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MASTER YOUR NIKON
points. On these occasions we
can lock the focus by covering the
subject with one of the AF points,
pressing and holding the shutter-
release button down halfway, and
then recomposing. Alternatively
we can press and hold the shutter-
release button halfway, press the
AE-L/AF-L button, and then remove
our finger from the shutter-release
button, before recomposing. (Note
that AE-L/AF-L button will lock
focus and exposure unless you
change its function via the Custom
Settings menu.)
How to prefocus Switching to Manual
using Manual Focus Focus allows you to be
extremely precise –
Another popular way of prefocusing
is to switch the lens and/or camera
to Manual Focus, allowing you to
Step by step
Using Back
Button AF
for a moving
subject
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play a more active role in the
process. If your lens features an Using Camera
A-M, M/A-M or A/M-M mode switch,
slide it to the ‘M’ (Manual) position. Control Pro 2
If it doesn’t, press the Info button on
the camera, and scroll down the If you’re struggling to focus
options until you reach the Focus using the screen on your DSLR,
Mode menu. Select MF (Manual how about using a bigger
Focus). At this point you need to screen? Nikon’s Camera Control
decide whether to compose your Pro 2 software enables you to
pictures via the viewfinder or the link your computer and camera
LCD screen (using live view). Unless via a USB cable or wireless
you happen to be shooting in technology. Once the devices
extremely bright conditions where are connected you can activate
viewing the screen could be live view, zooming in and out,
difficult, live view has the edge here. or making changes as required.
For one, composing in live view Using Camera Control Pro
allows you to enlarge an area of the you can also adjust the ISO,
perfect for close-up frame to ensure that your focusing shutter speed and aperture
subjects where depth is spot on (this is known as Live remotely, which is great for
of field is limited View Zoom Preview). To select a wildlife photographers trying
to keep a low profile. The
program also allows you to
view, select and delete pictures
prior to transferring them to
a computer, which saves time.
Also by not touching the
camera you can reduce the
risk of internal vibration, which
is great for close-up images
(where depth of field is very
limited) and landscapes (which
often need a combination of
small apertures and long
shutter speeds).
It’s also worth experimenting
with Nikon’s SnapBridge app
which allows for Bluetooth
supported connection between
your camera and a compatible
smart device such as a mobile
phone. Once the connection
has been established, it’s
permanent, so there’s no need
to repeat the process.
ONE TWO
Handhold the camera. Adopt a solid stance with Press the Info button and scroll down the options
one foot in front of the other (not on the same focal until you reach the Focus mode menu. Select AF-C
plane). Keep most of the weight in the back foot. (Continuous-servo AF). Press OK.