I’ve always preferred using the AF lock button to actually stop focusing while leaving the camera in AF-C. Most of the time I want the camera to be constantly focusing, and in the instances where I want it to stop, I press AF lock. That’s just how my brain works. I also found it much easier to focus while moving the focus point with DSLR if my thumb wasn’t glued to the BBF button.
@NickWeissMusic
2 ай бұрын
That is a good point re: moving the focus point. If your camera doesn’t have tracking focus, that could be an issue. However I came from this era when something called “film” was used, with the “autofocus” being your hand twisting the lens until the little circle in the middle of the viewfinder looked right ;) . I guess that got me into the habit of always using the center of the frame to acquire focus, then recomposing as needed. I’m pretty fast at that by now. With tracking focus on my first generation a9, I rarely move the focusing point, just lock the subject on in the center point and re compose as needed, the focus stays locked on whatever I set it on. I’ll bet that’s faster than moving focus points, but I’m not mad about it lol, shoot however you shoot ;) .
@duraipalanisamy2070
Жыл бұрын
Ever since I watched your BBF video almost 7 years I had switched to AF-ON for focus and I’m glad I made the switch. My success rate improved drastically. Even with mirror less cameras I’m continuing to use BB for AF. It works like a charm. Thank you Steve for sharing so many secrets like this that’s incredibly useful on the field. 😊
@rogerking7258
Жыл бұрын
Wot he said!
@_systemd
Жыл бұрын
Risking sounding arrogant, when I purchased my first ever camera, the first day I went shooting with it, I left home with stock setup and hour later I was on BBF, manual w autoiso and exposure correction etc. Just by wondering how I can operate it better. Love Steve's insights and ability to explain but sometimes feels like people can't figure out to aim the lens at the subject unless they are told to do so in an instructional video.
@amitdutta8768
Жыл бұрын
I am a D500 user and I always use BBAF, so as to separate AF from shutter release. it is so useful. Thanks Steve.
@tlewisAK
Жыл бұрын
I love my D500! Happy Shooting.
@jerryfaircloth
Жыл бұрын
Pretty much my exact findings as well Steve. Been using BBAF for years on DSLR's but when I got the Z9 I tried going back to the shutter button. It seemed to work fine but there were always those times where the camera would try to re-acquire focus when I pressed the shutter when I didn't want it to. I have gone back to BBAF and so far am happy.
@francisschweitzer8431
Жыл бұрын
Same here … Now I have a Z9 but I used to have a D780 AND a Sony Alpha …. I Set the Sony up for shutter button focus….and I ran up against the exact same thing
@lupidorXVI
Жыл бұрын
On the Z9 it can be hard to change focus modes/areas then in my opinion, because of the lack of buttons. How do you change between 3D/AF-Area large etc. when using BBAF? Thanks
@jerryfaircloth
Жыл бұрын
@@lupidorXVI The same way I did on the DSLR's. I use the front function buttons for an extra two different modes. Only one is available though in either orientation. I also set up the video record button to switch between 20FPS and single release mode. There are many ways to set it up those are just how I have mine now.
@lupidorXVI
Жыл бұрын
@@jerryfaircloth thanks for the reply! I don't love the front function buttons since they are kinda hard to reach imo. But i guess that's the most obvious way, maybe i'll try again. Thanks
@cadmus777
Жыл бұрын
I can't imagine ever not using BBF. I don't care how good the focus system is, being able to decide when the camera focuses and when it shoots, separately, is a level of control I will never give up!
@Stop-All-War
Жыл бұрын
Good points...
@bikefreek
Жыл бұрын
If 90% of the time you are engaging af and shooting, youre better off slaving a function button to af lock and hitting that when you dont want to focus.
@truthseeker6804
Жыл бұрын
you can decide when the camera focuses by half pressing and when it shoots by fully pressing
@cadmus777
Жыл бұрын
@@truthseeker6804 'separately', not 'consecutively'
@hoangvu620
Жыл бұрын
@@bikefreek why sacrifice 2 fingers for 1 function, when you can do it with one finger, and just left it there when you don't want to refocus? The af lock button itself it an unnecessary function for bbaf shooters.
@scriptosaurusrex
Жыл бұрын
I also never dropped bbaf. Tbh, sometimes a focus recompose is also quicker than moving about the focus point. And as a primarily landscape photographer, I also use the af like you highlighted at the end to get me close, then punch in and MF to perfection. No need to mess about flicking switches or going through a menu. It's just so much easier for everything imo.
@birdwatcherlubuski
2 ай бұрын
Hello Steve, there's one other good reason to use BBF with mirrorless cameras. It's especially useful for crop-sensor cameras (or full frame with extenders on - basically for very long effective focal lengths, e.g. 900 mm), at least those w/o IBIS, particularly on a windy day - since image stabilisation is only engaged with the half-press of the shutter release, whenever you try to help yourseld to find your subject in the viewfinder by half-pressing the shutter button, with AF linked to it, you inevitebly end up with the camera focusing on the background (since the bird's perch is blowing in the wind) or you have to resign from trying to use image stabilisation to stabilise the viewfinder altogether, and only activate IT in the brief split seconda when the bird is relatively stable (wind temporarily weakened) which can be very hard. The only way to deal with this is to unlink the AF from the shutter button so that you can engage image stabilisation independently from the AF.
@tomjones7493
Жыл бұрын
Yet another useful video from Steve Perry. I began switch to mirrorless about 6 months ago with a Z6II then followed up with a Z9 a few months later. Never contemplated dropping the BBF technique I used for the past 7 years. I shoot scapes and that combined with my comfort level with BBF will keep me using the technique.
@WilliamParkerIII
5 ай бұрын
I've been back in the game for just over a year now and I can't believe I haven't stumbled across your channel yet. Really like the way you present information. Keep up the good work. I have so much of your stuff to check out now! 🙌
@mellymckenzie
Жыл бұрын
I am used to BBF after years of using it. It’s a massive advantage in many situations, not all. But I use it for all my work just because I dont have to think about it any more.
@tlewisAK
Жыл бұрын
Im still a DSLR shooter (Nikon D500), but I can't imagine why BBF wouldn't work on a mirrorless system. I started BBF about 5 years ago, and I couldn't imagine going back. I shoot primerily Wildlife (Moose / Caribou / Arctic birds) and sports (Football / Martial Arts / Hockey). When I eventually migrate over to mirrorless, I will stay with BBF unless there is a reason to switch to something different. Thank you again for everything Steve! I learn something new every time I watch a video, read a blog post, or study the books I'v purchased from you. Keep up the great work, and thank you for all you do.
@kappakumplete
Жыл бұрын
Your original video on back button focus changed my photography life forever. I could never go back.
@bensaunders616
Жыл бұрын
Terrific video! Being in coastal South Carolina, I shoot a lot of birds and animals in marsh grass environments. As you say in the video, BBAF allows me to lock focus on the bird or animal at a certain distance even though grass is waving in front of them. Same with small birds buried deep in live oak trees. Also, I had forgotten the turn the camera 45 degrees trick. Thanks for the reminder!
@rogerthompson6851
Жыл бұрын
I like the overall quality of your videos. The sound, the presentation, and the lack of visual distractions are great!
@SilverLarry
Жыл бұрын
I use both focusing methods and enjoy the ability to go between the two on the fly. I prefer BBF most of the time but find many situations photographing events where shutter release is preferable, which is why I have one of my User dial configured to include shutter focus so I can quickly go back and forth between the two focus methods.
@johnsamuelmcelroy
Жыл бұрын
It's bbaf exclusively on my D500. With the the X-T5 it's a combination of both where I use a dedicated button to switch as needed to change menu functions. As always , great content Steve!
@patrickdirlam2882
Жыл бұрын
This was a question I recently asked on the forum. I wasn't sure if I should go back to shutter af. Yesterday, I struggled with locking focus on a Harris's Hawk flying by me with a baby bird in its talons. From that struggling point on, I decided that BBF is here to stay! Thanks for reassuring my observations Steve!
@stevehassall6862
Жыл бұрын
Hi Steve from another Steve across the pond here in the UK, I'm a relatively newbie in using bbaf but it's becoming second nature, I find it invaluable when I'm shooting kingfishers from a hide in Cardigan nature centre when I'm down in Wales. Using bbaf locking on the kingfishers when they are on a tree perch "fishing" then reconfigure the photo to capture when they dive for a fish is perfect. I'm a nikon z50 user with a sigma 150-600mm lens and have been pleased with the results, maybe one day when I win the lottery I can indulge myself and buy a nikon z7ii or z9 or even the z8. Thanks for your vlogs I find them extremely helpful. Keep up the great work Steve
@randyschwager2515
Жыл бұрын
You hooked me on BB Focus years ago and I can’t imagine living without it! I’m still saving $$$ for the right mirrorless camera…and while people give a lot of lip service to their focusing capabilities…I seem to hear just as much complaining! Right now my hit rate on my D500 is pretty amazing…and learning a new system at age 73 is scary. I’m sure the time will come, and when it does I’ll be thankful for all they help you provide!!
@JeffandLeslie
Жыл бұрын
Steve, I tried BBAF with my DSLR for a little over a year and could never fully get used to it. After a year, I figured I would never fully embrace it and went back to shutter button AF. I just went to mirrorless (sold my main DSLR body) and haven't tried BBAF yet. I do have those back buttons set for different things now. I agree with you, a person should use what works for them and fits their personal workflow. I don't think there is a right or wrong answer to BBAF vs. Shutter AF. Just what works. Another fine video. Thanks for sharing.
@thomaschamberlin2485
Жыл бұрын
After twenty years of BBAF I switched back to shutter button focus on my Z9 to allow a wide area large (shutter) to 3D autofocus (back button) hand-off for flying birds. It took a good six months to stop instinctively hammering the back button in a panic situation. Now I am rarely using the 3D so you may have convinced me to go back to BBAF with wide area large only. I have tried assigning single point autofocus to a function button for those crane's eyes that Nikon refuses to focus on. So far, no luck. I heard a rumor today that the Z8 will have improved autofocus on distant birds. That might make me buy one if true.
@merkin22
Жыл бұрын
Been reminded why I'm a BBF shooter as I've been shooting with the D6 over the past couple of months as the Z9 is in the repair shop. But even at that, I find BBF -- mirrorless or DSLR in hand -- and its one button one action functionality better; not to mention BBF is now so profoundly baked into my muscle memory switching back would be a disaster for process :) As always, great video, Steve. Thanks!
@patrickmolloy6994
Жыл бұрын
I went BBF with my DSLR and have stayed with it on my Z 6. I read a lot of folk went back to shutter release, so I tried for a few months. Nope. I’m firmly in the BBF zone, now and forever . Thanks Steve!
@tandkplus4
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad I watched this. With my film and DSLRs I used BBF, but migrated to shutter only with mirrorless. After watching this (and realizing how often shutter button focus is irksome), I'm devoting just one or two of my custom settings to BBF; I will retain one shutter button focus setting for clean action without foreseeable difficulties, as sometimes I wish to keep my thumb on the joystick to keep the AF point moving--and I remember reading of at least one pro years ago who did the same on his D5. (I shoot Nikon Z 6 2 and Z 5.) On my Z fc, I will probably keep just the bbf, as that camera does not allow custom setting banks. Thank you for the excellent video Steve!
@slippyu1
Жыл бұрын
Ive been using BBAF since watching you post years ago. Since going to the Nikon Z7ii i still use BBAF. It just suits the way I shoot. Thank you for helping me through my photography journey over the many years of following you 🙏
@harrison00xXx
Жыл бұрын
The thing is…. BBAF ALWAYS suits better as soon you are above beginner or casual level. I would even say a beginner just slightly more interested in most types of photography should learn/try BBAF if he/she/it doesnt. I bet with a chance of 90%+ they also will never „go back“
@jakesdewet3567
Жыл бұрын
For me the reason I struggle to change systems is the fact that I understand the Nikon ergonomics and over the many years have become so familiar with the BBF and general ergonomics, that I never have to "think" about the controls. BBF is ingrained as part of the process and I agree stil holds many benefits. Thanks great video again.
@63phillip
Жыл бұрын
Always used BBAF on my Nikon D3100 and it was great so now I am trying it out on my Nikon Z6 so far so good.
@michaelaudette
Жыл бұрын
I believe it was one of your videos that got me started with BFF. I have never looked back and use it exclusively. It's like using my seatbelt -- done without thought. Find it works well for wildlife and especially Birds (BIF). Thanks for update.
@GregCarrick
Жыл бұрын
I've not met anyone who thought BBAF was crazy.... However, I have found an alternative on most Fujifilm cameras - Front Button Auto Focus, using the body's front Fn button. This leaves your thumb free to do all the other things it needs to do, like turn a wheel, hold the camera etc
@ericsmith9777
Жыл бұрын
Used BBAF on my D500, D850, and now the Z9. For me, it's the way to go. Thanks for another great video Steve, and for the mentoring. I've come along way in the past few years !! Cheers.
@micahharman1493
Жыл бұрын
When i got my mirrorless camera over if the first settings that i changed was seeing up back button focus. Once I started using back button focus i haven't gone back and don't plan to. I even have dual button to change from traditional focus to eye af and back again. Great video discussion about this topic.
@holdmyown32
8 күн бұрын
Great video. I used back button focus when I first started with my a6000 since I upgraded to a7riv and a7iv I’ve been using half press for the last few years, but I see some circumstances in this video where back button will be useful. Thank you.
@tysonator5433
Жыл бұрын
Great video, I have my canon R7 set up that my eye detection is via AF on button, and single point AF is engaged via the shutter release !
@craigpiferphotography
Жыл бұрын
Once I switched to BBAF I never considered switching back. When I first read about it in the manual for my Canon Elan 7, I couldn't figure out what the advantage was and why anyone would use that feature. When I got my first DSLR I decided to try it, and I'm so glad that I did. I'm shooting mirrorless now, but it was one of the first things I set up when I got the camera. I can't work without it. Over 17 years with BBAF and still loving it.
@KyleClements
Жыл бұрын
Ever since I had the shutter-half press AF cause a focus rack during a "you may now kiss the bride" moment, I've set every camera to back button focus from day one. It should honestly be the manufacturer's default.
@OwenEDell
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Steve. I have never warmed up to back button focus, but you raise some excellent points. I think I'll give it another chance.
@i_am_x_wild
Жыл бұрын
Your post processing game is next level!
@JRodPhotoArt
Жыл бұрын
I switched to back button focus and have kept it there ! Works great for me.
@stripes_in_raw
Жыл бұрын
Eagerly waiting for a Z9/Z8 autofocus settings guide please 🙏🏽
@annstupple4087
Жыл бұрын
I only watched your last BBAF video a week ago, and although mirrorless I am a convert, I just prefer having the focus and the shutter separate
@0123nikon
Жыл бұрын
Been using BBF ever since your vidéo and would not chang it !!!! thank you Steve
@hoangvu620
Жыл бұрын
A small point here: af-on button provide a place to grip the camera constantly with your thumb. more stable, less blurry.
@DixonLu
Жыл бұрын
Great video. BBAF gets ergonomically awkward for low angle macros ("bees in flight"). Sometimes even have to use my thumb to press the shutter.
@the-additional-f-stop
Жыл бұрын
I have not used shutter release AF in years. Back button focus remains a constant for all my cameras and this is largely due to some of my event and street photography work. Nevertheless, I love hearing you elaborate on this, Steve. Knowing the details of the advantages is helpful.
@franktherabbit42
10 ай бұрын
So I have taken the punt and just set my camera up to do BBF for wildlife photography. I'm Looking forward to seeing how it goes.
@JimRobertson
Жыл бұрын
I used to use BBF on my dSLR all the time. With my mirrorless I have never used it. I switch to manual focus in tricky situations. Works like a charm for me
@VABrowneMDPhD
Жыл бұрын
Excellent discussion! With the vast improvement in auto focus technology, especially AF tracking, and eye detect auto focus, the buttons on the back of the camera can be used to activate specific focusing modes/cases in addition to turning auto focus on and off.
@travissaunders4686
Жыл бұрын
Shutter release on Sony mirrorless is what I learned with when I started. I always felt back button was so clunky and I missed too many shots by splitting my concentration between the subject and the camera. Now I use the A1 and it does a better job of finding the subject and locking onto the eye than I could possibly do on my own. I do use shutter release to focus on landscapes and then lock it in by switching AF off and into manual focus with focus peaking. That works better for me because turning AF off the camera automatically shows me my focus plane and helps me decide immediately on if I want to focus stack.
@sureshmatt4485
Жыл бұрын
I have been using BBF for a long time and now it is a reflex action. I also use D850, besides Z9. I will stick to BBF to avoid unlearning BBF only for Z9. Your perspective on why we should use BBF on mirror less is extremely useful 👍
@sh8736
Жыл бұрын
I used BBF with Nikon DSLR and kept to it with Sony mirrorless. As well as wildlife I shoot a lot of dance, and use it to lock onto a subject and use the tracking. For a 2 hour show it’s less painful on the hands to use back button, but I don’t have the shutter disabled in terms of focus so can switch to give the fingers a break. It also helps to keep the shutter live if you need to give your camera to some one else say for them to take a group pic with you in it. They mostly can’t cope with BBF! 😂
@cesarm8811
Жыл бұрын
Steve, I am a hobbyist photographer and a user of the Nikon z50 with its kit lenses. I mainly use my camera for travel, family events and general photography. I really don't do much of wildlife photography, so I don't use the BBF button. The other reason for not using BBF, once in while a family member will use my camera to talk a picture of me/family, so BBF will not work for them. As always great tips on using your camera.
@mikedavis1110
Жыл бұрын
BBF for sure and it has become a normal muscle function, after switching several years ago. Shutter Button in my view has the possibility of changing the focus point slightly when you press the button.
@Jonathantuba
Жыл бұрын
I have considered using BBF, but don’t want an extra thing to think about in rushed action situations. I have that back button assigned to AF/MF toggle- if I want to lock focus I can press and then have option to make further manual adjustments to fine tune focus if subject is in bushes, etc. Has so far worked for me.
@lesbassnett
Жыл бұрын
I tried BBF when I first heard about it, I tried it for a short while, then decided to use it all of the time.
@yvonnewilliams143
Жыл бұрын
Went to BBAF about 3 months ago, really not sure why I didn’t use it before. Much prefer it
@marklangner6200
Жыл бұрын
I use double back button focus. One is for general spot focus, the second is for animal eye detect focus. If animal isn't locking, I switch to the other. Super fast, super efficient.
@harrison00xXx
Жыл бұрын
I tried to do the same on my EOS R7, but except for the fast/wildlife dedicated custom mode i have not any use for double BBAF and even there i rarely need it In the case animal/eye tracking doesnt work i tend to just go manual focus with focus peaking, at least i had better results with that. Or i toggle eye tracking on/off via a hotkey (as well as a dedicated hotkey for AF-S/AF-C, EFCS 15 fps/ES 30 fps and JPEG/RAW.)
@jakubtravnik2286
Жыл бұрын
I used to use BBAF on Nikon DSLRs before I migrated to Sony mirrorless. I don't use BBAF anymore. In fact I use AF-ON button for Play to make chimping easier (to reach and to zoom with second press). But I also use AF/MF toggle on a button (joystick button) to cover remaining useful usecases of the BBAF.
@jt9498
Жыл бұрын
I still use a Nikon D90 and my pride and joy D300s, both hooked to BBF. I just can't shoot any other way! It just makes it so much easier to shoot this way. I'll never go back to shutter release, if and when I ever switch to mirrorless. (I'd have to win the lottery first!)
@NiladriRoy-il7xm
Жыл бұрын
Your old video converted me to using BBAF some six years ago, and I have never looked back. I have now switched completely from DSLR to mirrorless (except for some sentimental bodies I have kept over time... the D850 should have been one of them, but alas, I had to sacrifice it to partially fund the Z9). I am sticking with BBAF for exactly the same reasons you mention in this video. In fact, I do not consider the original limited focus-point availability to have been the main reason I switched to BBAF in the first place; it was the other, more durable ones.
@brucekraft744
Жыл бұрын
I too continue to use BB AF with my Z7II, mostly out of habit. Your points are utterly valid, though. OTOH, I find myself using manual focus with peaking a lot as a continual sort of depth of field indication.
@annerichard788
Жыл бұрын
I love BBF, never stopped using it since I discovered it.
@hussainpanchbhaya3400
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve, great video, I will be trying out BBF in Brazil
@Mike-126
Жыл бұрын
Another great video. I use bbf.
@stephenpartridge686
20 күн бұрын
I always use BBAF on both dSLR and mirrorless cameras!!!
@cryptographerchris4856
Жыл бұрын
BBAF only for me. Great updated video. Thanks.
@daviddrake8433
Жыл бұрын
I switched to BBF years ago and can't think of any reason to switch back, even with my new Nikon Z7ii. In addition to my nature and landscape photography I also love to photograph (and fly) fast-moving radio-controlled model aircraft. Contrary to all the on-line wisdom praising how wonderful the autofocus tracking technology is with the new Nikon mirrorless cameras I have to say that my good old Nikon D850 is the hands-down winner with the models. I use the AF-C mode with Group AF in my D850 and my success rate (sharp focus and the model fully in the frame) is about 98-99%. Try as I might, with my Z7ii I'm lucky to get 15-20%. Don't get me wrong, I love my Z7ii but for rapid subject tracking it cannot begin to compete with my trusty old D850. I'm not planning to sell either camera.
@Bringisen
Жыл бұрын
Nice video again. For me AF-ON (BBF), I always have.
@lesrbecker5135
Жыл бұрын
BBAF for all the reasons you have mentioned!
@pbm77
Жыл бұрын
I have recently changed my bbaf button to switch between auto and manual focus. Essentially given me bbaf and manual focus with one button.
@ginotizon2052
Жыл бұрын
Use BBAF. Though I have an A7RV but your guide is for the A1.
@Tom_367
Жыл бұрын
To answer your question: Yes you are crazy, but in a good way😂. I started BBAF because of you and after about two weeks using it I was totally convinced. All the reasons you name apply for me too plus I don't have to switch between AF-C and AF-S. Maybe I'm crazy, too 🤣
@AndyMillerPhotoUK
Жыл бұрын
For wildlife/action -- AF-ON is initiated with the shutter button and I use BBAF to enable/switch to 3D-tracking on my Z9.
@mm8276352
Жыл бұрын
I've used BBAF since 2005 (with a D70) with almost no exception. Now, on the Z9, I'm attracted to the idea of using the AF-ON button to switch to a different AF mode, like 3D-Tracking while normally being in Wide-L or something. Also, the thumb is kinda busy there with the joystick and other controls, so I have to stop focusing when I want to move the area. So I've set up one settings bank with shutter AF, but: turns out I'm apparently unable to change my habits. I just can't stop hitting AF-ON instinctively to start focusing after doing it all those years.
@lukes5533
Жыл бұрын
Back button focus everytime , mind you I mainly shot DSLR cameras . Thanks Steve. 👍
@madst7521
Жыл бұрын
I never even thought of not using BBAF when switching to mirrorless.
@haileygifford6761
Жыл бұрын
wow! once again an awesome video steve!!!!
@brucegraner5901
Жыл бұрын
This is probably the best video I've ever seen advocating for back button focus. I tried it once but gave up on it, using AF/AE lock instead but, after seeing this video, I may go back and give it another try. Do you find some cameras you've tried are easier than others when using BBAF?
@harrison00xXx
Жыл бұрын
More control, especially over such critical components like shutter release and autofocus independently is just BETTER. Once i learned about BBAF i never did it otherwise anymore. I have just a barely used custom setting on my EOS R7 with more „professional“ settings if a friend of family member use the camera (without BBAF and just basic tracking as well eye and subject detection). All they have to set manually is the shutter speed or the aperture, the rest is auto mode but RAW capturing and 7,5 fps efcs only. Until i got deeper into faster stuff like wildlife i didnt even know BBAF exists, when i didnt want the camera to focus i switched just into manual focus on the lens (astro or landscape) As i „upgraded“ my Canon EOS 550D with magiclantern and had the capability of FOCUS PEAKING (what an amazing feature!) with live view, wow, made the AF/MF switches on the lenses even more interesting. But since autofocus, tracking etc. is that good and affordable nowadays manual focus is only reserved for ultra low light and/or video usage or when doing astrophotography with regular autofocus lenses (mostly anyways with manual lenses or on a telescope)
@juantolentino4963
Жыл бұрын
I've been a BBF since I got my Nikon D750 like 7 years ago. I tried to go back to shutter release AF with the z9 once, but it was horrible for the issues you mentioned on the video and I went right back to BBF. Is hard to go back after you are so used to it.
@nespressoman
10 ай бұрын
Great video, thanks.
@PatrickSmeaton
6 ай бұрын
I've used BBAF on every camera I've owned since buying a brand new Canon EOS 1V, many moons ago. I will never buy a camera without the ability to set up BBAF.
@callline7183
Жыл бұрын
BBAF 100%. All the reasons you said and I do ASTRO photography as well and I can get it focused and good to go without going to manual on the lens. Just works the same as always no matter what I'm doing. One less thing to think about.
@teohrvojeorsanic4156
Жыл бұрын
3D tracking on Z9 but on Z7ll I'll try BBAF. Still learning the best way to use AF on Z7ll. Thanks for your advices 👍
@Dartheomus
Жыл бұрын
I started using Back Button AF after I got my mirrorless. This was when I started taking my photography more seriously, and there is no way I will go back. This is for all the same reasons you use it.
@richardhaire5001
Жыл бұрын
Great explanation I’m switching!
@marutialtolxi
Жыл бұрын
The day just 8 months ago I started it in my a7iv wondering what I was doing for the last 3 yrs? The results are great .Now can compete with Nikon and Cannon of my fellow bird watchers
@stevenwaldstein2249
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I definitely use BBAF but on Sony and Canon I set it up on two buttons like you do but unfortunately Nikon’s Z9 button arrangement makes that difficult to support. Heard the Z8 may have fixed it.
@wongke
2 ай бұрын
I love using bbaf
@rayrozema5960
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for advice I'll stick with BBF
@iam_nobody_just_a_Nikon_nerd
Жыл бұрын
BBF is the way for me, just so much better!
@Bac4Bui
Жыл бұрын
BBAF for me since I shot weddings a decade then and till now wildlife 👍🏻
@harrydelange1821
4 ай бұрын
I assigned the record button on my Z7ii to AE lock witch is very usefull too
@andrewsturgess7072
Жыл бұрын
I have tried to change to BBAF but muscle memory gets in the way. I shoot birds nearly all the time and quickness counts. I do have the AF button and shutter both set up for AF and try to use BB but in the heat of the moment, I often hit the shutter first from habit. Shooting a Z9 and I either love it or hate it depending on whether it recognizes my subjects as living things. It still needs another firmware update IMO. Above the horizon is good, below, F bombs are heard. Still locks up, occasionally, when you have a close subject in front of a solid background no matter which method you use.
@RPRyden
Жыл бұрын
Even though my Nikon Z7ii has more usable focus points than my D850, for the time being at least I’m going to stick with BBAF because I find it faster to focus and recompose than to find the joystick or multi-selector with my thumb and move the focus point. As I get more experience with the Z, I may change my mind. We’ll see. Thanks, Steve, for all the useful videos.
@danielng5903
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing . 💯💯💯💯💯💪💪💪💪💪 .
@northofbrandon
Жыл бұрын
BBAF is and will always be the GOAT
@polmestra
Жыл бұрын
I found your e-book great and it translates well to the A7 IV. I like BBAF too :)
@backcountrygallery
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@jimsmith556
Жыл бұрын
After years of BBF I find it strange to use the shutter release focus when picking up someone's camera. When I move to mirrorless, I doubt that I will change, for the reasons you described and because my muscle memory is locked in for BBF. Thanks Steve!
@deluco
Жыл бұрын
I still use BBF with my Z8. Mostly for the reasons you outline. Many times I want to freeze the focus point, especially when there are distracting elements around or in back of the subject. Even with all the improvements in focus systems, I find that mirrorless isn't "perfect" yet. The only problem I've had with BBF in the Z8 is the proximity of the toggle (joystick) to the BBF button. They've moved it so that they align vertically therefore are closer and I can easily hit the toggle and accidentally move the focus point. I've locked the focus point to avoid this problem, but I find that is just the better of two not-so-great options. Also, I like the consistency of using BBF on all my camera systems and not having to think about what focus mode I'm in while using different bodies.
@rickbiessman6084
Жыл бұрын
I’m thinking I might try switching to BBAF. At the moment, I use the AF-ON button on my A7C for tracking my subject. That way I can keep it in focus, regardless of whether it moves or I recompose after essentially "grabbing" focus. With a bit of practice, this can work really well. But BBAF has its advantages, especially when the camera loses focus. That can happen when something gets in the line of sight.
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