Fujifilm Focus - Tips, Tricks and Hacks - no ads, no interruptions

[@pandoraefretum]

Not Even Fujifilm provides us with such a good tutorial... thank you kindly

[@MaartenHeilbron]

My pleasure! Always nice to read that my viewers appreciate my videos.

[@tanmoydas6095]

Absolutely.

[@ThomasHaynes]

The depth you go into to demonstrate how features work on certain cameras is really unique, and provides a level of detail that I wish was in more KZbin channels. You're meeting a real need in the KZbin camera/photography/video space. Thank you for your work. It's greatly appreciated by myself, and based on the comments, many others here as well.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

What a pleasure to read your very kind comments, thanks for taking the time, appreciated.

[@henkpeter1755]

The best demonstration of the Fuji autofocus system on the internet, especially the focus racking part! Thank you!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Wow, thanks! A pleasure to read your kind words.

[@terryjones6049]

Maarten, you are one of the most pleasant youtuber's you can find on this platform. Thanks for all your videos.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

A great pleasure to read your very kind words, thanks for taking the time.

[@matt_allen]

Recently bought. X-T30 II and this is by far the best tutorial I've seen on the camera so far. Thank you!!!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Always nice to hear from viewers who appreciate my work, thank you!!

[@JohnMickus]

Your speech is clear and well-paced, it makes watching these videos very pleasant. Thanks for making this all quite easy... I'll continue watching all your videos. Getting the most outta my new X-T4!!!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

A pleasure to read your kind words, thanks for commenting.

[@robertmullan9130]

A really clear explanation of something that at first sight seems complicated - the best youtube I have watched of the Fuji focusing system.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Wow, thanks! A pleasure to read your kind words.

[@nussberger]

I keep on coming back to this segment to refresh my memory. Wonderful work! Thank you!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Always my pleasure. I watch it to refresh my memory too!

[@ashokviswanathan920]

Just wow. An excellent teacher. Such a clear flow of information.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thank you, always nice to read that viewers appreciate my work.

[@oneeuro616]

just got my xt30. this video enlightened many ways to handle the focus in my XT30. Thanks for providing these illustrative helpful tips, it's very useful and informative to all beginners like me.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Great to hear! It's always nice to read that my videos ar appreciated.

[@cokeandtwirl]

I saw a tip somewhere that I find useful when using back button focus on Fujifilm cameras : don’t uncouple focus from the shutter in the menu but flick the focus mode button to M, now you can back button focus and fire the shutter without resetting focus. Flip the focus mode switch back to S or C and the shutter half press controls focus again. Saves having to remember to reset the shutter mode in a menu. I’ve learnt a lot from this video - and your other Fuji videos, thanks Maarten!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for adding that note - yes, I'm always confused when the AF-On key doesn't work in manual mode. Why not?

[@RainForestLeDoux]

I enjoy the accurate way you speak. Very informative. Thanks

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I appreciate that! Thanks!

[@paulofernandocosta2075]

You are very nice. Thanks for your support on us to increase our interesting in photos.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

It's my pleasure, thanks for your kind words.

[@GrumpyInMaine1]

Well now that was a stupidly helpful video! This video explains how fujifilm focus works and after having just bought an x-t4 I found it incredibly helpful. Thank you so much Maarten. Your videos are fantastic.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Always a pleasure to read such kind words, thank you!

[@rickmartinez8824]

You are a true professional. Thank you for the great quality in your work.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Wow, thank you! It was a pleasure to read your kind words.

[@devanand2121]

Most awaited video for FujiFilm Users!! Thanks a ton!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks, I appreciate your kind words.

[@therealbonj]

I recently shot an awards ceremony with the lens fairly wide open. On some shots, the focus was on the award giver, rather than the recipient. I wanted it on the recipient ideally. (I think they were happy with the photos, but I could tell…) I’ve since found out that the easiest way to make it do this is to set the touch screen mode to ‘area’, then press the area of the screen nearest the particular face you want to focus on. You can then compose and shoot, using the viewfinder if desired, but select the area with the touch screen prior.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Good tips, thanks for sharing.

[@PunultimateGamer]

Very informative and great for helping me be more focused ... on being focused.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Hehe, thanks for your kind words, always appreciated.

[@michellemartincreative]

As a beginner, this is SO helpful! Thank you for such a great tutorial. Now I can just focus on practicing. :)

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I’m always pleased to read that my videos are helpful and appreciated, thanks very much. Please also practice on focussing! :-)

[@Louise_D_Myers]

I think this is the best Fuji Focus video I have ever seen and I’ve seen more than my fair share. Thanks Martin 🎉

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Always nice to hear from a viewer who appreciates my videos, thanks!!

[@NDMendes]

This was a Masterclass about focusing with Fuji. Thank you!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Glad to know it was helpful, thanks for your kind words.

[@kobemir]

Hello, I have a question with my XS10. When I'm zooming in with the 16-80 lens, even if the subject is still, the camera loses focus and tries to refocus while zooming in. Is there an option to keep the focus on with that subject while zooming in?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

That is a lens issue, not a camera issue. A lens that doesn't change focus while changing the focal length is generally described with the term parfocal. While not many lenses claim to be parfocal, many are less obvious to this affect. In general, it's not a requirement for stills, but it is very desirable for video, so if a lens is described as a cine lens, it's nearly always parfocal.

[@James011]

Such a helpful video! Thanks! With all of this tech, I still find myself using single point with focus, recompose

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Understood, I often default to that also. Just too familiar from previous cameras to let that one go.

[@JDPooleyPhotography]

Ha! I started my career with Nikon. Used manual focus for everything in the film days! Jumped to Canon and never could get my brain to manually focus the canon lenses the opposite direction that of Nikon. Now shooting Fuji, had no idea I had both focus options! Thank you!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Always nice to know that I've helped you find a setting that simplifies your photography.

[@B45i]

Recently bought a Fuji XT-200 and was intimidated by all the settings. Your video made my life so much easier.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Great to hear, thanks for your kind words.

[@michaelcibula9552]

I found this to be one of the most helpful videos I've seen about the Fuji system. Thank you!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks kindly for your comments, they are appreciated.

[@MrN1c3Guy37]

Stumbled across this video after having a X-T 3 for about 2 years now. And now I feel really dumb because I learned so much new stuff. Thank you very much Maarten 😊

[@MaartenHeilbron]

That's very kind of you to say, always nice to know my videos are helpful.

[@vinodp76]

Outstanding, calm and composed methodical demonstration of the focus modes 👍

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Many thanks! Always nice to know viewers appreciate my style!

[@stevenromero7879]

Just got my X-T3 and this helped tremendously. You deserve for views and likes

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for your kind words.

[@TehWever]

Maarten, Your style of speaking, in the age of typical way too relaxed, and unpolished youtuber speech style, is initially jarring, BUT in the end you deliver all your knowledge in way more sharp and precise way. I ended up learning and enjoying it a lot!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks, I guess. Yes, I realize that my broadcast background isn't exactly common KZbin style these days.

[@jcmc3445]

Thanks Marteen for taking the time to prepare this. As always your explanations are so spot-on, easy to understand, and foremost 100% useful!!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

That's very kind of you to comment, thanks!!!

[@BenVallack]

Easy tiger - AF-S is extremely useful in video! With noisy focus motors and using on board mics its great to have it get focus on half press then lock for the shot. If you’re shooting handheld you just keep it in focus by moving with your subject. Also stops the AF potentially deciding to focus somewhere else too.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Sorry, thanks for the update.

[@BenVallack]

@@MaartenHeilbron No need to apologise! The rest of the video is excellent - thanks for your hard work putting it all together! That just leapt out at me :)

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I appreciate your kind words, thanks!

[@Titannz213]

Hi Maartem, Nice video, just bought a TX4 a week ago, after my Eos M died after 9 years. These cameras have a bit of a learning curve, however your nice easy sessions are helping alot. Many thanks

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I do appreciate your kind words, and am always pleased to read that my videos are useful.

[@ksnmurthy4476]

Excellent demonstration.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ryansabandal]

I've been looking for detailed tutorials like this about AF since I got my Fuji X-T20. This really helps me use the most out of my camera. Thank you so much

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Glad it was helpful! And thanks for commenting, appreciated.

[@jfabregaagea]

Absolutely clear.Good teacher you are.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Many thanks! I always appreciate kind words from my viewers.

[@Optidorf]

One topic not covered is the custom settings for the AF-C. There are six custom settings (at least for my X-T2) that can help with tracking a subject. There are five presets such as for ignoring obstacles, suddenly appearing subjects, accelarating subjects, ... and one setting that you can set yourself. I have assigned this functionality to one of the FN-buttons and it's quite useful for photographing birds in flight or other wildlife.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for your notes. In practice I’ve not found these settings to be useful - either using the defaults or the custom settings. I’m happy to hear that they may be useful in some situations.

[@faraha906]

Thank you for this video. The way you spoke was really easy to follow and understand. I just bought a xt30 and I'm a complete beginner trying to figure out the settings! Although this video wasn't specifically for the xt30, I still found it helpful!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Great to hear! Thanks for commenting with your kind words.

[@helloworld9604]

Oh my! Thank you very much! i think I am in love with your voice!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Wow, thank you! Always nice to know that viewers like what I do.

[@ebouwens]

Great instruction, Maarten. I've been a lazy Fuji shooter and never really got some of these fine points down. Now I will.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Always nice to know that I've added to your understanding of your camera, thanks for commenting.

[@Krejstrup]

Thank you Maarten for another exquisite video. I really liked the topic of today's video and, as usual, you guided us through it in a calm and understandable pace. We have seen that train several times and become quite familiar to see you use it in your demonstrations. See you next time.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@RCFunEveryday]

Recently got an X-T3, loving it, this has been very helpful :)

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks, always nice to read that viewers appreciate my work.

[@HughR3GO]

Spectacular tutorial! I received a XT-30 for Christmas and haven't been able to get the camera to focus the way I wanted. It had become quite frustrating but your video made things crystal clear.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Glad it helped! Always nice to read comments like yours.

[@monicaflanagan4166]

Monica Flanagan. This is super helpful. Thank you very much

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Always nice to read kind words from viewers who appreciate my work, thanks!!

[@panview4622]

Great tutorial and fantastic teaching manner of talking. Would you be kind and point to specific recommendations for focus settings when shooting a football/soccer match with X-H1 and 100-400 mm ? I appreciate your detailed settings suggestion on any of the menus that has to do with focus. Thank you for your time.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

AFC with tracking - lock on the subject, them compose. Probably best with back button focus and burst. either the sportsfinder or pre-burst would be useful, if you can live with the limitations.

[@nujsarisuta8748]

Thank you so much for such a good tutorial.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Always nice to read that my videos are appreciated, thanks!!

[@MariusGeorgescu1956]

Excellent lesson,bravo !!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words.

[@Nelwyn]

I've been pretty good at using focus modes, but I occasionally forget the more basic thing of setting correct shutter speed and use aperture priority too much. This has made seemingly good looking photos actually look blurry up close because of small movements. I did learn a few things about continuous focus mode that I'll have to try though, thanks! Great, clear and precise video as always!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks, always nice to read that I've encouraged you to improve your skills.

[@BobvsBob]

this is the nerdies most juciest video on the subject i've seen. awesome content. this is what somebody needs, that wants to buy this mainly for video, but for that photography plus of the mechanics, dials and manual modes. great stuff.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks, always nice to read kind words from a viewer who's enjoyed my content.

[@cheesewheel]

I just got my first vintage manual focus only lenses, a canon FD 50mm f1.4. I'm excited to get better with manual focus. My fuji lenses have spoiled me into mainly using autofocus, especially the 35mm f2.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

It just takes a little more time and practice. Thanks for sharing.

[@caliclassicstv2024]

i have and fuji xt10..do you have any hints or tips on making videos more clear using particular camera....it seems to only have movie mode and i didnt seem to have the updated features that the 30 has

[@MaartenHeilbron]

It is not a great camera for video.

[@caliclassicstv2024]

@@MaartenHeilbron thats its? lol

[@simonfrancisphotography8856]

This is great stuff, such a good teaching style :)

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Glad you think so! Always nice to know viewers appreciate my work.

[@dillcarver7731]

Excellent tutorial. Clear unambiguous instruction . A joy to follow and very informative.Thank you sir.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks, a pleasure to read your kind words.

[@shy-guy5544]

Regarding the “shot” touch screen option, I thought that it would be beneficial to also turn on pre-AF. What do you think about this idea? Thanks. I have been enjoying your wonderful videos and appreciate your responses.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I think that touch and pre-shot are redundant - although there might be some slight benefit to having the lens already close to the intended focus point, Thanks for your kind words.

[@backwoodstrails]

Great tutorial - Thank you. Coming from medium format film with no automation, these new digital cameras (actually computers that take pictures) can be a bit overwhelming. I appreciate your helpful video.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Always nice to read that my videos are appreciated - thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@hanahp05]

very helpful and pedagogical , thanks a lot

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Glad you took the time to comment, thanks for your kind words.

[@256guitarplayer]

Your tutorials are excellent and helping me a lot. Thank you!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Happy to hear that! Thanks for commenting.

[@batturion]

Thank you for this, Maarten! Just got my X-T4.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Excellent, glad to hear you enjoyed it.

[@FluFilmPro]

Are you happy with the XT4...?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

@@FluFilmPro I returned it after the review. I'm happy with the X-H1.

[@frankthissen3338]

@@MaartenHeilbron Hi Maarten, why do you think the X-H1 is better than the X-T4?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

@@frankthissen3338 I didn't say that. I owned the X-H1 and didn't feel that for my practice there was enough additional value to warrant the upgrade to the X-T4. Also, I prefer the larger body and the full set of manual controls (including meter mode).

[@clauderenaud3]

All the tutorial was crystal clear. I have learn a lot. Thank you Marteen.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks, hopefully your photos will also be crystal clear!

[@biplabsharma5344]

I am from India and thanks sir for this amazing review

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for your kind words. Please say hello to all my friends in India.

[@pvasa20]

Good job!! Can you just do an expanded video on just manual for macro. Thx.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I don't see that as materially different from other manual focus - please let me know what issues you're having.

[@donaldpirie5485]

What an excellent and helpful video. Thank you!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for taking the time to post your kind words.

[@gastonpiget1034]

Thanks for the clear explanations. When I have the screen on "Area" or "Shot", the focus square (I usually have it on "single point") always sits in the lower left corner of the display when I switch the camera (xe-3) on - as if that were a default position. Am I doing something wrong?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Likely not. That likely happens when touch is on and the screen is (usually accidentally) touched in that area. Thanks for your kind words.

[@aamann81]

Hi , thank you so much for the explanation . I’m having trouble adjusting the focus frame size (zooming in and out )on my Fuji camera with the rear command dial . Also , when I press the joystick and move the focus area selection , I can’t see the focus points . I tried to fix the relevant settings by watching your some videos but I couldn’t find it . I couldn’t fix the feature you demonstrated in the 2.03 minute and actually all problem is that . I would greatly appreciate it if you could help . Thank you .

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Which camera are you using? In order to select the focus area, first set the AF Mode to "All", then you can select any of the area selections using the rear dial. The focus points don't display in Continuous Focus modes, and if you're in Wide area, you won't see squares either. Hope this helps.

[@dunndeejones]

Hi Maarten, Very good demonstration! Simple and clear. Thank you very much!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

You are welcome! I appreciate your kind words.

[@luissalazar2021]

Wow great job, what lens is the best for groups shooting please, thanks for sharing

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks, a pleasure to read your kind words. I'd use a wider angle (depending on how close you intend to be to the group. 23mm would be my suggestion.

[@kishore232003]

Thanks for sharing your valuable info on focus

[@MaartenHeilbron]

My pleasure! Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for commenting.

[@studiociclo3317]

Thanks for this helpful video!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

You're welcome! Always nice to know my videos are appreciated.

[@Sarcastek]

Very informative, thanks. Definitely created a couple of Eureka moments for me.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Wonderful! Always nice to read that my videos are appreciated.

[@patrick.771]

Thank you for you video! I recently switched from Nikon to Fuji and within my first 1000 shots I had about 30-40 photos where the focus completely failed. Especially in portrait format. Never had that with my old Nikon camera. So I guess I either have to practice more or that's normal (what I don't believe). Maybe my nose interfered with the touch screen or something else happened. I find the Fuji menu and handling to be very good, much better than some people say. Only the focus in video was a bit confusing but it's also easy to understand.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks, always nice to know my work is appreciated.

[@bayyoung]

I very much appreciate and hope you continue videos like this for the Fuji system. I took a lot out of it and thank you for making it. Well done!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks, will do! I appreciate the kind words.

[@philipsutton2316]

Great vid Martin and thanks a lot. I've been shooting exclusively with Fuji since 2011, with lots of different Fuji models, but I still learned lots of things!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for taking the time to post your kind words, they are appreciated.

[@AndrzejWilk]

I'm still work with old XT10 but it is great video, thanks

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Great to hear! Thanks for your kind words.

[@germanomonetti2439]

Thanks a lot, Maarten, you’re the best. However, I have a big big problem: on my XE4 I can’t see the squares that you make show the focused areas (like the ones on the little jar of the action figure, or on the moving train). How can I see them? Thanks a lot for your passion and your job.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

They appear when you are in continuous focus, wide area and press the shutter.

[@germanomonetti2439]

@@MaartenHeilbron I did it, but it still doesn’t work. Any suggest? Maybe it can help if I tell you that I can’t also see the grid, even if I’ve chosen it in the display settings menu. Forgive me for the stress. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@MaartenHeilbron]

@@germanomonetti2439 Is focus frame "on" in the Display Custom Settings? Framing Guideline is complicated, because you set it in one place and then turn in on using Display Custom Settings "Framing Guideline" - and then have to press the DISP key until it appears. Also note, it's a very faint black line, so isn't very obvious.

[@germanomonetti2439]

@@MaartenHeilbron You were right, after four days of pain, it was enough to go on the display settings and select the right voices in display settings -> view personal settings. Thank you so much for the time you dedicated to me.

[@davidfechtor8274]

Thanks so much-not just for *this* video, but for *all* of your Fujifilm-related videos. It's partly because of you and the clear explanations you provide in your videos that I recently purchased a Fujifilm X-S10 and the 18-55mm f/2.8-4 lens, and I'm now working my way through the online manual and rewatching your videos so that I can get a good feel for everything I'll be able to do with my new camera. I hope you don't mind, but I have question that I hope you can answer for me about Fujifilm's AF Distance Indicator and MF Distance Indicator that you mentioned in your video, and that can be turned "on" by going into Set Up > Screen Set-Up > Disp. Custom Settings. The way I understand it, the function of those indicators is to show me how far away from the camera the object or person that I'm focusing on is, but I'm getting remarkably different results depending on what focal length I've set my lens to. For example, I'm currently sitting on one side of my study, focusing my camera on a doorknob that's on the other side of the room, about 9'-10' away. If I focus on that doorknob while my lens is set at 55mm, then, as expected, the distance indicator at the bottom of the screen shows a little white square just slightly to the left of the 10' mark on the indicator. If, however, I stay where I am but change my lens's focal length to only 18mm and then refocus on that same doorknob, the little white square now appears on the distance indicator somewhere between the 3' and 4' marks ... and that happens regardless whether I'm focusing manually or auto-focusing. So, my question is ... What the heck am I doing wrong? Shouldn't the indicator show me the same camera-to-subject distance regardless what focal length I've set my lens to? I realize that the depth of field will be shallower at 55mm than it will be at 18mm, but that should only affect the length of the blue lines that appear on both sides of the little white square, not the location of the white square on the indicator, right? Thanks in advance for explaining what's going on!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for your note, I understand that's a confusing result. Have a look also at the blue bar, which indicates the depth of field. A wider angle will have a wider focus field than a narrow one. I'm assuming that at the wider angle, the doorknob is in focus even though the actual focus distance is closer because it is inside the focus field. I'm also assuming that if you move the focus point to 10', the doorknob is still in focus?

[@davidfechtor8274]

@@MaartenHeilbron Thanks for the prompt reply, but I think that I may not have expressed my question clearly enough. I'm not confused at all by the blue bars that indicate depth of field, as I understand that my depth of field will be shallower at 55mm than it will be at 18mm. What I *am* confused about is the little white square that's supposed to indicate the camera-to-subject distance. When I set my lens at 55mm and autofocus on the doorknob by half-pressing the shutter button, the camera's distance indicator tells me that the doorknob is about 10' away. If I then zoom out to 18mm and autofocus on the doorknob again, the camera tells me that it's only 3'-4' away. (You can see what I mean at tinyurl.com/58z262pp) The resulting pictures were perfectly sharp at both focal lengths, so I know that the camera's autofocus capabilities are working correctly-it's only the distance indicator that's wrong. I see the same results when I'm in manual focus mode: the distance indicator gives accurate results when my lens is set at 55mm but wildly inaccurate results when it's set at 18mm, yet the resulting photos are sharp in both cases. Do you have any idea what's going on?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

@@davidfechtor8274 Wow, that's strange. I don't have the 18-55, but that doesn't happen with the 16-55.

[@davidfechtor8274]

@@MaartenHeilbron Good to know! FYI, some members of DPReview's Fuji X forum have suggested that the problem isn't uncommon, and that it occurs more frequently in wider and older Fuji lenses. Based on the fact that the 18-55 was released in 2012, and that the problem I was seeing occurred only when I was using it at the wide end, I'm going to assume that they're correct.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

@@davidfechtor8274 Thanks for the update.

[@mikedesimone1783]

Maarten, Thank you for taking the time to enlightening us on the many ways to use the Fuji focus a better way' you are one of the best teachers. Thank you.👍

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I thank you for your very kind words, they are appreciated.

[@chaosbehindagun]

Thank you! This was so helpful. I’m trying to find the best settings to catch my three year old son in focus but I’m too slow. Just when he’s in focus he starts moving. Hopefully I will get the hang of it.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Try opening the aperture slightly by using a higher ISO so he doesn’t go out of focus as quickly, also try manual focus and snap only when he’s in the preset focus area. Third suggestion - in manual mode, use the AF-On key to focus and then snap. When you do that, the camera won’t refocus when you press the shutter.

[@alexanderalexander5385]

Wow..... Thank you so much for this. You are totally professional.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

You're very welcome! Thanks for taking the time to comment with your kind words.

[@tomvandermaesen3806]

I just purchased an XT-30 because i heard so many good things about fuji cameras and my last camera was a nikon d40 of 13 years old. I have 2 random questions. -Is there a good setting to make color really strong, stronger than natural... i like to see that digital vibrance cranked up -What is the best prime lens for every day use ( portraits mostly ) with high light sensitivity in the XF range

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Use the Velvia film simulation, but you can also increase the colour saturation. XF56mm F1.2

[@shy-guy5544]

Excellent video. I have a question. When I am in zone focusing and hold the camera steady - each time that I half press the shutter the number and arrangement of the green squares changes for some reason. Is there a way that I can get the maximum number of green squares? Thanks

[@MaartenHeilbron]

The green squares identify the parts of the scene that are in focus, so it’s not usual to have them all on. If you want to maximize your focus depth, use a smaller aperture (F16-F22)

[@shy-guy5544]

@@MaartenHeilbron Thanks!

[@billycullen6832]

Yep Maarten! as ever great material yet again! Thanks so much!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

My pleasure! Thanks for your kind words.

[@TopicalCreaminfo]

Thank you for your tutorial, what do you recommend to keep both faces in focus?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

If they are not on the same focus plane (which is the easy solution) a smaller aperture will increase the depth of the focus plane.

[@fredlouw2312]

Thank you Maarten,always a pleasure to watch your videos....

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for posting your kind words, they are appreciated.

[@ZippyDChimp-mr1tf]

Thanks for a very very informative video. If only I kept to one camera system things would be so much easier but alas, I can't bring myself to getting rid of either of the ones I use. I was delighted to hear that Fujifilm does indeed have a reset. Can you please explain where it is? It would be greatly appreciated. I love Fuji but some things really aggravate me, like when I got and used the Instax printer. The next time I tried using it for teleconferencing or image review I ran into all kind of issues until I discovered I have to change the connection settings. There have been other little frustrations I've found that I'm sure would be solved with a full reset. Thanks.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

It's in the set up menu, one of the user options. Thanks for your kind words.

[@pernellemarin1153]

really well explained, I just switched to Fuji, and it was a great help ! Thank you !

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Great to hear! Always nice to know my videos are useful and appreciated.

[@Bob-Horse]

Thank you for this video. I have the Fujifilm XT4 and I was wondering what settings you would recommend for street photography? M, S or C plus, what focus settings eg single point, zone and what about tracking and face detect? Sorry I'm just a little confused. I guess I need settings so when walking around, I see a scene, say group of people, where I want to bring the camera quickly up to the eye and take a shot without much time adjusting and potentially missing the shot. People could also be moving of course. Many thanks.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I would use M with a fairly short (1.500) shutter duration and a medium aperture (f5.6) - that should both stop the acton and give your focus field some latitude. use AutoISO to let the camera fine-adjust the exposure. I would use wide area focus so that it finds the closest object. Eye detect can be unreliable in fast situations.

[@Bob-Horse]

@@MaartenHeilbronThank you 👍🏻🙏🏻

[@dhritimanbatchu]

Excellent info as always. Thanks!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Any time, thanks fo the kind words.

[@eddyinet]

Fantastic! This really cleared up a lot for me on all the focus options available. Appreciate the efforts on this one. Cheers!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks, always nice to know my videos are helpful and appreciated.

[@aayushkhokhar16]

I am just about to start college this month, and luckily mine is located in a beautiful setting with lush green forests, hills and the best lake in my country and thus the first thing that comes to mind is to get a camera. A fuji seems to be my best option, I will be sure to apply these tips when I get one. -ps what lenses would you recommend for the x t-200( I mainly want to take landscape shots telephotos, bokehs And some flora+fauna. Thanks in advance !

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for your kind words, good luck with your studies. I'd suggest the 23mm prime - a good all purpose lens, particularly for landscapes.

[@aayushkhokhar16]

@@MaartenHeilbron Thanks for the wishes, I will be sure to look at some 23 primes!

[@allanharris5508]

That was really helpful, thanks.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for commenting.

[@oneworldwoman]

Thank you for such an informative and concise video on fuji focus. I've just upgraded from XT10 to XT3 and really appreciate your amazing channel.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for your kind words!!!

[@yomango35]

Nice video... On Tuesday I will be taking photos on the Helicopter tour ...What kind of setting do you recommend ?? My flight is at 1 pm in NYC.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

For photos, I would recommend a fairly fast shutter speed (1/500), and manual focus near (but not completely) at infinity. Have fun!

[@yomango35]

@@MaartenHeilbron Thank you so much for your reply...

[@ianjohnstone1061]

Maarten, I to have now the XT-4 - Grrreat & Impreessive up-grade from the XT-2..

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Understood. It's a good upgrade.

[@HaldunT]

Thanks to you, I learned many features of my camera that I do not use.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Always nice to know my videos are appreciated, thanks!!

[@blueorchid3240]

Super helpful, just what I needed! Thank you so much 😊

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Glad it was helpful! Always nice to read kind words from my viewres.

[@m.philip]

OMG You are brilliant. There us so much to learn from you. Still getting my head around a XT3. Thank you.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

A pleasure to read your very kind words, thanks for commenting. Probably easier to get your hand around it.

[@lifestyle3000]

Again, very good! 👍 I should have checked this tutorial to avoid focus pumping between three objects while filming. I was afraid of using manual focus due to lack of knowledge. And Autofocus was a very bad idea... 🙈 Now I need to understand, how I can ensure that none of the new three objects sitting next to each other, but filmed from the side, keep focused altogether.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

A smaller aperture (F11 and smaller) is usually the best way to increase your depth of field to have a larger focus area. Thanks for your kind words.

[@lifestyle3000]

@@MaartenHeilbron Thank you for this tip, Maarten. I will try it out today. BTW, does your last name come from the German City Heilbronn?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

@@lifestyle3000 I can only assume that it's somehow connected, but I have no confirmation.

[@ThierryQuerette]

Thanks Maarten ! Helps a lot to get used to all my Fuji’s X-T3 settings

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Glad to hear, always nice to know my videos are useful.

[@marcebarajas]

Great video, How to focus several people in a video ?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

By using a smaller aperture, or by making sure they're all about the same distance from the camera.

[@marcebarajas]

@@MaartenHeilbron thanks 😉

[@HarriRomppainen]

Thank you for a very clear tutorial! I use the back button focus method for video shooting, too. It is a very quick and reliable way to grab focus, instead of using the focus wheel.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I appreciate your kind words.