Nikon Back Button Focus

Nikon Back Button Focus | Set up for newer models of Nikon cameras - Pro and semi-pro models.
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[@cstevenett2779]

Hi Danielle, I have been using Back Button AF for years. The trick I didn't know was setting up the joy stick to use Group + AF. That will be a huge benefit when shooting birds. When they are stationary just use the AF ON button and if they take flight switch to the joystick to take advantage of Group + AF. Great Tip!! Thanks, Craig.

[@danielle-pangolinphotohost1005]

Hi Craig, yes indeed - easier to pick up the bird in flight with the group AF - I mainly use group and single point and seems to work for me :-) Thanks for the comment!

[@tonymoore1664]

Great clip. I just set up the same option on the sub-selector. So, in order to use it, do I need to keep the sub-selector depressed while shooting, or do I simply press it once, release then shoot?

[@benwiles7433]

The only problem with doing videos for newer cameras is that I have to now try to persuade myself not to upgrade my older cameras! Also good to see a Nikon user rather than the others using Cannon.

[@danielle-pangolinphotohost1005]

Haha, so true! It's a never ending problem once the photo bug has bitten.Thanks Ben - I am definitely outnumbered by the Canons here but am aiming at producing Nikon specific content so keep an eye out for more of my videos :-)

[@bassangler73]

@@danielle-pangolinphotohost1005 there are plenty of us Nikonians to help you out...lol

[@c.douglaslyon9949]

Thank you. Finally I found a use for that sub selector center button. I’m also trying to set the sub selector for use during playback.

[@janeklof2769]

Many thousand thanks for your very useful and instructive video about AF - ON button !😀

[@PangolinWildlife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Mr09260]

I have been shooting Wild life for 50 yrs the traditional way ...Time I learnt this method

[@danielle-pangolinphotohost1005]

Nothing wrong with sticking to what works for you. But give it a try, you might like it better :-)

[@PangolinWildlife]

Go for it!

[@JohnThomas-bi2dx]

You were methodical and easy to follow…thanks

[@hotquebec]

What is she saying?

[@NikCan66]

very good instructional video for back button autofocus

[@danielle-pangolinphotohost1005]

Thank you for the kind comment :-)

[@PangolinWildlife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jefflanoka]

I am using a d5600 the first part of your instructions works, but the second part I do not see where to change those settings on the camera. F1 there is no af on - listed.

[@PangolinWildlife]

Hello, yes the D5600 might not have all the settings that are on my D850. See which ones are the same and set what I can. -Danielle

[@tomlonergan5512]

Thank you Danielle, I have a question about 3D tracking... On the D500, I have the back buttons for group and single point, with AF Activation to AF-ON only. I would like to experiment with 3D tracking but I can't figure it out. Is it possible to enable 3D tracking while also having active back buttons?

[@PangolinWildlife]

Hi Tom, funny you should ask this - last week I was trying the same thing on my D850 and I believe the D500 is the same. It seems you can't assign 3D tracking to a "shortcut" or back button. So what I did was I set my default AF area mode to 3D (by using the AF button on left of camera body) and then assigned my shortcuts to single and group. I think that should answer your question? It's an improvement Nikon should make. -Danielle

[@Mr09260]

Thank You Danielle ..a Nikon video at last

[@danielle-pangolinphotohost1005]

I know right...I'm trying my best to produce a load of Nikon videos (I am outnumbered by the other Canon shooters :-)). Watch this space!

[@danielle-pangolinphotohost1005]

Also, please let me know what you would like to see on a video regarding Nikon?

[@PangolinWildlife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AdrianBarnard247]

Hi, Quick question re back button focus and D810. Is it possible to set up AE-L AF-L back button for area group mode and AF-ON for single point mode? Thanks

[@shaunetsebeth]

Love your channel. Learned alot from you guys

[@danielle-pangolinphotohost1005]

Great to hear, thanks Shaun!

[@PangolinWildlife]

Great to hear it. More to come.

[@shaunetsebeth]

@@PangolinWildlife can you maybe do a peace on the nikon P1000. I currently use ons and do find it a great camera, but still learning alot.

[@florianbetke]

I though she has a left hand camera just as it looks on the thumbnail. 😅

[@danielle-pangolinphotohost1005]

:-) I've always wondered why none of the brands have brought out cameras for "lefties"

[@florianbetke]

@@danielle-pangolinphotohost1005 You don't know the Conan SOE 5L Mk III released 2017? It's a left handed DSLR. The images are saved in the left hand format gpj. Also the sensor ist made left hand so the images are mirrored. But that is good for selfies you make in through a mirror. They are not mirrored anymore. I think on the thumbnail is a left hand DSLR from Nokin. That's Conan's biggest competitor. Take a look. Sorry about that the article is only in German. Maybe Conan developed the 5L Mk III only for the German market? n3ws.eu/2016/12/13/erste-dslr-fuer-linkshaender-vorgestellt/ I think it's a nice joke and it's not made for the 1st of April. 😂 I hope you enjoy it...

[@PangolinWildlife]

Thats our bad..we flipped the image on the horizontal to make it look nicer.....forgot what it might do to the camera!!!

[@marsha2503]

Thank you! I've been using my D850 for almost three years, but your suggestions have helped me choose better settings to use from now on. I appreciate you!

[@Minotaurus007]

AF-ON button doesn't seem to work for *video*. What am I doing wrong?

[@Mr09260]

Very helpful well done

[@danielle-pangolinphotohost1005]

Thanks a lot Peter

[@PangolinWildlife]

Glad you think so!

[@Fishing-dm9rl]

I have a Nikon D7500 with a 17-55mm lens on it. I have followed your instructions to the "T" and the back button focus does not function for me. What am I not doing correctly? Also, it works perfectly on my Nikon D90.

[@robertsmith5745]

Thank you that was very helpful. Clearly explained.

[@skipperone1]

Thank you Danielle, finally a Nikon video :-) Keep on going with that. I learned a lot from all your team videos and I am looking forward to come back in 2021. Thanks a lot.

[@PangolinWildlife]

Glad you liked it. Looking forward to you visiting again!

[@danielle-pangolinphotohost1005]

Hi Sergio! You're always welcome back. Please let me know if there is any Nikon-specific topic you'd like to see in a video?

[@patrickcloutier3305]

Thank you Danielle !

[@danielle-pangolinphotohost1005]

Appreciate it Patrick :-)

[@hughbatchelor8599]

Hi Danielle. I'm sure Sabine already did a video on this, Thanks anyway.

[@danielle-pangolinphotohost1005]

Hi Hugh, all the others shoot Canon so they have done videos on back button focus for Canon users. I'm a Nikon shooter so I cover the Nikon side of things :-)

[@danielle-pangolinphotohost1005]

I also did a BBF video for other Nikon models previously - but the setup changes quite considerably in the pro and semipro models.

[@hughbatchelor8599]

@@danielle-pangolinphotohost1005 Hi Danielle. Sorry, yeh I was a bit hasty writing my comment and after I watched your video I realised my mistake. What Nikon do you use? I couldn't quite see from the video. I have been using Nikon since my first camera which was a Nikkormat FT3 then the F601 then a D80 which unexpectedly died, Now I am using a D7200. I used the D7200 for the couple of entries I made for your competition. I missed the baby animal category. I would have sent my baby rhino one even though looking at the selection I wouldn't have had a snow balls hope against those entries. BTW unless I am mistaken again I thought you did a comparison on 2 Canon cameras once before. Hugh

[@danielle-pangolinphotohost1005]

Hi Hugh, no worries. I use the D850 and D750 as backup. You're a true Nikonite! Years of Nikon usage, happy to hear you're still with them. I'd have to really take time to find my way around an FT3 now...would probably struggle! Which lens do you use with your D7200? We've had some super images in the competition - you should keep entering (animal behaviour category is the next one). We work with Canon cameras at Pangolin so I might've had one in hand on a video but when we do Nikon specific videos, you'll see me there. Also, people often get confused between Sabine, Janine and myself - someone once asked if Pangolin only employs blondes haha :-)

[@michellekeyte4447]

Thank you, a big help! 😊

[@kennethdockery3622]

I have the Nikon d7500 I'm new to photography can you assist me with learning more about the camera

[@PangolinWildlife]

We are aiming to do more Nikon content.

[@ianheselwood6407]

It would be helpful for a novice such as myself if the subtitles were not across the middle of the screen when trying to follow the instructions,

[@PangolinWildlife]

Hi. What device are you watching on?

[@matthewbell1968]

Excellent, clear instructions thank you 👍

[@PangolinWildlife]

Hi Matthew. You are welcome! Danielle

[@mike8615]

Is it possible to use back button focus in Live View?

[@PangolinWildlife]

Hi Mike, yes it is, but I never use my live view to focus for stills, terrible autofocus! -Danielle

[@arupkumarchanda3302]

VERY NICE VIDEO BUT ONE SMALL QUERY: IF THE BIRDS IN FLIGHT then :- 1. FIRST I HAVE TO FOCUS THE BIRD BY AFON back BUTTON THEN I HAVE TO SWITCH TO SUB SELECTOR BUTTON AND THEN SHOT (OR ) 2. I CAN DIRECTLY FOCUS THE BIRDS IN FLIGHT WITH THE SUBSELECTOR BUTTON AND CAN TAKE SHOT (NO NEED OF AFON BUTTON TO PRESS) ? what is the technique

[@PangolinWildlife]

Hello. You can set your subselector as an AF button. Then you can move focus points as well as focus with one button. Danielle