, and the grip with another.<br />
• Use railings, walls and chairs as support.<br />
• Do not stand on one leg or in an awkward position.
GENERAL TIPS 2<br />
• Stand on both feet, have a stable footing for stable shots.<br />
• Take a deep breath while taking photos. This will further<br />
stabilize the shot.<br />
• Keep the camera close to your body – This will also<br />
improve the stability.
THANK YOU<br />
You can find more tips on camera<br />
autofocus on X-Light Photography.<br />
https://xlightphotography.com/autofocusphotography/
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