Stop Missing Focus! (with Back Button Focus)

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In today's video, I'm covering my FAVORITE method for getting reliable, consistent focus.

Back button focus allows me to leverage the strengths of autofocus while still allowing me to be in control of what the camera is focusing on. Plus, it really simplifies my workflow and helps me worry less about constantly changing focus settings.

I'll cover how to set it up (I use the Sony A7 IV and A7R IV as examples of both the old and new menu systems) and how to use this method so that you can stop missing focus and enjoy your camera more.

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Table of Contents:
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0:00 - Spray and Pray or nah?
0:53 - Recent A7IV upgrade reminded me to change this setting
2:05 - Autofocus modes (AF-S vs. AF-C vs. DMF)
5:14 - An almost universally applicable setting?
7:25 - The problem with using the shutter release to focus
8:33 - Why I love back button focus
11:08 - Setting up BBF on newer Sony Cameras (A7IV example)
14:21 - Setting up BBF on older Sony Cameras (A7RIV example)
16:35 - Give yourself a chance to adapt!
17:11 - Another tool you should know about

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