An EASY way to focus for RAZOR SHARP photos

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Today I visit a local cove to photograph a well-known beauty spot, I also discuss how I use manual focus using the rear AF-L button to get razor-sharp photos. I hope you enjoy the peace and tranquillity of this wonderful location which was perfect for a winters morning of landscape photography.
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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
02:04 discussing my first composition
04:40 discussing how I use manual focus
07:04 showing the first image
07:45 discussing my personal photography projects for 2022
11:50 discussing my second image and focus stacking tips
16:29 outro and final images
#photography #sharpphotos #mindfulness

[@ian_worth]

My three steps for using this focusing method are. 1. set the camera to manual focusing mode. 2. Use the AF-L button to lock focus on my subject 3. Use the focus ring to fine-tune the focus if required It's kind of a mixture between autofocus and manual focus, it works really well 👍👍 Don't miss a video, sign up for my free newsletter - bit.ly/2Y7uDZN

[@ianpullinger4785]

Ian's videos are so calming and thoughtful. The combination of tips, beautiful locations and some personal commentary makes them such a pleasure to watch. I wish you all the success with your 2022 projects.

[@ian_worth]

Glad you like them Ian, that means a lot 👍👍😊

[@afsincelik]

Great content Ian, and what an atmosphere!

[@michaeljude8931]

Ian , Your productions are excellent.. color-grading, sound, edit.. superb.

[@ian_worth]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😊🙏🙏👍

[@leadslingerjt]

Another superb vlog 👍

[@clarkcount]

I love your videos! I’m grateful you started uploading again. Thank you Ian!

[@ian_worth]

Glad you like them Emmanuel, there's more coming 😊👍

[@paulcrutchley4348]

Thank you, really enjoyed the video. Good luck with your 2022 ventures!

[@ian_worth]

Thanks so much, Paul 👍😊

[@rodgerholden3855]

One of things I love about your vlogs, Ian, is that they’re so relaxing. In Norway they have a thing called ‘Cous’ (think that’s how it’s spelt). These are TV programs of just eg. waves coming into shore, or trees blowing in the breeze. Your vlogs are definitely cous.

[@ian_worth]

Awesome Rodg, never heard of that word before, but that is definitely how I'm trying to get my vlogs to come across, thanks for watching buddy 🙏😊👍

[@iaincphotography6051]

Not a bad morning out at all Ian, all the best for 2022, and may your plans come to fruition.

[@ian_worth]

Thanks Iain, much appreciated 😊🙏🙏

[@TonySmith-cd7jo]

I used to holiday in pembrokeshire and have shot at that location you are in. One of the best things about that area is that it has relatively good dark skies so it's a great place to capture milky way shots, especially with the landscape around there. Unfortunately its become too popular these days so I am not so keen on it any longer.

[@ian_worth]

Thanks Tony, I'm yet to take any astro shots but I may give it a go later in the year. Thanks for watching 👍😊

[@LeePelling]

Three nice detail images there mate, really liked the first one , that worked out really nice. Interesting to hear how you focus on landscapes , for me i use back button focus which essentially works the same when focused the lens is not going to hunt around every time you press the shutter , good luck with the project hope you get that shot and produce the calendar, i look forward to seeing how that develops, good luck all the best mate.

[@williammiller7328]

Enjoyable video Ian!

[@ian_worth]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊👍👍

[@wednesdaythroughthelens830]

Just found you off the back of the Gareth Dank meet up. Very pleased I have.

[@ian_worth]

Thanks buddy, glad you found the channel, Gareth's a top bloke 🙏👍

[@wednesdaythroughthelens830]

@@ian_worth you got some top stuff….. I am in Merthyr, so Glamorgan Heritage Coast is my go to bit f coastal scenery. But not today! 😂😂

[@gotophotoarchive9131]

Interesting photos again ... thanks for sharing.

[@ian_worth]

Thank you too! 🙏🙏😊

[@Stop-All-War]

Sweet Photos Ian. Live view Zoom into focus area Lens at Manual Focus Mode Focus magnified area F5.6 upwards for Landscapes Hey presto

[@bulentkarakis]

Thanks for the content. 1st comment:)

[@mistermarshall443]

Coming in fast like a friendly comet.

[@ian_worth]

Thanks buddy, much appreciated 👍😊

[@johndoe-nh9sh]

Good work Ian =)

[@ian_worth]

Thank you! Cheers! 🙏🙏

[@stevehunt4971]

Thanks for another great video Ian. Shame the conditions didn’t shape up as you would have liked. C’est la vie, as we say in Yorkshire. Keep up the good work. 👍🏻

[@ian_worth]

Next time! ha ha - I'm quite happy if it takes me another 100 attempts, it's such a beautiful location 😊👍👍

[@barry10ish]

Ian get yourself a tide book for all the places you shoot any fishing tackle shop sells them for their area. The idea for the email update works great mate thanks All the best Barry.

[@ian_worth]

Thanks Barry, I've been using a surfing app called magic seaweed, it has the tides on there, just wasn't sure what height i needed to make the shot work. I've got more of an idea now so hopefully next time I will get the shot . 😊👍👍

[@barry10ish]

@@ian_worth Great Ian I thought you would have it covered I look forward to seeing the result when you can get there in the future.

[@nh-ss5pw]

Thumbs up

[@ian_worth]

Cheers buddy 😊👍👍

[@TheHoff6300]

"not enjoying touchscreen" I can confirm that. My Nikon Z6 has a very useable one but i never use its touchfunctions. And the buttons are really good and well placed. I think that the reason is that my first Camera was a Sony and it was horrible with its toucfunctions.

[@markjarvis8759]

Sorry being a bit thick, but if you are in manual focus how does focus lock focus the lens?

[@malcolmbeck9304]

Hi Ian, love the videos, a great help keep going. I am thinking of upgrading from a xt2 to a xt5 as I always think my photos need to be sharper will this help. I use a fujinon 16-80 , I would like your comments on this lens. Regards Malcolm.

[@ian_worth]

I haven't used the 16-80 so cant comment on this lens. re upgrading, you will notice a little difference if you print big images A1 and above, on the screen though the difference is fairly minimal. I would consider upgrading if you need faster autofocus, faster processing speed and ibis. Just my thoughts though, both are great cameras 👍👍 have you tried dxo pure raw 3 with lightroom, this plugin sharpens up fuji files nicely 👍

[@malcolmbeck9304]

@ian_worth thanks will bear all this in mind.

[@EdwardMartinsPhotography]

Ian, I have a video focus question... I assume you are using your XS-10 to film your videos. My question is, what focus mode do you use and with what lens or lenses? Another well known KZbinr with the initials TH (🙂) uses the XT-4's for his videos and a lot of times they are out of focus. He said in his XT-4 review for video that he manually focuses. Your videos are always spot on. Thanks!

[@SniperPhotography]

Manual focus is what I use Edward

[@ian_worth]

Hi Edward, yes, I'm using the xs-10 for filming and always use exactly the same method as I mentioned in the video, its definitely more reliable than autofocus for video work. My three steps for using this focusing method are. 1. set the camera to manual focusing mode. 2. Use the AF-L button to lock focus on my subject 3. Use the focus ring to fine-tune the focus if required It's kind of a mixture between autofocus and manual focus, it works really well 👍👍

[@cjones7246]

Thank you Ian. Forgive me for being a little confused. When you mentioned ‘manual’ focus I thought you meant switching off the auto focus on Lens and turning the focus ring on lens to focus. Seems you’re using single point auto focus but selecting it by af-l button (?) button rather than touching screen? So for me on my Z7 that would be the ae-l button. Is this right? Thank you again, longing to get back to Wales lol

[@rigbyphoto]

I haven't seen the back of a Z7 but my Z7II has an AF-ON button that I use for back button autofocussing and I think it must be pretty much the same as Ian's AF-L button.

[@cjones7246]

@@rigbyphoto perhaps it’s not allowing the camera to focus until I press the button manually - is that the terminology here?

[@rigbyphoto]

@@cjones7246 I think Ian has caused the confusion by referring to back button focussing as manual focussing.

[@Auhana50]

I’ve used AF-L and manual focus both great ways to capture sharp images. Yes I was a bit confused too. Happy Shooting! 🙏

[@cjones7246]

@@djstuc thank you for the explanation

[@nevillewatkins4997]

I mainly shoot with old manual lenses, so that's a trick I've yet to use.

[@ian_worth]

I do love a vintage lens, 👍👍

[@markstoker3077]

@@ian_worth I didn't think AFL was possible with a vintage lens??

[@NorthernMigrationTravel]

I’ve never truly agreed that AFL button is manual focus… At the end of the day you are just pressing the button and it’s still the camera that is doing the focusing

[@ian_worth]

My three steps for using this focusing method are. 1. set the camera to manual focusing mode. 2. Use the AF-L button to lock focus on my subject 3. Use the focus ring to fine-tune the focus if required It's kind of a mixture between autofocus and manual focus, it works really well 👍👍

[@NorthernMigrationTravel]

@@ian_worth thanks... that makes sense 👍

[@albertmedina6587]

🌟 Promo`SM!!!

[@mikeyids]

This to me looks more like back button focus, rather than manual focus. Am I missing something?

[@ian_worth]

Hi Mike, My three steps for using this focusing method are. 1. set the camera to manual focusing mode. 2. Use the AF-L button to lock focus on my subject 3. Use the focus ring to fine-tune the focus if required It's kind of a mixture between autofocus and manual focus, it works really well 👍👍

[@mikeyids]

@@ian_worth Thanks for clarifying. Makes sense now

[@thegroove2000]

In focus for me than razer sharp. Reality doesn't look RAZOR SHARP.