Nikon D850 Tutorial Training | Optical Focusing Systems D 850

[@cheecher971]

I’ve been a journalist for 30 years. Photography is always been a big part of my work. I’ve done a ton of sports, etc. I haven’t done much recently and I am renting a D850 to take my nephew, senior photos. So I thought I would get a crash course in this camera and your videos have been so amazingly helpful. Thank you so much.

[@luifalcon]

You are the best instructor on KZbin I have ever heard, you go straight to the point, simple explanation, I have watched you a dozen times over the years, truly great!!

[@Overxpossed]

first time I watched it; same opinion.

[@johntraynham580]

Michael, THE BEST tutorial on the D850 I have seen, and I have watched dozens, I would go so far as to say the best tutorial I have seen on any subject! I have a Nikon background: D7000, D70s, F3 and F so I'm not a stranger, I have a degree in engineering (need I say more about what I look for in a tutorial :-). I am getting up in years, been retired over 15 years, and my memory isn't what it once was and I just got a new D850 that to me is the best , although I've only had it 1 week. My health and the pandemic have kept me inside much of the time for a few years so your tutorials are PERFECT for me! They are extremely professional, intuitive and concise. YOU have great communication skills and move at a pace that is easily understandable and know exactly which points to slow the pace, even repeat. I'm anxious to see what else you offer as I see this was produced over 3 years ago. And this all started when I searched "How do I get the single focus square back to the center on a Nikon D850"! Thank you and I wish you every success which you

[@BarryHull]

Michael, I've been a serious hobbyist for over 40 years, but as I'm sure you know, life and work often get in the way. Thank you for the best tutorial, by far, I've seen. You saved me my most valuable resource, my time. Thank you! I'll be buying your video training.

[@blueridgepics]

This video is immensely helpful. The D850 owners manual probably lists these features but the descriptions do not mean much unless you understand what they are for. Thank you, Michael for unlocking several mysteries pertaining to focusing with this camera.

[@Harvmorbi]

This tutorial was just what I was looking for. Your style is straightforward and easy to understand. Great video and thanks.

[@jpaul4595]

I just purchased a D850, I have been using a D810 for years and love it. This tutorial is very well done and useful for someone new to Nikon.

[@nadams61]

I shoot Canon for my personal work, but I just got a job with all Nikon equipment, so I am learning the equipment. This is exactly what I needed.

[@telephonecamp]

There are many videos out there that talk about the Nikon D850. I have found that I rely on 3 of them and this is 4th and one of the best. I have learned more about focusing my D850 in the last 13 minutes than I did in over hours of other videos. This is well done and I plan on reviewing more of your videos and possibly buying products that you support or put out for purchase. Thank you.

[@MMaven]

Thank you for your support Paul!

[@ChuckTipton]

Great, clear explination of AF-S, AF-C, Back Button focusing. Clear, concise training methodology. Thanks for your time!

[@dancriv4063]

I paused this video just a few minutes in to write THANK YOU... it's already helped a bunch. I'm ordering your course

[@MMaven]

Thank you for your support Dan!

[@luifalcon]

I’ve seen so many tutorial videos yet your style was so much easier to understand, you have a gift sir, thank you. #subscribed! Lou

[@dkmphotography_co_uk]

Genuinely MASSIVE thanks for this... I personally shoot on a GH5, but have been provided with a D850 for work & found the focussing system shocking... (until now). Really great short tutorial. Will certainly be checking out the Full Course.

[@jayjohnson4352]

thank you for taking the time to make such a great video lesson. Game changing information. Straight forward and easy to follow.

[@aspratling8133]

This was a great tutorial!! So easy to understand your method of teaching. I was having a problem with one of my autofocus setting, came here and problem solved!!

[@mindsutopia]

This was exactly what I needed and straight to the point and easy to follow! Thank you so much!

[@crissignori7482]

Really nicely done ... clear, concise and straight to the point. You must be a public classroom teacher.

[@CaptPaulH]

Well done Michael finally clear precise instruction that really works, thank you!!

[@spudleymonkey]

Just picked up an 850 and this vid is very helpful...THX Been shooting with a 700

[@jordandarden]

This was a great informative video. Like the language and visual demonstrations - very helpful!

[@jemgateru]

Michael, you are a life savior, I was having a problem, my focus point was stuck to the top right corner and could not move with the joystick, I have watched your tutorial and no I am all sorted.

[@Fltwin1]

wow! you solved my problem 3 mins into your video while i watched with ZERO help. thank you so much!!!!

[@Louiegonzalez85]

I've had my D850 for a few days now and today I discovered the AF/M switch was also a button and finally I knew how to switch from AF S to AF C.; silly me lol. This video finally shows me how to change the focus points. Thanks!

[@greyhoundrick5568]

Hi Michael, I wanted to complement you on your video instruction. You are extremely professional, concise, have great communication skills and move at a pace that is easily understandable. Thank you for these KZbin videos and I look forward to purchasing your courses. Best to you, Rick

[@theoneandonlyreddog]

This helped me soooo much!! I couldn't figure out how to change from 4 squares to 1. Thank you! 👍

[@SloatMedia]

Great video. Just picked up a D850 and this answered a lot of questions. Thank you!

[@71whitey]

I really enjoyed this, mate. I will be getting your D850 course in a couple of weeks. Easy to follow (even for me) and made sense.

[@dav1447]

Paul, what is your impression of the course? I like his teaching style, but if I pay $50 for a downloaded course, it'd better be something I can use in place of/addition to the free KZbin videos available

[@glenwood4228]

Great video Michael, certainly helped me. The book is ok - however, this video was a LOT more clear to understand. Well done. Tell me if you can, I do astrophotography, and at night in Live View the data information is rather bright, is there a way of reducing the light data or switch it off please? Many thanks Glen

[@piri751]

This is the specific video O was looking for. Thanks Michael, God bless you😊

[@irajnaghash]

I always learn when I watch Michael video

[@vaughanpuccinelli6454]

Great tuition style and informative, thanks Michael.

[@rafaelsmachado25]

Man, this was really good. Very objective and well made video. Thanks a lot!

[@nickcollins9403]

Fantastic video! I really appreciate the method of instruction! So excited to learn more about my new (used) D850

[@MarceloTezza]

Another great video Michael! A73 was launched! Thanks for your work!

[@Overxpossed]

Great video; very well explained and straight to the point. I was missing the button in the AF-M switch. Crazy looking for that.

[@keirnan100]

at last i have found a tutor that speaks in an easy understable way

[@blueridgepics]

Yesss.

[@chrisvig123]

That was very useful to figure out the focus system 😀

[@paulchandler420]

Excellent and, yes, your teaching style is very intuitive and logical. Thank you

[@LCPHOTOGUY]

Thank you. I couldn't figure out the back button focus till I found you

[@fitnesslikeaburch5810]

Great info! Thank you so much for taking time to teach the new people.

[@GirdHerd]

Michael, You solved my problem. I like shooting with the single focusing square but noticed for some reason I could no longer move it around. Come to find out I had accidentally moved my directional pad switch to L. I unlocked it and can now move the focusing square around again. Thanks.

[@michaeldomanski2472]

Perfectly explained, learning my new D850 🙂

[@1990GreenAngel]

This helps a lot thanks! I wanted to figure out the tracking or movement of people or kids! Now I know how to set it up!

[@Mancubs]

Oh my gosh! You just made my day. Thank you! ❤

[@jeffreyobrock]

you saved my life... my focus square was off set center. thxs for your help.

[@davidmorgan9625]

This is a fabulous video .exactly what I was looking for thanks you

[@hajirajahanzeb9622]

Good teaching.

[@RussyDaCoo]

Great feedback. Thank you very much…🎉

[@cantjur]

Excellent Tutorial! Your toolbox teaching is very helpful. Thank you and best regards from Germany!

[@MMaven]

Thank you Chris

[@mucahitkaradavut812]

Best explanation 👍

[@Speedskatingdad]

Thank you Michael, I just got the D850 and this was extremely helpful. Keep up the great tutorials!!

[@Jack_Danyo]

Thank you Michael, very helpful! I bought your d7200 video course 2 years ago, excellent course. Ill be looking into getting the d850 sometime in the future.

[@roxikoko3744]

If you want to face track you need set Custom setting menu, Metering/exposure, b5 Matrix metering to ON.

[@nairbyad7188]

great lesson, truly for newbies & advanced. HOW DO YOU CAPTURE THE GRAPHICS INSIDE THE VIEWFINDER??

[@TV-ih3iu]

Excellent lesson!

[@freddieslaughter1107]

I have a new Nikon D850 and need help setting up my menu, I'm not a pro, but enjoy taking portraits and group pictures, so it is a hobby.

[@mylovesquirrels]

The best video ever !!!!

[@allanhillgrove4776]

Thank you for a very informative video

[@rawvibing]

This was exactly the info I was looking for, thank you!

[@MMaven]

My pleasure Vicky! Feel free to check out the entire Nikon D850 Crash Course! best wishes

[@CesarTorres-wc4gb]

Fantastic video, Great info! Thank you so much

[@josephelario9088]

This is a wonderful piece.

Great video. Currently on mirrorless but that D850 looks awesome.

[@ArjanAanraad]

Great method to explain, I now really understand it ;-) Thks

[@rwdmediainc.5620]

Michael! Great stuff sir! Thank you kindly!

[@toddcooper9057]

You absolutely ROCK !!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!

[@charliedebravo3960]

I like you teaching style ... toolbox vs recipe method ...

[@Starlite4321]

What is the difference between boxes and dots? Why are there both? Does the camera focus at a box location or a dot location? Which ever is the case, what is the other shape for? In AF-C with one of the multiple focus points modes selected, does the camera look at all the points (or boxes), pick the one where the highest contrast occurs and focus there? Or does it average two or more points (or boxes) and focus at that average distance? In group mode you say it "designates focus within those four boxes". Does that mean it picks from those four boxes and focuses there? Or averages between the four? Or determines an optimum single point somewhere "within those four boxes" and focuses at that point? When you discuss the "a7" option you say you like it but never say (or show) which of the two choices you're recommending and why?

[@omegaman1409]

Amazing but you showed me two tips that I didn’t know and I have been into this for years.

[@dadecountyriders]

Great tutorial exactly what I need it 💪🏻

[@DanielRodriguez-fg5ll]

great video... I have been using mine for a few days. and here I thought that in d153 I was selecting the spot to focus ,I guess for a spot to focus I need the "S" setting. Question if d153 look at everything to focus, what it means the point we select? and what is the difference between auto?

[@meenufnow]

Thank you for a well organized and articulate lesson. I find I've set up my D850 correctly for Auto Focus S using a single focus square bu;t I am consistently getting slightly blurred images mostly in my child portraits. Would I benefit by using one of the settings with many more focus points? I've owned many Nikon cameras and have never had a problem with getting well focused images. Thank you Lynne

[@MMaven]

Lynne Fischer tell me your camera settings please

[@meenufnow]

@@MMavenThank you for responding so promptly. I shoot Manual, Raw Med file size in my primary slot with an XQD card and JPeg fine in my secondary slot. My ISO's are all over the place depending on where I am shooting but I try to shoot as low as possible. I also try to have the highest shutter speed to facilitate clarity and as wide open as possible for most light and I like a shallow DOF but even with f16 I'm still soft in my focus. I use a bunch of different lenses and have the same results. I have even used my tripod and still have blurry outcomes. My best results are closeup work on a still life. I use AF-S compose with half depressing the shutter to lock in focus and then move my camera to then recompose. I've been shooting for years and have never had this basic a problem. Should I try AF-C with kids and using multiple focusing squares??? Thank you. Lynne

[@Tom_YouTube_stole_my_handle]

@@meenufnow There are two likely possibilities, one, your shutter speed is too low to arrest movement in the subject, or two, the subject has moved slightly once focus is locked. AFC would be better for children. As you've tried different lenses and can focus satisfactory on non moving subjects you can rule probably rule out any faults with the lenses or calibration. Try to get used to using AFC and back button focus for moving subjects, this means changing the shutter button over to release only. I would try the AFC D9 focussing setting.

[@timfdubois]

Thank you for your tips which will help me from spending hours in PS

[@Mischkovonik]

Awesome video, will watch again, once my d850 arrives ^^

[@mandapanda388]

Would you suggest the 3d focusing for weddings and candid photography?

[@ivayloyordanov3312]

thanks for the video first ,i would like to ask cuz im doing portraits photos ,this a7 on the shooting menu which one we have to choose like u said. focus point only or focus point and AF-area mode .thanks again ,great video

[@chewchygaming3539]

Thanks - nice video - new to photo taking and this camera. so i have to look elsewhere for basic functions . as in turning on viewfinder etc.. will be back later

[@joepham3698]

Love your explanation. Thank you so much

[@chuckp342]

Thanks for the tutorial.

[@eleanorboost]

Hi.......Hello from UAE...Can you please tell me what focus i should use if am shooting a Pre-wedding shoot ????

[@l353a1]

Good tutorial. I found very it very helpful.

[@blckwaterpark]

I learned a lot, thank you!

[@izziemila3904]

Hello, thank you very much for all the explanations ! I am shooting textures as walls or grounds, but ending with blurry corners most of the time. Do you (or anyone reading this) know how to avoid that, which settings using please ?

[@LOVECATO1]

What focus set up would you use for concert photography

[@MilaThomps]

super good tutorial, but how to produce a video with a person or more moving and all being in focus? Thank you

[@alonzogarcia613]

Thanks Michael! This was very helpful!

[@johnchien8599]

Most reviews call for AF-C S, but how do you recompose? Recompose would set the camera to focus somewhere you didn't want it to. Do you move the single focus square all the time with the joystick? That gets tiring after five minutes...face tracking lock doesn't work too well either!

[@SINGONTIKO]

Thank you. Great Job, I love it, I have noted all your instruction. I have the D850, How come I can not get The focusing square: Auto & 3D, please advise.

[@MrPixiepantz]

Have you resolved your issue?

[@Franno90]

thank you sir for explaining!!!

[@ISCOOLBUS]

The only thing Mr Michael. Is that the video quality on the crush course for the D850 looks like it was recorded in the 80’s …. Did I get the right thing? I bought it from Amazon

[@MMaven]

Some of the basic photography lessons are older, but not the D850 material. Thanks for your support!

[@ISCOOLBUS]

I love your ez way to explain, I’ll be buying more videos from you but this time I’ll go straight to your web site because like I said I’m sure it’s a copy what I got from Amazon. I really don’t mind send it to you to look at because even tho I enjoy the content and I know is you, I don’t think you would sale something of so pour quality

[@srjeetraam1364]

Sir best picture clerty camera nikon d850??? or sony a7riii????.. Top class picture...please guide me...

[@leestringer7308]

Just purchased the D850 Crash Course

[@martinmalloy8119]

This was really helpful, just what I was looking for.

[@miguelangelfloresduarte7179]

thank you very much Michael for sharing, what kind of focus you can recomend me for a take a group of 200 persons ?

[@tracymac7428]

Love back button focus

[@OutrageExtreme]

Your presentation here is really helpful but I have a few questions on AF. I have the D850 and have followed your autofocus set up process. If I want to set up Front-button AF setting using the PV button. I have mine set using AF- C / 3d. Is it more efficient to not use 3d in AF-C mode. Does the square have to pursue the target to confirm that it is indeed working as desired or is the acquiring and targeting done automatically in the dynamic 25 range with the square only having been used for initial target acquisition. The 3d mode as I use it, to automatically and visually track and focus erratic flight or movement. My current protocol is using the both AF-ON and Shutter-Release (SR) Button: I lock focus with GrP or Single Point targeting and the SR button for single point tracking and focus in flight, a thumb/forefinger action, but I think I'd like to move the tracking function of the SR button as I use it to the PV button. I have followed your instruction but seem to be missing something. My middle finger PV button does focus but does not do the target-acquiring tracking in AF-C mode which is necessary. I want to set that square constantly moving automatically during flight, constantly acquiring and locking on to the moving target. I want to have the SR button depressed for shooting exclusively once the target is acquired and focused, in Focused Release mode. Can you share that detail with me.

[@maithamali3003]

Thanks to you 🌺 شكرا جزيلاً

[@wendystewart1970]

Tried order it but keeps given me a error says not avail

[@MMaven]

Hi Wendy, it’s still available so it might be something with the browser. Please feel free to reach out to my assistant Adam and he will arrange it for you; [e-mail] - thank you for your support

[@ChristineExpressions]

When I press the button on the front there’s no letters on the screen and rotating either wheel only changes the speed and DOF numbers.

[@lucylapalette3828]

What setting would you recommend for a fashion show with a 70-200mm and 85mm lens? Shall I do continous 3D? thx

[@annmarieshenton6778]

Thank you, this helped me a lot!