Canon 7Dii Focusing Tutorial Training | How to Focus | Overview Review Tips Suggestions

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The optical focusing systems are among the very best I have ever seen for 3 reasons:
1. Total Coverage
2. All 65 squares are cross type
3. 10 FPS
Put those three together and you have a machine gun of a sports shooting camera, and I have been very impressed so far.
This Focusing Tutorial is made for beginning and intermediate photographers to learn the 7Dii's focusing system as quickly as possible, and is just one lesson from my new training guide on the 7D2. Enjoy!
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Any guesses on which camera the 7Dii is matching up against for its shootout?
Thank you for your continued support.

[@PedroKa]

To be honest there's absolutely no one on KZbin who does explain things much more clearer and accurate than you. After watching a couple of your videos I feel that I have been using my Canon EOS better and I understand them more than before. Thumbs UP!

[@AbhishekGoel1]

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[@GaryClement]

Love your style of teaching. A real teacher, not just someone who knows the camera. Sign me up for your class.

[@AmyProctor]

Excellent tutorial. Just upgraded from a 7D to a 7D Mark ii and was pulling my hair out over the focus modes. You made it super easy. Thank you!

[@MMaven]

Who is ready for a Canon 7Dii Epic Shootout? :)

[@MortenAAndersen]

Let us hear about the AF system.

[@MMaven]

Morten A. Andersen Its impressive. Ill be doing some head to head testing this weekend.

[@greatcomet2393]

Great video as usual Michael. And yes ..could you please do an epic shootout of the 7Dii against the Nikon D7100 ..or even the Nikon D750 ( I doubt if the D7100 can match the autofocus capabilities of the 7Dii). I would also like to know what you think of the 7Dii compared to the 70D. Is the high ISO performance really that good as everyone says it is.

[@MortenAAndersen]

It is on the 6D any way, but that's a larger sensor.

[@jayc5914]

Im waiting for it.

[@girijaa1]

Excellent video Michael.

[@1crankyvet]

I picked this camera up a couple of days ago and found the manual did not explain the setting functions very well at all & was therefor little help. I was starting to wonder if i had purchased something a little out of my comfort zone. I have to say that after watching your tutorial i feel so much better. Wish there were more tutorials about the 7dMkII by you on the Tube ,this "focus"lesson has helped no end. Thanks so much for the great assistance and straight talk. I feel so much better about my decission.

[@MMaven]

Great to hear it! Please cheek out my Canon 7Dii Crash Course if you need more help.

[@badgerflaps2346]

Probably the best explanation of the focusing options on a modern EOS camera that I've watched. Thanks for creating and sharing :-)

[@aortiz1009]

Excellent video Michael, specially the explanation on back focus. I can definitely put that to use when shooting sports. well done :)

[@welshman2081]

Hi Michael I am 5 years late in seeing this video, I hope you are still around to make any comments, This is the BEST video I have seen on explaining how this Camera works, I shall be getting my camera out and doing some adjustments.Great video Regards Welshman 2081

[@webvideofan]

This was fantastic. Everything explained in a way that made sense. 👍🏻

[@atyl1972]

Incredible in depth video that makes the AF modes not so daunting, thank you and please keep making these videos.

[@palerider55]

I know you have to move kinda quick in these videos, so no complaints there, but seriously, this is the best instruction video for my recent 7D MKII purchase I've watched yet, so a big THANK YOU to you Michael, and I plan on buying that crash course also. Great videos. Edit: Just bought your full 7D MkII tutorial DVD from Amazon, really looking forward to going through that.Thanks again for the great instruction vids.

[@canadalifestyle6817]

Thanks for amazing explanation

[@VicNeumann]

I've been shooting collegiate and high school sports with it now for several weeks and am really happy with the camera. Could still use some guidance with choosing the optimum Focus Cases (1-6) for the different sports.

[@amarshallphotos]

I was getting frustrated. I am not new to photography by any means but the new 7d mark ii I was having a hard time expanding my zone and couldnt find anything showing me how to make my zone larger other than single point. This video just saved my photoshoots for bball games. Thank you so much

[@sarawoodward6772]

Brilliant video. Clear and concise and helped me massively with the complex AF choices. Thank you. Am now going to go and put it to the test and hope that I will have more success with those tiny, fast moving birds!

[@JohnDoe-wl2sw]

Super clear/easy explanations and very detailed! Thanks

[@NathanShines]

Thank you sir for the video. I was gifted a 7DMK2 and was looking for videos on how to assign a control for a move able focus point without having to have it be a two step process!

[@LeylaHey]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. Recently upgraded from a 600D to a 7D Mark II and I've been struggling to get the hang of the focusing system!

[@lindajonasson4129]

Thank you soo mush! You are a good teacher! Talks verry good and slow for a non English talker to follow! Great! Thanks!!!!

[@SioneP100]

OMG. This video taught me so much! Instant subscribe. Thank you Michael. I can not wait to watch more tutorials....Its going to be a long night :)

[@DonO1970WNY]

I know I'm late to the party, but I just ordered a 7D mk II (I've been shooting with a 7D for years). This video was very helpful. Thanks!

[@davidcarex161]

Thank you so much, Michael, for the taking the time to do this video. Keep up the good work.

[@birddog0347]

Great video I just found... my kid started playing soccer a year ago and I've been using my old Rebel T2i with a basic lens trying to get decent shots, guess how that worked out. Then I found a deal on a very nice 70-200 2.8 L lens and started getting some really nice shots but the focus system was REALLY letting me down on the body. After some research I found out the 7D MK ii is the most practical solution to my problem and scored one on ebay. Really looking forward to next week's game and being able to put some of this advice to use and hope for more in focus pics especially when players cross in front of the focus point.

[@milodavis189]

you the man - THANKS for speaking in people talk

[@Stefan1968ful]

I can get a brand new Canon 7D Mark II here for about 800 USD. I know it’s 4 years old. But still for Action / Wildlife / Sport it’s a great preforming camers, even in 2018. Especially for this price. What do you think?

[@milodavis189]

i am buying your video Monday- or as soon as i get home

[@danbernskoetter]

Great video. Very straight forward and clear.

[@HusainAlfraid]

Thank you so much, im new to Canon, i just bought the 7Dmrk ii for its great focusing system and FPS..and i found this very helpful. Knowing the menu and customizing it how i want is very critical for me, specially now i have to get used to it, and not knowing my menu will confuse the heck out of me with my Nikon usage (which i have been using for more than a decade). The terms and all that i can handle, its just the menu and buttons that confused me a little Thanks again

[@sandymahendra]

i just bought this 7dmk2 and love it, thanks for your sharing. usefull.

[@DalsPhotography-Daniela]

Thank you so much!!!! I really needed this explanation, Cheers from Uruguay!!!! I am a birding photographer! I do need some more explanations as it's quite hard to keep track of birds plus shadows of trees, and light of sun!

[@cwgoog]

Your videos are great! Thank you for all the information and instruction! Happy New Year.

[@runnerpsu]

Another very informative video, Michael! Thank you! I've learned a lot from your videos. I'm very app reactive of your work and time!

[@rleden]

The is the most informative photography video I've ever seen! I will be sure to check out more of your tutorials :)

[@MMaven]

thank you Rebecca

[@togxyx]

brill thanks just bought a pair of 7d mk2's wow what an upgrade from my Olympus 4/3rds thanks very usefull

[@basilbcf]

I bought (yes, bought - purchased - legally) your 7D Training video and it really helped me get a lot out of my 7D. Now that I also have the 7D MKII I look forward to your training video for this camera.

[@MMaven]

Thank you so much for your support. We try to pack as much helpful information into them as possible. The 7Dii Crash Course Should be ready probably Nov 30 or Dec 1st. We are just checking everything now. Thank you again especially for telling others about me too!

[@DelfinFoto]

Thank you. You've just de-mystified the focus functions on my 7Dmk2

[@catherinenhesselbacher8743]

Thank you so much for this lesson, it is exactly what I was looking for, and the focus squares were really confusing to me. I just got my Mark II body, and learning how I want it set up. This really helped alot.

[@mrgrahnproductions]

Just found you channel and just bought the 7d Mark II, this is awesome, thank you!

[@tedreynolds1220]

Great Video. A lot of good points was explained.

[@jeffreyriggs1911]

Thank you very much!!!! I have had the 7dm2 since release date and coming from a t2i I was overwhelmed and have yet to really grasp and enjoy the camera 100%. Going from 9 point to 65 point AF I have tried the AF settings that you have said you will never use!!!!! I just used them this weekend and I had the issue you stated that would happen. I didnt know those zone af sections would always focus on closest!!!! WOW!!!! so I mostly take pics of my u11 soccer team and indoor MMA... so I will be playing with some of the others and getting away from those 2 as you have.... thanks again and going to check out your other videos!!

[@lherisknowledge4fun]

GREAT VIDEO TRAINING!

[@barkyvonschnauzer2188]

Wow!! Thanks Michael, perfect, just what I needed. Booyaah!...

[@MMaven]

My pleasure!

[@DavidDeblaere]

You deserve more subscribers! Great stuff!

[@newviewblue]

GREAT tutorial! Thank you Michael!

[@vedranr.glavina7667]

Michael The Brilliant X 100000! Many thanks!

[@capturedbymelu]

Straight to the point! This is the video I was looking for... Thank you!

[@LakshanW]

Excellent video Michael. To the point :)

[@matthewmockovic]

Thank you. You really answered some of my questions.

[@aki230990]

Please share the link for canon 7d mark II crash course. I liked your tutorial as recently i purchased this camera and i was facing lot of problem in focusing as i am a beginner. Thanks a ton for upload looking for more. And please let me know how to control shutter speed and the role of iso.

[@MMaven]

Hi Amit- the crash course link is in the description of the youtube video. Best wishes!

[@dylee1]

Hi Michael: Always find your videos informative. I have trouble focusing kids on swings swinging towards and away from my camera rapidly. Please help with camera settings and techniques? My cameras are Canon 5D III and 7D with fast focusing lenses. Thanks.

[@canonball7915]

Very interesting and useful.

[@muchoos1]

Great information ❤️

[@hippeastrum]

Thank you for such a clear tutorial.

[@LarsPallesen]

Very useful tutorial. Thank you.

[@zuuzuka]

Great video. I was wondering if I use back button focus, should I change the shutter button to metering only? Because when I holding on the AF-ON button (AI servo) then press the shutter button it seems doesn't interrupt the AI servo. Thanks!

[@ironghostiron4422]

Good n nice explanation mic.Thank u.

[@bandit4eva131]

awesome video! thumbs up!

[@shannons76]

Hi Mike. Any chance you ever do a 7D2 vs D500 shootout? Also, thanks for all the great videos to date!

[@Shoulder2Crayon]

MichaelTheMentor can you do a comparison on a77ii vs 7D m2? Will be the best comparison yet.

[@jornseidenschnur8244]

very helpful and well done, thanks!

[@pete-r51]

Excellent tutorial

[@davidtollett141]

What a great video. Thanks very much

[@MrKingeri]

Tamron 17-50 f2.8 Works well with Canon 7d. But when I transfer it to canon 7d mark ii it can't find the fucus sometimes.

[@anthonypearce4504]

Awesome video thanks mate

[@OscarsPlaces]

I love your video very clear and helpful. Thank you

[@hankfoto]

Michael, first I want to say great job on focusing tutorial. However have you ever considered making a DVD of your course? This would be useful for some of us who have power fluctuations that interrupt down loads and seem at times to scramble them not to mention would save space on our hard drives.

[@MMaven]

Yes - it is available by DVD as well. Thank you

[@philipp2314]

Great explanation. Thanks a lot.

[@franciscoaires4816]

Very good! 🤜🤛👏

[@jaketremelling4983]

Ripper video mate!

[@JonahPieProductions]

What clusters, squares or modes would you use if you were shooting landscapes with a wide angle lens and you want to try and get everything in your view sharp? And aperture or f-stop? Thanks!!!

[@t.s.srinivasaraorao4214]

Very informative Tutorial Thanks

[@DEEEETECH]

Michael thank you for your tutorial well explain and put together. I just Subscribe to your channel. Thumbs up

[@bayusampurno]

Thanks for the video, very useful as usual ...

[@Hubieee]

A focus tutorial for an expert camera ^^ but very informativ nontheless.

[@SuperDigitalMe]

still worth getting now in 2019?

[@maximilianocinq]

Hi! Which is better for DSLR videos? 70D or 7D? The touchscreen on 70D is a great feature don´t you think? Thanks!

[@airpilikia]

Got a quick question. I've noticed my action shots are getting blurry while shooting in the high speed cont mode. I always thought that the auto focus would be focusing continuously while shooting in this mode. Not true. It only focuses on the first shot or do I have a setting turned off? PS Most shooting is in the Auto mode and some in the Av mode with the Bracketing on. Thanks

[@oopppppp]

for high school night time football, do u prefer another body because of the low light ?

[@nemesisking466]

Hi Michael here's a shocker i STILL shoot with the Canon 70D ; ) But i'm thinking about the Tamron 70-200 2.8 vc or the Canon 70-200 f4 L is for night captures with a tele lens . I shoot night Landscapes and Night street but i want a lens that has nice reach that's better then my OLD canon 55-250 kit lens what do you thank big guy ??

[@robertdavison15]

i have recently got this Canon 7D mark ii and these videos make more sense then most but its just a shame i got the canon 70-200 l IS and its fucked

[@guimaraesn]

Hi Michael. One question for you: if you shoot photojournalism which one will you choose, 1D Mark IV or 7d Mark II?? :)

[@atyl1972]

Michael, will this be any good for landscapes/seascapes as well as sports and wildlife, i would be using L glass?

[@ratnev]

Thank you Michael!

[@rajithodlme]

hello Michael, i took a used 7dmii. the vertical meter does not appear very clear through my viewfinder. i can see the meter, and i can make out the slider position vaguely - any clue?

[@davebutler6521]

For photographing bull riders at. Rodeo, how should the camera be set-up?

[@Jum3855]

Thanks, that was really helpful.

[@BrandonGuise]

Maybe you can answer my question.. I'm trying to figure out how to get the light meter to show up at the bottom of the view finder like my 5dmkiii. It is down there if I have it in auto iso, but as soon as I set an iso, it moves to the right hand side where I can barely see it.

[@mattpacker4372]

help my camera seems to only be in manual focus? wont let me change to one shot or ai servo ect . i have no lens yet

[@quincyphotography]

which is the best foucs point for wedding groups setting in 5d markIII. Reply plz...

[@Mikkidk2400]

Don't know why I have a flashing focuspoint beside my centerpoint - or whereever I move my focuspoint. This flashing point keeps the same place and just flashing?

[@stoneworrior]

Still waiting, unless I am missing something it seems as if your 7D Mark 2 video is still not available. I have a 7D Mark 2 coming tomorrow and am looking forward to buying your video and getting started. Any idea when it will be ready? Thank you.

[@MMaven]

We are uploading to the servers as I write this, Im being told it will be up later this evening, but I think to be on the safe side it should be ready tomorrow afternoon. Run time is 4hrs and 20 minutes. Ill reply again here once it is up and ready

[@stoneworrior]

Thank you

[@MMaven]

stoneworrior Hi Stone- Our training video is now ready and the link can be found in the description of this KZbin video. Thank you for your patience and support!

[@stoneworrior]

Awesome thank you, buying now :-)

[@bassplayer60]

Hey Michael I have a 100-400 IS II and a Canon 7DmkII....why is the 65 point focal area, greyed out? it's not available...even in Auto Focus.... Now when I pop a 50mm Canon 1.8 on it...the 65 point focal area is available?

[@jakeflood2]

really helpful vid thanks

[@wjgraham63]

Okay Michael. My 90D broke on me with the shutter curtain. It is being repaired, so I rented this camera. I was told this camera was great for sports and wildlife. I broke out laughing at your comments at the beginning, because I tried to shoot with this camera at the military aircraft at the airshow. Oh how I wish I had my 90D back. Really wish I had a R5(love that camera, no lenses for one). So to gather my wits at all the missed opportunities waiting on this camera to decide to focus, by then it was too late. My 90D would have been shooting away with the aircraft in the screen at least. SO I want to ask this, what is wrong with this camera that it cannot focus fast enough using a 70-300mm Canon EF lens? Or even with a Canon EF-S 18-135mm? Forget the Sigma 150-600mm lens I rented. The aircraft have already came and went and I am left there stunned, (highly frustrated) because it wouldn't focus fast enough. Even the tracking AF had trouble keeping up with the aircraft and focus. In Servo mode! The one thing I can say is that when I did get a clean shot, wow, the image was sharp. I got to hand it to this camera for that. So back to my question, is this a slow camera when it comes to focusing? edit. I had it in the 65 zone. so was it because of the 65 zone. Because you talk about uncheck large zone and 65 zone. I mean these are fast moving subjects!!! We are talking about Blue Angels doing the fast flybys.

[@michaelandrew5209]

Sounds like it could be a focus motor issue in the lens. It is widely known the 7Dii still out focuses the 90D as a sports shooter, so there is something else going on.

[@YMR3786]

how do you get rid of the anoyin red dots after you review the images on the camera. thanks

[@jamesturner8332]

Quick question mate, I'm and advanced sports photographer and I just need the quickest, most accurate and most flexible autofocus mode. Just one mode. Is there one that allows me to have a cluster that actually tracks the subject wherever they are in the viewfinder, but always keeps on the subject, without me moving my cluster around manually. So if they were on the right of the viewfinder and they ran onto the left, the cluster would keep on them from right to left. Is this possible?

[@MMaven]

Not for the accuracy you need. The camera will eventually not be able to tell what you want in focus. I use a single square for most sports shooting and a smaller cluster for birds in flight

[@jamesturner8332]

Ah ok thanks

[@therookiefisherman5234]

Hi Michael, i need your advice. I have been beating my head against the wall. I don't know if you remember but I have mentioned that I want to upgrade my Canon T3i to a camera suitable to shoot my daughters competitions ( All-Star Cheer) as I have said before this is an indoor sport and as you may imagine the lighting is horrible so I need a camera that works good in low light and has fast focus tracking, battry lifeas well as performing in low light at least 10 fps.Well, I am finally going to pull the trigger this year and I am in a debate between the Nikon D500 and the Canon 7D Markii. I have been looking at some comments about the &D m2 and some say that there is an issue with the autofocussing tracking. I happen to like canon and I would like to stay with a canon the price seems to be good but the autofocusing tracking is my main concerned what would you or anyone in the group suggest? Thanks. Show less REPLY

[@MMaven]

Leonardo I Candelario Jr go Nikon d500

[@WBanduMedia07]

Its helpfull. Thanks​, sir..

[@robertbohnaker9898]

Michael, when are you going to the ultimate D500 vs. the 7d mk ii? You're the 1st reviewer lm aware of who implies that the 7d is better than the D500. Let's do it! Thanks.

[@MMaven]

Robert Bohnaker check that- 1.5 years - it would be a good one but I think the d500 beats it