How To AUTOFOCUS Video On A Nikon D5200/D5300/D5500? (Best MOVIE Settings)

Ever wonder how to autofocus video on a Nikon D5200/D5300/D5500 or what's the BEST way to film video on a Nikon?

Cameras THIS trick works for:

Especially if you want to film vlogs/videos for online content - these are some of the things I wish I knew when I picked up my camera.

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[Paammzzz]

I’ve had my camera for 2 years and could never figure out how to auto focus until this video 😭 thank you so much!!!

[lenapetrova]

I had exactly the same issue with my Nikon - when I first started shooting my YouTube videos, I used my Nikon camera and the focus was just horrible. Thanks for making the video!

[abbybishop]

THANKS SO MUCH!!! I've had my Nikon forever and now know how to focus my video!!! My last footage was sharp as!!!

[EverymanFragrances]

Just putting it on AF-S then half pressing shutter will do the job. It won't refocus. So no need to switch the focus setting on the lens.

[gabrieladiazreines]

OMG. Muchísimas gracias! Tengo mi cámara desde hace 5 años y no tenía idea de como sacarle todo ese potencial, incluso me estaba planteando el hecho de venderla para conseguir dinero para comprar otra que hiciera este trabajo, pero... de verdad... no tengo palabras para agradecerte. Eres el tipo de canales a los que de verdad vale la pena suscribirse.

[PRODUCERA]

I have been thinking of taking nikon d5600 camera for a long time. I wanna make videos from standing in one place like YouTube videos .. is it good for only this type of videos?

[rohitkashyapx]

The '+' and '-' buttons trick was amazing! :D

[KOSTASGONTIKAKIS]

So if you want to shoot a music video AF-S is the best option .Correct?

[ImTash]

the zoom in thing... OMG you're the best i could hug you! thank you!

[nkgajjar]

Super trick i have 5300 and my video is like beginners. But now i will try this

[EcuadorLive]

Great, this is just what I was looking for, thanks!

[addestramentopositivofrancesco]

man! you just answered my precise question, love you!! tks

[YouMotorcycle]

Good video but i'm not sure i understand the advantage of single servo vs continuous?

[azenaazemhevictor]

I just bought my Nikon camera and have been trying to get a cool explanation on how to focus during video and u just killed the whole details thanks man ❤
Pls can u drop a video on how to balance aperture in full details

[vyal]

Thanks for the vid. Question how do I do initial focus if I am standing further away from the camera and can not reach the buttons:)?

[yanatarasenko]

Thank you loads and loads!! I’ve been crying on that focusing for 3 days already!! God bless you for making this video😄

[Mixer]

"Nikon cameras have notoriously horrible autofocus, especially for video" - you are wrong. Autofocus for still photography is excellent, that's why Nikon cameras are used for widelife photography by most professionals. For video - yes, really horrible AF.

[allannunezhn]

Thanks tha was very helpful, I have a D5200, and I wanted to know which were the best settings for auto focus on video.

[lethaldj]

I'm planning to shoot a guitar cover video and i would be quite far from the camera to half press the shutter button. What would you suggest for this situation ?

[MegaWoodswalker]

I use single serve or pull focus myself on the D5300.