HOW TO get SHARPER IMAGES with this simple CAMERA TRICK - Auto Focus Micro Adjustment.

[@PangolinWildlife]

Have you ever attempted this? Will you try now? Let us know if it worked for you.

[@carpernick]

Thanks for sharing this, I have been quite frustrated thinking I was missing focus but deep down knowing that I wasn't. I will try this with my 60-600 Sigma Sports Lens and let you know how I get on. Thanks

[@AquaticBaboon]

Definitely going to check my new lens tonight!

[@HarryTimmermans]

You said to focus at the minimal focus distance while canon says you have to test at 50x the focus length on your camera.

[@carpernick]

I finally got round to doing this, my Sigma 60-600mm Sports Lens was far focusing at the long end. I altered the settings & saved them & now it's so much better. Hit rate has gone up by around 60%, thank you Guts 👏🙏

[@howzchannel9843]

@@HarryTimmermans Although Canon says this (50x), I find the DOF is too deep and not as sharp as I'd like when wide-open at long distance. I have had best results at 10x focal length and about one half stop down... YMMV

[@nitinb9202]

This 6 minutes video has drastically improved my 60 years of photography, the last 30 years that I pursued and the next 30 that maybe I can. Wish I could thank Guts in person.

[@guts-pangolinco-founder6386]

So very glad it helped you! Would love to meet in Person to! Maybe one day on safari...?

[@pixels1497]

What a great tip. You guys are really great, no nonsense, just straight forward practical advice. Thank you.

[@joelfoy2447]

That is a perfect tutorial...a clearly explained simple process. Thank you!

[@stanvisualseychelles932]

Thank you for this simple explanation on how to micro adjust. Spot on

[@Kami84]

Most soothing voice of all time

[@PangolinWildlife]

I know right - cheers Janine

[@michaeldidomenico7]

I have attempted, but your way is much easier for me to understand.

[@guts-pangolinco-founder6386]

Glad this helped!

[@davidwagnerphotography475]

Good stuff! This is very important, and I do AF micro focus adjustments with all of my lenses! A couple of other tips I would like to add: ** In addition to using the 2-sec timer (or a remote), enabling mirror lockup will also serve you better. ** For the most accurate results, the plane of focus must be exactly perpendicular to the lens. Meaning, your lens needs to be pointed perfectly straight at the target - no deviation either left/right or up/down. So you need to adjust and align your tripod and target (or ruler, or tape measure) just right so that they are perfectly level (and using the center single autofocus point) - worst case, just do the best you can. The LensAlign MKII has an alignment hole that supposedly ensures a perpendicular alignment (I think it’s actually patented if you can believe that); but I won’t spend that much money for a cheap, thin piece of flimsy cardboard (if they had made it from sturdy plastic or metal I probably would. Also, if you want the “long lens” calibration target, you need to spend almost the same amount again for another longer piece of thin flimsy cardboard - no way). My only problem with this whole process is that I went from owning ONE body 3 months ago to now owning FOUR bodies; couple those 4 bodies with 12 lenses, as well as a 1.4x extender (the lens/extender combination is stored in the camera as a separate calibration from that of just the lens alone), and I still have A LOT of calibration work to do! One last tip: Keep your micro focus adjustment settings documented in a spreadsheet in case your camera settings ever get reset (which ALWAYS happens when I get my bodies back from Canon, regardless of whether I instruct them not to).

[@kaneclements7812]

I recently acquired a Canon 90D and added a box fresh second hand Canon 100-400 Mk II. Both at very advantageous prices. The results for wildlife have been a trifle underwhelming. I've looked at other videos on Micro-Adjustments and they were all a bit fiddly. Well Guts I got a mug and a tape and after 10 minutes most of which was hunting out the right settings menu I took 3 pictures and got the focus bang on with the third. Brilliant. Thanks greatly.

[@martinpettinger]

Excellent video !

[@PangolinWildlife]

Thank you very much!

[@jagadishssanil3595]

Very nicely explained thank you sir

[@PangolinWildlife]

thank you so much

[@bananaanan]

Simple trick but works like a miracle for micro adjustment...tq... hoping to get more tips from Ur side...

[@guts-pangolinco-founder6386]

Just an old bush trick... stay tuned on this channel, we will post tricks that works for us frequently..

[@lynfen]

This is the best tutorial. Clear and concise. I just calibrated my canon lens this way in the backyard. I we t to Zimbabwe and Zambia in 1998 as a young woman, I’d love to go back now I know how to take proper photos! Thank you from an Aussie

[@fredbokelmann9768]

Thanks Guts. This is the best and simplist explanation I saw in a long time. Love Pangolin videos.

[@BubblesPothowari]

Simple. Straight. Sincere. Works!!!

[@dvankeu1971]

This is probably the single most helpful bit of kit advice I’ve seen on KZbin. THANK YOU for this!

[@PangolinWildlife]

You are so welcome!

[@psgviews]

I was always afraid to mess with microfocus. Not anymore! Thanks Guts!

[@guts-pangolinco-founder6386]

Very welcome! Do not be scared to try, you can always reset all again...

[@debbieharry-clarke2918]

Thank you, awesome information

[@dieterbutow]

Great bushtrick, Guts. Every Pangolin lesson teaches me something new, very enjoyable. Hope to see you in 2021.

[@PangolinWildlife]

Great to hear Dieter! Hope you have a fantastic Christmas. See you next year.

[@dobber475]

Great great tip...no need to buy the expensive tools.........perfect demonstration too!!

[@guts-pangolinco-founder6386]

Thanks, glad it helped!

[@robingodfreyphotography7115]

Thank you!

[@PangolinWildlife]

Welcome!

[@steverich_photography]

Your explanation was SPOT ON!! Thank you. I have had too many blurred images and now know why.

[@guts-pangolinco-founder6386]

Glad this helped!

[@philipethier9136]

As a panning freak, I'd like to point out that "out-of-focus" and "blurred" are not the same thing. In my panning shots, I want the background in-focus and blurred.

[@retirementhobbyfarmdiyadve1511]

This is a great tip and completely new to me. Thank you. This is a great channel. I only found it 2 days ago and already learned a lot by watching. One of my favorite channels now.

[@maemu_matshete]

Completely new to me too.

[@guts-pangolinco-founder6386]

Thanks so much! Glad you are enjoying the channel, hope to see you sometime out in the field!

[@JPStaats]

I’ve attempted to Fine Tune my Nikon DSLR with my lenses before using every free method available on YT and I have to say this is the first method that worked for me. No frills no fuss, but still with a scientific approach even though you call it a “field method” :) Thank you for posting this. You have a new subscriber.

[@PangolinWildlife]

Welcome Johann.

[@kathykay4769]

Hi Johann - kindly share how I can find the nikon settings. I cannot find them. I have a D4 and a D500. many thanks

[@JPStaats]

@@kathykay4769 I have a D7200 and found the AF Fine-Tune under the Setup Menu on the 3rd page, 3rd item from the top. Not sure where it is on the D4 or D500, but Nikon’s menu systems are pretty standardised, so should be in the Setup Menu. I think the D500 can fine-tune attached lenses automatically.

[@kathykay4769]

@@JPStaats thank you for your quick response to my question. My D500 just has AF finetune on/off (mine is on) and my D4 appears to not have it.......perhaps as you suggested, it is done automatically? Many thanks

[@JPStaats]

@@kathykay4769 Have a look at Steve Perry’s video on this topic for some insight: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5SrmaWNe5Kjp68

[@cherylcranfield]

Always learning something new. Thanks GUTS.

[@PangolinWildlife]

Glad to hear it Cheryl!!!

[@roberttangen3508]

Very informative and I liked that you used things you had at hand rather than a bit of kit that you never have when you really need it.

[@guts-pangolinco-founder6386]

Thank you! Bush tricks is the best!

[@johnlocke7097]

Best tip in years, thank you

[@PangolinWildlife]

Hi John, I am so glad this works for you / a great and simple bush trick - cheers Janine

[@alanhand503]

Absolutely great, was about to order a focus Pyramid then saw your simple way of calibrating with a coffee cup and tape measure. Thank you, Fantastic.

[@Tagomac]

Excellent explanation and tutorial, thanks guys.

[@adedotunajibade]

Very helpful. I love how you discuss this intimidating topic in a relaxed demeanour.

[@hevoskouluttajataru]

Fantastic, thank you..I've had this irritating issue for so long..now I got it..thank you very much

[@pratickmondaal3301]

Great Great.... after watching dozen of videos it was life saving... Very easily taught.

[@PangolinWildlife]

Glad it helped

[@peterrussell7667]

Great advice .

[@PangolinWildlife]

Glad you think so!

[@peterrussell7667]

I have done the exercise you showed . My camera was back focusing so now the pics I’m taking are crisp around the target . Thank you

[@PangolinWildlife]

@@peterrussell7667 Its a pleasure!

[@iratanokodiak]

Excellent, useful and easy. Thanks. Your explanation and the speed of your speech was perfect for a non English speaker native like me

[@PangolinWildlife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@deniselandau8195]

Thanks Guts and Pangolin team for fantastic photography advice--can't wait for a trip with all of you on the Chobe!

[@guts-pangolinco-founder6386]

Hi Denise! Thanks! We miss you guys here!!

[@Rooster0529]

Excellent presentation of great information! Thank you.

[@kurtissutley1485]

Great advise. Another video had me doing the micro adjust from the distance I expected to shoot. This is the way it should be done. It actually works great both in the field or in your kitchen. Thanks. I almost got rid of my 150-600 lens. You saved it.

[@AlpeshPatel-jh5ti]

Bloody hell Gus. Didn’t realize it’s that easy. I have learnt so much from Janine in a trip and continue to learn from the videos. Can’t wait to be back in Bots.

[@guts-pangolinco-founder6386]

Thanks Alpesh! We miss you here! Waiting for you...

[@joncothranphotography9375]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@PangolinWildlife]

No problem!

[@kevinblythe2192]

Thanks Guts. Great tip. Straight forward and can be done anywhere.

[@PangolinWildlife]

No worries. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@kuyslloyd2019]

Nice tip. You save me sir

[@montanaphoto]

Your video helped me more than words can tell. I bought the Sigma 150-600 Sport, out of a thousand photos, maybe 5 would suit me. This was so simple! The difference is amazing. I also use a Canon f4 600 and same thing, it was 7 points off when I adjusted it. Thank you!

[@PangolinWildlife]

Delighted we could help. So simple isnt it?

[@montanaphoto]

@@PangolinWildlife yes!

[@20807shane]

Preciate ya! Simple and easy to understand. Great for a newbie like myself.

[@weast5912]

Finally an answer, thanks a million…

[@suebyrne7739]

Who knew! Brilliant

[@PangolinWildlife]

Now you do!!!

[@ianbachanek2538]

Definitely going to try this. Have a Sigma lens on my Nikon and I feel like it's been front focusing. But I drank a beer after discovering that last time out not a coffee. LOL

[@ianbachanek2538]

I made the adjustments Very easy. Was able to successfully get focus on the eye if several small birds that were relatively still. This method was so much easier than buying correction tools (marked grids that are surprisingly expensive). Thank you!

[@guts-pangolinco-founder6386]

Give it a try and tell me what you think!

[@ianbachanek2538]

@@guts-pangolinco-founder6386 worked perfectly. Got some sharp photos so can attest this worked. Thanks again!

[@sarelalberts8890]

Thank you Guts ,good bush trick.I did not know one has to repeeat it .All the best to you .

[@guts-pangolinco-founder6386]

HI Sarel! Mis julle hier! Hoop dit gaan goed!

[@petervalaris8496]

Excellent

[@baldydisco]

Thanks Guts. Great tip. Will check mine today !!!!!!

[@guts-pangolinco-founder6386]

And did it helped??

[@rongeffin5323]

Many thanks - will definitely give it a go as sometimes feel that the eye is not in focus

[@willstone8313]

Amazing straight-forward tip! Thank You!!

[@PangolinWildlife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mauriceprokaziuk337]

Thanks for the simple explanation.

[@PangolinWildlife]

You're welcome!

[@boulx]

Greta explanation

[@arkansas_phototrek3822]

Thanks! very helpful!!

[@PangolinWildlife]

Glad it helped!

[@tizjak07]

Great idea but how far away do you put the tripod from your cup & tape measure ??

[@LoVE.B.]

Thank you. 👍

[@PangolinWildlife]

You are welcome!

[@jacobl6572]

If using a Tamron G2, use the tap in console. I had both front and back adjustments to set across the zoom range and at different distances, then purchase Topaz AI. It is mind blowing in adding texture and sharpness and eliminating movement blur.

[@4-MinuteMiles]

awesome!

[@aajaanron]

This was great, plain and simple, and accessible. Thank you, new subscriber.

[@PangolinWildlife]

Thanks for the sub!

[@DESVERGNES]

Whaoo! Never heard about it before. It immediatly fixed a little problem I had with my 5D4. Thanks!

[@celticpeasant9753]

Thank you so much. That was a fantastic demonstration and great technique. Hope you are all doing well, thank you so much for your tips and tricks .. you guys are the best.

[@guts-pangolinco-founder6386]

Thanks so much!! We are all good and healthy just sad we cannot go into the park...Glad you like the channel!

[@peterevans3247]

Woooow maaaaate friggin' awesome !!!!!!!. Yes i will give it a go tomorrow. I hope you enjoyed the brew lol

[@PangolinWildlife]

Hope it worked!

[@dominiquebeton5485]

i try it and it works so good for my 7D2 and the Sigma 500 f4. thank you.

[@johnhaynes9910]

A big thankyou, a brilliantly simple explanation and ideal for both my 5DS and 7D MkII, worked like atreat :)

[@PangolinWildlife]

Glad it helped!

[@darlingtoncd]

Good points, however, I have to point out, for other peoples’ benefit, that you cannot micro adjusts DSLRs that are generally under $900-$1000. Less than the double digit for Canon e.g. 70d can be micro adjusted but not the 650d. Any of these cameras, or under, 600d, 650d, 800d and I believe even the 77d! (all Canon rebel series cameras...cannot be micro adjusted). Hope this info helps others. DSLRs in OVF use, do not focus using the sensor, mirror-less do use the sensor. That's why, as a general use statement, mirror-less doesn't suffer micro adjustment issues.

[@markrayton6385]

Fantastic. Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@johngunning2123]

Excellent video!

[@guts-pangolinco-founder6386]

Thank you! Hope this help!

[@craigleegillings]

Ty.. great tip..

[@PangolinWildlife]

No problem.

[@LarsRoeddk]

Thanks for that simple trick!

[@PangolinWildlife]

No problem!

[@kevinriese2167]

Great video Guts. Only ? I have is...distance from sensor location to the 30? Is it important to know or will adjustment stay consistent throughout the focal length once adjusted? Guess that was 2 ??’s. 🙏🏻

[@leonbruggemann9375]

Thanks Guts, all my previous attempts at focus micro-adjustment ended before I started, seemed too complicated, too much effort or too expensive. Great and simple advice, well-explained!

[@kathykay4769]

Hi Leon, are you a nikon or canon uses? I thought nikon. If so, kindly advise how you made your micro focus adjustments?

[@leonbruggemann9375]

@@kathykay4769 Hi Kay, Nikon user. I have read on a few camera sites, most micro adjustments require purchasing additional equipment. I have set up my 3 cameras individually with all my lenses using Guts' bush method in this video, and saved the settings. Have not repeated the exercise to see if anything has changed after 6 months, but found it easy to do and apparently quite effective.

[@kathykay4769]

@@leonbruggemann9375 Hi Leon, thanks for the response. Regrettably, I cannot find the settings on my D4 and D500 to be able to follow Gut's advice. Where are the settings? I think you have a d800 which should be similar to the D4. Someone suggested that maybe the top end nikon cameras do it automatically, but you appear to have found the settings . Can you help? - If necessary, I am happy to phone you (live in SB). I was going to wait till I was able to take up my winning prize in June with Pangolin and ask the amazing team there directly. However, not sure this is going to happen with this covid!

[@leonbruggemann9375]

@@kathykay4769 have sent you an email

[@robvisser1206]

Fantastische tip, bedankt🤙👍😊

[@danneugebauer9098]

Great piece of advice ! Thank you for showing - it has a huge impact on results.

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[@matthewschmalz852]

excellent! thanks a million!!

[@guts-pangolinco-founder6386]

Very welcome, hope this helps!

[@cbnyjwl]

Awesome info. Thank you for simplifying this.

[@PangolinWildlife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RahulAravind]

This was really a useful info. Thanks a lot !!!

[@fathampeak]

Thank you, extremely helpful, I have been back focussing on birds in flight and stationary birds with my 5DII and 400mm f5.6. The curious thing is that the lens and camera have been assessed by the repair shop and they said they tested focus and all was o.k, but my field experience tells me otherwise (I had dropped the lens so it wasn't tack sharp-lens element alignment issue). Now we have just purchased a 7DII for more reach, so will check with that camera as well. Will let you know the results later today...:)

[@guts-pangolinco-founder6386]

And...?

[@fathampeak]

@@guts-pangolinco-founder6386 Hi Guts, big thanks to you! I found that my Canon 400mm f5.6L needed adjusting to -8 on my 5DII and -6 on my 7DII. I used a tape measure on a diagonal from the edge of the dining table to the floor, this allowed clear view of the number being focussed on at 3.5 metres. I chose 1000mm as my focus point. To assess the results, I just zoomed in on the cameras back screen and it was obvious where the focus was resting. I set the cameras up in the following mode on a tripod-100 iso, mirror lock up 10 second delay, aperture priority f5.6, with only the centre point AF sensor active and rested that AF sensor on the 1000mm increment of the tape measure. By making the adjustments, the focus was sharp from 20mm either side of the 1000mm mark, i.e. 980mm to 1020mm, after which the focus softened quite noticeably. The first tests showed the lens was sharp from 1995mm-1035mm, just catching the mark being aimed at, but with the majority of the focus zone behind the mark. So in the field, this was resulting in soft birds eyes, mainly because this rearwards focus shift, combined with my focus-and-recompose technique (using the centre focus point). For larger birds, I have recently started shifting the active focus point to the birds eye, yet still got some soft eyes. So this micro adjustment of lens focus will make a world of difference! Of course we can shoot at higher iso and stop the lens down more to give more depth of field, but this affects image quality, and my 400mm f5.6 has no IS, so I am already iso compromised....but one day I will upgrade to 400 f4 DO, or 500mm f4, unless mirrorless creates something similar to the Olympus 300mm f4 (600mm equivalent on full frame sensor). So if you have lens back from repair, regardless of what they say, test AF micro adjustment! The only small question I have is whether the focusing range will also be centred at greater distances? The old rule of sharpness that the focus zone will be 1/3 in front of the focussed point and 2/3rds behind the focussed point isn't the case for close ups-where it becomes 1/2 in front and half behind. So is this test a close up, therefor at greater distances it will still give 1/3 in front and 2/3rds behind? And thank you again for an incredibly helpful video, sometimes we need to be assisted through the technological battlefield and you did that with honour! regards, Guy

[@tharangapramarathne5456]

thanks

[@robertbohnaker9898]

Very helpful and easy.thanks

[@PangolinWildlife]

Happy to help

[@gemini2261]

Brilliant, I needed this for my 100-400L too 👍🏽

[@PangolinWildlife]

Perfect!

[@malgosiak123]

That "little" bush trick does a "big" job for any lenses:) I am a Nikon user, not sure if there is such a micro adjustment. I will have to check, but still this video helps me a lot . Like you said , there are many programs out there , but a simple trick with a cup and the tape will do the trick. Very helpful. Thank you very much for sharing such a great tutorial.

[@PangolinWildlife]

Good to know!

[@renewendt5455]

Look for AF fine tune, the high level Nikons have the feature.

[@juliendm9846]

Thx a lot Guts! A nice change from youtube videos trying to sell you expensive stuff! Just a few common items and the job is done... Got a problem like that on one of my lens, gonna go rectify that right now!

[@PangolinWildlife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chrismartin7594]

Fantastic tip thanks.

[@guts-pangolinco-founder6386]

Welcome! Hope this help!

[@chrismartin7594]

@@guts-pangolinco-founder6386 hi the image I want to enter in the competition. I only have in JPEG because I the dump ass deleted the raw can I still enter?

[@Tibrus74]

Great, thanks for this tips but one question. Witch was the distance beetween the camera and the ruban exactly ? I tell that because I read usually this distance must be aroud 30x focale If you have a moment to answer, thanks

[@josephlow1102]

thanks for this tip

[@guts-pangolinco-founder6386]

Hope it helps!

[@clipperd99]

This was all very well explained, thank you very much. :-)

[@PangolinWildlife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@shahaikkara977]

Thank you its amazing.. should try tomorrow 💪💪

[@guts-pangolinco-founder6386]

Let us know if it worked for you!

[@kathyp1243]

Thanks Guts - I'll have to give it a try!

[@guts-pangolinco-founder6386]

HI Kathy! Hope you are well! Yes give it a try...;-)

[@ratnalimbu4731]

I am so happy to saw your video.

[@PangolinWildlife]

I'm glad

[@RogerJones-mountfield]

Thank you, excellent tip for in the field when you can't set up the Focal equipment

[@PangolinWildlife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RogerJones-mountfield]

Pangolin Wildlife Photography I used Focal only last week and your method came up with the same reading so well impressed 👍🏼

[@PangolinWildlife]

@@RogerJones-mountfield That's great to hear. Thank you!

[@miycalr]

I just did this. I got lucky all good. thank your this

[@PangolinWildlife]

Perfect Michael, really happy for you - cheers Janine

[@miycalr]

U remove a vid about go-to speed. It. Is. The vid where u used a canon 100-400 do you still have that

[@miycalr]

Not the vid with the 80d

[@miycalr]

I was looking for it today and wondered had you removed it. That vid really answered a lot of questions.

[@DarrellMphotography]

How's that good stuff, I'm finding out more things about my camera from you guys and it's free not like canon collective in Australia that now charges for a collective course. Keep up the great work

[@guts-pangolinco-founder6386]

Thanks Darrel! Glad you like it! We are here to promote photography, that is our passion.

[@colinmelhuish1254]

Great tip, thanks for posting.

[@PangolinWildlife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Ravindra.Dubey1]

Thank you so much Guts! Superbly explained. This is undoubtedly one of the finest videos on intimidating topic of lens microadjustment... I will not be surprised if anyone who has spent his precious money on buying those expensive kits will repent, after watching this video. Have been watching Pangolin videos done by you and your team.... And i have happily subscribed your channel. Would like to know more about how can i join your safari... Cheers

[@jimbembinster]

Great tip, thanks.

[@guts-pangolinco-founder6386]

Welcome! Hope this help!

[@martinbyrne6643]

This is very good a simple solution to a complex problem ‘ how about big prime lenses does it happen on them as well

[@guts-pangolinco-founder6386]

Yes it can always better to check...

[@6r4metroman]

Excellent, very easy to understand, thanks :-)

[@PangolinWildlife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@FouzulKareem]

Thank you so much for the tip 😊

[@guts-pangolinco-founder6386]

Glad you liked it!

[@MySamarIslandAdventures]

wow! i will try this

[@guts-pangolinco-founder6386]

pls do and let us know if it helped?

[@calvinwon5113]

If you were focused on the eye of that bird and the bill was out of focus, I would’ve just assumed it was a depth of field issue. I have that same exact lens, but I’m still new to it. If you’re shooting a wide open aperture, would the entire head of that bird (from the eye to tip of the bill) be expected to be in sharp focus at that angle? Because I’ve been using this lens to photograph tiger beetles. And even though I’m doing my best to get their eyes in sharp focus when facing toward me, it always seems to focus more on the body. I’ve been assuming it was a depth of field issue, so I’ve closed down the aperture for more success. But these beetles are TINY! So perhaps it’s a microadjustment issue. Although, I’ve checked it before using the technique that Canon suggests (using a flat object propped up on a grassy surface), and it seemed fine. I’ll try your technique and see.