Camera Focus Techniques: The Key To Super Sharp Photos
Learn all about focusing with Larry Becker! You’ll hit the ground running in this class, as Larry starts off with some basic concepts and terminology before digging deeper into everything related to focus techniques, tips, and best practices. Beginners and experienced users alike can benefit from learning how to take advantage what your camera (regardless of manufacturer) has to offer to help you get super sharp photos in all kinds of situations and subject matter. You’ll learn how to set the diopter for your vision, how to control depth of field, the differences in focusing when using the viewfinder versus live view, the benefits of back button focusing, and so much more!
Release Date: 2017-03-15
Lessons
Basic Concepts and Terminology
Join Larry as he introduces the class, goes over what to expect, and jumps right into some basic concepts and terminology.
Duration: 10 mins 19 seconds
Depth of Field
Learn how to understand depth of field and control it in your own photography.
Duration: 3 mins 43 seconds
Focus Points
Focus points control what the camera uses to focus on the subject. Learn how to take control of what point is being used.
Duration: 5 mins 53 seconds
Camera Model Differences
Take a look at what you should look for on your own gear to get the most out of it.
Duration: 9 mins 33 seconds
Viewfinder vs. LCD Focusing
There are some key differences when focusing through the viewfinder vs the LCD.
Duration: 6 mins 23 seconds
Focus System Limitations
Here are some additional limitations to be aware of when managing focusing systems.
Duration: 3 mins 57 seconds
Getting Sharper Focus
Larry explores some of the reasons for soft focus in your photos, and how to avoid it.
Duration: 4 mins 29 seconds
Back Button Focusing
An option available on many cameras is the ability to use back button focus.
Duration: 3 mins 45 seconds
Manual Focus
There are many situations where manual focus is your best option.
Duration: 4 mins 22 seconds
Focus Techniques
There are a number of focusing techniques you can learn and practice to help you get sharp images.
Duration: 10 mins 58 seconds
Improve Focus Technique
Here’s a quick lesson to help you improve your focus technique with various subjects.
Duration: 0 mins 58 seconds
Low Light Focusing
Focusing in low light is challenging, but here are some tips and tricks to help you get the sharpest images possible.
Duration: 3 mins 50 seconds