Nikon D7100/D7200 Auto Focus

[@traceymaynard4598]

I've had my D7100 for numerous years and never really bothered with the manual. Your videos are easy to understand. Thank you!

[@lloydcripe]

You quickly cleared up this matter for me. Straightforward tutorial. Very useful. Thanks for sharing this.

[@ThePhotoShow]

Hi Lloyd, I am glad the video was useful. Thank you for watching.

[@alexandrialipton1843]

THANK YOU! I was so frustrated with my new 7100! I watched this, and I think you "fixed" my focus problems shooting soccer. Another game today to test out my new knowledge! Thanks again.

[@brensue999]

Excellent video and very easy to follow! I have recently purchased a Nikon D7100 and was a little confused on exactly what the auto focus choices were and how to set them. Thanks!

[@ThePhotoShow]

+brensue999 Thank you very much, I am glad the video was useful.

[@ZeCreamTV]

Thank you so much, I have been shooting for a while with out understanding this, much appreciated!

[@ThePhotoShow]

Hi Jason, no problem at all, I am glad the video was useful. Thank you for watching, have fun, Dave.

[@trudyetchells7059]

Thanks so much. Was stumped trying to set a simple 1 spot focus and had multiple focus spots jumping around. I needed a sane voice to explain where the button I should be pressing was, and a video showing it was near the lens, not the AE-AF lock button, before I lost the plot altogether. ( I had read the manual :( )Upgrading from a very comfortable d200 is more stressful than i imagined! Thanks again!

[@ThePhotoShow]

Hi Trudy, no problem at all, I am glad the video was useful. Thank you for watching, have fun, Dave.

[@hurleygreen927]

THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO..i HAVE A D7200 and a D750, and the focusing systems are BOTH EXCELLENT! :)

[@fyvnyn0990]

Thank you for making this video, helped me figure out how to move my focus points where I needed it to be! ✨✨✨

[@ThePhotoShow]

I'm glad the video was useful. Thanks for watching.

[@polharkin3785]

Brilliant video helped me loads ... much better than reading through the manual thank you

[@ThePhotoShow]

Excellent, I am glad the video was useful. thank you for watching, have fun, Dave.

[@rileyabbott]

Great video, maybe Nikon should employ you to explain their products, their manuals are at times hard to understand, you have a simple way of explaining things

[@ThePhotoShow]

Thank you very much, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I'll have to wait and see about Nikon. Have fun.

[@faroekabdoelrahman6066]

I agree with Riley. It's a great video and you have a simple way of explaining things. Hope to see more tutorials about the D7100/D7200.

[@Mypocketshurt]

Thank you this video help me figure out my D7100 I was having trouble with the auto focus and after I pressed the AE L/AF-L button it started working properly

[@snsranch]

Thanks for the help. I was slugging vodka while shooting one day and made a mess of all of my settings. : ( Totally back on track now! Cheers!

[@ThePhotoShow]

Hi Bob, thanks for that, it's the best comment I've had in ages. You should post a portfolio of drunk photography, you may have a whole new genre. Thanks for watching, have fun Dave.

[@jamartippin6776]

Helped me out so much with what to set up focus with.

[@ThePhotoShow]

Thank you for watching. I am glad the video was useful.

[@michebre]

Thanks so much, great information. Very concise and well explained.

[@ThePhotoShow]

Hi Michael, no problem at all, I am glad the video was useful. hank you for watching, have fun, Dave.

[@ShaneT5S]

This was heaps of help. I completely forgot about the dial on the front of the camera just above where my fingers hold onto, so I couldn't remember how to set the cluster of 9 or the single focus point.

[@andreasschmidt5185]

Thank you for your explanation very simple keep up the good work

[@ahyungrocks5509]

Thank you for this wonderful video. However, I have a question on my D7200 AFC with 9 focus points setup. At that setting, it is still showing 1 focus point on my camera. It seems there is something wrong with my setting or camera. Can you please help?

[@ThePhotoShow]

You are correct, with the camera on AFC and 9 AF points, only 1 focus point will show in the viewfinder. If you hold the AF button (on the left at the bottom of the lens) while looking through the viewfinder, the 9 AF points will show. You can now use the selector dial on the rear of the camera to move them around the frame. This will apply to 9 and 21 AF points. Thank you for watching, have fun, Dave.

[@bonaventura24]

Great video this one too! For the purpose of photographing flying airplanes, would you recommend AF-C / 51 focus points or rather AF-C / 3D?

[@2162daker]

Thank you for uploading this video, very clear and helpful.

[@ThePhotoShow]

No problem at all, thank you for watching, have fun, Dave.

[@TheSocialjerry]

This video is really helpful.. much appreciated

[@ThePhotoShow]

Hi Jerian, no problem at all. Thanks for watching, stay safe, Dave.

[@MrSemglory]

Thank you for the vid! It really helped me! From North Italy :)

[@ThePhotoShow]

Hi Samuele, I am glad the video was useful. Thank you for watching, stay safe, Dave.

[@reinchampion]

Cleared up a lot of confusion in my mind. Thank you!

[@ThePhotoShow]

My pleasure, I am glad the video was useful. Thank you for watching, have fun, Dave.

[@AnastasiaDerry]

Excellent info, thanks!

[@ThePhotoShow]

Hi Anastasia, I am glad the video was useful. Thank you for watching, have fun, Dave.

[@patrickhoran2675]

finally,a easy video on focusing the 7100/7200.thank's.

[@ThePhotoShow]

Hi Patrick, thank you for watching, i'm glad the video was useful.

[@patrickhoran2675]

No problem,helped me out in the field already last couple of days.

[@kb6kgx]

I do fire photography and much of what I shoot are helicopters and fixed-wing air tankers. Obviously these are "moving subjects". Should I be using 1) single- or multi-point focusing and 2) AF-S or AF-C?

[@shannondoyle5700]

Thank you for such a helpful and easy to understand explanation :-)

[@ThePhotoShow]

+shannon doyle My pleasure, thank you for watching. Have fun.

[@Jimmy_Cavallo]

🚨 oldie but goodie thank you. In AFC or AFA does 3D work the same.??

[@trevorwright6165]

hello david and thanks again for the info what fun i will have with your great help thank you from trev

[@charlesross6507]

Thanks for the clarity, much appreciated!

[@alojoshuataiwo]

Thank you so much. This was really helpful. Cheers.

[@MIZZNIGHTINGALE]

Thank you very much. Very detailed, just the way I understand.

[@ThePhotoShow]

No problem, I am glad the video was useful. Thank you for watching, have fun, Dave.

[@llygaidagor1619]

Very clearly explained, thank you

[@ThePhotoShow]

No problem at all, I am glad the video was useful.Thank you for watching, have fun, Dave

[@joycassidy3575]

Great video! I do have one question. What is the best AF Set up for real-estate photography when you are shooting HDR in aperture priority.

[@ThePhotoShow]

Hi Joy, personally I would use AF-S with either a single point or a group of 9 AF points. That would allow you to choose an area to focus on and have it remain focused for the multiple shots. Thanks for watching, have fun, Dave.

[@joycassidy3575]

Thank You!

[@phooesnax]

Hi Dave, Watching this again for a second time and what you show is very clear and helpful. Have a question though; Was using a D200 which when back focus is enabled I could still allow the half shutter to also focus is used. On the D7100 when I allowed the rear button to focus the shutter stops. Not a big deal to me but for my wife it is. Curious if you know if D7100 will enable both at same time? Your whole series on the D7xxx series was great.

[@ThePhotoShow]

Really good question. I have had both the D200 and the D7100 and never noticed that, possibly I have only ever used one or the other and not tried both at the same time. There are a number of options in the Custom Settings Menu for the AF/AL button, one of them may allow both buttons to be used. It may also change depending on the focusing type selected i.e. AF-S or AF-C. I will get both cameras out and see if I can find a definite answer for you. Thank you for watching, have fun, Dave.

[@saipradeepdandem]

Hi, I own D7200 and i hope there is not much difference between D7100 and D7200. In D7200 to enable both the back button and shutter, below is the path to the setting: Menu -> Custom Setting Menu (pencil icon) -> a Autofocus -> a4 AF activation -> choose 'Shutter/AF-ON' option For only the back button focus choose "AF-ON only" option. I hope this will help. :)

[@phooesnax]

Very similar. 7200 has menu for video, wireless, I think GPS and may be slightly better on low light.

[@ThePhotoShow]

Thank you for the information, it should be the same as both cameras are virtually identical. Have fun, Dave.

[@ravicreationsdelhi0007]

Great sir I have Nikon d7200 camera focus square point is not moving manually from the joystick,Please tell which settings I have to do inside my camera.

[@ThePhotoShow]

Hi Ravi, the first thing I would check is that the joystick is not locked. It has a lever on the outside of it with the letter 'L' if it is on the 'L' the joystick will not move the focusing square. If this does not work, let me know and I will see if there is an option in the menu for you. Thank you for watching, have fun, Dave.

[@chennaitamilanjaiphotos1211]

Excellent video 📸📸🙏🙏

[@MegaPacosanchez]

Super helpful. Thank you so much.

[@ThePhotoShow]

No problem at all, I am glad the video was useful. Thank you for watching, have fun, Dave.

[@carcina27]

Very good video the info will come in handy. Thank you.

[@ThePhotoShow]

Thank you for watching. have fun.

[@Crop682]

Would you specify the focus point setting for taking video of a speech ( interview ) and for slightly a moving subject for d7200

[@ThePhotoShow]

Hi Anupam, for video work I would suggest using the single point to focus on your subject but then putting the camera into manual focus. This will prevent the camera constantly trying to refocus and ruining the look of the video. With moving subjects, for stills photography I would use the AF-C on 9 or 21 points to allow tracking of the movement. Good luck, have fun, Dave.

[@sallydowdle2894]

another really helpful video. Thank you

[@sathyapramodhhb1674]

hello sir can you please share some info on live view exposure prview on D7200 which happens to be not working properly on my new D7200. thank you.

[@ThePhotoShow]

Hi the live view should show if the image is correctly exposed as it comes straight from the sensor to the screen. I would suggest putting the camera in manual mode and adjusting the aperture up and down. The live view should adjust in brightness as you do. If the camera is in auto or any of the priority modes it is making the adjustments itself and will not show any significant difference on the screen. I hope this helps. Thank you for watching, have fun, Dave.

[@elysiumcore]

superb. i just picked up a 7200. this will help :)

[@ThePhotoShow]

Thank you for watching. I am glad the video was of use. Enjoy your D7200, have fun, Dave.

[@MrScrubtech1962]

I’m shooting musical bands in low light with a lot of movement from the band. What setting would you recommend?

[@ThePhotoShow]

In low light I have found that the AF-C setting with a 9 or 21 focusing points works well. You can also use the AE-L/AF-L button to lock the focus by holding it when shooting. Thank you for watching, have fun, Dave.

[@mrcharrington1]

Thanks very much. Great info.

[@ThePhotoShow]

No problem at all, I am glad the video was useful.Thank you for watching, have fun, Dave

[@PhoenixBlue2]

Thank you - this was most helpful!

[@ThePhotoShow]

+Darlene Lester My pleasure, thank you for watching.

[@azizmohammed9758]

Excellent tutorial

[@ThePhotoShow]

Thank you, I am glad you liked the video. Have fun, Dave.

[@sailingxtremeadventures542]

Great tuitional video and very well put across. Now subbed Thank you

[@ThePhotoShow]

Thank you for watching and subscribing. have fun.

[@watdannouhuh6687]

Thank you!!

[@ThePhotoShow]

Hi, no problem at all, I am glad the video was useful. Thank you for watching, have fun, Dave.

[@banta1978]

thanks for the training, i needed this

[@ThePhotoShow]

+banta1978 No problem at all, thank you for your comment.

[@oilyboy9477]

thank you very much God bless you

[@ThePhotoShow]

+Hossein Ahmadi Thank you very much.

[@chrisoleary8401]

When I press the 'AE-L/AF-L' button (as shown as 1:15) I don't see AFS on my screen. Any idea why?

[@GrooveManilaPlaylist]

Hello Sir I have a question about my my D7100 focus point or focusing squre.. it was lock just in one place on left side, I can't move it. I don't know what happen and it is not moving. I try the diff focusing mode and still not moving.. Please can you Help me..

[@ThePhotoShow]

+Marlon Llaneta It sounds like you may have locked the multi selector on the back of the camera. There is a dot and an 'L' on the selector, if it is on 'L' it is locked and will prevent you from using it. Move the small lever at the bottom of the Multi Selector to the right and try again. Hopefully this works.

[@CaptPaulH]

Good to add this only works with a standard lens attached!

[@ThePhotoShow]

Setting the AF points will work with any compatible lens. The video was filmed with a 24-70mm lens on the camera. Thank you for watching, have fun, Dave.

[@jenniferwhipple4614]

Great video!!!

[@ThePhotoShow]

Hi Jennifer, I am glad you liked it. Thank you for watching, have fun, Dave.

[@fjwio780]

My AF-C doesn't work. I've watched many of these videos and still can't figure out what I did wrong. I switched every button as you said in the video but it still keeps staying inactive. What do I do wrong? Thank you in advance

[@ThePhotoShow]

It is hard to tell without having the camera to see but here is how to change the focusing modes. Make sure that the focus mode switch, next to the lens, bottom left, is on AF. Next push and hold the AF mode button. Now while holding the button turn the main function dial with your thumb. Look at the LCD screen on the top of the camera, it should change from showing AF-S to AF-C. You will not see any change through the viewfinder, it will still show a single focus point. Good luck, Dave.

[@fjwio780]

Hello again, thank you for your answer. I did what you said and on the screen on the top there is AF-C. Maybe I use it wrong? I usually try to focus one object and move it away from the lens and to the lens but the focus doesn't work. Is that wrong? I'm a newbie, so I'm sorry for any facepalm :D

[@ThePhotoShow]

It is no problem. There is a possibility that your AF-C is set on 'Release' this allows the camera to shoot even if the focus is out. Go to your 'Custom Settings' menu, the pencil icon. a1 is AF-C Priority Selection, make sure this is set to 'Focus' and not 'Release'. This will only allow the shutter to fire when your subject is in focus. Let me know how you get on, Dave.

[@fjwio780]

The Photo Show Now it's only possible to take a photo if I go so close to the object that it's sharp. But it doesn't automatically sets the focus right If I go away again.

[@fjwio780]

additionally, I can't focus now at all

[@treybrownlee3559]

Fantastic!!! very clear

[@ThePhotoShow]

Thank you for watching. Have fun.

[@Hazemsultan1]

Very useful, lots of thanks.

[@ThePhotoShow]

+Hazemsultan1 Thank you for your comment.

[@juliocesarpereira4325]

Right in the beginning I find my favorite focus system, but I can't move the focus area. It is dead center and won't move. I have a D7000 and I can do it easily. In the past, I managed to set that camera to achieve this, but now I forget how to do it and the D7000 is in another town.

[@adityapartap]

How did you record the viewfinder so nicely? A tutorial please

[@yasaisony]

I think I've made a setting I don't understand. I reset my focus to back button focus. Now my the focus point is in the middle of my view finder and I can't seem to make it move around. Is there some setting for this?

[@ThePhotoShow]

Hi Asa, my first thought is that the Focus lock is on, it is the switch around the multi selector with an 'L' and a dot. If it is on 'L' the focus point will be locked. If not that I would suggest resetting the Custom Settings. This will return them to their default settings. I hope this helps, good luck, Dave.

[@yasaisony]

Thank you for this reply. I will go give that a try.

[@yasaisony]

The focus lock dial was turned to the L position and I had not noticed that. Thank you so much for your suggestion. The issue is solved.

[@ThePhotoShow]

Brilliant, I have done that many times before. I am glad you got it solved. Have fun, Dave.

[@maheboobali4531]

wich camera better in d7100 or d7200 please tell me

[@ThePhotoShow]

Both cameras are basically the same, the only difference is that the D7200 has built in WiFi and another picture control option in the video settings. Thank you for watching, have fun, Dave.

[@cessealbeach]

Great Job!

[@ThePhotoShow]

Thank you very much, have fun.

[@allanersan7261]

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[@jarekhughes]

What point af is the best in basketball sport?

[@tsfkar]

As far as I know, AF S doesn't mean single auto foucus point, but single auto focus servo, The camera focuses, and locks until you press (or release) the shutter button. At least, that's how it works on my D90. Could you tell anything about the ability to aufocus a D7200 in dim light, compared to a D750?

[@muchagrande1687]

Exactly what I was thinking! The explanation in this video is not correct.

[@jaaycesholiday388]

Hey! I photograph birds. I would like to know which clusters do I use for panning birds. I shoot on continuous and when I'm following the bird sometimes the camera doesn't take any photos when pressed down the shutter button. Do you know why this is happening? I want to know which focusing clusters do I use besides 3D. Remember I like to follow the bird when it's in flight.

[@ThePhotoShow]

Birds in flight is not a subject I shoot often but I would probably set the focus mode to AF-C and use a AF cluster of 9 or 21 points, depending on how large the birds are in the viewfinder. 3D tracking tends to work best when the subject stands out from the background well. As for the camera not shooting when you press the shutter you may have the AF-C priority set to 'Focus' this will only shoot if the image is in focus. You can change this to 'Release' in your 'Custom Settings' Menu (Pencil Icon). a1 in this menu is AF-C Priority Selection. Thank you for watching, have fun, Dave.

[@jaaycesholiday388]

The Photo Show Thanks. I did have it on release but I had it on d51. But I will put it on d21 or d9 like you said.

[@juancarrera6264]

What is the best AF Set up for a soccer game base on your experience Thanks

[@ThePhotoShow]

Hi Juan, I would use the AF-C setting for continuous focus, allowing you to track the players. Using the d9 or d21 focus points will help to give you good coverage in the viewfinder, A lot of sports photographers also use the back focus button to lock focus allowing the shutter button to be use just for firing the shutter. Good luck, have fun.

[@juancarrera6264]

Thanks for your advice

[@Elric2171]

Very helpful!!👍👍

[@ThePhotoShow]

Glad the video was useful, thank you for watching, have fun, Dave.

[@ebrahemmh]

Thanks. I have d7100 but I can't get the Beep sound when it focus.

[@ThePhotoShow]

Hi, you will need to go to the 'Custom Settings' menu, it has the pencil icon. Once there scroll down to d1, there you can set the beep to be on/off and adjust the volume and pitch. I hope this helps, thank you for watching, Dave.

[@ebrahemmh]

The Photo Show thanks for help. I can get the beep sound but not in all focusing modes.... I think only when I use single focus point. I am right?

[@ThePhotoShow]

No problem at all. The focus beep will only work in AF-S as the sound indicates that the focus is locked on, the focus does not lock in AF-C as the camera is continually focusing. Dave.

[@katamari84]

so if I want to shoot a footballer running with the ball,I choose afc 51 point? since the subject move all over the place and I want to make sure whole area is sharp.

[@ThePhotoShow]

+jethro_my I would use AFC in either the 9 or 21 point group, the camera wil then focus on the player you are tracking rather than looking for focus over the entire frame.

[@katamari84]

The Photo Show I see

[@bhoopendrarajpoot5601]

nice

[@ThePhotoShow]

Thank you, I am glad the video was useful, have fun, Dave.

[@nabeelgamerzofficiall]

super you have done a great job THANKS

[@ThePhotoShow]

Thank you very much, I'm glad the video was useful.

[@pincerchattopadhay1112]

A good an easy tutorial.

[@telugututorialprasadpdp]

Explain about Kelvin whiteblance

[@ThePhotoShow]

Good idea, I'll look into making a video on white balance. Thank you for watching, have fun, Dave.

[@pietervandenberghe]

I'm sorry, but you're wrong. AFS does not mean single point! It means the camera will focus once and keep that focus locked until you release focus, or take your shot. In AFS, you can still chose Auto, in which multiple focus points are used. AFS/C/A decide HOW OFTEN the camera locks focus; s/9/21/51/3D/auto decide WHERE it does.

[@ThePhotoShow]

You are correct, I should have said autofocus single servo and yes you can select 9/21/51 or 3D options. Thank you for commenting.

[@starkravenmad3206]

What does "servo" stand for? That term is confusing to me. Great video!

[@ThePhotoShow]

Servo is short for servomechanism which is usually found in electrical devices for moving a part or function.

[@khibbets]

What does AFA mean in regard to how often the camera focuses? If AFC (continuous)means that it continually focuses, then how often does focusing occur when the camera is set to AFA(automatic)?

[@josdenis3684]

The d7100 also has face recognition, which is ignored in this overview.

[@waseemahmad3877]

How to adjust AF in Liveview

[@ThePhotoShow]

In Live Mode you can adjust the AF point using the control pad on the rear of the camera or adjust the AF type by holding in the AF mode button(next to the lens) then moving the main command dial. The AF type will be shown at the top of the screen. Thank you for watching, have fun, Dave.

[@waseemahmad3877]

@@ThePhotoShow when i changed the AF Mode in Live View. It's change in 4 different mode 1. PDAf, 2. Wide 3. Normal 4. Show one point. So, tell me which one is good

[@ThePhotoShow]

The mode you use will really depend on what you are photographing, single point would be good for portraits, wide good for landscapes and tracking for moving subjects.

[@waseemahmad3877]

@@ThePhotoShow and please tell me the other two options what time we use...

[@c-jayjames7316]

How we suppose to see whats going on..

[@hung05101987]

3:10: you can Pikachu... oh sorry I just came out of Pokémon Detective

[@ThePhotoShow]

Very good, I had to reply the video to hear what you meant! I definitely do say Pikachu! :)

[@shaikhfazy8308]

😍😍👌👏👌👍👍

[@ThePhotoShow]

Glad you liked it. Thank you for watching, have fun, Dave.

[@dougm4354]

you need to study the manual ,screwed that one up

[@pauli6570]

Great info, but once you notice how the hosts says his “s” sounds it becomes unbearable to listen too

[@ThePhotoShow]

Hi Paul, I am glad you got some useful info from the video, it's just a shame that you are under the illusion that the people who create the content don't read the comments.

[@pauli6570]

The Photo Show Of course I know you read comments. The give away is that you respond to them. TOP TIP - Ignore comments like mine, not only will you live longer, but you will also feel a lot better.

[@ThePhotoShow]

True most people would ignore you, I'm just curious as to what kind of response you expected?

[@pauli6570]

The Photo Show I would expect you not to respond, unless you are so vain and aware you lisp the f..ck out of your “s” sounds that cannot help yourself. Now please follow my advice and ignore idiots like me. I make you look bad because you interact with me, and I drag you down to my level ..... and down there I beat the sh!t out of you because I do this type of thing daily for fun....just like your channel. BTW your channel is one of the best of its types.

[@ThePhotoShow]

Hi Paul, glad it took you over a week to reply, I know it must have been a struggle. The problem is that you neither have the class or intelligence to upset me. It's not me that is looking bad, I'm guessing that unless you are under 15 years old this is an odd way to get your entertainment. You have no idea where I'm from or which level I would go down to. I'm sure you don't get too many replies and it must be nice for you to interact with a human for a change. I love this kind of stuff, I usually screen shot them and post them on twitter. If you want to look up the story of the Billy goats Gruff you will see who won in the end. You have a KZbin channel, why not create something and post it, trust me you'll feel better about yourself. Speak next week.

[@SarkarRipon]

Hey man learn first then make videos. You are providing wrong information confidently.

[@ThePhotoShow]

Hi Sarkar, would you like to tell me which information is wrong?

[@kkhounlo]

Hello there, I just bought nikonD7100 and I need help with auto focus, when I use auto mode to take a picture and the red dots or red clusters still on the LCD screen with the picture, please if anyone knows how to get rid of the red dots on the screen after pictures were taken or are they will affect the picture? Thanks