Canon autofocus settings tutorial: best settings to nail the shot!

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My name is Simon d'Entremont and I'm a professional wildlife and nature photographer from Canada. In this video, I share my experience in setting up and customizing my focus settings on my Canon cameras, having used a T3i, 7D, 7D II, 5D IV, R6 and R5. I’ll walk you through the basic settings, show you how and when to use each of the custom cases, and how to tweak these cases to make sure you get the best out of every action shot opportunity. Even if you don't shoot Canon, I think you can get some valuable tips for other models as well.

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[simon_dentremont]

What’s the most important setting or technique you use to get the shot? Please share!

[oolamigoke]

This video needs to be in the official Canon literature.

[lorihutchinson]

You have more great information in two sentences than most YouTubers have in an entire video. Excellent tutorial.

[zorawarmanchanda]

Have not seen a clear guide who does not waste a word! Hats off to you sir

[isaacislaughter]

A true expert, who is also a really good teacher. A rare bird indeed. Merci beaucoup monsieur d'Entremont!

[osmiumsoul]

I bought a canon just because of your comprehensive underatanding and ease of explanation for them. Fantastic video, as always

[willowdoesmusic]

10/10 thank you so much. As a self-taught concert photographer a lot of the settings on the 'big boy' cameras just go straight over my head, but videos like this really make me realise how insanely powerful the modern dslr can be. can't wait to try and implement all of this!

[MrSaintJupiter]

I’ve been looking for photography instruction like this for literal years. Extremely thorough presentation and helpful information. Really appreciate your videos!

[Shutterbun]

My new favorite photography channel, hands down.

[TChoppyable]

This is the best video I’ve watched about Canon autofocus. Clear, easy to understand. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[markexploringnewstuff]

Wow! Best training on the topic I’ve seen.

[jusinocasino]

Best photography teacher out there, and it's free. Its crazy

[scottwasser]

Totally agree with Cynthia's comment. This is the first time I watched one of your videos, and I was extremely impressed. You did a better job of explaining Canon's autofocus settings and, more importantly, how and why to apply them, than any other YouTuber I've seen. That includes those I highly regard, such as Canon's own Rudy Winston and Explorer of Light David Bergman. Thanks so much for the great video. I've subscribed to your channel and will be looking through your archive for more content to watch.

[EdwardForty]

It was great listening to you and you just say everything that everyone wants to hear. I was just "glued" to your video and you don't ramble on about any useless information at all. I shall be watching more of your material as your are just great! Thank you.

[davem]

Finally, a thorough AND understandable explanation of the four Cases! I had never paid much attention to their importance before, having been a Canon user for only a few months.

[treystripling]

Best step-by-step tutorial for auto-focus features of Canon R cameras I have seen. I actually got my EOS R, set it up on my tripod, and 'walked' thru this video - hitting 'pause' frequently so I could stop an familiarize myself with each setting...and finally know why I was doing it! I always knew what kind of results I wanted with my auto-focusing for different situations, but frankly didn't know how! The settings available for the EOS R are a wee bit different than the R5, but its close enough that I was able to apply the lessons of this video to my own camera with ease. Thanks, Simon! All your videos are 'Master Class' quality!

[MrBillkaz]

My favorite photographer on YT and IG … a true master

[sisi]

The best explanation I have ever heard on YouTube. Thank you Simon!

[ronwilson]

I upgraded from a 200D to an R7 this summer, it is a big jump up from a 200D, so lots to learn, and this has been the best explanation of the AF system yet.

[tassenook]

Great tutorial! No fluff as advertised. For me, being Swedish, I especially can relate to Canadian conditions, be it outdoors, wildlife and ice hockey. Great!