Back Button Focus on Nikon Cameras: How to Use & Set Up with Mike Hagen | CreativeLive

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Our instructor Mike Hagen of Nikonians is here to show you how to use back button focus.
As a photographer, you want to have the most control over your shot as possible. And by utilizing back button focus rather than the shutter button, you can control the focus of your images.
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[@davidgample]

First time I had this subject clearly and succinctly explained, covering both how to set it on my camera and exactly how to use it/how it plays out in use. Thank you.

[@1972myc]

Exactly what I appreciated about this tutorial!

[@frankcatania3461]

I agree. This is the clearest explanation of back button focus I've seen. Now I understand (hopefully) and can't wait to use it.

[@hotquebec]

This explained BBF better than others on YT and it only took 1 guy to do it. Can't wait to try it out if my camera is capable of it.Thanks a lot.

[@erh]

Probably the best explanation I've seen on the topic. Great video.

[@wavyharbdul5078]

Exactly

[@danielmartinezhoyos]

Agreed...!

[@Chitrographer]

Yes , it is,. He is a great teacher at photography...!

[@thezeek2745]

Thank. I finally insert this with the back button holding it down and releasing. You’re a good teacher

[@photogl]

I watched several other videos on how to set up Back Button Focus on my D500. I was ready to throw it against the wall. I found your video and you simply walked me straight through it first time . Thank for being an excellent, easy to understand instructor. !

[@santoslagunaacademydallasf9395]

I feel the same way! This was very easy to follow along. Question, can you program a button to go to single focus mode also so you can have both options at your disposal?

[@1972myc]

I like how you actually show how you would keep the button pressed as you are focusing and use the shutter release when needed. other videos did not actually act it out. Your video is more comprehensive. Thanks!

[@DanelleFCG]

Thank you for making this so understandable. I viewed various videos on the subject elsewhere on KZbin and your tutorial here was the only one that explained it in "common English." Much appreciated!

[@Bullwinkle056]

Thanks for making this video. This is a great help , especially when you consider how deep within the menu structure these settings are found. I love to use the back focus button on my D7100!

[@ChristopherSkow]

Thank you for explaining this - very valuable info for someone moving from a D610 to the D850. Not just how to do it - but why you want to do it!

[@Digmen1]

Hi MIke, I like it how you explained the AE-L button on lower end cameras (near the end) There is one on my Nikon D5500 I have come to realise that one of the advantages of larger higher end cameras is that they have more buttons, which means less having to use the menu to change various modes.

[@benhur821]

Very simple method of explaining.Thanks you Mr.Mike hagen

[@stevegalloway3747]

Terrific walk through Mike - I'm sure this takes a lot more than 8 minutes to plan and deliver, and everything in that 8 minutes shows how well you know what you're doing without you even needing to say it. Nice style.

[@charmn4peace]

Thanks SO MUCH! I had a D7000 and had the AF button and had no issue setting it up. Since buying my D810 and had the AE-L/AF-L button I did not know how to set it up. Finding your video was FABULOUS! That was SPOT on! Great job!

[@robinsweeten5413]

Thank you so very, very much! You video is clear and concise and I was FINALLY able to get my back button focus set up properly.

[@sirbondman007]

Thank you very much for this posting. I have a D500 and now it is set to BBF. I have just tried it out and it worked perfectly. Time will help me set muscle memory, so I'm on my way. Truly appreciated!

[@floydfernandes2241]

Perfectly explained....I finally understood watching your video. I watched quite a few videos before!

[@jamessurber853]

I finally understand! Thank you! All those other videos were not as clearly scripted and executed as yours is.

[@LatentArtifact]

Best description I've heard of this function, thank you.

[@amymelvin4899]

This was the best explanation and visual of how to set up and use, thank you. Nikon Z7 user

[@muhsinaziz920]

The best explanation. He didn’t even show us about activating the AF-ON only but also how to disable the half shutter focus as well unlike the other’s , thanks 👍🏼

[@chasealdrin2716]

One of the best explanation of BBF so far. Simple and detailed. Thanks.

[@christianpartida7640]

The best explanation I've seen so far!

[@bklug53095]

Best video about back button focusing... thank you!! No other video would detail if you have to hold down the button, when to let go, etc. Kudos!

[@parratt-world]

The most helpful tutorial I've ever found on this subject. (Nikon D300 user) Thank you Mike Hagen.

[@colinsmith1928]

Thank you for showing the back of the camera and the menu steps on how to change the programme. I have just changed my D7100 to do this now. Thank you very much Mike.

[@666Eddie123321]

This was really helpfull. I always wondered how to recompose in af-c mode w/out loosing focus on my subject...now I know it :) thank you!

[@rammadhavmohan1890]

Hands down the best video on back button focusing I've seen.

[@NorthernOpsGuy]

Excellent video! Very straightforward explanation and I actually get it now. I have watched a couple others and while the techy part was explained in great detail, I wasn't quite sure how to practically apply it. But now I do! Great work!

[@casadepistola]

Clear and concise explanation of how and when to use. Thank you for making and sharing this video.

[@gagelong9087]

Explained perfectly so that me, an amateur can understand! 🙏🏼

[@andreapinta-carrillo286]

Thank you so much for this explanation. So important and yet so simply and well explained. Thank you!

[@ChristopherVPepe]

Thank you for a straight forward, no nonsense approach to your very informative tutorial!

[@flightforfight]

Excelent explanation with example in real case of use. So many times, the cameras are designing for so many ocation diferents and inveronments to use, and the oportunities of explore this tipe of use, maybe never you use it. Is great how other people allways take diferents ways to win time and dont loose the shot. This is one of this case. thank you so much

[@jt9498]

I've been using this method for years on my Nikon D100, D200, 2 x D300, D300s. It's the only way to go! :)

[@leonard187]

Wow thanks for giving such a amazing awesome example of back button focusing I totally appreciate your hard work that goes into making these types of instructional informative and educational videos for us newbie photographers. So again thanks a million

[@khuramshahzad3936]

One of the best explanations on this topic I have ever come across so far.

[@ALeal_]

Best explanation on this by far! Thank you so much!

[@jprosio]

Thanks for the clear explanation. Been struggling to understand this concept and this is by far the best explanation.

[@FrankieBaybeee]

Heard about back-button focusing on my camera so much but didn't have a clue how to set it up until I watched this. Thank you

[@cpinch73]

That's the best explanation I've seen so far. Thank you

[@rickplatinum9896]

AWESOME explanation....D750....not a lower end body tho...its an OUTSTANDING camera

[@bohemiantinker]

Love your excellent teaching style-Thank you!

[@bandofbrothers1964]

Thank you for clarify the back button focus on Nikon ! I watched over 7 different videos and still not understand the last part, until you said No need to focus on the subject as long as the location (distance) is not changing. That is the key words"the distance not changing. Thanks again !

[@karenm853]

Thank you. Easiest explanation I have listened to thus far!

[@SR-sg7qk]

Yes I agree. Thank, you for explaining this so well.

[@bjnr0]

Thank You, a simple and effective explanation. Now I'm using back Button focus on my Nikon D5200 !

[@wjcoady7146]

This is by far the best explanation of why to use and how to setup.

[@arbiisagholian4729]

Thank you for this video... I truly and easily was able to understand and make the change. I'm very happy with it!

[@vishweshwarkandalgaonkar3446]

The best button for passionate photographer. Thanks for sharing. Good luck.

[@patriciaedwardi2856]

Thank you for explaining that so well. I've been trying to figure this out for days.

[@LCPHOTOGUY]

with your video I now understand back button. Everyone else I have seen made it too confusing. Thank you so much

[@anwarhasanin3120]

This helped a lot and explained everything I wanted to know about back button focusing! Going to use it now!

[@liverpix]

Best explanation of back button focus I have seen.

[@MrTanker10a]

WOW! Coming from a D300 to a D750? Your video couldn't have done a more examplary job in explaining the subtle differences between the utilization of the Back-Button Functions between my two Nikons given that we have similar configuration... Thanks a lot for such a great video. I may have finally solved my problem shooting flowers in windy conditions...Cheers!

[@roopeshns886]

Simply explained...great. Thank you.

[@dudeofchicken]

you have no ideas what this explanation means to me. thank you so much. I was beating my head over this.

[@reginaldogarcia770]

Excellent description, explanation, and demonstration. Thank you.

[@amers1105]

hey, thank you, you made the whole rear AF and locked focus really easy :)

[@golfgrrl1]

Thank you , somehow messed up focus. You were a big help in fixing it 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤗

[@Christie2878]

Thank you. I had been wondering what back button focus was and it helps seeing it on a Nikon as well.

[@rrosadomilan]

Great video! I just bought a D5500 for my wife this Christmas. Actually our first entry level DSLR camera ... We still need to read, practice and learn a lot. This is a real science.... lol.

[@xell1969]

That's a perfect camera to start, i had it and i loved it, very good image quality, shoot raw (NEF for Nikon) Enjoy!

[@rrosadomilan]

xell1969 Thanks.

[@roscmon]

Thank you very much for explaining that in simple terms!

[@Chitrographer]

Your are awesome sir....you helped me to get out of a frustration of my focus lock, am also a Nikon user so, it's really really helps me alot.....thank you so much sir, now I can capture my Idole one...!

[@kantidhekar9841]

Great...Frist Time I Had This Subject Clearly Explained .How To Set It On My Nikon DSLR Camera And How To Use It .This was Really Helpfull Thank You.

[@pellechi1]

Thanks !!! The last 30 seconds drove home the point for me ...

[@raydongreen]

Perfectly put... Thank You. That just help me a ton.

[@mohamedshereef3618]

Very well explained. So easy to understand. Thank you

[@janeklof2769]

Thousand thanks for a very clear and informative instruction video !😀

[@reneignacia9276]

Very clear explanation, thank you so much.

[@jwillisbarrie]

Thanks for the clear explanation and showing how it is done.

[@mariannabodzan7121]

Best explanation I've seen, thanks.

[@MrShiffard]

Great video, clear & concise. Thank you.

[@rogernicholls2305]

Very clear, concise and great presentation.

[@MrJcasilva]

Great video, very well explained; thank you!

[@grrgrr736]

Great video, great teacher, articulate, accurate and pleasant. Tx

[@NECHOLA]

"...in English, that means..." :-) Great video, easy to understand the step by step. Thanks!

[@bienveqe]

great info ! thanks ! and also great tripod, it's awesome ! 😉😉

[@flyboy2610]

Thanks! I just bought a barely used (shutter count 1,956) Nikon D7000, and have a lot to learn about it. This really helps! (My "Nikon D7000 for Dummies" should be here tomorrow. That will help, too!)

[@josesanabria3819]

Thank you buddy, your video is just excellent. I've just programmed my d7500 to back button focus! BTW, I love this camera!

[@TheBelle46]

Awesome video finally figured how to set my camera with BBF.Thanks

[@IVMTAB]

Thank you! Very well explained.

[@eduedmais]

Perfectly explained

[@hongtattchen5951]

You made it very easy to understand. Thank you

[@Powerstroke98]

Thanks for the explanation! I just changed my D750 to BBF and I'm sure at first it may take some getting use to, but I'll definitely give it a good long time of usage!

[@Feynman.R]

So, what you using now?

[@tatrama]

very well and clear explained ! thumbs up!

[@grootjnr]

Worked a treat. Thanks

[@johnmcclane264]

that video is just very very well explained - thanks! i will try it out now :)

[@xell1969]

Thanks man, it helps for my d7200!

[@peterjblower7322]

Really well explained, thank you.

[@bonsailady]

Thank you for sharing your video.

[@michaellawrence8994]

Great video - thank you! Have now set my D800 exactly the same. Perfect.

[@NextCarEV]

Fantastic explanation, thank you 🙏

[@billantonacci4441]

An excellent explanation. Thank you.

[@teullet1]

That was awesome! Thank you!

[@baljindersinghsidhu3959]

Very well explained... now this doubt is cleared... thank you..🙏❤

[@k-12clothing23]

Super helpful and clear! Thanks.

[@davidkrugs6466]

great explanation, really helped a lot.

[@hernanperez912]

Great explanation man. Thanks

[@jamespeters5913]

Cool...just getting into shooting digital with a D7100...this tip makes sense...great info...Will try that right now!!

[@mollydrummond4422]

Tripod is Really Right Stuff...they are awesome with their Arca Swiss plates and camera attachments