Autofocus Settings Tutorial.

[@PangolinWildlife]

Have you ever been to The Chobe? If not then here is a glimpse of what it's like from a video we made not long again: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3LJq4GOpM93h9E

[@malgosiak123]

I have never been to Africa, but hopefully one day I will see all that beauty by myself. Thank you Sabine for a great tutorial, very helpful and easy to follow.

[@wakeupcaller6648]

Mäuschen, mein AF ist ständig auf dich gerichtet - klick❤klick❤klick❤ Hast Du süsse Hände, ey 😊

[@ahm271990]

What kind of canon is your camera?

[@anthonybone9601]

I visited many times during the 1980s but unfortunately not with a serious camera, such an amazing area for wildlife your video explanation's are very helpful you are a truly professional photographer thank you.

[@joerghummerjohann4854]

Can't wait to come back! Just soooo amazing! Thanks for the great explanations, Sabine!

[@danicataylor2311]

This woman’s a G! Thank you, best video I’ve seen on focusing modes!

[@PangolinWildlife]

Wow, thank you!

[@musaquazi3495]

Absolutely blown away by the premium presentation of a difficult topic.

[@lisarutledge2404]

This is the first time I’ve been able to understand information on the Canon focusing systems. I’ve been using my camera in a clunky manor and now I think I’ll be able to manage everything outlined by Sabine. Thank you so much for you clear and concise lesson. S o appreciated!

[@4-MinuteMiles]

best explanation of Canon focus I've seen. Thank you!

[@thehun66]

Thank you!The best explanation ever…

[@judithbarat7701]

She gave the BEST explanation of AF modes. It was clear and concise and easy to follow! Finally I can set up my camera to perform to my needs. Thank you.

[@PangolinWildlife]

That is great to hear Judith. Glad I could help and happy shooting ;) -Sabine

[@fnonaka]

OMG you're so good explaining! I loved that! Although my english is not so good I understood everything!

[@nizarjiwan6970]

Thank you for this autofocus tutorial. You just saved me a lot of headache and money because Canon tech wanted me to ship out my canon 5D III and lens from from Toronto to Los Angeles to fix an autofocus problem that I was able to solve free. Thanks to your tutorial.

[@pradeepumbarkar841]

Very nicely explained. Thanks!

[@sabine-pangolinphotohost9232]

Thank you!

[@boatman222345]

Another excellent tutorial on today's incredibly capable but somewhat complex and confusing auto focus systems. For years I ran custom boat tours for nature and wildlife photographers and I lost count of how many times I discovered that they had literally no understanding of how their camera's autofocus systems worked. It may be time consuming and at times frustrating to fully understand the many focusing options available in your camera but it is essential that you do so as these features will if set incorrectly totally destroy image quality. Watch this video 4 times then read your camera's manual 4 more. Then experiment and find the settings that work best for you!

[@CCravenMD]

Top explained. ... ohne (unnötigen) Schnickschnack erklärt. Sehr erfrischend und bei weitem informativer als bei so manch anderem KZbin- Kanal von selbsternannten Profifotografen.

[@sabine-pangolinphotohost9232]

Vielen lieben Dank Chris!

[@anandaabey7237]

Hi Sab this was a great video, very detailed information keep up the great work👏🇦🇺

[@laframe1016]

Savine thank you for explaining 🙏 Best video ever

[@photoroll]

I wish I had found your videos a long time ago! Would've saved me a lot of time and frustration! All of Pangolins tutorials are extremely helpful!

[@maxmillion4216]

Very helpful information Sabine. Thank you.

[@sabine-pangolinphotohost9232]

Thanks for watching!

[@PangolinWildlife]

You are so welcome!

[@LarryMarvin]

This is fantastic video on explaining modern autofocus. It's very appreciated. Thank you.

[@andyMSH700]

wow...if you ever wanted to see the differences between men and woman just look at this video....a man’s ego prevents him from thinking he needs to learn detail as he feels he already knows it. Thank you for such great detail delivered with such humility and intelligence...

[@peterevans3247]

G'day Sabine. Well I have just finished watching this vid and I have to say that in my opinion I consider it excellent and right on target. Because I have had a little trouble with sharpness in my sport images I have spent the afternoon going through quite a few videos on using Autofocus for sport, action and wildlife. For me, apart from the fact that your a lot easier on the eye than the blokes I have been watching, yours was the best, the points you raised were both just what I needed and straight to the point without a lot of waffle. I haven't been to The Chobe but I have been to The Etosha in Namibia but that was during 1998/90 when I served with the Australian Army on a UN Mission so I really didn't have the time to enjoy it to the fullest. Loved the country and always wanted to go back. PS: Love you accent !! 😀

[@YKRADVENTURESPORTS]

You’re fantastic on site teacher

[@PangolinWildlife]

Thank you so much!!!

[@rahulkhadiwala9009]

Thank you Sabina. A very informative video explained beautifully. I get so many valuable learnings.

[@sabine-pangolinphotohost9232]

Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@PangolinWildlife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@shabbirshaikh369]

One of the best pro coach I have ever seen on KZbin who is sharing a knowledge that to with out paid services....thanks for great effort shown towards teaching in deep, like me who have zero knowledge in photography ..... i got really good teaching skill in simple way 💯

[@shabbirshaikh369]

@James Aston indeed people who have 10 or 20 percent knowledge in photography they also ask for PayPal in youtube....

[@PangolinWildlife]

Very welcome

[@saidherrera4364]

Súper clara explicación, excelente video. Gracias

[@sabine-pangolinphotohost9232]

Muchas gracias ;)

[@skavroskkk]

Wow, great tutorial, thank you so much!

[@gerryodonnell4554]

One of the most professional videos, on any subject, that I've ever watched online. Clear and consice. Thank you.

[@jeremiahyoung5931]

Wow I really appreciate this. Thank you so Much!

[@shantanugulaskar5511]

So deeply explain 👌thanks 👍

[@TealeBritstra]

I just upgraded to a Canon 90D, and I found the section on adding autofocus options to a custom menu really useful. Thanks :-)

[@Nalinbhatt1976]

Thank you Fr. India

[@rioki92]

I really like your explanation

[@ramnayak2209]

Beautiful... Both you n your explanation ☺

[@AlpeshPatel-jh5ti]

Absolutely one of the best videos from Pangolin. I thought I had learnt it all 2 years ago when I did 4 sessions with Janine but this was a class. Reinforced a of what I learnt from Janine. Please keep doing these longer videos for us who are enthusiastic.

[@sabine-pangolinphotohost9232]

Hi Alpesh. Thank you for watching and the great feedback. We are happy that you enjoy our videos and we'll definitely make more!

[@dieterbutow]

Hi Sabine, so well explained -cannot wait to try some out. Hope to visit again in 2021.

[@PangolinWildlife]

Please do!

[@paulmalone8170]

Hi Sabine. I usually keep 1st and 2nd image priority on the middle. I like Case 4 and Case 2 for football.Case 2 will stick on the subject but has difficult time acquiring a new subject.Case 3 acquires a subject quickly but doesn't stick on subject.I never use Case 5 or 6.I feel it is asking more from camera than it is designed for. Case 1 is a good all around option as well.

[@paulmalone8170]

I use Case 4 about 90% of time.I also like Center point with 4 helpers focus.

[@sabine-pangolinphotohost9232]

Hey Paul. Thanks so much for your input on this topic!

[@paulmalone8170]

@@sabine-pangolinphotohost9232 You are very welcome. I really enjoy your videos and tips.I someday hope to take a trip to Africa.

[@mspics-and-more]

Very well explained! Thank you very much indeed!!

[@sabine-pangolinphotohost9232]

Thanks for watching and leaving this nice feedback!

[@mspics-and-more]

Sabine - Pangolin Photo Host I love to take pictures and try to do wildlife, but even with my EIS 5D Mark IV I miss the focus very often. Have to watch your video again and try all the things you have explained!

[@snowbetty76]

Thank you SO MUCH Sabine! I have a 5d Mark IV that I recently bought to use for bird photography and this is by far the most understandable and useful tutorial I've seen. Thank you thank you thank you! Hope to see you in Botswana some day! Hello from Portland, Oregon, USA.

[@exiledpalestinian802]

Thank you very much

[@guillandanthony711]

I have learned so much from your videos, I really appreciate! Greetings from Germany!

[@PangolinWildlife]

Glad you like them!

[@buyindemand]

Very nice.... so much love to you.

[@krishnar3493]

Excellent Video, Sabine

[@legervoile]

Very clear! Thanks.

[@jimgrady70]

very helpful - thanks

[@markgoston4419]

Sabine....as others have said, hands down the best presentation on this subject I have seen. Thanks and well done :)

[@Dizzyish]

Awesome explanation and very useful points. I’d also like to ask about or perhaps a link to the arm mount seen towards the beginning of the vid. Thx.

[@sabine-pangolinphotohost9232]

Thank you very much!

[@androidstreak]

Fantastic video

[@PangolinWildlife]

Thank you!

[@arjunudayarjun3161]

Thank a lot more to see video. More information about 5d vi & lighting I'm 5D Mark 4 shooter

[@salemfotografy2938]

The title is not doing justice...that is the perfect canon focusing system explained...i’ve been looking for such tutorial for a long time and i have no interest in wildlife so i never paid attention..someone in a group sent it to me...thank you sooooo much and if i may suggest please relaunch the same video under a different title to capture and benefit other photographers...it’s super helpful to everyone really!

[@PangolinWildlife]

Thank you for your feedback. Much appreciated. Its a good idea. Might just try that. Thanks.

[@MikeAscione081]

Sabine ha un modo dì spiegare l'argomento molto semplice e convincente

[@ravichander479]

thanks Sabine , excellent video on AF

[@farookissam9437]

Lovely

[@PangolinWildlife]

Thank you very much for watching!

[@ummarwayanad4376]

Very nice... Thanks

[@PangolinWildlife]

Most welcome

[@roblouw1344]

I use mode 1 image stabilisation except when panning. I also shoot with manual shutter speed (usually 1/2000s), manual aperture (actual value depends on depth of field I want) and auto ISO on a Canon 1DXMK111.

[@PangolinWildlife]

Thank you Rob

[@pretread]

best of the best

[@gwal93]

Excellent explanation and I have a 5D Mk IV :) I've been struggling with auto-focus on moving animals, particularly birds in flight so I am hoping this will help me nail it. I may now not have to buy a new R5 to get animal/bird eye tracking. Now I have to find out where Chobe is and how you get there ....

[@sabine-pangolinphotohost9232]

Thanks for watching and leaving a nice comment. I really hope these settings will help you and I strongly suggest you check out Chobe and come and visit us. A very special place :)

[@johnhaynes9910]

Excellent :)

[@sabine-pangolinphotohost9232]

Thank you very much John!

[@johnhaynes9910]

@@sabine-pangolinphotohost9232 My pleasure. I have a Canon 5DS which I use mainly for landscapes and a 7D MkII which I use for wildlife, mainly birds in flight, we have a distinct shortage of herds of Wildebeast, Hippos, Lions etc here on the Somerset Levels in South West England, must be a climate thing I guess :) Both these cameras have pretty much identical focus options to the 5D MkIV you were using but in practical terms, your tutorial is the best explanation I have ever seen on this because you explained the "use case" scenarios brilliantly so thanks Sabine.

[@ejazahmed5909]

Thanks friend

[@PangolinWildlife]

You are most welcome ;) -Sabine

[@stans6582]

Sabine.........That was the best explanation and examples I've ever seen.......THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!

[@sabine-pangolinphotohost9232]

Hi Stan. That is great to hear! Thank you for watching and the nice feedback 😀

[@NikoSavic]

@@sabine-pangolinphotohost9232 Hi Sabine! Any chance you could get your hands on the Sony A7 series or A9 and do this kind of video?

[@kurtsteiner8384]

Botswana i thik is south africa or rhodesia perhaps. Looks nice.

[@PangolinWildlife]

Botswana is Botswana.

[@waqarulhasan9737]

Sabine are you from Germany? Like your videos. Very nice and good informative.... Any ways viele liebe grüße aus Deutschland.

[@PangolinWildlife]

Hallo, ja das bin ich :) Vielen Dank und liebe Gruesse an die Heimat! -Sabine

[@waqarulhasan9737]

@@PangolinWildlife Hi, freut mich über die Nachricht :) ... wünsche dir alles schönes .... WAKKAR

[@martinbyrne6643]

Well done ‘ and well explained, how do u find the 100 -400 lense

[@sabine-pangolinphotohost9232]

Thank you Martin! I have used the 100-400mm for a few years now and think it is one of Canon‘s best lenses for wildlife photography, super sharp and quick to focus.

[@franciscojaviercoutino8144]

Hello Sabine, I thank you for all your videos, they are very educational ,I have learned a lot, I hope one day I can go to “Chobe River” I have a question. I am a hobby photographer and I like to take pictures of small birds with a Canon 1 DX Mark III, with the 70-200mm f2.8 ES III USM lens and the Extender EF 2x III. watch the Auto Focus Setup Video Tutorial; but I find my photos lacking in sharpness, set the camera to (TV) mode, auto ISO, and 1/1500 to 1/2000 at a fairly close range. Thanks : Francisco

[@ramniwas-vo9eb]

What you think about mirror less (professional) bodies and lenses capabilities in the wildlife genre ,,,,,,,. At present

[@sabine-pangolinphotohost9232]

Hi Ramniwas. Thanks for watching and commenting! I haven't had the chance to try mirror less cameras extensively to give a proper opinion but I do think that they are the way forward and will make focusing so much easier (e.g. animal eye-detection). When the orders open up we will get our hands on some mirror less cameras and provide a on-field review about it. Please subscribe to our channel so you don't miss it!

[@skakdosmer]

“Cases” are not available on my Canon cameras: the 70D and the 90D.

[@abbas-t3140]

💯💯💯

[@sabine-pangolinphotohost9232]

Thank you!

[@lisaschwerdt6447]

enjoyed (and I think I recognized those cheetah....)

[@PangolinWildlife]

Which ones were they? Do tell!

[@lisaschwerdt6447]

@@PangolinWildlife don't recall names, but I took the same photos when you two were coaching me

[@rajeevspanicker4226]

Could you go little slower because different cameras have different keys

[@dendimarco4895]

Sabine, I see that many have already commented on your excellent training video and I wholeheartedly agree! I'm a technical trainer myself and have to say you have presented these focusing topics better than anyone I've seen. Your teaching technique promotes ease of learning through "best" order of topics, from simple to complex, presenting the problem to be addressed by each setting, easy-to-understand, unhurried "translations" of the technical terms, presenting live views of the results of the settings to reinforce the concept, explaining the pros and cons of each setting and including your personal choice along with the reasons. I've seen several Pangolin tutorials and they all are well designed and well presented. The Pangolin staff have apparently been well-trained in delivering educational presentations. Can you tell me anything about that training? Thank you for such a wonderful, educational experience! I look forward to all the Pangolin tutorials. Once the pandemic is under control, I will consider a trip to Africa to join one of your photographic safari's.

[@sabine-pangolinphotohost9232]

Hi Den. Thank you very much for the great feedback, very encouraging! We haven't received any formal training in making these tutorials but we do teach photography on our safaris and I guess that is our learning path. During Covid my colleagues and I took time to learn video editing software with the help of youtube and now we improve as we go along :)

[@andrewgrainger1717]

@@sabine-pangolinphotohost9232 May I ask which software you use for editing video?

[@wellfedcomedian]

Simply awesome Margaret...What camera mount and tripod are you using...?

[@richardcotton4267]

Out of all the files on KZbin About Autofocus Settings I think this is one of the best so well done and thats why i subsribed. Just one question do you use Back button focus

[@sabinestols6517]

Hi Richard. Thank you very much for watching and yes I do use back button focus. We have a great video on the topic too by my colleague Janine: kzbin.info/www/bejne/onLPkKStpsqMmM0

[@jenniebasel9908]

Wow I absolutely loved your video. I have learned a lot because you did a wonderful job explaining all the key points. Thank you so much! I will look forward to more tutorials from you.

[@munirlulania2328]

Very nice nd brief learnt a lot from U good one 👍

[@PangolinWildlife]

That is very nice to hear, thank you! - Sabine

[@pieter8027]

Would like to see this with a Nikon as well.

[@RobJorg]

im working on a video bout metering modes and AF for D750 and D850 on my channel

[@chipledhungaman]

Check out Steve Perry's videos, he has a lot of Nikon -related wildlife material.

[@PangolinWildlife]

Danielle is going to make a video. Should be out soon!

[@pieter8027]

Thank you so much! 👌

[@jeikogan16]

@@PangolinWildlife Thank you very much. We know that is difficult to do the same video for any kind of camera but we appreciate it.

[@joaoesteves684]

hello i have a question i have a 7 D but it in all servo does not give me the focus whistle like the other modes give me, will it be a machine error or is it really so? being that it does not give the whistle of focus I am in doubt if it will be in focus, thank you

[@PangolinWildlife]

Hi Joao. In AI servo mode there isn't any beep as it would mean the camera would beep constantly as focus is constant too. So nothing is wrong with your camera. If you go back to single shot you will be able to hear the beep if enabled in your red menu. Hope this helps!!! - Sabine

[@anthonyhershko]

Can someone suggest what's the best for Aviation photography? Thanks!

[@PangolinWildlife]

Hi Anthony. This isn't my field of expertise but I guess planes move quick too so I'd recommend shooting in AI servo (Continues AF) mode and since you mostly shoot against the sky a larger AF-zone should work nicely. If you then set your tracking sensitivity to -2 focus should be locked on the plane once you initially achieved it. If you however want to quickly switch between different aircraft's you can change the sensitivity to 0 or even to the + side. I hope this helps you! - Sabine

[@anthonyhershko]

@@PangolinWildlife Thank you so much!

[@PilotWanderlust]

Have to come to Botswana for wildlife photography as soon as possible! Amazing place!

[@sabine-pangolinphotohost9232]

You won't regret it ;)

[@PangolinWildlife]

Definitely!

[@holgersp]

This was hands down the best tutorial I've seen about this topic. Very well and clearly explained, concise and straight to the point. Very interesting tips about the menu customizations. Thanks for such a great work, I just discovered your channel through this video and I'm going to check the rest of them.

[@sabinestols6517]

Thank you very much Angel! We hope you find more useful tips on our channel. New vids coming every week ;)

[@umajps]

Fantastic Video tutorial. Crystal clear and you have given so much useful information especially the customary settings etc. The ease of manner of getting the information across is both simple and elegant and easy to understand. You’re are an excellent teacher. I will try to reset my camera with your information and I am sure it will be better for it. Thanks a ton. JP,Chennai, India.

[@lindabeck2965]

These tutorials from Pangolin are as good as it gets. Very well explained and with practical real life examples of the topic. First Class!!

[@PangolinWildlife]

So great to hear that, thank you for taking a moment to give your feedback ;) -Sabine

[@RBRCH]

Thank you for this comprehensive explanation, very well done i definitly learned a lot! 😊 And by the way, great swing arm support you have on the boat. That must work perfectly with longer/heavier lenses 👍🏼

[@markrayton6385]

Thank you for sharing. Excellent video and really great tips. Also you are beautiful.

[@sabine-pangolinphotohost9232]

Thank you very much Mark!

[@AgusTri]

Great video. You are a best teacher! But it's just a dream for me to have the equipment hiks...hiks.... 😥

[@mikedrozdowski3092]

Sabine, first of all i'd like to marry you.❤..ha ha..this is the most detailed video iv ever come across. i just purchased the Canon 1dx MK III No other videos explain as you do. Beautiful job well done. Thankyou Sabine. Mike.

[@adehall8504]

I photograph mainly birds... Instagram ade_hall_nature_photography , for fun. This is the best explanation of Canon autofocus settings for wildlife photography that I have seen. Great job

[@theoutdoordogphotographer]

Hi Sabina, I'm a dog photographer and have just brought a 5D MKIV, your videos have certainly helped me but I'm really struggling to understand one thing. Once you have set the focus point, lets say on the eye, if the animal moves across your frame, should the focus point automatically move with it?

[@sergebelair7577]

hello Sabine Thank you for your work and this excellent video, but what I would especially like to know is; what type of tripod head you use because I really like that flexibility. Serge From Quebec Canada

[@bubbelpit]

Halo Sabine Macht ihr eure Videos nur auf Englich ? Lg

[@sabine-pangolinphotohost9232]

Hallo Peter. Ja im Moment leider nur auf English.

[@Iamaforest]

I am a forest

[@PangolinWildlife]

Lucky you. ;-)

[@jeannotbadjie6289]

Hi there what is the zoom lens you recommend for wild life photography/ Safari? Thank you.

[@rommellim2368]

Milady, I think you better do also a setting tutorial for canon eos R5, you very good in explanations and very knowledgeable on the cameras. Please..

[@franciscojaviercoutino8144]

Hello Sabine, where can I find the AF pt auto switching functions on canon 1DX Mark iii camera , I can’t find it

[@Kgaurabdas]

hello mam can you just tell me wch lens is best for wild life can i use this lens 100-400 markii with 2x teleconverter or buy sigma 60-600mm lens

[@timasbell108]

I’ve struggled with these features for a long time. Experimented with all different settings but have never felt that I was very consistent and never really understood the differences. This was an amazing explanation and really feel like this will help take my action & wildlife photography to the next level. Thank you for this video, it was very helpful!

[@PangolinWildlife]

Glad it helped Tim.

[@cponcho9305]

Hello Could you please do the same with Nikon D750 and D850. tank you

[@tysonator5433]

I really love the golden hour mood. Great video explaining canon's AF system I can not wait to get my hands a camera with human and animal eye AF, as this will be a game changer !

[@sabine-pangolinphotohost9232]

Thank you for watching! I also can‘t wait to try this!!!

[@RobJorg]

what game is it and why are you changing it ?

[@bhaskarathavale6898]

nice informative video.. i will surely try it out. Do we have such video for canon mirrorless R3 camera ? if yes pl post the link. Thanks in advance

[@BambooScar]

Do these work for video also? Thanks

[@PangolinWildlife]

Yes, same for video too!

[@santhiraraj5869]

What is the vehicle gimbal they are using in that vehicle?anyone please

[@PangolinWildlife]

It is made by the company Gimpro South Africa ;) -Sabine

[@santhiraraj5869]

@@PangolinWildlife ok thank you so much

[@beatfarmerfan]

I have a 5D m4, and I learned a lot from this video. You have the best informative videos out there. Thank You!

[@sabine-pangolinphotohost9232]

Thank you for the lovely feedback!

[@paulmalone8170]

Hi Sabine:I use Case 4 90% of the time.I also like Center point with 4 helpers focus.

[@robertmarkusneiger6810]

just great, very very clean explanation, thank you so much

[@joseefournier244]

which one you prefer the mode focus

[@PangolinWildlife]

I always shoot on AI servo ;) - Sabine

[@jalendasilva266]

Love this 🔥