thanks for the great explanation! im new to the 6Dmark ii and wondering if I could put these settings on the C1 or C2 modes only? so when I switch back to M AV or TV its back to the original settings? thanks again!

Thanks Chad, agreeing with you 100%

I followed your advice and it works great for me. After I got it setup I took 3 pictures and I had no problems with it. I don’t have to practice with the setup I just have to remember that the camera is setup for back button focus. Great video and Thanks for sharing your opinion. ❤❤❤

Just double checking cause I got confused... If the bride is walking towards me, because the depth of field is constantly changing, I would AF back button thru each shot? Unlike when not moving forward or back, lock the focus and forget bout it until range changes.

I've no pussy (really, I don't), but I do have a Canon 7D Mark II, and your instructions/explanation were superb. So I subbed.

Than you ! I was very confused watching many videos about he same idea but could not wrap my head around it. You explained it perfect.

Just found this video. My question is why not just stay in auto focus continuous if it can focus on moving and non moving subjects?

Can I do this on a 5D MkII ?

BBF seems like a useful tool... But I don't think it will work when trying to get a self-timer 2second or 10second shot... unless you somehow focus on a person in advance where you will be during the shot. Am I missing something here?

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This looks like a great channel, my name is Chad Barry also LOL, it's very strange to see someone with my exact name, you look like a very very interesting man with a wonderful presentation, may you have a wonderful year and God bless you sir

I always used this option with all my canon cameras because I really find it useful adjusting the composition without losing the focus on what I wanted to be on focus. Can you please confirm me that this function still exist on canon 5d mkIV? I retried it once and I ran into troubles to set it this way… Something was different from previous canon eos 5d.

You keep on saying pressing half way on the AF-ON button, I guess there is no pressing half way here right, it is simply press all the way through. Pressing half way only applies for the shutter button in a non back button focus mode right?

Great vid! When you say bride is coming towards you and you press halfway? That confused me. You're pressing and holding the AF-ON button while triggering the shutter as the bride comes towards you? Your finger always has AF-ON pressed then. acting as sort of an AI Servo focus?

Thanks Chad good information

Thankyou for the clear settings instructions, but especially the explanation for how and why to use it. I’ve seen many you tube photographers “explain” it without really making it clear why it is useful.

Thank you!

Chad hi! great video! I have a Canon M50 and am just starting to want to take control of focus instead of the camera. I tried manual focus but that's too slow. I think this video is not for beginners but I'll ask anyway - when you set the focus button to be used with your thumb - were you assigning that function to the * button? Does that mean that the * button's exclusive function becomes focus? thanks!

hi, what is the difference between a one-time press and then releasing the back button, and keep pressing the back button. thank you.

Thank you! I was trying to find out a way to fix this for baby photography and you helped! :)

This video was amazing and succinct with all the information I need to get tack sharp photos

Thanks Chad, I've watched other people's videos on bbf and was confused, but yours is bang on. Will go out tomorrow and try bbf

excellent information....effective presentation!!

What a great way to start a video, looking at the back of your head. LOL

You need metering lock when you reframe

Thank you

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Well explained. I think I'll give it a go

Tried this but didn't choose the servo option have tried to change it but it keeps going back to the first focus option can you advise please

Thank you for this excellent simple explanations. For the first time in owning my Canon70D, I FINALLY know and understand how to use the back button.

This was really helpful, thank you!

Hey can I get these settings on my 7d mark I?

Excellent explanation on Back Button focusing! I have a silly question… after it’s all set up. When pressing AF-On to grab focus for a still subject, I do not hear a beep as I do when is One Shot mode. Is that just how AI Servo works or am I missing a setting. I apologize in advance for a novice question. I do not have beep disabled, fyi.

Well done Chad. It really is the only way to go. The idea of someone else using the camera got me thinking: wouldn’t it be nice if the manufacturers made a menu command that simply says: BBF on/off. A firmware update would cover a lot of cameras!! Make life simple !

Thank you

Chad, been wanted to understand Back Button Focus and how to use it and your video nailed it! It was precise and to the point. Thank you!

Thank you!

Cool, but what if you only have one hand? And I'm left handed at that. Good Video though. Guess I have to use this technique when I use my tripod.

Great video sir

AI servo also works if the subject is not moving.

I just got the Canon R6…. I would like to try the back button focus…whole new thing to me. So when you assign focus to Af On button…do you hold that button in and recompose? Or do you press and release button and recompose ? Hope someone will answer this. Want to get this right, before I get onto other areas. Hard breaking from old bait of using the shutter button for focus/shutter. Thanks

Is it ok to press both buttons simultaneously? (back focus AND shutter release)

Just a clarification please. So If I am tracking someone using back button focus, am I continually holding down that back button as I am shooting? I am a bit confused in that regard. Thanks.

Ah! Life saver ty!!!

You sir have changed my skill level. I’ve been a photographer for many years only as a hobby and missed many shots, but now that’s a thing of the past with my new 90D I’m buzzing. Thanks

Best explanation ever ! Thank you soooo much :)))

I don’t click like on many videos but did here. Well explained thank you

Interesting video & demonstration BUT not all cameras have this feature. I have checked my D1200 & the only 2 buttons on rear are for saving exposure for a particular part of a scene & other for enlarging taken image on screen. Have subscribed.

Well still doesnt understand whats the difference between half way down press shutter button or back focus... I can do all with half press. Thank yoy

As someone that does this as a hobby that was a great tutorial! Thank you. Plain and simple and great detail without having to scratch my head too much!