Improve Your DSLR Focus Accuracy

Details: Written by Gregory Cazillo; Category: Photography; Created: May, 24 2012

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DSLR camera autofocus is one of those mythical (or magical) things in a camera that makes our lives soooo much nicer when creating photographs. The major parts of a photo are focus, exposure and composition. If you don't have your focus perfect the other parts don't matter. In this video I go over my recommended settings for your digital SLR and give a bunch of tips for improving your autofocus accuracy. Also check out my previous videos on DSLR Autofocus and How to use VR/OS/IS for more info. Keep shooting!

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0 # Jocelyne 2012-05-24 15:42

Hi ,
Wow AWSOME PHOTO We can see the pleausure in her eyes and smile !!! Sincerely thank you for taking the time (you're free time :) to educate us on how to use the camera ...Since i've found you're site i've learn a LOT and practice PRACTICE PRACTICE ! Also taking load of notes . I'm so grateful cause you have made my life a more pleasurable one ,since my favorite hobby is taking all kinds of photos .I have improve a whole lot now i get more and more photos that i can truly say WOW ! I do share them with family & Freinds o know they would like them ..ps:Did'nt have the $ to take extensive courses ..You are a very GOOD TEACHER ,with all the clear & specific details ..Again sincerely thank you & hope you have someone that bring you great satisfaction with their knowledge as i have with you'res ..
Grand Ma Jo

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+1 # melvin 2012-05-24 18:39

Another great video, Greg. Nuts and bolts to great photography that I never thought or read in a book. I was always told to focus and recompose and even seen professionals do it. Choosing the best focus point makes more sense.

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0 # Rush L. Workman 2012-05-24 22:09

I truly enjoy your videos. How about more visual aids? I look forward to them, but most of all, thanks for sharing!!

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0 # Gregory Cazillo 2012-05-25 09:55

I have more planned!

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0 # Kevin 2012-05-25 06:07

Thanks for another great video. How about shooting landscapes, I know to set in AF-S but which area; single, dynamic or auto?

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0 # Gregory Cazillo 2012-05-25 09:55

I shoot landscapes in single.

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0 # Oluwarotimi Y Babatu 2012-06-28 19:44

I really enjoy watching your videos and i have learned so much by doing so.
I have one question, i have a Nikon 80-200mm Lens and focusing sometimes is a problem because of them heaviness of the lens, how can i focus with this lens. Please help!!

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0 # Gregory Cazillo 2012-06-29 09:34

I don't see how the weight of the lens is an issue with focus...Anyway if you have an older body that lens can be slow. Consider upgrading your body or the 80-200 to a 70-200 2.8.

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