FOCUS LIKE A PRO - More photography and camera tips for beginners.

[@donsoley746]

When you really want the best explanation of how your camera works - this man is the option. Thanks Paul!

[@photogenius]

Thanks you for watching and supporting the Photo Genius channel - please like and comment as it really helps 👍 😀 Get your "ISO KEEP IT LOW" T-Shirt here : teespring.com/stores/photo-genius-5

[@charlesfrance5457]

By far best tutorial Channel available

[@latenighter1965]

I have had the issue with nearly the same settings that the halfway down option takes the photo and doesnt focus. Depending on the scene I am taking, light and all. Why does it do that??? Please answer

[@photogenius]

Thank you Charles.

[@photogenius]

If a half press of the photo does not activate Auto Focus then it sounds like you have the AF turned of. Is their a switch on the side of the lens ? If so make sure it is not set to MF (which is manual focus), once switched to AF your problem should be solved. if you have a lens that does not have the switch then you will need to check focus mode settings on the camera. Hope that helps.

[@debrabrown9120]

Thanks!

[@photogenius]

Thanking you so much Debra for supporting my channel. Best wishes. Paul @ Photo Genius

[@Demonchu74]

Hi Paul. I only recently got into photography (at 46 years old!!) and after much reading I decided on the Canon 2000d after you reviewed and recommended it... just wanted to say a big thank you for all your you tube videos!! So clear and by far the easiest videos for learning the basics of photography. Thanks and please keep up the videos

[@photogenius]

Great to hear, thank you for watching and taking a moment to comment - so glad you're loving your new camera. Thanks for watching, so many more videos to come 😀

[@aliciaalison5986]

I haven't watched your videos in a while, but watching this made me realize why I started following you in the first place. I had no clue you could adjust the focus by turning the front part of the lense. Thank you for your amazing videos!

[@photogenius]

Welcome back Alicia - thanks for watching and for taking the time to leave your feedback. There is always something to learn so I'm glad you enjoyed the video and picked up another cool tip. Best wishes Paul 😀

[@-Whuka]

I love videos that demystify relatively straitforward concepts. This opens the door for creative people to explore new mediums. What a great gift! People like you are the backbone of KZbin!

[@hugorazo9448]

Thank you Paul! I've always stayed away from manual focus for fear of not getting it right, but with your instruction I can now do it! Love your channel!

[@photogenius]

Great to hear, thanks for watching and supporting my channel.

[@johnleonard4149]

Thank you Paul, for clarifying the focus points. I was having a tad difficulty grasping the use of them on my Canon 2000 D DSLR. I have been watching your channel for 10 months, or so, and I learn something new every week... Thank you, John- Pennsylvania. USA

[@photogenius]

Great to hear John, thank you so much for the feedback and for supporting my channel over the last 10 months - hopefully lots more to come!! Paul 🙂

[@ann3950]

I used to be keen on photography with SLR cameras, but study and life got in the way. Now many years later my family have given me a Nikon DSLR . Your videos are brilliant, helping me to relearn all I had forgotten and guide me in the use of a digital SLR. Your explanations are very clear. Thank you so much!

[@blancaartgallery]

Yet another thing I’ve learned. Thank you. Did not know the difference between the zoom and lens on the front. I’m just learning, I’m slow but I just practice and repeat. Your videos are so far the best to follow and understand. Thank you.

[@photogenius]

Glad it was helpful, appreciated the feedback.

[@carltonwells6421]

Thank Paul! I am a really bad newbie and can:t seem to get my head around using my first DSLR. Your videos are a huge help but I am still struggling with learning. I hope watching more of your super helpful videos will help.

[@hilarylanglois734]

Long time no see, your videos taught me a lot 👏🏽

[@photogenius]

Welcome back and thanks for watching.

[@prakas361]

Hi Paul, I'm from India.Can I get complete photography course online?

[@Mario_Turcotte]

Thank you for another interesting video. I wish I was close to Brisbane :) You are everything I'm looking for to learn photography. - You are an outstanding teacher, calm and soft voice, - You explain in depth the two cameras that I have interest in, - Your videos are perfect, length, sound and visually crisp, - I'll stop here before your head don't fit in the door frame :P Thanks again for all the videos and experience you share with us.

[@photogenius]

WOW! Thanking you so much for your kind words Mario which are very much appreciated. As a full time photography tutor, nothing gives me more pleasure than helping others achieve their goals and take better photos. Best wishes to you Paul

[@DonkUK]

Cheers from the UK 👍

[@photogenius]

Welcome and thank you for watching and supporting.

[@263KLY64]

Thank you, you are by far, the best on teaching basics on CANON TIPS.....I have a T6, and only after your help, I've able to just start using some of the great features of my camera........You got a fan in Brazil.....

[@hiram10563]

Fantastic channel and fantastic teacher. As a 58!! year old newbie, your videos and clear explanations are gold. Another subscriber from UK

[@elizabethgherardini9697]

Thanks Paul for a really informative and easy to understand photography tutorial. my photos are already turning out better with practice.

[@christinepryor3200]

Ive been too embraced to admit that I could not figure out how to focus my mirror less digital camera....even on auotofocus. These video tutorials are going to be revolutionary for me.

[@yourmspread]

Love these refresher videos. Always learn something new or something I forgot when shooting.

[@photogenius]

Thank you.

[@johnreypines6538]

I learned a lot from you every time you uploaded a new video. Thank you.

[@photogenius]

Glad to hear that, thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback 👍.

[@LongTimeTTFan]

Very clearly explained and demonstrated. Thanks for using both the Canon and Nikon cameras for the lesson. Great teacher. Great presenter. Always informative. Thanks again.

[@Nam3Iess]

Great subject. My mom turned 60 in november and I wanted to make some nice pictures with my D3500 and the 35mm F1.8 (bought the lens used one and a half years ago). Everything went well until I noticed that the autofocus stopped working and I had to focus manually. I can still use the lens for astro but for portraits I ordered a brand new lens 😊

[@photogenius]

Hope then new lens performs better for you, thank you for watching.

[@Nam3Iess]

@@photogenius Yes it is as solid as expected. If I can take just one lens for travel it would be the 35mm F1.8.

[@robertdunn342]

I have recently purchased the canon eos t7 . And surfed the internet for tutorials. Yours came up and I immediately subscribed. Your videos are very good, you present the information clearly and not overly wordy. I look forward to seeing future videos . And improvement in my photos . Keep up the good work.

[@832djhyki]

Nice content

[@threeam____]

Dude thank you so much !!! I just got this thing & all my photos was comin out blurry hahaha. Almost thought I was scammed ! You are a massive help.

[@carolynvines2027]

Thanks! I learned that I can use digital zoom for focusing in live view. That's a really cool tip; and I look forward to experimenting with it!

[@photogenius]

Glad it was helpful Carolyn, thank you so much for the feedback and for supporting my channel.

[@davidniemela6605]

Great video, Paul! Im learning more with every one you post, thanks!

[@photogenius]

Awesome, thank you David 👏

[@raymondallingham8080]

As usual Paul great tutorial many thanks from Glasgow Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@jaimeabundis2762]

Mil gracias, Paul. Los videos son muy pedagógicos, fáciles de comprender y muy prácticos. ¡Enhorabuena por su aplicación y generosidad!

[@photogenius]

De nada, gracias por los amables comentarios y el apoyo a mi canal. Los mejores deseos.

[@julianmclean3869]

Another incredibly helpful tutorial; thank you Sir...............

[@photogenius]

So nice of you Julian, thank you very much.

[@SteveM109r]

Thanks for these tutorials. I’ve just got my first camera and these have come in so helpful.

[@edonna7370]

Thank God your back

[@photogenius]

I'm always here.... thank you for supporting.

[@lidge1994]

Ohhh, that's an amazing tip, I've never considered using the digital zoom to get your photo perfectly in focus, gonna try that as soon as my first DSLR arrives!

[@magdyroufail2477]

Excellent video as usual.

[@photogenius]

Glad you enjoyed it, appreciate the feedback and support - thanks!

[@winstondsouza3542]

I loved the pic on the desktop behind you😊😊

[@markjacksonphotos]

Great tutorial.👍🙂

[@photogenius]

Thank you! 👍

[@rumsusennn3278]

Best video about photography!!!!

[@bvaldes8791]

Excellent tips!

[@photogenius]

Glad you think so! Thanks for watching.

[@daveyboy13]

Been watching your videos,thank you! I bought the t7/2000D and I’ve never really had a camera. I love all your videos and tutorials mostly because it seems that’s the camera you demonstrate. I have to admit it’s big learning curve and sometimes I have to watch the tutorials over again. It’s been a huge help. Went out to try twice and the second time I was much better

[@marjoriedawson]

I agree 100% that we can and should move beyond Auto but. I had my camera for months before I could use it properly as everyone said 'Oh use manual' 'Manual is the only way' and of course, being clueless I tried and failed horribly. So I never diss starting with auto, we just need videos like yours to take that step forward and have even more fun .

[@DjPorkchop73]

Awesome video as always Paul. One thing you mentioned is eye detection. I sure wish my camera had that. Hopefully soon I'll get to upgrade. I have enjoyed my entry level a lot for the last year.

[@photogenius]

Eye detection is amazing but not essential for taking good photos, enjoy the camera you have - technique and how you use the camera is more important the camera itself. Best wishes Paul.

[@craigandbecvalosin4637]

Thanks for this. I have never heard of digital Zoom for focusing. Thanks for showing me it exists!!!

[@photogenius]

No problem! Thanks for watching.

[@dirtdigger8503]

Great video as always Paul.

[@photogenius]

Thanks 👍 🙂

[@Scentedembellishments]

Thank you, Paul!! Your videos are always so helpful. This one was very helpful for me! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!

[@photogenius]

You're very welcome Renee, thank you for supporting my channel.

[@georgegeorge-ku9go]

you explain everything and make it so easy and understandable. thank you, have a nice day.

[@photogenius]

You are welcome! Have a great day too George, appreciate the kind feedback.

[@PhotoAmateur]

Such a complicated subject explained in a such simple way... I wish I could LIKE it more than once. Thank you very much.

[@bethk4704]

I've been learning so much about the camera I recently bought. I was lost trying to use the manual. Both photos are informative and easy to follow.

[@CLHMedia-gv6cp]

Thank you so much for your video! I realized how powerful my canon EOS 4000D really is because of you. I was having trouble getting my camera to focus on specific subjects. You unveiled a lot of hidden gems I didn’t know about as far as specs on the camera that allow us to zoom in closer to focus on our subject. Had a shoot today with a 50mm lens and the pics were beyond amazing. You’re the goat💪🏽

[@denitsavladimirova7419]

Another great tutorial ! Thank you 👍

[@photogenius]

You are very welcome, thanks for watching.

[@meghanhadley7194]

Your videos are the only thing helping me through photography school :)

[@avsr24]

Please make a video how and where to focus in dark or low light conditions

[@greenNRGinit]

Thanks Paul, you make photography interesting and easier to do. 👍

[@photogenius]

Thanks 👍 much appreciated James.

[@greenNRGinit]

Hi Paul, do you have any videos on explanation of focal length? Thx. JL

[@soumalyadutta3941]

Nice.. your videos always makes me learn photography so well..

[@photogenius]

Happy to hear that! Thank you for watching.

[@lynsmith1096]

Another good tutorial Paul.

[@Swiftershock]

I just bought myself an EOS 500D DSLR Cant wait to get started

[@walking_on_earth]

Very helpful and easy to follow explanation. You've earned my sub

[@photogenius]

Awesome, thank you!

[@joyhammer3205]

Love your videos. I learned a couple of things yesterday by watching them and applied them to my camera. I was at a hmm moment. Thank you for doing these helpful videos.

[@wilmamermelstein1813]

Great stuff Paul - thanks.

[@gcaldwell4]

These videos are very helpful! You make it very easy to understand for beginners like me!

[@photogenius]

Happy to hear that! Thanks for watching.

[@declandoherty3459]

Best wishes for 2023 Paul and thank you for all the great tips you have shared with us.

[@vincentspratling7566]

I have turn to using back button focus. Fabulous video

[@photogenius]

A video all about back button focusing will be coming in the near future. Thanks fro for watching Vincent.

[@darrenstevens3798]

Brilliant vid Paul, loads of great tips thanks 👍

[@photogenius]

Glad you enjoyed it Darren, thank you for your support.

[@kpixiewings_Kelley]

Great information in a short, to the point, video! Thanks!

[@photogenius]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

[@JoshsPhotoJourney]

Great video Paul 👍

[@photogenius]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you.

[@maureenjones4900]

I have learnt so much from your videos. Your explanations are so easy to understand and follow, you are amazing. Thank you from Canada

[@mariagoncalves9739]

Learned a lot again. Thank you

[@photogenius]

Glad to hear it Maria, thank you for watching.

[@kesavachandran6313]

Very very useful explanation Paul👏👏Love it!,❤️

[@bhupendersingh1476]

Very informative video. 👌

[@photogenius]

Thanks a lot.

[@Chaos-soldier831_official]

Excellent channel about photography

[@photogenius]

Many thanks!

[@EZ-viewing.]

Thanks again for another brilliant presentation. Learning heaps from you.

[@paulcain548]

Thank you so much. You’ve explained focusing so well. Cheers mate 👍🏻👍🏻🇬🇧

[@johnpepper5460]

This guy is brilliant I have learnt so much from his videos

[@frankbelt633]

You are a very good explainer/teacher. Thank you.

[@sizefive]

You remined me of, that top right button. That I lost track of lately. Thanks.

[@jessicatidey4822]

Very helpful! Learning something new from each and every one of your videos!

[@venkyr60]

Thanks sir 🙏🙏 that was helpful 😊😊🙏

[@photogenius]

Always welcome, thank you 👍

[@sarahdurrant5181]

Very helpful! Thank you so much 👍

[@photogenius]

You're welcome Sarah, thanks for watching.

[@KarlKeeley]

Fantastic Video Paul Keep The Good Work UP

[@joemarkham]

Great video and lots of great tips that I can practice with!

[@catdaddygarcia6728]

Hi just wanted to thank you for explaining thing so Precise I am very easy to understand the way you take your time especially when I’m learning.

[@tamstergirl62]

Just what I needed..basics

[@blasmartinez8985]

Always great video 🙂

[@suew6363]

Thank you, this particular topic will never get old for me. I wear bifocal glasses (for seeing at both reading and long distance) and generally muck up manual focusing as I must look through the wrong part of my glasses. I've tried adjusting the diopter, but failed at that too. I'd be grateful for a video on adjusting the diopter and on how to focus while wearing bifocal glasses (eg., do I look through the distance part of my glasses or the reading part?). Is looking through the camera at something that's 5 feet away considered as looking at something in the distance or does the fact that the image is on the screen/through the lens mean it's more like the closer distance of reading? I know the answers must be obvious yet my focus is still hit and miss. My optometrist says my glasses are perfect for my vision so I don't need new glasses. Maybe I just have quirky eyesight? Thank you.

[@photogenius]

Hi Sue Have you tried adjusting the diopter without the glasses? I often wear glasses too, but when taking a photo I don't want to (or need to) as there is enough adjustments in the diopter to compensate for not wearing the glasses - definitely worth a try. If not then try using the Live View and digital zoom technique as shown towards the end of the video.

[@briancarr89]

Hi Paul. Thanks for another excellent, instructive video. Looking forward to the next one!

[@joshbeckman2970]

I've noticed the female model in a few of your videos and she is absolutely gorgeous! That being said, I have learned an awful lot from your tutorials, and really appreciate your work Paul

[@dylanjames2038]

Good video Paul

[@Moujik6540]

Very good tips like always,thanks

[@reneebertram2365]

Love your videos! I have learned a lot of great tips & tricks. Thank you 😊

[@ttw1981]

Thank you so much, you are doing a great job. Very clear explanation and easy to understand .

[@tonyvokey7607]

Wonderful video, you are a great instructor, I’ve learned a bunch from you…Thank-you!!!

[@photogenius]

You are so welcome Tony, thank you so much 😀

[@andrewcroft2570]

Great tutorial, Paul.

[@stuartmi7chell129]

Many thanks for your videos finding them very helpful 👍🏻

[@photogenius]

No problem 👍

[@ignatiuskilagejunior6914]

You're awesome 😁, thank you for the videos.👏

[@photogenius]

My pleasure! Happy to help.

[@christiecipriano5648]

This was very helpful! I sometimes have difficulty getting a nice sharp focus.

[@edwinbarreto58]

Excellent tutorial

[@belindasealey2903]

Thank you for sharing your photo story. I’m very excited for this challenge as I love telling stories. I have two ideas in mind!!

[@ashisghosh6955]

Hi, i have just purchased a digital camera and you tutorial is very helpful

[@alansibley]

Another very informative video! Thank you.

[@RadhiRaunak]

Very useful videos Thanks so much I’m learning a lot from your content

[@Diecast-007]

Love your video's, I'm experienced but still learn some great tricks from you, God bless ya.