FASTER than Autofocus: The Easiest Way to Learn Zone Focus
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Published 2021-10-04
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0:00 - Why Zone Focus
0:30 - What Is Zone Focus?
1:04 - Who Can Use Zone Focus?
1:24 - What Do You Need to Get Started?
1:39 - THIS Is How You Do It
2:05 - Example #1: 35mm Lens on a Rangefinder
3:27 - Example #2: 35mm Lens Close-up Setting
4:39 - Example #3 - 50mm Lens on SLR
6:00 - Example #4 50mm Lens on SLR
6:35 - What are the Limitations?
7:18 - What are the best situations to use zone focus?
7:35 - How do I Judge Distance?
8:13 How do I Anticipate Moments?
All Comments (21)
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it's called RANGE FOCUSING. Zone focusing is not a thing. Someone confusaed it with the zone system -- Ansel Adam's technique, to determine the correct exposure.
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With zone focusing it is important to point out that "in focus" really means "in acceptable focus". Spot on focus depth is still more shallow than the actual zone, but it will be acceptable, speaking in textbook terms.
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I watched so many "how to zone focus" videos/tutorials and your video is the first one that explains it in a really simple and understandable way. Thank you so much, Mike. for such a great video.
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Finally...FINALLY...Someone explains in simple terms, how to use these type lenses. (For us, less than seasoned, photographers.). Thank you!
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Thank you!! I have watched so many videos about this and never understood a thing. You have finally given me the "Oh, I get this, it's so simple" moment. Well done!
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Thank you for sharing your knowledge. These old school skills deserved to be respected and passed on.These tutorials on skills are what grow the community. For me, a [manual lens] + [entry-level mirrorless body] may be more budget-friendly and easier access than film though.
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In the last three decades I have seen this explained many, many times. By far your video was the best explanation I have seen. Good job and thanks for taking the time to share this focus method with others.
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I've watched a few videos on zone focusing, yours was the easiest to understand. Huge thank you!
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Lovely video can you please make more videos on manual focus full tutorial it will be very helpful for beginners ❤
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Best video I’ve seen on this subject - thank you 🙏
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Perfect and to the point. Many thanks.
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The best zone focus explanation and tutorial out there! Super great job!
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By far the best tutorial explaining zone focusing
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Great tutorial! Clear and concise.
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Thank you for making this so easy to understand. It's going to help immensely.
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Great video on zone focusing!! Thank you for sharing.
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Very helpful. Thank you!
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Very helpful, thanks for sharing!
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Definitely the easiest course i've seen . clear and simple ! Thank you Mike
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Thank you, I just got a manual lens and was looking on how to improve my manual focusing. This is great
