You explain things so much better than 90% of the KZbinrs out there. Well done !
@stew85842 жыл бұрын
Straight forward and easy enough. Cheers.
@roadshoulderphotography6832 жыл бұрын
Great video.... very good tips. I will definitely be using them.
@nightscapeimages.richard2 жыл бұрын
Really great advice as always Mike. Very well presented as well mate.
@PereaPhotography2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Richard!
@roberthennessey57022 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike , great explanation, and hands on, will watch the focus stack next .
@ddbrazeale2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information. Very helpful.
@RT-rt9rt2 жыл бұрын
Mike, truly a great video. I often struggle with Hyper focal sharpness. This video makes it very clear for me. For that I thank you...
@PereaPhotography2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@dougnelson423 Жыл бұрын
Great video Mike. Thanks
@bobsmurf16012 жыл бұрын
Mike refreshing to be learning something from a photography video as I am not picking anything up over the last year or so from other you tubers just about the latest gear and parts of the world I will never get to photograph..🤨
@PereaPhotography2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bob!
@UnterwegsmitBasti2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot. It is exactly the informations I needed. Greetings from Germany.
@PereaPhotography2 жыл бұрын
Immer gerne, gutes fotografieren!
@RobertSE62 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. One small thing I find useful - you can set the OK button on the Z7ii to zoom in to 100% with one press to check focus - and one more press to zoom back out
@PereaPhotography2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Robert!
@scottman8952 жыл бұрын
I never think about the 2-second timer tip! That itself can be very useful as I know the camera can sometimes shake when you go to take the photo instantaneously. I'll have to keep these other tips in mind too! Thanks for the video!
@kevinhancock7612 жыл бұрын
Great video Mike. I've always been hesitant to use focus stacking so I took a look at that video. Think I'll give it a go on my next trip. Really enjoying the channel 👍
@adrianalfordphotography2 жыл бұрын
Great video Mike you explained that really well. Good tips and I’m always a shocker for forgetting my shutter release cable. Thanks for sharing the video 👍🙏
@PereaPhotography2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Adrian! Really appreciate that.
@Lelandphotography2 жыл бұрын
When I want front to back in focus, I use my DOF button and manually focus on something far in the background (infinity). It will almost always work. I found it easier than using those charts. And always check the picture :).....
@PereaPhotography2 жыл бұрын
Great tip!
@cameraprepper79382 жыл бұрын
I use focus magnification for focusing and app for calculating DOF (Depth Of Field), because you cannot trust focus peaking for DOF ! Some Lenses have diffraction from aperture 5.6.
@SakuraHayashi-u2m4 ай бұрын
Very helpful! ❤
@tyeeggleston61592 жыл бұрын
Great video Mike...for me its really super important to use a tripod. Its so much easier to "focus" on subjects if i dont have to hold my camera. I do understand that there are times a tripod would not be conveinent. I really have to try that "Focus stacking"..one more thing to add to the arsenal of sharp photos. Thanks......
@markjensen6632 жыл бұрын
I recently left the VR on from a previous use and composed and shot a landscape scene with the camera locked down on the tripod. I realized it too late when I was doing my 2nd comp. Sure enough when I later viewed the images in computer the first composition was soft. The high megapixel D850 with VR on and tripod mounted is not recommended. Of course I didn’t check my focus close enough before moving on like I should have. And as luck would have it that would have been the shot of the day.
@PereaPhotography2 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah I’ve been in the same boat Mark!
@phynx20062 жыл бұрын
Great tips Mike 👍😎👍
@PereaPhotography2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave! Really appreciate it there, eh!!
@phynx20062 жыл бұрын
@@PereaPhotography Real Canadian eh hahaha
@RichardBO92 жыл бұрын
Great video. "Acceptably sharp" varies with what image sensor is in your camera. Hyper focal distance works great on my Nikon F100 film camera. I have found hyper focal distance to be absolutely useless on a 45 MP Z7ii. On the Z7ii I tend to turn the focus peaking on and overlap the focus band across the composition and stack the images.
@bobby350z2 жыл бұрын
Nice video. One thing I would recommend for mirrorless cameras would be to use an electronic first curtain shutter. Dampens the vibrations big time. Personally I am not good at measuring distance so hyper focal distance doesn't work. Sometimes I try a TSE lens but they are harder to use.
@DarrenJSpoonley2 жыл бұрын
Crushed it once again Pal !!
@PereaPhotography2 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy!
@andreaspetershtc2 жыл бұрын
you forgot one point that is also often the reason for unsharp focus (even when using a tripod). That is wind which minimally shakes your camera (especially a problem when using a tele lens). That can basically just be "Solved" by using a short shutter speed (even on the tripod)
@PereaPhotography2 жыл бұрын
Great point!
@jcam7832 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike ,another great tutorial, does the use of back button focus come into play here at all .
@PereaPhotography2 жыл бұрын
Yes absolutely. I didn’t cover it in this video, but it’s all I use. That’s one of the first settings I change when I get a new camera. Hmm…maybe a video topic!!
@jcam7832 жыл бұрын
@@PereaPhotography That would be great 👍
@Fun4me752 жыл бұрын
Great presentation…BTW, what kind of HD tripod and ball head are you using in this shooting … thank you 😎🌺🌈🤙🏽
@PereaPhotography2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It’s the Benro 48CXL and g2 head lo profile head
@tjsinva2 жыл бұрын
Good advice, as usual. 👍 🥂
@PereaPhotography2 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy!
@robroyig-robroyphotography92252 жыл бұрын
Another great video Mike, thanks! This is something that I struggle with, and I have the Z7ii as well. It was interesting that you mentioned focusing on the mid-ground. I will give that a shot (no pun intended :-) ). For things like waterfalls, which is where I struggle sometimes, I have tried focusing 1/3 of the way in using the 24-70, and the falls end up being soft, although the foreground is sharp. And focus peaking is a bit difficult with water as most of the subject. Is there a way to get front to back without focus-stacking? And if you do have to FS, do you recommend usually 3 different shots? Thanks again!
@reidnorthrup26882 жыл бұрын
Very good video Mike. You mentioned focus stacking so of as the last resort. Why shouldn't it be used at first?
@PereaPhotography2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Reid! It isn’t a first resort because I find through experience I don’t need to use it most of the time. But it all depends on individual style and type of subject.
@reidnorthrup26882 жыл бұрын
@@PereaPhotography Thanks for the quick reply. I'm not as seasoned as you, obviously, so that's probably it. Focus peaking is also helpful to me too.
@thomastuorto99292 жыл бұрын
Great info. As your intro , I didn't think you would mention focus stacking in this one. Good deal. Is there a way to get in focus from the hyper focal poit all the way to infinity without focus stacking? Just curious. Nice photo of the water/slot canyon!
@PereaPhotography2 жыл бұрын
It’s possible, but really it depends on the distance you are from the subjects in your image, as well as aperture and where you focus. 3 big variables there you have to consider. And thank you for watching!
@MSACoachMike2 жыл бұрын
Interesting that your zoom lens maintains focus when zoomed in and out. Not all zoom lenses maintain focus when the focal length is adjusted. Some cameras enable you, in live view, to zoom in so that you can fine tune the focus before making the image.
@PereaPhotography2 жыл бұрын
I’ve never had a problem with maintaining focus in any of my cameras doing this method. Both dslr and mirrorless.
@MSACoachMike2 жыл бұрын
My Sigma lenses change focus when I alter the focal length.
@R.Hogarth2 жыл бұрын
Great video, but I have a question. For those of us that wear glasses especially, do you recommend manually focusing, or using autofocus?
@A1P22 жыл бұрын
Just use view finder 😶
@PereaPhotography2 жыл бұрын
I would suggest trying both out. It’s hard for me to say which would be “better” but more of preference. It also depends on the resolution of your LCD. I honestly do a combination of AF and MF, using AF, but then zooming in and using MF… if needed. Then again, I generally don’t use the viewfinder since I’m on a tripod. So with the viewfinder, I’d say AF works best.
@davidsutton74392 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike! Don’t know if you have a tilt shift lens, but instead of focus bracketing could you achieve the same thing by tilting the lens? Thus making that focal plane be at an angle? So the foreground is in focus as well as the background? Thanks again for the video!
@PereaPhotography2 жыл бұрын
Hey David! Yes that would work I would presume. One of these days I’ll have to get my hands on a tilt-shift lens and give it a go!
@ceezfotography2 жыл бұрын
How do you go about checking your sharpness front to back with the Z7ii when the max depth of preview is like 5.6? I assume you just take a quick test and check or do you just go straight to focus stack?
@PereaPhotography2 жыл бұрын
Yeah it’s generally just a quick check. If I’m unsure, I’ll choose a different focal point and take another exposure. I can always blend it later if needed. I’ve gotten to the point now where I’m pretty comfortable with knowing whether I need to focus stack or not, based on what focal length I’m using, and how far away I am from the nearest element I want sharp.
@andypigott32112 жыл бұрын
Mike thx for the video. For the second shot moving closer to the cactus but still more than the Hyperfocal away ie you were still focusing beyond the hyperfocal distance you did not explain why the mid ground was getting soft? any thoughts
@PereaPhotography2 жыл бұрын
The mid ground was soft because of where I was placing my focus point. Even though I was safely beyond that hyperfocal distance, it’s important to know that where you put the focus point is the 2nd part of that process. I always, if I’m unsure, take an exposure with my focus point on different parts of the scene, just to be safe. This is why I generally don’t use or calculate the hyperfocal distance. It’s a formula for “acceptably sharp” but there is room for error. With more and more practice/experience, you get a better feel for how the this works out in different situations. I hope that helps and doesn’t make it more complicated haha.
@andypigott32112 жыл бұрын
@@PereaPhotography thanks for sharing but have to admit still not clear .... focusing at a distance beyond the HFD may sacrifice some of the near foreground but I understood that everything beyond HF point would still be acceptably sharp. the bit I do not understand is the "where to put the focus point in 2nd part of process"... I take your point though its always best to check as small deviations of Focal Length and focus distance when trying to use Hyperfocal can make a big difference to Depth of Field
@paulgreen7582 жыл бұрын
What if you use filters? I tend to use them most of the time to flatten water, I dont think ive ever used a 50mm at 1/100 I dont photo people more like 20 seconds to 4 minutes
@christian.irmler2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, a fantastic tutorial about getting sharp photos! On my experience, the most important point is actually to check sharpness out in the field. Just a tiny effort, but the best way to get save on sharpness :) Nice greetings, Christian
@PereaPhotography2 жыл бұрын
Something I make sure to do every time now. Always check before you leave haha. Thank you Christian!
@markwilliams19632 жыл бұрын
I use hyperfocal 70-80% of the time, f10 at 10ft at 24mm, then simply walk to reframe. the only thing to remember is the nearest object need to be 5ft away
@chrisl13982 жыл бұрын
Lol. I’ve been around too long with you. I blurted out to the screen “just focus stack it!”
@JordanExplores972 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video! I actually ran into you on Saturday morning in Boulder. I didn’t know or think it was you but I noticed you had all the exact same gear and I’m kinda bummed I didn’t recognize you 😅
@PereaPhotography2 жыл бұрын
Haha nice man! It was cool meeting you. Hope it went well in the canyon. I lost my dead cat mic cover in the brush somewhere down there haha.
@VangelisMatosMedina2 жыл бұрын
The pain is find the correct distance on the field.
@jordanwheatley6022 жыл бұрын
Zooming the lens to focus isn't the best tip, as some lenses aren't "par focal" meaning the focus will move as you zoom in or out, similar to focus breathing....
@PereaPhotography2 жыл бұрын
I’ve never had that problem when doing this with any of my dslr or mirrorless cameras, but great point. Thank you!
@jordanwheatley6022 жыл бұрын
@@PereaPhotography yeah I’ve only had it happen with a few particle lenses like my tamron 70-200 (which I think you used to use on your 850?) I think wider lenses are more forgiving... but just something for some people to be aware of. Otherwise awesome video breaking down nailing “sharpness” and all that entails! Great explainer for those just starting or even those that need a refresher :)
@PereaPhotography2 жыл бұрын
@@jordanwheatley602 thanks man!! Yeah maybe it’s a 3rd party lens issue? I have another comment saying they had the same issue with a sigma lens. Maybe something to look into for sure. Thanks again and appreciate the insight!
@JeffStudley2 жыл бұрын
Those the Superstitions? I shoot them all the time!