Nikon D500 Tutorial Part 2 | How To Focus Training

[@iransirijillo]

New nikon(second to my fuji system) user here,.This is the most useful video I've seen to understand AF, short and to the point. Thank you.

[@alanrustyheimer]

Thank you. I learned more from this video about autofocus than a complexly written book on the D500.

[@jimleonardphotography1687]

Clearly the best tutorial on focus training for the D500, thank you.

[@Yanisoz]

The simplest and the clearest explanation ever!!!! Thank you!

[@ghostpanic]

I have owned a few Nikons and now the proud owner of a D750 & D500 and to be honest I learnt alot of tips from this Video! Very clear, concise, and very well represented through visual animations. Well done! :D

[@johanmeijers3153]

You are a born teacher!! Even for a Dutch guy who does not speak English too good. Thanks!

[@hgebe1]

Had my D500 a week now, and just dropped on your video, brilliant its just what I wanted. Clear precise, and unlike many others your voice does not send me to sleep. Keep up the good work.

[@evilted8291]

You are also missing the point with back button ficus (BBF) It is not just for action. AFC with BBF replaces the need to ever shoot AFS. Simply take your finger off the back button and the camera stops focusing, which is THE SAME as AFS.

[@PedroSantos81]

i kinda knew this but wasn't paying much attention to it until now, that's why some of my football shots come out not so sharp, simply because I let go of the BBF too soon or too quick... well said, mate

[@martinlightfoot8930]

Pedro Santos Same thing with even a still portrait with very narrow depth of field

[@mhiggs1978]

Just picked up my d500 tonight and stumbled on your tutorial, and it's brilliant thanks very much, so much better than reading things

[@nanofree01]

Best presentation of D500 autofocus ever seen ! Bravo monsieur.

[@loltimers7875]

This is literally the best video I've watched so far. This is going to change the way I shoot, thank you SO much

[@PanamaMLE]

Tx for this explanation....I’ve been overwhelmed with all the buttons and how to remember what I am looking for.....I think I’m all set for this morning to go out and look for birds.

[@soaringeagle123321]

Clear, concise, perfect pace... You're an amazing photography teacher, Michael! Thank you.

[@anderssonnordic2400]

I've been shooting birds with AF-S for so long, I've never really understood what it was standing for. This video really helped me out! Now I don't need to refocus so often as I needed to do in AF-S. Thanks!

[@MMaven]

Andersson Nordic I think u will see a huge improvement

[@emailvincent]

The best camara Tutorial channel in the world........>!!!!!

[@aussie8114]

Great video for those who don’t understand this 👍🏼 I do scratch my ugly head sometimes why use BBF though. I get it, but for action shots in AFC I like shutter AF better. You don’t have to think about two actions, just press the shutter and job done. Would be great though if you could disengage the shutter AF with a button push instead of going into my menu.

[@abhiasraf6113]

thank you so much . I bought a Nikon D7500 today and I couldn't figure out how to select my own focus points .. but now I know because of this video . thanks a lot :)

[@richardgalindez8121]

I so appreciate your excellent presentation on the autofocus. Very nicely articulated with the display visualization.

[@WalterVerburgt]

Having upgraded from the D3200, this video really helped me to understand all those new features. Great work! Are you aware of the fact that you can actually customize how the buttons work? You can change the behaviour of the camera when pressing in the joystick.

[@tectorama]

Thanks for that Michael. I bought my D500 today and have spent ages scratching my head trying to work this out. (not wishing to look at the manual : ) ) Most of the other buttons I have managed to understand by trial and error. It's a big step up from the D3300.

[@MMaven]

Glad to help. Also know I have a full Nikon D500 Crash Course available if you need more help. Best wishes!

[@HaskellMoore]

Absolutely fantastic video! The graphic overlays are extremely useful, and the content is just enough to explain the concept without being overly verbose. Well done!

[@bonolomasima6789]

This was the most useful video I've found on the d500. Thanks

[@corporalhenshaw]

Excellent video. Well explained with no annoying guff to slow things down. Straight nd to the point. Just how I like it.

[@thinktank8389]

By far most informative. Thanks, I'm 51 just got first camera d500, learning. Very stuck, overload biggggg time. You've helped big.

[@macmij]

The best video explanation I’ve seen on this topic! 👍👍

[@dannydanielsnyc]

I come back to this presentation time after time . Thank you

[@Photojouralist123]

Just got my D500 a few days ago, thanks very much for going through this step by step method of getting familiar whit my new D500. Can't wait for Part 3

[@goodpicsmania]

John Ishii cannot find Part 3 of this tutorial. Has anybody got a link for it

[@goodpicsmania]

Where's Part 3 of this tutorial. Has anybody got link for it

[@markmaclaren1955]

Excellent. Simple, straight forward and clear. Really breaks it down logically and explains it beautifully. Thank you!

[@therookiefisherman5234]

Hi Michael, I am having serious focusing issues and I am following your training video.

[@miguellopez7857]

Clearly the best tutorial i have a d800 to focus traning very good tutorial thanksyou

[@kumarananthasubramonian7841]

Liked the video on Focus training on Nikon D500. I am still confused on the i and info button. Request a short video tutorial on this menu buttons. Thanks.

[@MARYMOCKETT123]

the best video I have ever watched and I have watched a few this is the only one that explained how to use my camera in language I understand thank you

[@Anthony-xu6lz]

Thank you Mike. Your videos are concise, clear and truly helpful. Keep up the great work.

[@barbarayaffee4506]

Thank you, this is the best explanation of the D500 amazing Auto Focusing system around! So helpful!!!

[@fiddelydee5585]

You made it all so simple. I think I understand focusing on this camera finally. Thanks!

[@ROGALSKITOMASZ]

Michael can we count on you doing X-T2 vs D500 AF comparison or even epic shootout? I think it's very hot topic right now because everybody has different opinion and I think your testing methods are among the best I've seen on youtube.

[@klackon1]

Great stuff Michael, thanks a lot. My D500 should arrive in the next few days but, as with previous cameras, I like to aprise myself of the controls before the new camera arrives. It is so much better with your tutorials than with a pdf manual. I am new to Nikon so your tutorials are especially significant for me.

[@MMaven]

Thank you Peter - I never liked the manuals myself

[@rainerlainio2323]

Exactly what I need for my D500 as Sony and Canon user. Good work...

[@mikeschmidt3362]

Thanks for all of the details on this video. I just got this camera (upgraded from the Nikon D200) and I'm excited to go shoot with it!

[@janettemitchell6864]

Thank you for your videos, I was at a complete loss on how to work my new camers as it was a step up from my old Nikon

[@paullofton9566]

Thank you sir. This was clear, concise and very helpful.

[@kapilgoyal3596]

Hi Sir, I really thank you. You cleared all the doubt about the Focus locking. Sir, I want to know one more about Focus Tracking. Please if help me I will be thankful to you. Once again thanks, sir.

[@rodcc]

One, if not the best, of a tutorial video - THANK YOU!

[@Lifeafterbacksurgeries_fit]

Excellent tutorial. Taught me exactly what I needed to know about Dynamic focusing. Thank you

[@endtimeimages3284]

I‘d really like to see practical examples how to use the focus system

[@greyhoundrick5568]

Outstanding tutorial Michael! Just got my D850 and this video has helped me immensely learning more about the Nikon Auto Focusing System! Will be checking out your website, instruction and content in the future. Best to you, Rick

[@carlosmoreira_getfit]

Amazing tutorial... Very good... I m indecise for 500d or 610d more for pics not video...do you recomende anyone? Thanks... Continue the good work

[@davidbiderman3426]

very well done! learned more in this video than any others! you take your time and make it easy to follow! thank you

[@merrillie]

Thanks Michael, very clear and easy to follow tutorial

[@lrandle98]

Thank you so much. This video is a life saver. Big thumbs up!

[@kremito91]

Very helpful review! I would like to see more D500 tutorials :)

[@joannagleason8965]

really clear and well done

[@Jwitherow1964]

Thanks I learn a lot quickly

[@roylansbrian4722]

Great video, well presented and clearly defined.

[@chriskellar4695]

Thank you for a fabulous video. New to the D500, loving it and looking forward to a lot more fun playing around thanks to this.

[@danielecaprioglio5725]

The best way to make a tutorial, thank u very much

[@AZTEC_ARTS2023]

Good info, thanks ! ... too bad you didn't talk about the settings in VIDEO mode ... after all, this shoots 4K footage !

[@johneng7863]

Hey Michael, I came across your video and I want to say it was great with excellent organization, presentation and visuals! You have a very happy new subscriber!

[@robingrussling3978]

Thanks for making it so easy to understand. Great Job

[@welles2002]

your series on the 500 is amazing and so helpful Thanks so much

[@therookiefisherman5234]

Hi, Michael. In your video, you teach the technique of the wedding shooting the bride and the groom and the group. I like the fact that you moved them to the front of the shot but is there a way to get the group into focus as well?

[@janeanray4011]

Just purchased my D500 and watching first video but on the AFS and AFC on the AFC during the instructions you are giving my camera only shows an "S" and "Grp" that's it.

[@arifeens]

Simply explained, excellent tutorial. Thanks!

[@arupkumarchanda3302]

very good tutorial on focusing 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@chinhvannguyen1685]

Hi pro, why to use focus selector lock switch on nikon? Where to use it, position switch is important on camera nikon

[@JeanRobertBos]

Thank you. Il like AF-ON button and 3D for birds. How do you film the finder with the squares ?

[@geoffmartinvideocraft5076]

Brilliant video thanks very much.

[@pauloamaral668]

Really helpful, super... thanks Michael. A hug from Portugal !

[@judycrawford4855]

thank you for this video. My camera was set like this. I think I 'touched something' I shouldn't have because now although it shows group focus mode when I shoot the single point comes into view. Also the auto focus is not focusing. I have tried the default setting but even this will will not reset the camera. It's like the settings have frozen. Not sure what to do next.

[@MMaven]

hard for me to say without being there. I would start with checking the af/mf switch, and then a different lens.

[@wilkm02]

Thank you for sharing this as it was so helpful!!!!!

[@ToddHudsonAtl]

Michael, thanks for another great detailed video...

[@susanhelke6045]

Now I get it! Thanks!

[@michaelfuller8940]

Excellent video! I love how you show the D500 screen. Could you address using AF in Live View when recording video? Let's say ballet, ballroom or tango dancers moving around a small studio. Thanks!

[@ha66m66za]

what about Sigma 150-600 sport lens is it good lens VS canon 100-400?? i need zoom like 600mm but focus speed is better in canon?? Im confused

[@davidkrugs6466]

That was excellent, I learned a lot. Thanks

[@davewomack2216]

great explanation. tks much

[@elrafy23]

Very easily explained....thank you!✌😎🙏

[@chirag4]

Hi Michael, great video this. Does the D500's auto-focusing struggle or hunt in lowlight ? ... Thanks, Regards.

[@bassplayer60]

Hey Mike...I love the video it sure helped me out. You forgot to mention how you turn off the AEL on the front shutter button. I want to remove it from the front and go completely to the back button?

[@arupkumarchanda3302]

How to see group square or D12 dots all the time in viewfinder when i am on this mode??? pls reply

[@hammads9045]

Do you know how to have the camera autofocus in video mode when the subject moves?

[@matthewbell1968]

Absolute top top video, every question i had answered. Thank you Michael

[@77bronc14]

Outstanding video....

[@jpqspike]

i just have a general question! i recently bought a D500 and am taking a trip to the amazon in a few weeks. What are some of the basic settings I should have the camera so i can pretty much point and shoot. Going to do my best to learn as much I can before i leave, but need a quick and dirty tutorial. Thanks for your help and your videos are great!! Anyone's suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!

[@MMaven]

www.canontrainingvideo.com/downloads-c-8_14/nikon-d500-crash-course-download-only-p-102.html?zenid=n2120ibp63hj1ln2tn785t18j0

[@londislagerhound]

Superb explanantion.

[@betspath]

I just posted on the Nikon group I belong to on FB. Thank you sooooooooo much!

[@MMaven]

+betspath My pleasure. We should be finishing the course this week sometime for download.

[@MrTheWaterbear]

The longer I have the D500, the more I use it, and especially now that I have the 200-500 f/5.6 Nikkor lens and a spare battery for it, I love it all the more. It was super scary to begin with, as I never had nearly this many features on my D3100, but fascination and effort paid off ^_^ Sadly, I'm currently out of action with my D500 because of some sensor dirt. I've been told to order a sensor cleaning swab and sensor fluid from Amazon and swipe it myself. Hope that's a good decision >

[@eileenzphotography]

Thank you. A clear explanation

[@janiceforest408]

Definitely one of the most easily understood videos on AF, thanks!

[@dep3che]

YES!!! Your rock sir!! Excellent tutorial and the overlays are amazing! Subscribing for more great info!

[@Hashbrown37]

Thanks, Michael, some interesting thoughts explained.

[@jankoppal1211]

thank you, easy for simple minded people like me

[@satishsahoo2091]

Very helpful video! Thanks Michael!!

[@aaronrutherford1963]

i currently have a Nikon D3400 and wanted to know if i should upgrade to the D850 or get the D500 with the Sigma 105mm F1.4? i currently have two other prime F1.8 lens.

[@idaattias9321]

So nice and clear, thank you so much Ida

[@mikesmultimedia]

Nice production. Graphics are well done.

[@camelotvanerven9667]

Very helpful, thanks.

[@alisonmarchbank6122]

Brilliant clear explanation thank you

[@rajivdancestudiords9683]

hi michael plz do epic shoot with d500 vs canon 7d mark 2

[@mstrainjr]

I admit that I was in a moment of weakness and clicked the thumbnail because of the beautiful woman, but I stayed because I really enjoy this channel.

[@MMaven]

Thank you do much. I appreciated that. There was a lot of work that went into making it

[@mstrainjr]

+MichaelTheMentor I can tell. And even though I'm a Canon guy, there's still plenty of info here I can still use. I've always had an odd fear of recomposition because I felt my focus would be thrown off and I'd end up having blurry photos after multiple attempts, but now I feel inspired to practice it a little more.

[@MMaven]

+M. Strain Jr. Deeper depths of field should be ok. The more shallow the DOF, the less likely it'll be in focus where you want it to be

[@mstrainjr]

+MichaelTheMentor Thanks! I may go out today and try it since it looks like a nice day for camera work.

[@lifeoftivi]

Damn I love you dude, u just saved my life with this video 😍📸❤️