What focussing technique do you use? Would you like to share?

@KawaiiVegs

6 ай бұрын

When I started shooting swimmers, my method was AI focus + single point + burst + f/2.8 (indoor). The focus point was either on the head or the eye (I have a 6D mark 2) and I relied on predictive place where my swimmer will be + analysis (stroke count, side of breathing). Recently, I tried the back button techique with AI servo + single point + burst. It made my life easier. I tried the square focus but with the water foam and so on, it doesn't work too well. Thanks to you metering video, I changed this as well and I have better result. Thanks so much for your videos. They are well explained.

@ian_lewono

5 ай бұрын

My first dslr used an older 9 point af system, so I used single shot 1 point af to lock onto my subject (they mostly stayed still) and then reframe the shot until I was happy with the composition. I'm hoping that since my newer dslr has 45 cross type af points that I'll be able to switch back to continuous af.

@prsearls

5 ай бұрын

When shooting Bluebirds zooming in to their birdhouse, I set up a "wide" zone in auto focus on my R camera. I prefocused on the side of the birdhouse. At my shooting distance (20-25 meters), I captured the house and around 1 meter in front of it with my 500 mm on my EOS R camera. After getting down my timing (they're really quick), I was able to get some sharp images with a high speed burst mode at 1/1250 sec and f/4.0. I used a similar technique for hummingbirds at the feeder. Since I was shooting at minimum focusing distance, I needed to stop down to f/8 or more to get an acceptable DOF. I now have a new R6mII; I'm anxious to try its autofocus. I think it will be a big improvement over my trusty R body.

@Hakbak33

3 ай бұрын

i use life view on a 5d mark 2 and manual focussing for land scape fotography i point camera on subject zoom digitally in as far as i can look on live view adjust focus manually till subject is sharp then use the 2 second timer to avoid movement all with a tripod off course. thank you for your great videos Simon I've learned a lot from you !!

@SRBEnvisioning

3 ай бұрын

I was wondering, if I wanted to buy a print of your photo's where can I do that? I don't see a purchase button for prints on your website.

This channel is so unbelievably valuable it insane. Many others would charge you money for all the tips and tricks Simon is offering here

@bkranich

6 ай бұрын

Seriously. He is my reference material now, and my skills have increased significantly since I discovered this channel.

@derbyshirewalker

6 ай бұрын

Yes absolutely….I couldn’t agree more.

@Western-Ranger.

6 ай бұрын

Simon is amazing,I've learned so much thanks to his videos

@simon_dentremont

6 ай бұрын

Thanks very much!!

@bamhamer

6 ай бұрын

@@simon_dentremont thank you too Simon 🙏

I have been a photographer for years and your depth of knowledge is stunning! Absolutely every time I watch your videos I walk away learning more and more. I am sure you have forgotten more than I have ever known LOL, but with that said, you're one of the best teachers I have ever seen and I can prove it. I have been married for over 30 years and while I have been a photographer for over 20 I have tried to teach my wife over the years, but she can not remember the technical aspects of a camera, the other day she had questions about something on her R7 about focus points and when I walked in the office she was watching one of your videos. She turned and said if I have explained it like Simon she would have remembered it LOL. Seriously those who are getting into photography should watch your videos hands down.

@simon_dentremont

6 ай бұрын

Too kind!

This channel is such a gem. Awhile back I had to do a photoshoot for a birthday party and was very nervous as I had never done it before. The camera I have was just a gift to me I only recently have begun to learn how to use (and love as well!) But because of these videos, I was able to come out of that party with photos everyone was happy with, and some even of an artistic design! I had to use EVERYTHING I ever learned from Simon's channel on the fly, but that I think is a credit to how practical and how easy to remember these videos make it to be! 💙 Big Thank You for this channel! 📸

@simon_dentremont

6 ай бұрын

Too kind! Thanks very much!

I talk to myself a lot while I'm setting my camera on the field. Sometimes, I say out loud "My name is Simon d'Entremont" to channel your energy. Thank you for your videos

@scillyautomatic

6 ай бұрын

Does it work?

@mechouilli

6 ай бұрын

@@scillyautomatic Yes, it totally works! all my anxiety go away. People think I'm crazy, though :P

@scillyautomatic

6 ай бұрын

@@mechouilli Whew! I'll have to try it!

@KingLoopie1

6 ай бұрын

Lol! 👍

@simon_dentremont

6 ай бұрын

I’ll have to trademark that!

This channel is the best photography channel on KZread. Your videos far outweigh these paid "photography classes" many influences sell on their channels.

in other youtube channel, the graph that KZread shows on play bar(the most viewed part) are usually have high peak to certain part. But this Simon's playbar is very stable through out the whole video. This literally proves this man's video delivers important tips thruout the whole video. Impressive!

I think I need to watch this one a few times before I really get hyperfocal distances. I had it in my head that I needed to use something like F18 to get the whole image in focus and couldn't understand why it wasnt working

I've just recently taken the leap into more wildlife photography after investing in the original canon 500mm f4 and if i hadn't watch Simons videos before my purchase, id be completely lost and maybe so frustrated, I may have sold the lens. Its still a challenge but the images ive been getting by implementing his tips have completely changed my photography and confidence behind the camera. Very well and clear spoken, calm and encouraging. By far the best overall photo KZread channel out there! Thank you, Simon!

@simon_dentremont

6 ай бұрын

Thanks very much!

My biggest problem is focusing on birds. They are always moving! Especially those bluejays! Thanks for this advice.

@KingLoopie1

6 ай бұрын

Darned uncooperative birds. Not only that, they're rowdy and they sound horrible!

@ilyasovich

6 ай бұрын

Blue Jays are very hard for photos, they don't stop moving 😂

@BearfootBob

6 ай бұрын

Yeah with my non pro lenses, it's manual focus or no focus😅

@JDeLauer

6 ай бұрын

Blue jays definitely move a lot, however, if you can find them feeding, they can be pretty easy to shoot. At my college, they’ll often feed underneath a couple of trees towards the center of campus. If I stay relatively close to those trees, they’ll occasionally move, however, they always come back. Learning their behavior has been very rewarding both for my photography and just in general knowing about the local environment.

@ilyasovich

6 ай бұрын

Someone left some grains on the ground of Shubie Park, they were feeding on them and got many photos at once, best day for me taking photos there

The apparently endless stream of clear, concise and convivial explanation continues unabated.

Nice to have your tutorial, Specially animated graphic to understand easily.

Thank you Simon, you have a gift for explaining technical information in an entertaining and easy to understand way, very appreciative of these teachings 🙏

@simon_dentremont

6 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

The infographic/animations were excellent. Thank you!

@simon_dentremont

5 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

This has become my favorite channel on KZread as of late. I used to do photography semi-professionally and just LOVE hearing advice from VERY true seasoned professionals!!

Landscape photography has always been my weakest link. Learning about hyper focal lengths is very helpful, thank you!

I always feel smarter about photography after watching videos on this channel.

Thanks, Simon, yesterday i was challenged trying to get sharp focus on birds.

@simon_dentremont

6 ай бұрын

You can do it!

Most value-added channel around! I’ve learned so much. Thank you.

@simon_dentremont

6 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

Enjoy your channel and love for photography. Your hyper focus video is well done. In addition to getting the focus point right also try to shoot early in the day. I learned that heat waves rising up from the water or ground between the focus point and camera can be another cause for blur in the image.

I'm just beginning to explore manual focus, aperture, ISO, and exposure time after a decade of taking photos using only point and shoot. Now, I have an old second hand Sony NEX-5, and tried prime lenses for the last two months. I find the manual operations so intuitive and their effects, that I am amused that they have nice names, like "hyperfocal distance," "refraction" in the aperture, "sunstars," and etc.

Going to refocus to try to capture some kingfishers diving in the water this weekend. Fingers crossed. Keep the great content coming Thank you

@simon_dentremont

6 ай бұрын

Good luck!

Simon! Thanks for the awesome tips! I got one of my favorite shots this week using some of your tips. I was shooting a landscape scene and I remembered you talking about looking behind you. The sky lit up behind me and a great horned owl flew onto a tree close enough for me to get amazing shots of the owl with my 400m. The entire background is just fire red sky’s with a great backlit shot of the owl.

@randallbourne2717

3 ай бұрын

Where can we see this amazing image?

🙌 thank you sir . It's so much helpful for beginners like me

Consistently the only photography channel worth watching!

My brain is overwhelmed in a good way.

This is the best photography channel on you tube. Thank you friend for all you do for us aspiring photographers! Keep shining ! The world needs your light !

@simon_dentremont

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

I really enjoy your technique videos and I think that you are one of the best on KZread

A good refresher course. Thanks for taking me along!

Great video Simon!

I was just about ready for that video! It is packed with very useful info and so well presented. Thank you, Simon, once more

@simon_dentremont

6 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

Thank you, sometimes I feel so dumb not understanding everything you say. But you are a good teacher for sure!

@BigDoggonewild

6 күн бұрын

We are never dumb, there's just a learning curve to overcome. We need to be patience with ourselves and keep practicing with something unfamiliar until it becomes second nature, remember patience is a great virtue (just don't pray for it, the force will give U more opportunity to practice it).

Sir! I tip my hat to you! Tough topics cogently explained ... and your graphics are also superb! This is one of the best photog videos I can remember.

@simon_dentremont

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Thank you, i've watched a few of your videos already. I am on my way back to my photography and your videos help a lot. I know the basics but your videos help amplify my stock knowledge better. I have a full frame camera with a very good lens, but after watching your videos I found that my Canon G9 is a little gem!

Another great video. Grazie Simon 😊

This is an awesome explanation

I’ve watched dozens of videos on focusing and this is the first one that explained how narrow the depth of field can be when using long focal lengths. I now know why some of my long shots have missed the target. Incredible channel my friend!

Again perfectly explained. This channel offers many treasures of information - thank you so much, Simon!

Love your videos, sir !

Keep uploading vids Simon. Just love them, I try to watch them regularly. It really helps me.

Simon encore une fois, tu explique les chose d'une façon très technique mais d'une simplicité facile a comprendre. Non seulement vous êtes un photograph super, mais vous êtes un professeur hors pair!

@mechouilli

6 ай бұрын

Simon parle Français ? :O

@ilyasovich

6 ай бұрын

​@@mechouilliI think so, his name sounds French, du moins je crois 😁

@simon_dentremont

6 ай бұрын

Bien sûr!

@simon_dentremont

6 ай бұрын

Merci beaucoup!!

@Kongrisser

6 ай бұрын

@@mechouilli Je l'espère, il est un d'Entremont de Nouvelle-Écosse :D

PhotoPills also has the 'Classic DoF', a 'Pill' with 3 panels, one of which is a visual representation of camera, subject, DOF and Hyperfocal distance. At least for me somewhat easier to understand than the tables.

Great knowledge and tips. Thanks Simon.

@simon_dentremont

6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Much easier when we had a depth of field scale on the lens. Good old days of film.

I love this guy!

Thanks for another great video! I recently stumbled across your channel and I've been binging videos over the past couple of days. Fantastic content!

@simon_dentremont

6 ай бұрын

binge away!

Sir i have been watching your videos from 2 days in a row and my basic concern was if the a6400 kit lens is worth having or buy Just the camera body and some other lens I have realised that what I plan to do with camera is - KZread video, photos for Amazon listings and landscape photography like sunsets More i watch more i get sure that the kit lens is all I need for almost 3 years and the best part is it'll force me to learn the camera functionality and improve my skills rather then providing a escape route for me to just click the shutter and claim myself a photographer

Excellent tips thank you

Love all these tips, straight forward and wonderfully explained!

this is my teacher that i enjoy. hi sir thanks again

Loved it.

MASTERCLASS. Thanks Simon

An explanation that I’ve been looking for years on KZread , Simon simplified and demonstrated is perfectly with examples. DOF is a bit challenging yet Simon makes it look so easy . Much Appreciated 👏

@simon_dentremont

6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Your tutorials are awesome sir. Thank you verymuch sir.

@simon_dentremont

6 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

Thanks, Simon, great tips as always.

@simon_dentremont

6 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

Excellent blend of theory and practicality!

Another great video.

Simon, you are a true professional! Watching your tutorials is pleasant, enjoyable and sooo informative! Thank you! 🎉

@simon_dentremont

5 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

I imagine it’s greatly satisfying to know you help so many budding and probably even experienced photographers. I’ve only had a camera for a couple months and watching your channel for the last couple weeks is unlocking a total wealth of knowledge. Thanks and merry Christmas. Jesus and I both love you

@simon_dentremont

5 ай бұрын

Thanks very much!

Thanks Simon, very clear explained.

I have been watching this channel for a year and thanks to it I have made a lot of progress, looking at what photos I took before and what photos I took now, and I started with photos of wildlife. For me Simon, you are a great teacher and guideman. From deep of my heart, Thank You.

@simon_dentremont

5 ай бұрын

Welcome!

Perfect video to fill the last 12 minutes of work!

Your ability to share your knowledge is impressive. Great lesson, thank you.

@simon_dentremont

5 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

Good Morning Simon . I am one of your fans. I have watched a lot of your videos and have learned quite a bit. In addition to photography I like the way you take us through the video. I am Nikon Z 8 and 9 user. My wife and I would like to join in one your expeditions to Africa.Please continue with your great work. God Bless.

@simon_dentremont

5 ай бұрын

Fantastic!

Excellent video. You clarified some questions I had. Thank you for taking the time to help us beginners.

At last a sensible and practical explanation of hyperfocal distance. Great video as usual.

@simon_dentremont

6 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Amazing video

Terrific demonstrations of depth-of-field and hyper-focal distances!

Excellent advice!

Another great video! Thanks

@simon_dentremont

6 ай бұрын

Thanks again!

Great tips. I'm going to try a few of them. Thanks for sharing.

Thankyou Simon,your knowledge and tuition is priceless.Thankyou.J

Very informative Simon, learned something new today 👍🙏

And again, an excellent video on a subject you think you understand but really didn't know everything about (until now). As always, the most difficult problem is putting into action (especially with the very short days at the moment).

WOW! NOW I UNDERSTAND HYPER-FOCAL DISTANCE and pre-focusing on my R5. Thank you for this!

@simon_dentremont

5 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

Great video Simon, thank you. 🙂

Sir, You are great. Greetings from Slovakia.

great information and tips as always. Thank you

@simon_dentremont

6 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

You explain everything so exceptionally well. Thanks for sharing.

@simon_dentremont

6 ай бұрын

So nice of you

As always, clear and helpful!

@simon_dentremont

6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Awesome, My Tuesday just got better! Thanks for the advice. Your channel is such a great hub for seriously good information.

@simon_dentremont

6 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

Good video and more tips Simon.

@simon_dentremont

6 ай бұрын

More to come!

Ang galing nyo po mag explain, walang katulad!❤

Great video as usual.

@simon_dentremont

4 ай бұрын

Thanks again!

Just love your videos 😊

@simon_dentremont

6 ай бұрын

So glad!

Hi Simon....excellent video as always...I always find your tips and advice very educational...I am just starting out on the photography journey and look forward to putting your advice into action....thank you for such amazing content 💯💯💯💯

@simon_dentremont

6 ай бұрын

Fantastic!

Your channel has helped me improve my photography a great deal! I would personally like to thank you for such a great channel with wonderful useful information. Thanks Simon.

@simon_dentremont

5 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

Great explanation and visualization of stopped-down depth of field and hyperfocal distance! Some powerful techniques.

Thank you, very interesting

@simon_dentremont

6 ай бұрын

Glad you think so!

Best photography channel on youtube

@simon_dentremont

6 ай бұрын

Thanks very much!

Thanks Simon, Great tips.

@simon_dentremont

6 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

The best Photography channel! Thank you. ❤

@simon_dentremont

6 ай бұрын

Glad you think so!

This video is such a big help! I shoot with the sigma 150/600mm C and as you know it’s not great in low light, so I have been reluctant to stop up to shoot these ducks that have frequented my pond at dusk everyday and it’s been difficult to get the whole bird in focus.

Thank you for that information.

@simon_dentremont

6 ай бұрын

Any time!

It is great to see how much your audience has grown! Enjoyed this video which gave me so much information. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@simon_dentremont

6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Perfectly explained as usual. Thank you for making another confusing subject easy to understand.

@simon_dentremont

6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Yet another great video

@simon_dentremont

6 ай бұрын

Thanks again!

Really appreciate your videos Simon. Recently got into photography and your recent videos have all been great help!

@simon_dentremont

6 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

I love your videos, has helped me so much with my photography

@simon_dentremont

6 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

Your channel is great. I purchased a Canon R50 and looked to KZread to learn how to use it. No dreams of becoming a pro photographer but I have learned how to do great things with it watching you. Thank you for all the info and making it understandable.

@simon_dentremont

3 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard!