Focus Basics: Ep 210: Digital Photography One on One

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This week Mark goes over the basics of autofocus with a little help from Stunt Pig. Mark covers autofocus modes, the difference between drive modes and auto focus modes, adjusting the diopter and gives a few tips for using manual focus. The tables I’m using in this video are made by Tether Tools: www.adorama.com and www.adorama.com
Video Rating: 4 / 5

facebook.com/themidsummerclassic TWITTER: @TMSCband The official music video for “Don’t Waste Your Time” by The Mid-Summer Classic. From the album band’s debut album, “Good Times & Goodbyes”, which is now available on iTunes! Video Released: October 16th, 2011 Filmed by | Matt Bell @ MattBellPhotography.com

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47 responses to “Focus Basics: Ep 210: Digital Photography One on One”

  1. rahmatece1 Avatar
    rahmatece1

    Hey, are you familiar with “photo SFX art” (just do a Google search for it…)? On their website you will find a great free video demonstrating the way to make better photos. This helped Daniel to make photos which leave you with a wow-effect whenever you take a look at them. Hopefully it will help you also.

  2. MrShamanth Avatar
    MrShamanth

    hi mark, i’m totally with you, i guess whoever has complaints about the fps dint hear you properly.. mark said “it also depends on lens”.. i’m totally with you mark…. keep up the good work… thank you..

  3. orfeous Avatar
    orfeous

    Stop lying about 7D is slow!
    You hadn’t put it into 8fps mode :)

  4. Pavlin Keranov Avatar
    Pavlin Keranov

    Hi there, do you know “Photo SFXart Tricks” (do a Google search for it)? There you can watch a smart free video explaining the best way to make awesome pictures. This helped Joe to make pictures that have a jaw-dropping-effect whenever you take a look at them. It might help you as well…

  5. 24pfilms1 Avatar
    24pfilms1

    Whamo!

  6. Salman Amin Avatar
    Salman Amin

    Give me one camera .It is not a big deal for you mark. thanks

  7. lecal0 Avatar
    lecal0

    so mark i have a nikon d5100 , when shooting a moving object i set my camera on continous mode, but what about the AF area mode?

    do i set in on 3D tracking or dynamic area AF ?

    i dont see the difference…

    thanx for your help and videos.!!

  8. Derek Macdonald Avatar
    Derek Macdonald

    the 7D does 8fps, dont know why he said slow here

  9. lord sifat Avatar
    lord sifat

    Hello, are you familiar with “PhotoSFXart” (just google it)? There you can watch a smart free video demonstrating the way to take impressive pictures. It made it possible for Daniel to take photos which leave you with that jaw-dropping-effect while you look at them. It might help you out also…

  10. Avic7 Avatar
    Avic7

    Thanks for the video. I searched all day until I stumbled on to your video and everything became clear. Keep up the excellent work!

  11. darkokumkd Avatar
    darkokumkd

    Hi there, do you know “MagicSFXphoto” (google it)? There you can watch a nice free video explaining how you can make brilliant photos. It helped Daniel to take photographs which have a jaw-dropping-effect whenever you take a look at them. Perhaps it will help you too.

  12. krippy2k Avatar
    krippy2k

    If you don’t see the need for him to point out it was slower, then you weren’t paying much attention. He was pointing out that different camera setups have different speeds of focus and drive, it’s a lot harder to do that with the cameras you have on hand if you have them all set to the same speed. It’s not his fault that brand fanboys, or overly pedantic viewers get offended or pedantic.

  13. angelamariapreuss Avatar
    angelamariapreuss

    Thanks! I am a total beginner. I am sitting here with my manual and these videos. I’d be lost and returning the camera without your videos.

  14. mossaic13 Avatar
    mossaic13

    7D has faster speeds then that…

  15. hykugan Avatar
    hykugan

    Mark, how can you embed your photos so clearly in the videos? I tried using final cut but they all appeared blurry even after rendering.

  16. Dinahhs3 Avatar
    Dinahhs3

    Very informative thanks

  17. keysignify Avatar
    keysignify

    I wanted more tips on manual focus. :/

  18. ocool100 Avatar
    ocool100

    what lens is he using? (The big long black one on the T3i)

  19. naythechocolatehead Avatar
    naythechocolatehead

    this was pretty good

  20. naythechocolatehead Avatar
    naythechocolatehead

    looks like you’re compensating for something

  21. pjos111 Avatar
    pjos111

    Thanaks Mark. Can you do a video on shooting at certain F stops at varying distances? It confuses me 🙂

  22. Burbclaver Avatar
    Burbclaver

    As usual: well-written, well-paced, well-presented. I enjoy your videos very much.

  23. structure7 Avatar
    structure7

    C’mon people… Just watch, learn and don’t hate!

  24. Stepphan Mc Pherson Avatar
    Stepphan Mc Pherson

    Come onnnn ,the 7D is 8FPS :)) informative as always though 🙂

  25. Sierra Shaw Avatar
    Sierra Shaw

    I’ve watched this tons of times and I’m still impressed with the drumstick catch 00:11 and 01:32

  26. Jennylyn Lubo Avatar
    Jennylyn Lubo

    pity me:-( I can’t believe I miss this band my whole life:-D

  27. dreamheavenlyangel Avatar
    dreamheavenlyangel

    Y’all are amazing!!!

  28. ilovevillevalo44 Avatar
    ilovevillevalo44

    pretty much in love!! <3

  29. angel angone Avatar
    angel angone

    You guys are incredible!!! 🙂

  30. trebloc95 Avatar
    trebloc95

    Wow, this is amazing!

  31. theshithousewisdom Avatar
    theshithousewisdom

    hey awesome music. How do you guys get such a good distorted tone out of a telecaster with single coils ?

  32. Solange Salinas Zúñiga Avatar
    Solange Salinas Zúñiga

    LATIN TEAMCLASSIC FIND US ON FACEBOOK /TheMidSummerClassicChile

  33. Debie40 Avatar
    Debie40

    Has this band a album?

  34. MissTiffanyCharlotte Avatar
    MissTiffanyCharlotte

    How are you guys not well known? Your music is really good!

  35. Judy Lim Avatar
    Judy Lim

    want to see them so badly ):

  36. Nicolas Piperno Avatar
    Nicolas Piperno

    Les falta un toque de Asspera.

  37. Lea Howarth Avatar
    Lea Howarth

    his voice is so angelic

  38. CoaCoLoVin Avatar
    CoaCoLoVin

    You guys should get so much more credit than you do

  39. Caitlynand Tykira Avatar
    Caitlynand Tykira

    wow you guys are AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!

  40. ghazoontiete Avatar
    ghazoontiete

    you guys should have your shitz on the radio!

  41. Stephanie Butler Avatar
    Stephanie Butler

    <3

  42. atarashi26michi Avatar
    atarashi26michi

    you guys are perfect!!

  43. awsomemoustache Avatar
    awsomemoustache

    Why arnt these people famous???3

  44. Katelyn Licea Avatar
    Katelyn Licea

    They are freaking amazing!!! I love them all(: Imagine them a a screamo band that would be insane!:D But they are SOOOOOOO AMAZING!!!! How are they not famouse?!?!?!

  45. MelissaMelbeck Avatar
    MelissaMelbeck

    wowww i love it!!!!

  46. Tylisha Gourdine Avatar
    Tylisha Gourdine

    Gosh I love you guys. Robert’s voice is so awesome<333. I hope to see them at Warped next year!!

  47. sophia17853 Avatar
    sophia17853

    The whole band is hot!