Understanding Zone Autofocus on Fujifilm Cameras

Understanding zone autofocus on Fujifilm cameras and how to best use camera settings to improve Fujifilm autofocus for zone vs. focus point. Zone autofocus is a collection of a bunch of single AF points all grouped together. Also discussed is Tracking sensitivity, Speed Tracking Sensitivity, and Zone Area Switching.

📔 Table of Contents
00:00 Intro
00:10 Welcome
00:36 Understanding Single Point Autofocus
01:17 Enable Pre-Autofocus
01:37 What is Zone Autofocus?
03:59 Setting Up Fujifilm Autofocus
04:14 How Low Contrast Affects Zone Autofocus
04:31 Depth of Field and Autofocus
05:00 Understanding Autofocus Custom Settings
06:22 Tracking Sensitivity and Autofocus
07:43 Speed Tracking Sensitivity and Autofocus
08:25 Zone Area Switching and Autofocus
10:20 Zone Autofocus and Face Eye Autodetect
10:54 Conclusion
11:25 Goodbye and Outro

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[jradamsjr]

As an Intermediate photographer w/ XT-4, this is the sort of video that motivates me to be a Patreon supporter and places you (and Omar) at the top of the “heap!” 🙏😊❤️

[hVFKZuQPeCcu]

Thanks, this was very helpful! My sense, is that the XT-4 gets a lot of criticism because of its autofocus system. Sure, perhaps the AF is not necessarily user friendly to operate but this video may go a long way to respond to all the naysayers. Camera Conspiracies/Kasey Stern, whom I appreciate, sold his XT-4 because of his frustration with the video AF deficiencies. Perhaps he just needed to learn how to use it (and yes, it still would not be on Sony level). I am wondering if a lot of the negative reviews about cameras comes down to the reviewers never spending enough time to learn the nuances of the camera. pal2tech, you are my hero. You are the one who has spent the time to learn the Fuji system and help us newbies learn the ropes. My XT-4 thanks you.

[Garyonthefly]

Thanks Chris! After 6 mos of shooting with my X-T4, you've finally helped me understand and tweek my autofocus! NOW it makes sense. Like having a new camera! You're invaluable.

[bobharper]

Insanely great tutorial. Can't wait to practice this. Hopefully this weekend. You rock. Thanks!📷

[JonathanParsons.]

Thanks Pal! Your videos are always so informative and helpful! Keep up the good work!

[GrayAngus]

Wow! Absolutely love all the detail but so much to consider. Definitely need this to be saved in favourites for quick recall.

[johannestan]

As usual, your sensible explanation is quite helpful - thanks a lot!

[photografia]

WOW!! The first time someone had explained this as succinct as you did it!! Thank you so much!

[RallyOFever]

Thank you Chris. highly informative! Have a great weekend!

[soniafernandez]

helpful! 🙌🙌🙌The best explanation I found, Bravo!

[apamacam]

Thanks chris, for another wonderful tutorials and generous sharing of your knowledge.

[garryfield]

I’m so glad you’re here to help with all these settings :)
You’re my go to guy whenever I need to figure stuff out……I never knew taking a photo would be this confusing!!
Cheers mate, love the videos……

[bluedragoninc]

Yes, Finally! Thank you brother for another great informative video.👏
You the man! 👊

[keithahlstrom]

Once again I find myself here listening to your energetic info blasts about my little fuji system. Good stuff. Thanks.

[rustamdjafar]

The best explanation I ever listened to about the Autofocus! Thanks so much and keep it up always...I'm never bore watching Chris explaining and give his guidance. His passion really shows on the way he explains and that pulls our attention to his world. Love it!.

[marcheathrow]

Thank you so much for all the work you do explaining these complex cameras.I think your work on here is more helpful than you might realise, thank you again.

[Bolton]

What a great and helpful video, and even my older X-H1 seems to have all the menu and focus mode items you describe. Thank you!

[oleg]

A-ma-zing! Thanks a lot for such useful information! I hope your hard work on this channel pays off, because you provide great value

[malcolmgibbs]

Brilliant Chris. Thanks for making a very confusing subject slightly easier to understand. Keep up the good work 👏👏

[vvengero]

One of the most informative, easy to understand videos. Thank you!