BACK BUTTON FOCUS for NIKON. Set-up tutorial for Wildlife Photography

[@melisapalermo711]

This was wonderful! thank you so much! My back button focus stopped working randomly months ago and I couldn't figure out how to fix it. I asked in forums etc, no one could help. I decided to try again and this did it!

[@juana1483]

Very short and sweet info--- love this.

[@johnnewham2235]

A big thank you, clear and simple instructions, easy to follow

[@harrigrafy]

Well explained thanks I really appreciate ❤️🙏

[@thewinnerboss9627]

Many thanks for a nice and small video with a great suggestion. I shall try it when shooting next. Happy new year.

[@johnd8656]

Thank you for reminding me what I did on my other D7100 years ago!🙂

[@MichaelRippas]

Thank you for this suggestion! I never tried this before, but now, thanks to you and Janine I begin to understand how important this could be!

[@samuelnisbett5345]

thank you so much finallly great info

[@cowboyyoga]

thank you... so to the point and that is nice!

[@PangolinWildlife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@spartanaerialservices]

Danielle rocks!

[@skipferguson3421]

Thanks for posting the instructions. I've been using bbf for awhile now.... and was told that you should always shoot in "AFC" mode= what is your opinion?

[@AAGOSHLENS]

mam how about the settings for z50 pls give another video for the same or provide the link

[@walkerhjk]

Can you get back button focus on a Nikon Coolpix P7100 compact which has very similar controls to their DSLRs?

[@motographer9928]

Can someone explain what's the use of this, what benefit it brings over normal focus shoot with shutter button

[@Spriggan80]

How. Can i put all focus point on d810. ?? Im using dx lenses

[@PangolinWildlife]

Which other "custom controls" have you used to improve your wildlife photography? All comments, tips, hacks and suggestions welcome below!

[@AndyMillerPhotoUK]

While I use the AF-ON button to focus, I refuse to turn off the focus function on the shutter release. I have 50 years of muscle memory in shooting user the shutter and so unless I am consciously using af-on I still tend to reach for the shutter button. Allocate PV button to spot mode. FN1+ buttons are a distraction to me to use while shooting, although currently FN1 is set to highlight priority. I always shoot Manual with auto Iso. Raw14bit at EV-1 on my Nikons. Nikons are iso invariant and recovering 1EV on import to LR is automatic in my settings.

[@benwiles7433]

You also have to switch off the shutter button focus. It is under the autofocus submenu.

[@rachjewiss824]

I have a question... Can I have TWO buttons set up for focus? I.e. the AE-L button AND the Fn1 button?

[@Dizzyish]

Hi thx for teaching about this useful setting. However I must be stupid, I’ve followed the steps but I still have my shutter button focusing before taking the shot, what am I doing wrong?? I’m using a Nikon D7200.

[@jschizas]

Don’t you also need to keep the camera in AF-C mode for this to work properly? Should you not also turn the AF off for the shutter button? Seems like you only gave half the story here

[@dannybrusseel5525]

Hi and how do you set the AF off for the shutter button, because every time i now use the release button it still makes a picture while not sharp

[@robinc-k7162]

@@dannybrusseel5525 you need to 'uncouple' the shutter button so that it does not try to focus every time you go to take a photo. Go to Custom Settings Menu--> Autofocus-->AF Activation-->select "AF-ON only". Now the focus will ONLY happen when you press the assigned back button.

[@RonnyB2008]

THANK you !! She missed that crucial step … as have other videos here.