FOCUS LIKE A PRO - More photography and camera tips for beginners.

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About this video :
A beginners guide to controlling the cameras focus points and selecting the right focus mode so you can nail the focus like a pro. Includes settings for Nikon and Canon cameras.
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[@donsoley746]

When you really want the best explanation of how your camera works - this man is the option. Thanks Paul!

[@Demonchu74]

Hi Paul. I only recently got into photography (at 46 years old!!) and after much reading I decided on the Canon 2000d after you reviewed and recommended it... just wanted to say a big thank you for all your you tube videos!! So clear and by far the easiest videos for learning the basics of photography. Thanks and please keep up the videos

[@photogenius]

Great to hear, thank you for watching and taking a moment to comment - so glad you're loving your new camera. Thanks for watching, so many more videos to come 😀

[@263KLY64]

Thank you, you are by far, the best on teaching basics on CANON TIPS.....I have a T6, and only after your help, I've able to just start using some of the great features of my camera........You got a fan in Brazil.....

[@debrabrown9120]

Thanks!

[@photogenius]

Thanking you so much Debra for supporting my channel. Best wishes. Paul @ Photo Genius

[@aliciaalison5986]

I haven't watched your videos in a while, but watching this made me realize why I started following you in the first place. I had no clue you could adjust the focus by turning the front part of the lense. Thank you for your amazing videos!

[@photogenius]

Welcome back Alicia - thanks for watching and for taking the time to leave your feedback. There is always something to learn so I'm glad you enjoyed the video and picked up another cool tip. Best wishes Paul 😀

[@Swiftershock]

I just bought myself an EOS 500D DSLR Cant wait to get started

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By far best tutorial Channel available

[@latenighter1965]

I have had the issue with nearly the same settings that the halfway down option takes the photo and doesnt focus. Depending on the scene I am taking, light and all. Why does it do that??? Please answer

[@photogenius]

Thank you Charles.

[@photogenius]

If a half press of the photo does not activate Auto Focus then it sounds like you have the AF turned of. Is their a switch on the side of the lens ? If so make sure it is not set to MF (which is manual focus), once switched to AF your problem should be solved. if you have a lens that does not have the switch then you will need to check focus mode settings on the camera. Hope that helps.

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I love videos that demystify relatively straitforward concepts. This opens the door for creative people to explore new mediums. What a great gift! People like you are the backbone of KZbin!

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Best video about photography!!!!

[@threeam____]

Dude thank you so much !!! I just got this thing & all my photos was comin out blurry hahaha. Almost thought I was scammed ! You are a massive help.

[@832djhyki]

Nice content

[@christinepryor3200]

Ive been too embraced to admit that I could not figure out how to focus my mirror less digital camera....even on auotofocus. These video tutorials are going to be revolutionary for me.

[@hiram10563]

Fantastic channel and fantastic teacher. As a 58!! year old newbie, your videos and clear explanations are gold. Another subscriber from UK

[@vincentspratling7566]

I have turn to using back button focus. Fabulous video

[@photogenius]

A video all about back button focusing will be coming in the near future. Thanks fro for watching Vincent.

[@johnreypines6538]

I learned a lot from you every time you uploaded a new video. Thank you.

[@photogenius]

Glad to hear that, thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback 👍.

[@DonkUK]

Cheers from the UK 👍

[@photogenius]

Welcome and thank you for watching and supporting.

[@avsr24]

Please make a video how and where to focus in dark or low light conditions

[@hugorazo9448]

Thank you Paul! I've always stayed away from manual focus for fear of not getting it right, but with your instruction I can now do it! Love your channel!

[@photogenius]

Great to hear, thanks for watching and supporting my channel.

[@Dingi_Dingi]

Great tutorial.. Big thanks to u boss.. thanks for not including back button focus its not so Imp..

[@photogenius]

You're welcome

[@daveyboy13]

Been watching your videos,thank you! I bought the t7/2000D and I’ve never really had a camera. I love all your videos and tutorials mostly because it seems that’s the camera you demonstrate. I have to admit it’s big learning curve and sometimes I have to watch the tutorials over again. It’s been a huge help. Went out to try twice and the second time I was much better

[@hilarylanglois734]

Long time no see, your videos taught me a lot 👏🏽

[@photogenius]

Welcome back and thanks for watching.

[@prakas361]

Hi Paul, I'm from India.Can I get complete photography course online?

[@davidniemela6605]

Great video, Paul! Im learning more with every one you post, thanks!

[@photogenius]

Awesome, thank you David 👏

[@robertdunn342]

I have recently purchased the canon eos t7 . And surfed the internet for tutorials. Yours came up and I immediately subscribed. Your videos are very good, you present the information clearly and not overly wordy. I look forward to seeing future videos . And improvement in my photos . Keep up the good work.

[@johnleonard4149]

Thank you Paul, for clarifying the focus points. I was having a tad difficulty grasping the use of them on my Canon 2000 D DSLR. I have been watching your channel for 10 months, or so, and I learn something new every week... Thank you, John- Pennsylvania. USA

[@photogenius]

Great to hear John, thank you so much for the feedback and for supporting my channel over the last 10 months - hopefully lots more to come!! Paul 🙂

[@yourmspread]

Love these refresher videos. Always learn something new or something I forgot when shooting.

[@photogenius]

Thank you.

[@julianmclean3869]

Another incredibly helpful tutorial; thank you Sir...............

[@photogenius]

So nice of you Julian, thank you very much.

[@magdyroufail2477]

Excellent video as usual.

[@photogenius]

Glad you enjoyed it, appreciate the feedback and support - thanks!

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Excellent channel about photography

[@photogenius]

Many thanks!

[@CLHMedia-gv6cp]

Thank you so much for your video! I realized how powerful my canon EOS 4000D really is because of you. I was having trouble getting my camera to focus on specific subjects. You unveiled a lot of hidden gems I didn’t know about as far as specs on the camera that allow us to zoom in closer to focus on our subject. Had a shoot today with a 50mm lens and the pics were beyond amazing. You’re the goat💪🏽

[@craigandbecvalosin4637]

Thanks for this. I have never heard of digital Zoom for focusing. Thanks for showing me it exists!!!

[@photogenius]

No problem! Thanks for watching.

[@blancaartgallery]

Yet another thing I’ve learned. Thank you. Did not know the difference between the zoom and lens on the front. I’m just learning, I’m slow but I just practice and repeat. Your videos are so far the best to follow and understand. Thank you.

[@photogenius]

Glad it was helpful, appreciated the feedback.

[@declandoherty3459]

Best wishes for 2023 Paul and thank you for all the great tips you have shared with us.

[@lidge1994]

Ohhh, that's an amazing tip, I've never considered using the digital zoom to get your photo perfectly in focus, gonna try that as soon as my first DSLR arrives!

[@gcaldwell4]

These videos are very helpful! You make it very easy to understand for beginners like me!

[@photogenius]

Happy to hear that! Thanks for watching.

[@dirtdigger8503]

Great video as always Paul.

[@photogenius]

Thanks 👍 🙂

[@ashisghosh6955]

Hi, i have just purchased a digital camera and you tutorial is very helpful

[@bvaldes8791]

Excellent tips!

[@photogenius]

Glad you think so! Thanks for watching.

[@tamstergirl62]

Just what I needed..basics

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Thank God your back

[@photogenius]

I'm always here.... thank you for supporting.

[@lynsmith1096]

Another good tutorial Paul.

[@patrickmccrea2462]

I am new an have a DSLR Canon EOS and watched a lot of your videos and feel Manual is far better than Auto also waiting for my new Zoom 55-300 lense thank you I will keep watching

[@mariagoncalves9739]

Learned a lot again. Thank you

[@photogenius]

Glad to hear it Maria, thank you for watching.

[@bethk4704]

I've been learning so much about the camera I recently bought. I was lost trying to use the manual. Both photos are informative and easy to follow.

[@denitsavladimirova7419]

Another great tutorial ! Thank you 👍

[@photogenius]

You are very welcome, thanks for watching.

[@soumalyadutta3941]

Nice.. your videos always makes me learn photography so well..

[@photogenius]

Happy to hear that! Thank you for watching.

[@georgegeorge-ku9go]

you explain everything and make it so easy and understandable. thank you, have a nice day.

[@photogenius]

You are welcome! Have a great day too George, appreciate the kind feedback.

[@arunpradeep5853]

This was an amazing video for me as a beginer.

[@walking_on_earth]

Very helpful and easy to follow explanation. You've earned my sub

[@photogenius]

Awesome, thank you!

[@markjacksonphotos]

Great tutorial.👍🙂

[@photogenius]

Thank you! 👍

[@joemarkham]

Great video and lots of great tips that I can practice with!

[@wilmamermelstein1813]

Great stuff Paul - thanks.

[@meghanhadley7194]

Your videos are the only thing helping me through photography school :)

[@darrenstevens3798]

Brilliant vid Paul, loads of great tips thanks 👍

[@photogenius]

Glad you enjoyed it Darren, thank you for your support.

[@catdaddygarcia6728]

Hi just wanted to thank you for explaining thing so Precise I am very easy to understand the way you take your time especially when I’m learning.

[@sarahdurrant5181]

Very helpful! Thank you so much 👍

[@photogenius]

You're welcome Sarah, thanks for watching.

[@jessicatidey4822]

Very helpful! Learning something new from each and every one of your videos!

[@edwinbarreto58]

Excellent tutorial

[@andrewedwards3989]

Another informative video , i always pick up those little gems of info to help with camera , appreciated as always

[@photogenius]

Glad to help, thanking you for your support and feedback. Cheers Andrew 👏

[@kpixiewings_Kelley]

Great information in a short, to the point, video! Thanks!

[@photogenius]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

[@KarlKeeley]

Fantastic Video Paul Keep The Good Work UP

[@bhupendersingh1476]

Very informative video. 👌

[@photogenius]

Thanks a lot.

[@Moujik6540]

Very good tips like always,thanks

[@greenNRGinit]

Thanks Paul, you make photography interesting and easier to do. 👍

[@photogenius]

Thanks 👍 much appreciated James.

[@greenNRGinit]

Hi Paul, do you have any videos on explanation of focal length? Thx. JL

[@EZ-viewing.]

Thanks again for another brilliant presentation. Learning heaps from you.

[@PhotoAmateur]

Such a complicated subject explained in a such simple way... I wish I could LIKE it more than once. Thank you very much.

[@frankbelt633]

You are a very good explainer/teacher. Thank you.

[@maureenjones4900]

I have learnt so much from your videos. Your explanations are so easy to understand and follow, you are amazing. Thank you from Canada

[@RadhiRaunak]

Very useful videos Thanks so much I’m learning a lot from your content

[@PhillipMcCallum]

Very enjoyable carry on from your last video,thankyou

[@photogenius]

Many thanks Phillip 👍

[@andrewcroft2570]

Great tutorial, Paul.

[@venkyr60]

Thanks sir 🙏🙏 that was helpful 😊😊🙏

[@photogenius]

Always welcome, thank you 👍

[@georgeL56426]

Great advice thankyou from the uk

[@ann3950]

I used to be keen on photography with SLR cameras, but study and life got in the way. Now many years later my family have given me a Nikon DSLR . Your videos are brilliant, helping me to relearn all I had forgotten and guide me in the use of a digital SLR. Your explanations are very clear. Thank you so much!

[@marjoriedawson]

I agree 100% that we can and should move beyond Auto but. I had my camera for months before I could use it properly as everyone said 'Oh use manual' 'Manual is the only way' and of course, being clueless I tried and failed horribly. So I never diss starting with auto, we just need videos like yours to take that step forward and have even more fun .

[@ttw1981]

Thank you so much, you are doing a great job. Very clear explanation and easy to understand .

[@Scentedembellishments]

Thank you, Paul!! Your videos are always so helpful. This one was very helpful for me! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!

[@photogenius]

You're very welcome Renee, thank you for supporting my channel.

[@reneebertram2365]

Love your videos! I have learned a lot of great tips & tricks. Thank you 😊

[@chrisdavid735]

I love my mirrorless Canon it makes photography fun and it has so many cool features. thanks for the lessons and I can't wait until they are more geared to the new mirorless world.

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Always great video 🙂

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[@joshbeckman2970]

I've noticed the female model in a few of your videos and she is absolutely gorgeous! That being said, I have learned an awful lot from your tutorials, and really appreciate your work Paul

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I loved the pic on the desktop behind you😊😊

[@Diecast-007]

Love your video's, I'm experienced but still learn some great tricks from you, God bless ya.

[@raymondfoster8842]

Your great PAUL thank you

[@briancarr89]

Hi Paul. Thanks for another excellent, instructive video. Looking forward to the next one!

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Thanks, well done

[@photogenius]

No problem 👍 thank you.

[@johnpepper5460]

This guy is brilliant I have learnt so much from his videos

[@jaimeabundis2762]

Mil gracias, Paul. Los videos son muy pedagógicos, fáciles de comprender y muy prácticos. ¡Enhorabuena por su aplicación y generosidad!

[@photogenius]

De nada, gracias por los amables comentarios y el apoyo a mi canal. Los mejores deseos.

[@LongTimeTTFan]

Very clearly explained and demonstrated. Thanks for using both the Canon and Nikon cameras for the lesson. Great teacher. Great presenter. Always informative. Thanks again.

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[@photogenius]

Thank you very much.

[@ahavah1371]

Thank you for this tutorial is so very knowledgeable to me. I got my cannon 2000d yesterday I'm beginner to take a photo but this vedio is very helpful to me.thank you😊. GOD BLESS YOU

[@carltonwells6421]

Thank Paul! I am a really bad newbie and can:t seem to get my head around using my first DSLR. Your videos are a huge help but I am still struggling with learning. I hope watching more of your super helpful videos will help.

[@rachel9]

I love your tips! I always learn something new! Thank you!

[@photogenius]

You are so welcome Rachel, thank you for your support.

[@alansibley]

Another very informative video! Thank you.

[@hurleygreen927]

Thanks for this! Just got a manual focus 55mm 2,8 lens for my Nikon D750 and this is helping me a lot! I see your photos of the Windy City,,,I;'m a southside Chicagoan as well! :)

[@stuartmi7chell129]

Many thanks for your videos finding them very helpful 👍🏻

[@photogenius]

No problem 👍

[@onemanband3579]

excellent content, thank you.

[@deshirlrankins969]

This is excellent Paul!! Thank you so much, again for your excellent tips for me in taking good pictures with my Nikon D5600!

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Thank you🌷

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Very very useful explanation Paul👏👏Love it!,❤️