The ONLY VIDEO You Need to MASTER SONY AUTOFOCUS!

[@cranemon]

I would just add that in continuous AF mode, you can very quickly get a centre spot focus by pressing the centre button in the circular dial. Extremely useful when continuous AF is not locking on to the correct subject, and you don’t have time to dig through the focus menu to change it.

[@JasonVong]

Ah I forgot that was default! I always changed my center button to something else. Good tip for vanilla settings!

[@BenSussmanpro]

Thanks. I used DMF only once - to shoot a cat which was behind a chain-linked fence. AF would only focus on the fence, even small-frame spot focus. DMF let me tweak the focus slightly to capture my subject perfectly.

[@metallicaj123]

Just got my a6700 a week ago and been obsessively trying to understand basics and findementals of photography with this thing and YOUR videos have been the best thus far. Not a bunch of fluff that leads on the viewer. Legitimately good content sir. Thank you for your service. I feel more comfortable and confident with my camera because of you.

[@natepotter6911]

One more thing for your viewers to know: if you're having trouble getting focus in low light in AF-C mode, try switching to AF-S. In AF-S, the camera very quickly fully opens the aperture to allow as much light as possible, thereby potentially improving AF performance quite a bit. Oh, and DMF mode is AWESOME, allows you to auto-focus, then tweak manually.

[@ItzSlushie]

Pretty sure AFS will also use the red led to help light a bit infront of the camera does it not?

[@natepotter6911]

@@ItzSlushie how did you draw that from what I said? I didn't mention anything about the focus assist lamp, I'm talking about what happens with the aperture...

[@CC3GROUNDZERO]

@@ItzSlushie The AF illuminator is independent from AF mode, it will work (if switched on) with AF-S, AF-C and AF-A. Only caveat with AF-C and AF-A is that the illuminator will not work when your subject is moving.

[@ItzSlushie]

@@CC3GROUNDZERO ahhh okay

[@WhatThePheel]

Isn't this only for automatic shooters?

[@DutchDiederik]

DMF stands for Direct Manual Focus. It is essentially AF with MF control enabled, meaning focus can be manually adjusted after the camera did its autofocus thing. It's meant for macro or portrait photography where precise focus is required. A best-of-both-worlds kind of thing.

[@ivonned32]

Thanks soooooo much for this info.!🙏🏾👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💪🏽👊🏽

[@ameleh61]

In the manual it says that the switch on the lens overrides this setting. I broke a lens by moving the focus ring when I wasn't supposed to, so I'm very wary of this. So I'm confused. What am I missing?

[@DutchDiederik]

@@ameleh61 the switch on the lens is to enable or disable autofocus. If it is set to MF, autofocus in any kind of way does not work, including in DMF-mode. Which lens did you break? I've never heard that before. The focus ring on modern Sony lenses are all "drive by wire" as far as I know, meaning it's a sensor that tells the focus motor what to do, not physically connected to the lens elements, making it impossible to do damage. I could be wrong, of course, or the lens that you used in particular worked in a different way.

[@ameleh61]

@@DutchDiederik it was a canon 100 mm macro. I had the switch set to auto focus, and turned the focus ring anyway. I guess I’m not sure that is what broke it, but it spun around and would not focus at all anymore. I never forced it. But now I’ve set my new Sony a7rv so DMF is on all the time, a surprising and very welcome feature.

[@DutchDiederik]

@@ameleh61 the older Canon and Tamron lenses I owned before switching to mirrorless Sony gear had their focus rings directly connected to the lens elements and thus also the motor. You probably broke the teeth off a cog of the mechanism inside the lens when you turned it manually, or broke something inside the little motor. I don’t know if all modern lenses are “drive by wire,” but the Sony 85mm /f1.8 and 16-35GM I own both work that way. Much more fool-proof. The A7RV is a dream camera of mine. I have the 3rd generation and I love it. The autofocus on the new Sony cameras is so damn impressive. Lower res RAW files is also a fantastic, practical feature. How good is it?

[@soapa4279]

lmao I nearly died at that dope ass mother focus area

[@ylberazizaj]

same here hahahahahaha

[@rodeanphotos]

@@ylberazizaj I'm still laughing even now lmao

[@Tokyo_Arcade]

this was amazing, i legit lol'd

[@pabloyamamoto]

Me too!... this is my first Jason Vong video, it was totally unexpected.. 😂

[@grafiki92]

wanted to take the time to recognize the amazing value that you bring to the community. As a self taught photo enthusiast it has been challenging and overwhelming to learn about the photo theory as well as the Sony tech. but the format that you present as well as your enthusiasm really keeps bringing me back to learn more and more. Thanks for all your hard work and commitment to your passion :)

[@panhandlejake6200]

DMF: Direct Manual Focus. Helps make manual focusing a little faster.

[@5x9dev]

And yes, I do use this mode quite a bit for underwater photography and dry side for glossy objects.

[@trevourlance27]

also helpful for 3rd party lenses that do not acquire very good focus .. i noticed i use dmf more often when i have rokinon, viltox, and meike lenses. otherwise af-c for G lenses, sigma, and tamron

[@sh8736]

Agree it is useful for wildlife photography. Let’s say there is a small bird in amongst reeds bobbing in and out, autofocus gets the leaves but it’s not quite birds as it’s not there long enough. A quick tweak of dmf is faster than switching to mf . However on the new 300mm if dmf was on and I was holding the lens by the focus ring it would not focus! Lens needs s longer foot for me

[@sh8736]

Would have liked a bit form detail on the horizontal vertical settings. I have it turned off as if I’m locked on a subject I don’t want it to move focus spot if I go vertical. Is fine on the A74 and A7R5, however on A93 seems to move the focus to the bottom of the screen which is really irritating! Have thought it could be the touch screen focus and maybe my nose is touching the screen but I have the same nose when using each camera body so don’t understand this one! 😂

[@HouseOwl]

DynamicMF

[@RyanPerrella]

3:10 DMF is one of my favorite features of Sony cameras, it was selectable on its own dial on the RX1, i like it for identifying and capturing a target, then i can fine tune it. DMF can now always be on via a switch on some Sony G lenses, cool feature for those that like manual control for fine tuning an autofocused subject without any button or menu hunting, just twist focus. Works well with peaking.

[@RAILFANinSOUTHAFRICA]

My favourite too - using it a lot for wildlife to peak the focus

[@RyanPerrella]

8:18 THANK YOU for describing what this feature i always saw in my menu’s actually meant, it sounds pretty cool if say in landscape you always shoot cars and focus wide, but when you just rotate the camera, that itself alters the focus subject for something shot vertically like a human.

[@Sinevibes]

Thanks!

[@JasonVong]

Thank you so much!!!

[@dennisschullerjr1720]

When you broke character after talking about DMF, " Dope Ass MoFo" you had me in stitches 🤣 Thanks for showing a little bit of your true self in these videos. It's why I have watched your videos for years and will continue to do so. Cheers Jason!

[@TVe200]

I have DMF on one of my tele lenses. For bird photos I always use AF-C. When af struggles for small birds into trees it is excellent to fine adjust with the MF ring.

[@Olexanderko]

I was using DMF since Olympus. This is very useful in case Macro or night photography. OR a lot of same object where camera don't know which one you like to picture

[@michaelmiller8173]

Love, love, LOVE this video! So incredibly helpful. Thank you! Maybe you could do a similar one on metering modes?

[@GAGPalia]

I was a Big DMF .... Shooter when I used NEX-6. Also it is Direct Manual Focus

[@stinkothestooleater4490]

Super helpful. I purchased an a6100 to get back into photography after a 2 year hiatus, and cannot seem to get anything into focus. I had always just used manual focus on my school provided canon, but my kit lens doesn't have a manual focus ring, so now I know what I need to do!

[@AdrianaBellani]

I have an old Sony a55 DSLR. This video is extremely helpful to know great features that are built in this camera. Thank you.

[@shutter_king]

was not expecting the tip on the AF illuminator, but im so glad i watched this video. i hate that damn light!

[@TheLetsboogiedown]

Very well presented tutorial! One can see that a lot of hard work went into this 💯👍🏽

[@ErnestStevenson-bo3nk]

Dude! I'm so happy that one of your videos popped up as recommended for me. I shot with Canon for 30 years and just switched to Sony a little over a year ago. I've already learned a ton from you on how Sony cameras operate in just a couple of videos. Thank you so much!

[@JasonVong]

Happy to hear! Which Sony did you end up picking up?

[@ErnestStevenson-bo3nk]

@@JasonVong A7Riv

[@Penka-ju4li]

The same. I am so confused with such a big difference in focusing... I like everything on sony but focusing....

[@spideyjay23]

Hi what lens would you recommend for product photography on Sony ZV e10

[@Stefan328]

DMF, Direct Manual Focus is ideal for macro. This with back button focus only to use the shutter button to leave the zoomed area - reframe and take the picture 😊

[@MylesInfocus]

Lock On AF & Tracking has been such a game changer for me. No idea it was a thing until I stumbled on it while test driving my 70-200mm GM II.

[@miketv9484]

just want to clarify that you are discussing different autocus in photo settings not in video setting?right,.but anyways well explained on the side of photography.,thank a lot.God bless

[@VJF536]

I use DMF as my go to. I shoot in a wooded area quite often. I have missed too many shots because my camera grabbed a tree, leaf, rock, or anything we else. With DMF I could correct it immediately without spooking the critter I want a photo of. There may be a better method that I haven't found, but this works for me.

[@zaceusa4101]

Awesome. I’m trying to decide between the fx6 and fx3. Thanks for your story

[@Nicolas-w6t3s]

Hi Jason, i have an a7r 4 and i am photoshooting irises with a macro lens. what focus should i use to get the best iris focus and picture? i don't want the eyelash to disturb disturb the picture/focus. am i able to use AF? what shutter, ISO and settings should i follow?

[@JoshConnectMedia]

My Sony Guy !!! Champion !! DMF could easily be Dynamic Manual focus. where you add some dynamism to your manual focus thereby making manual focus clear and day. My two cents.

[@anthonypepito6833]

I can not find the Face & Eye AF anywhere in the menu like you shown in the video. What mode should I be in? I was in Manual mode.

[@djluciusbe]

Hi what setting should you use for shooting video's , autofocus cotinuous ? Thanks for advice

[@grigoryvidishev1810]

Thank you for the video. What focus mode I should use when I do focus bracketing on the camera and on the lens?

[@JerryWoo96]

Af-c and tracking spot with shutter af-on brings a new meaning to point and shoot. Saves alot of time without needing to use the thumbstick or dpad to select focus area.

[@CGphotoOp]

DMF = direct manual focus It’s the only thing I use for nature shots. It magnifies when moving the focus ring so I can micro focus .

[@ssdigitalssuresh9697]

sir your video make me so much knowledge to expand my photography...iam new to sony...which focus point is better to take school group photos...please

[@dspoet1]

Ima watch this later. I just picked up the A7 IV

[@denvera1g1]

4:40 i really wish the virtual touch joystick when using the EVF on APSC cameras worked better, i find myself having to lift my thumb up all the time to re-gain tracking on my thumb.

[@laidback-luc]

dude your videos are so insanely helpful and informative. thank you for your hard work and energy!

[@-archingk-k364]

I use back button focus with "af-c/tracking/center area". so that I can try different framing with single center area focus, just like the MF, or keep pressing the back button to lock the subject on focus and take multiple shots. All it takes only a button and a period of time to get used to the shutter no longer related to focus.

[@stevengoossen6019]

I have been so confused about what setting. Thanks for your help. 😊

[@Superjeanmarc]

Awesome video... Does anyone knows if when having several subjects in frame, there a way to switch from a subject to another, to say to the camera on which subject to focus on?

[@natediggityflicks]

This was extremely informative, THANK YOU!!!

[@kucekto]

Great video! Perfect timing when I just got a new sony camera. Your tutorials are always very helpful ( got me buying and setting up the A7III back in 2018 )

[@Hobbies4Hire]

Great job on the video Jason! Thanks for making it.

[@zal88]

i have the sony a7iii what would be best focus settings for catching thunderstorms and and severe weather? along with the focus sensitivity?

[@ivonned32]

Your videos are so helpful. Now I feel like my camera is doing what I want it to do! Thanks so much!🙏🏾👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@keving7773]

My 1 regret about DMF is that I did not start using it earlier. Heck is fantastic for macro, with pretty much the same capabilities as AFS. So is more functionality, not less. Give it a try for a little while, if you to like it go back

[@habiburkhan6547]

Great vido for me as a beginners. I love watching your VDOs. Could you please advise me, what should be my best settings to capture my family picture during Fall along with capture the gorgeous color of the Fall too ? please.

[@Itsadam_r]

As a new sony user this was very helpful, thanks!

[@pcrate20]

good video, what type of phone holder are you using and how to connected it to your camera?.. thank you

[@quangtrinh7119]

This channel is a gem! Thank you Jason!

[@jacooobWT]

I just got myself the Sony 18-105 F4 today and looked to instruction. DMF stands for direct manual focus

[@liamdoran2257]

Is there a way of setting the minimum shutter speed in aperture priority on the a6100?

[@martinweber3859]

If I use focus stacking, I use DMF, to autofocus my flower for example and then change the focus a little bit towards the camera before automatically shooting the rest.

[@massart09]

Hi, thanks for the video. If you were drawing and wanted to make a video, which mode would you choose to use? On a table or on a canvas, indoors. Sony ZV e10, kitlens.

[@danimac2028]

Hey Jason when you switch from auto to manual after locking the focus in auto, do you keep the shutter pressed? So you when the focus is taken you press the manual button and then you take the picture?

[@FredMinimal]

great guide, amazing technology. love the eye-AF/Face detect if you have one clear subject. Unfortunately the 5D/1D Autofocus points accessed by wheels and the joystick are quicker to operate than the slow sony spot field (S,M,L). Switching from the very left to the very right or any other way feels slow on Sony. touchscreen operation is too flimsy while holding the camera to your eye.

[@fifteenalpha]

Finally switching from a Canon M50 to Sony. Would recommend the A7c over the A7iii? Photography centric hobbyist, I’m only considering the A7c is for the improved AF (tracking).

[@nachiketpargaonkar8646]

Love your way of presenting! Another amazing video!

[@azirulbahrom5438]

What about group photo? Which focus setting is the best? i want every one in focus

[@Penka-ju4li]

This was what I was hope to find here as well. Or in the crowded space how to focus.

[@wadehoagland9188]

Thanks Jason curious what would you use for a group shot, let me add on a stage with led theatrical lighting seems like its really hit and miss, I go into manual focus even then it seems substandard. any experience in this environment. Thanks up front

[@allaboutsk]

What settings would someone reccomend when using AF for doing macros, like flowers and etc, I noticed mine were either blurry or a bit out of focus.

[@DIRTBIKEMEDIA_DBM]

Hi Jason , thanks for the video , hope you can answer this question as I cannot find any information on it maybe because it’s a silly question, does the auto focus work best with low or high aperture I have a Sony 70-200 f2.8 and I’m not sure on the focus at 2.8 or say 11 ect Thank you

[@0xggbrnr]

Which focus mode do I use for streaming on my a6700? I have a Sigma 18 - 50mm. Any ideas?

[@Greece360]

Im a Nikon Z7ii & Z6ii user for my professional work however I use the Sony A6700 with a Sony 11mm f1.8 for all my vlogging and food reviews. What focus setting do you think would work best for someone close to the camera eating and showing close ups of the food while lowering the food after showing it requiring focus on me immediately? Thank you

[@mbenjamin292]

You are by far the most gifted individual = photographer on this planet. Do you ever sell a photograph to a person?😊

[@shivneelnarayan5638]

Which 50mm sony lens would u recommend for f1.8 as m on a budget need it for photo n video

[@samtang1995st]

Hello, I really like the photography tutorial videos you made. I hope you make more related videos, such as how to adjust metering and white balance.

[@gilbertpc805]

Where is Frame/Eye Frame Display on the a6700? Also what’s the best setting to get everyone in a group photo focused?

[@ianstiehl1994]

Im a fie hard DMF guy if Im shooting slow or still things. I really like being able to fine tune my focus as much as possible -- especially with zoom lenses

[@stevenwaldstein2249]

Jason, thank you for another great video with instructions. Always enjoy content and Sony is my most used camera of choice. I own many of their cameras so this was a helpful refresher. Take care.

[@denvera1g1]

If i have a lens with an insensitive focus ring, i sort of like DMF on the APSC line of cameras. If i have a newer full frame, or a lens with a really aggressive focus ring, i'll often run C with the refocus button, or S (so i can focus and re-compose without bringing up the focus spot menu) I think the reason i like DMF on APSC is because there is no focus spot joystick

[@lindakantes873]

Yup! sometimes DMF with focus peaking! to lazy to use manual lol ... great video BTW

[@taithanhthoi]

Can you help me. I want autofocus product showcase of Sony A6400. I just wonder if i choose Continue Autofocus On or Off / and Center Focus Wide or Spot better. Thanks for your advice

[@850Tech]

Does the Sony A6400 has Lock On Tracking Auto Focus ?

[@808islandlife_HI]

Great overview. Thanks

[@jordanking7711]

DMF stands for Direct Manual Focus. Hope that helps Jason 🙂

[@adventures.less.traveled]

Cant tell you how much this helped me! Thank you!!

[@Mark-uu2cb]

Hi! Jason, I have a question for you. Do you keep using the same button functions in your camera as you presented 2 years ago in your guide?

[@minimalchannel06]

Which monitor are you using in this video that is mounted on top of the camera?

[@stevpenimanuelrumengan6754]

tanks alot 🙏, MR.Jason ...soo helpfull, from Bali island with love..❤

[@J04Pierre]

I shot music videos what focus mode should I use to record groups of people or even if it’s just three people for videos

[@markone637]

Hi Jason, all about AF (Sony a7) explained Mark Galer. He is a Sony ambasador and of course on YT is only small example. Full tutorial (I think it’s about 1,5h) is when you subscribe his channel on some platform (I don’t remember the name) Regards - you making a great job 👏

[@royaltykidstv]

What about to have everyone on a party in focus when doing video? What are the settings for that?

[@brianrudolph3594]

Thank you for an awesome video! Extremely informative and helpful to my photography learning! Thank you!

[@paolo.oribiana]

Im turning green with envy on this one Jason! Funny that a fuji xh2s is watching a sony af video. I feel that if you just turn on the camera straight from the box and just record the video - it will get a focused video shot right off the bat. vs fuji = struggle is real.

[@abhinabanath904]

In 2024 only for photography purpose ( specially in weekend ) should i go for sony a6700 or sony a7iv ? Please suggest

[@tsunarun]

Great review thank you ☺️ Jason do you think the zv E10 ii have a great autofocus for video. Thanks

[@sagardigitallab]

@2.45m - From Sony website - Direct manual focus (DMF) : You can make fine adjustments manually after performing auto focusing, letting you focus on a subject more quickly than when using the manual focus from the beginning. This is convenient in situations such as macro shooting.

[@shreyas7801]

No, in the video, he said it's 'Dope-ass Mother FocusArea'

[@AWAShowme]

​@shreyas7801 I like that definition better! There's no doubt he already knew what it meant, and this is a smart way to solicit engagement! Either way he's a DAMF 😂

[@kdschathuranga47]

Great. Need focus tricks for videography

[@michaelkukura6208]

Hi, I canot access the Focus Area. Its set on Wide. Focus mode has only 3 choices and one is grey'd out, non selectable. Thanks

[@ContentTalker-nc5hi]

3:08 I believe DMF is nothing but Digital Manual Focus, as you've mentioned already that all it does is, you may be able to focus manually on your screen. Do you think, my explanation might be correct?

[@lancairdriver]

Thanks for the video Jason, are you still liking your A7CR?

[@jose2g]

How do you record your camera screen ?

[@elmono3939]

What App do you use for Live View ? Thank you

[@chitung2277]

Dmf, to let camera try to focus first, then user can fine tune afterwards

[@earthgraduate726]

When shooting a living room, you need everything to be in focus , so I set my camera on AF and the focus area on wide , I put my aperture on 7 and iso on 100 and the camera is on a tripod , but when I half press the trigger the camera randomly chooses an object and focuses on that , looking at the result on my computer that's the only thing that got focused ! , I don't know how to get everything in focus , what do you think Jason ?

[@mattm7426]

Switch to manual temporarily

[@samfraulino]

So if I am using autofocus continuous- and I am shooting a video where I am slowly panning the subject, while recording am I expected to hold down half way the focus button even while recording?

[@sikemosa]

Didn't know you could use your phone as an external screen, sick! Great video

[@clintjohnalog8916]

Hi Jason, I love all your content about the Sony environment and it helped me improve my shooting significantly. I have an A7ll and I hope you will make a tutorial tips and tricks for video and photo about. Maybe due to A7ll's lacking feature the reason why almost no one talks about it.

[@sanjayparab7817]

3:20 is halarious