Smart fellow. I am a bit late to the party but appreciate this information in 2022. I bought a used T2 in mint condition and appreciate your video(s).
@Zimmir
6 жыл бұрын
Ohhh wow that is cleaver, i never thought of putting my camera focus on manual mode and use the AF-L button to make it back focusing, this is awesome, thanks!
@MingCai
6 жыл бұрын
Jimmy Harvey You are welcome. 😄
@miguelosvaldo
5 жыл бұрын
I have just started with my xt2, I'm already loving it. your videos are really great, thanks!
@dennischinatambi9160
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Ming, I am extremely impressed with your videos. You provide the information in a clear and precise way that makes it easy for new photographers like me to understand and practice the techniques. I own a X-T3 and look forward to your continued efforts to present information that will inspire us to become better photographers. Thank you, Dennis from Vancouver, Canada
@derekperkins7343
4 жыл бұрын
I've only recently found your channel but I've learned a lot already. I've recently been using the split screen focus method for landscape and have been amazed at the improvement in sharpness. I admit I'm a pixel peeper and it's easy to think I need a camera upgrade when really it's me and my technique. You've saved me some money I think. Great job.
@aucourant9998
Жыл бұрын
For landscape photography, with a wide angle lens, I've found that using a high f-stop number (f-11 or above), by focusing about a third of the way up from the bottom of image, most things are in focus. Even at f-22, I haven't noticed any diffraction with my ACP camera and a 16mm lens.
@wilfordphotography394
5 жыл бұрын
Really great advice for manual focusing. I am going to do some landscape shots in Glacier and Grand Teton NP’s in America with a X-T2 and 10-24 lens. I will try using this technique. Thanks
@MingCai
5 жыл бұрын
Julian Taylor Thank you very much! Glacier and Teton are beautiful national parks!
@wilfordphotography394
5 жыл бұрын
Ming Cai They were absolutely amazing. Check out my shot on my Instagram account @julesgpt. I’ve been using back button focusing on most of my shots when using a tripod. Thanks
@MingCai
5 жыл бұрын
Julian Taylor Hey man, I just followed you. I am @mingcai_photos I like your recent shot in Teton, looks dramatic! I also like your dog lol
@wilfordphotography394
5 жыл бұрын
@@MingCai got your follow thanks. Glad you like the shot in the Tetons. Used back button focusing and the image looked really sharp. Our dog is a 1yr old border collie and he is lovely. Very photogenic!! Thanks again
@jimson710
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ming, i lean new things every time i watch your video. It really helps me a lot on my XT2
@MingCai
6 жыл бұрын
You are welcome. I am glad this can help :)
@ericgayler7685
6 жыл бұрын
I’m considering upgrading to an XT-2 and really liked your clear and concise explanation on how to get the best out of this camera. Thanks for providing some good pointers ; now getting excited at the prospect of purchasing this camera!
@MingCai
6 жыл бұрын
Eric Gayler hey Eric thanks for watching. Glad this can help.
@dopegirlsdope
5 жыл бұрын
Your videos are so great! Helps me a lot to get better everyday
@jasperbuutfeld3644
6 жыл бұрын
I knew all the tricks, sometimes I use them but not always for landscape photography, so very informative and well explained video
@philbrown8181
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks taking the time to make this video - very clear and helpful.
@MingCai
6 жыл бұрын
Phil Brown Thank you for your comment 🙂
@ItsByKat
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Ming! So happy to have stumbled onto your channel. My 1st Fuji, the X-T2, will be here tomorrow. I rented one two weeks ago and it was love at first sight. So much so that I have already sold all of my Nikon gear (D4, D800E, D750, D500, and 13 lenses) Your video is superb to others I have been watching as it is very informative, with concise & clear explanations. I hit subscribe @1:33 into this video. Looking forward to watching your channel. Thanks so much!
@MingCai
6 жыл бұрын
Kat Grant thank you very much for subscribing. Hope you enjoy all your Fuji gear! 😄
@ItsByKat
6 жыл бұрын
Ming Cai I am thoroughly enjoying our videos. They’re brilliant.
@camloff
3 жыл бұрын
NICE TUTORIAL ADVICES.
@diba4645
6 жыл бұрын
most impressing... no better tutorial on focussing fuji than this!
@MingCai
6 жыл бұрын
Di Ba thank you😀
@johnnycondor
5 жыл бұрын
Great tips! As I am a novice / hobbyist photographer, I appreciate the many detailed explanations you put forth in your videos. Thanks, and keep up the good work, my friend!
@MingCai
5 жыл бұрын
John Condor Thank you for your kind words!
@jaquelineazevedo7367
3 жыл бұрын
Ming, this video was so enlightening!!!! Thank you!! Quick question! How would you ensure sharpness during a wedding shooting? Still, using manual? I was relying on automatic focus because everything happens so fast, but I realized my pictures don't look sharp.
@bernardhunt1433
6 жыл бұрын
Great Video. Thank you. I have learned a couple of new tricks from your video.
@diy-fixit9566
6 жыл бұрын
Excellent video as usual, some of the best content on KZitem for Fujifilm products. You pointed out you use red for focus peaking and I tried it. Does work better then white, Thanks.
@MingCai
6 жыл бұрын
DIY-FIXIT you are very welcome 😄
@rubbeldiekatz7115
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the helpful tutorial - the split-screen in manual mode is a new discovery for me! Greetings from Germany
@MingCai
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and commenting. Have a wonderful day!
6 жыл бұрын
Simple and solid method, explained well - thank you!
@MingCai
6 жыл бұрын
Jon Grönvall you are welcome!
@briten
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Ming. Thanks!
@billzidis2656
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tip about the manual focus !
@MingCai
5 жыл бұрын
Bill Zidis You are welcome!
@billzidis2656
5 жыл бұрын
@@MingCai I switched from Nikon full frame to fuji and i love the camera! Make more tips :)
@michaeltan5280
6 жыл бұрын
thanx ming enjoy every minute of it well explained
@GarthEnsley
6 жыл бұрын
Great video thank you , i just got a xh1 and its my first fuji camera, really would love to see a video about focus stacking
@schizzlschnitzl
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this great video! I love the in depth explanations, it helped me so much! This was the second video of you that i watched. I subscribed!
@MingCai
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and subscribing, have a wonderful day :)
@PT-re2gi
6 жыл бұрын
I just subscribed to your channel. What a wealth of information you shared. Thank you
@MingCai
6 жыл бұрын
PT76251 You are very welcome
@terjeaudio4308
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ming, very informative and explained very well!
@MingCai
6 жыл бұрын
TerjeAudio hey you are welcome!
@DrDryce
6 жыл бұрын
Why do you focus at a different aperture
@OlivierAnsaldi
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the detailed explanations! Excellent video!
@MingCai
6 жыл бұрын
Olivier Ansaldi thank you Olivier :)
@capt1089
6 жыл бұрын
Great list of tips! I am already using back button focus but I didn't know about using the split screen. I also didn't know about the ability to preview jpegs at a higher magnification....Thanks again for taking my question and providing such a good tutorial! As always, I look forward to more of your videos.
@MingCai
6 жыл бұрын
Jim Kirkpatrick you are welcome! Glad this can help :)
@alinekalleicher9096
6 жыл бұрын
Very useful video, thanks. Please can you make a Video about the new focus bracketing and how to combine the photos in post process?
@MingCai
6 жыл бұрын
Aline Kalleicher yeah I'm thinking about that too. Please stay tuned.
@tpm8266
6 жыл бұрын
Thx for this video, very nice explanations.
@gman3447
6 жыл бұрын
Some great tips there, Many thanks, Ming .
@MingCai
6 жыл бұрын
Graham Goddard you are welcome! 😀
@stevelink21
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Ming. Thanks for your always comprehensive and well-done videos! Regarding sharpness, I too, take great pride in producing images with superb detail and sharpness. I thought I had adequate tripods, until I recently came across a unique and Extremely High-Quality travel tripod...the FLM "CP26 Travel Tripod". It has super-strong 10x Carbon Fiber legs (26 lb load capacity!) with well-made twist locks, and a ball head that has several unique features that I've not seen in my 35 years of photography using tripods...For example, the "Pan" function permits butter-smooth normal panning, but in addition, adds a 15-degree ratchet function that is fantastic for us landscape/panorama photographers! There is also a "Tilt" knob that locks the ball head so that only one vertical/up/down plane is available. And finally, there is a "lock" function that locks the ball head from panning/turning, so that it can easily be unscrewed and/or mounted solidly. The kit comes with very well-made screw-on metal spikes, and folds up to a compact 15.5" for travel. Quite ingenious and precision design overall, and highly recommended for travel (and in studio)!! Bottom line: This FLM CP26 Travel Tripod simply exudes Quality and precision construction. FLM-Canada supplies them, along with excellent customer service. Thanks again, Ming! Regards, Steve
@MingCai
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Steve, thanks for sharing this. It does look like a very good tripod. For me now I have three Benro tripods and I also like them very much. I think Benro also makes good tripods and ball heads, especially for a good value.
@naqiuddinhashim1869
6 жыл бұрын
How much is it?
@stevelink21
6 жыл бұрын
Naqiuddin Hashim Hi! Please check the link www.flmcanada.com.
@myvideos4384
6 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful. Thank you!
@MingCai
6 жыл бұрын
My videos you are very welcome
@ginatinyverge9661
5 жыл бұрын
Very complete info 👍
@PauloFurtadoi
6 жыл бұрын
Well explained. Nicely done. 👍 As to the reviewing of photos and the problem with zooming in on the results, you can shoot in RAW+Fine mode, which then allows you to access the jpeg image created in camera from the RAW and zoom in closely, right on the review screen. No need to put jpegs on one card and RAW files on the other.
@MingCai
6 жыл бұрын
Paulo Furtado thanks Paulo nice tip
@BenjaminFreddie
6 жыл бұрын
Perfecto 👌🏼
@carlocusumano28
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Mng; great tutorial. I have tried everything I can think of, but I cant move the focus point in the SPLIT SCREEN mode. How to I access this?
@pierpaolocianca4642
4 жыл бұрын
You just need to press the DISP BACK button on the back of your camera until you'll see the double screen
@frankiecwlee
6 жыл бұрын
Two thumbs up! Very useful. Thx
@MingCai
6 жыл бұрын
Frankie Lee you are welcome
@grantnewton5705
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for an excellent video Ming. Has a firmware update fixed the zooming issue with raw files?
@MuhammadIkhwan95
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Ming... I have been watching your youtube channel for a couple of months and quite interesting and very informative. I would like to ask whether you have a video explaining how to take group of people all in sharp focus in the eye or face? Thanks ... Salam from Indonesia 🇮🇩👌
@MingCai
6 жыл бұрын
Muhammad Ikhwan I have not done a video talking about that topic yet. I would recommend shooting around F/4 or f/5.6 on a crop sensor to get the depth of field needed. That probably means you need to bump up ISO a bit higher to maintain the shutter speed.
@dbmobileutube
6 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thanks
@steveellis9288
6 жыл бұрын
Brilliant explanation can you discuss in your next vlog dof techniques - thanks great work
@D4ng3rD4n
4 жыл бұрын
This is really awesome! Do you have any tips for action photography like mountain biking? Cheers!
@stoneblue1795
2 жыл бұрын
Don't get too close to the bears.
@johnrflinn
Жыл бұрын
I can backpack with a lighter tripod by slinging my camera bag over the legs of my tripod to add weight and stabilization. With my film cameras I always used mirror lockup and cable release or timer.
@jatovar
8 ай бұрын
Thank you, sir Ming Afría.
@thedrammed345
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ming, appreciated.
@MingCai
6 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@grantnewton5705
6 жыл бұрын
Do you use the smartphone app to trigger the shutter ..... removes the need for the cable release?
@MingCai
6 жыл бұрын
Grant Newton I use the timer
@qccanales8610
5 жыл бұрын
Panasonic makes the best auto photo stacking I´ve ever seen, the only thing I miss... wish fuji had this too...
@primiq
5 жыл бұрын
Great stuff Ming !
@MingCai
5 жыл бұрын
primiq Thank you!
@Agneaustick
5 жыл бұрын
thank you. very useful
@andrestorogiraldo
5 жыл бұрын
Hi and thanks. Hey I see that my pictures doesn't look too sharp when I zoom in . How much do you think I should zoom in at the computer to check and still have a good res and focus? 100, 200, 300?
@stevelink21
6 жыл бұрын
Great points, Ming! Besides my tripod tip mentioned earlier, I wanted to say that the focus stacking method you talked about for your FF work, is also excellent for product photography with the Fujifilm XT-2, or in my case, the X-Pro2. I use this technique when shooting small products, to obtain maximum image sharpness and detail. (Of course, I also employ good technique in shooting, using a moderate aperture, tripod (the superb FLM CP-26 Travel Tripod mentioned earlier), and good post processing. I use Affinity software for the focus stacking/merging, and then Photoshop for final edits. Have you found any additional software for the focus stacking part of your workflow? Thanks, Steve
@MingCai
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, focus stacking is also often used in macro photography to extend the depth of field. I usually do it in Photoshop.
@stevetqp9152
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Ming. Speaking of tripods, in addition to that FLM CP-26, I also came across another fantastic tripod for travel...the Leofoto LN-254CT Carbon Fiber Tripod. It's lightweight, 10x carbon fiber legs, and includes quite nice metal interchangeable spikes.However, what really grabbed my attention, is that the Awesome ball head includes a built-in Panoramic head! So, needless to say, it makes a superb landscape tripod, plus, the pano head, when swiveled into the drop-down notch, now turns it into a Gimbal Head! The build quality, IMHO, is up there with Gitzo and RRS, for a fraction of the price. Obviously, I highly recommend it!
@Spike.SpiegeI
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Subbed!
@MingCai
5 жыл бұрын
Spike Spiegel Thank you!
@ianfelix4229
6 жыл бұрын
Well done! thanks
@MingCai
6 жыл бұрын
ianfelix thanks for watching:)
@phcib2195
6 жыл бұрын
Excellent.....
@MingCai
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@DalsPhotography
6 жыл бұрын
Please do another Video on Fockus Stacking!!!
@วัชรจาตุประยูร
6 жыл бұрын
good technique
@Lommy9999
5 жыл бұрын
Good video
@Tbonyandsteak
3 жыл бұрын
yeah, what about greater distances that you can not see? There is a faulty of Fuji xt2. I shows focus when it has not at greater distances.
@ali-topuz
6 жыл бұрын
Hi! Where is macro mode setting in the fujifilm x-t2 or have macro mode setting for Xt2?
@regannealephotography
5 жыл бұрын
I have a X-T20 and the 16mm 1.4 attached to it for landscape photography but I want to know what is the sweet spot aperture to get everything sharp in frame? Any help would be amazing!
@stoneblue1795
2 жыл бұрын
Did you watch his video here just now?
@xinyunliu5782
6 жыл бұрын
很少看到华人youtuber啊,内容很棒,加油老哥!
@MingCai
6 жыл бұрын
xinyun liu 谢谢啦🙏
@evak8210
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@MingCai
6 жыл бұрын
You are welcome! Thanks for watching!
@kimpratt7352
6 жыл бұрын
Hi why is it that I cannot see the square focus box in manual focus and when I go onto the split screen I can see the focus box but it won't move??
@andrew1977uk
6 жыл бұрын
How often do you need to focus stack with your 10-24?
@ZoneTelevision
4 жыл бұрын
The X-T2 and XH1 are still an entirely relevant cameras in 2020.
@cybervaldez
5 жыл бұрын
When do you focus infinite?
@nigelaustin4234
6 жыл бұрын
How do you move the focus point when in Manual focus mode. My joystick doesn’t move it in this mode
@MingCai
6 жыл бұрын
Nigel Austin uh, the joy stick works for me. Could you please let me know more about your setting? Are you using zone tracking or single point focus?
@bazzanaja
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@MingCai
6 жыл бұрын
Banky Bankyy you are welcome
@mreckoner
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you thank you
@MingCai
6 жыл бұрын
Ma. Rita Parungao you are welcome
@mreckoner
6 жыл бұрын
Ming Cai i am new in photography. What would you suggest for a begginer to use?raw or jpeg? I used camera for traveling and daily use and hobby.any suggestions????
@jenslundinbyh8845
6 жыл бұрын
I always shoot raw +jpg, that way you can always zoom in 100% to check focus. Thanks for the tips.
@MingCai
6 жыл бұрын
Really wish they could have a firmware update to allow 100% review on RAW.
@georgeinfanta
5 жыл бұрын
How to focus on infinity on fuji?
@briten
5 жыл бұрын
What lens is on your camera in this video?
@ex0ja
5 жыл бұрын
I think it's the 10-24 F4
@madshader
4 жыл бұрын
When I raise my Aperture to F8, the picture gets really dark. Is this normal?
@MingCai
4 жыл бұрын
MrObvious is the shutter speed or ISO changed accordingly?
@madshader
4 жыл бұрын
@@MingCai Oh I don't know, i'm new to photography. Do you have a video explaining this?
@f1l4nn1m
6 жыл бұрын
5:07 that’s a very handy layout! How do you set that? Thanks
@MingCai
6 жыл бұрын
Please check out at 6:29
@f1l4nn1m
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ming, it must be an X-T2 option only because on my X-T20 it doesn't work.
@mahidoes
6 жыл бұрын
I don't know it's old video. now there is a DOF scale when we have focus mode set to M. That alone enough.
@MingCai
6 жыл бұрын
Mahinthan So Yeah DOF scale certainly helps, and it works most of the time. but I found it's not 100% reliable though, so I always double check.
@darthgzuz
6 жыл бұрын
plz do a comparison of 10-24 and samyang 12mm
@MingCai
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Babar, thanks for letting me know, I will consider doing a video about that in the future. Please stay tuned. Thanks.
@darthgzuz
6 жыл бұрын
Ming Cai that's amazing ... I have clicked all the buttons n tabs on ur channel to get the updates when u will upload a video ... 😃 And thanks for ur reply
@darthgzuz
6 жыл бұрын
Ming Cai and greetings from Pakistan 😉
@avarmadillo
6 жыл бұрын
I tried your focusing technique, but the bird flew away before I could finish.
@MingCai
6 жыл бұрын
This is for landscape photography
@avarmadillo
6 жыл бұрын
Actually, I tried it again on wide shot of a house with a tree line and when I was about to shoot I noticed the house had been bulldozed and a lumber company had removed most of the most picturesque trees. I remain, however, undaunted. Tomorrow I plan to shoot an enormous piece of granite that hasn't moved for several million years. Wish me luck.
@RoBear2O
6 жыл бұрын
@@avarmadillo 🤣🤣
@IndonesiaNanJaya
6 жыл бұрын
First you have to shoot the bird with a gun. lol
@avarmadillo
5 жыл бұрын
If by "British humor" you mean "common sense" then, yes, it is British humor. ;-)@Didier Karibian
@johnjon1823
6 жыл бұрын
Why not use the built-in depth of field indicator?
@MingCai
6 жыл бұрын
John jon oh right forgot to mention that, I do use it and it can be helpful as well.
@sl3vin_
6 жыл бұрын
Is it in the xt20 as well?
@MingCai
6 жыл бұрын
Cubalibre never used X-T20 before, but I believe so
@sl3vin_
6 жыл бұрын
Could you please tell me where is in the menu in t2 so i can check in my t20
@johnjon1823
6 жыл бұрын
As I recall they give you two choices for the DOF indicator. One for pixel level DOF and another more traditional one that is more generous with the DOF. I will look at my settings and post where it is in the menu. I have it set on my xt2 and it was very handy especially at night, you just put the lens in manual and focus and use the zoom, if you are using a zoom, until the DOF indicator is where you want.
@tidiichannel9604
6 жыл бұрын
i think u should use your phone as a remote so u don't need to press the shutter
@OwenL2020
6 жыл бұрын
I do this a lot, but it burns a lot of battery. Both on the phone and the camera.
@BenjaminFreddie
6 жыл бұрын
You could use the interval timer too...but a remote can be had for about $30 👌🏼
@Rizaldjohan
6 жыл бұрын
Tripod tip and cable release work for every camera not necessarily with xt2
@ProcessedDigitally
2 жыл бұрын
10:22 shoot RAW + Jpeg
@Tbonyandsteak
4 жыл бұрын
How do I ensure sharpness on Fuji X-T2? put it on Auto
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