Back-Button Focus VS Shutter Focus: Which One is Right For You?!

Is Back-button focus better than shutter button focus on your camera?! Today I will try for you back button focus on my camera for the whole day. Is back button focusing better than half-press focusing? This might be another good camera hack photography tips!

[Pierretlambert]

Good Morning! ☀️ Back-button focus or Shutter Focus?!
Thank you! :)
Have an awesome weekend!

[MileyonDisney]

I use shutter button focus on my Rebel and back button focus on my 5D. It gets confusing if I haven't used one for a while. I like both systems.
1:18 There are at least THREE methods for focusing - don't forget about manual focusing!

[dosam_]

Hi Pierre! Can we get an update on how you feel about bbf now. Thanks, and keep the videos coming! I just followed you over here from Manny Ortiz. Love your style! Already subbed!

[alixiiAlice]

Superb job in clearly laying out the function of BBF. I remember when I first researched about BBF, the articles were very difficult to understand.

[gplayinggames]

For me I use each interchangeably depending on what I want to shoot that day. I prefer to use the half-press for anything where I need to be quick (e.g. street photos), and then back button for things where I want to make sure not to mess up my focus (e.g. landscape).
Maybe if I committed more to the back focusing method I would be as quick but I realized after trying a few times when shooting in the street that I forgot and still tried to use the half-press and missed my shot.
Have a great end of year and happy new year!

[ciarancosgrave]

Forget BBF!! That little video vingette, starting at 4:21, was beautifully done!

[oriath]

After watching this video I used for the very first time backbutton focus on my d5300 and I really liked it. The focus was always where I want it to be and recomposing my frame was so much easier!
Not sure it will work on my daughter's ballroom dance photos though...

[apassionfortangling]

I have been using it for ages. Push once for focus push and hold for continuous. Great if you set it to tracking. On the EOS R the dustbin button will re-set the spot to the centre. Try combining it with back button exposure hold. It's no use at all for selfies though! 😏

[BlackMusicRecordProd]

Great Video Pierre T. Lambert . Your video is very helpful since i meet this channel i get somethings new from you . Im using the Shutter focus , Thanks for uploaded this video..

[SceneZone.]

What focus do you use when you’re doing street photography?

[fastfiddler]

I just started trying it out on my D7200. So far I'm liking it.

[AlanMorrisSF]

It takes a while to get used to. Where it helps is if you are doing a group shot and don't want the camera to refocus every time you lift your finger from the shutter. However, autofocus is getting much faster these days so BBF is not as important

[geraldhewes]

I switched in 2018 to bbf and really prefer it now. It took a few weeks for it to become second nature (and not forget to press it), but I feel more in control now. In particular it avoids getting the focus right with a half pressed and then a few moments later when I press full way (after releasing the button) having the camera decide to focus elsewhere. This is common when you want to take a person, want to have her in focus but then want to wait for the perfect expression or moment.

[akisasaki]

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[Soleil]

The other great thing about BBF on the A7III is that while in AF-C, you can tap the screen anywhere to place the focus point and not have to rely on the Multi-selector.

[privilegezudaire]

because the subject should not get closer to you as you say, if the af-c function is exactly to focus constantly?

[leonaldobrum]

Damn! That video footage of Chicago streets is a top-notch professional, impressive piece of work!... Delightful! Was it you?...

[rogerfleming]

I have heard that AFS and AFC use different focus methods. AFC uses PDF, while AFS uses PDF followed by contrast detection. The idea is that AFS will be just a little more accurate, since contrast detection is just a little more accurate than pure PDF. (But contrast detection results in focus hunting.) If you just always use AFC, you will always be just using PDF. AFC and BBF works for me, , but just thought it worth mentioning.

[DrewTieng]

You can also use the back button to turn AF off, so you can focus recompose with continuous focus!

[Stampdr]

Question: Is BBF only used when you're in manual mode? Cause when you're in semi-auto or full auto mode, you still need to half press to take exposure measurement.