Focus Points: Ask David Bergman

In David's latest episode of Ask David Bergman, he answers community question: "How do you use the different focus points when you just want to focus on the eyes in a portrait?"

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[dashxlife]

You know this man is the GOAT when says all this knowledge with one take

[christopherbrockington]

I'm glad this series was moved over to YouTube.

[cathyfraser]

Thank you for your explanation! It was extremely helpful to me! 👍🏻🙌🏻

[mehdifaez]

Hi David
Thanks for your information

I want to know how can I focused on group people?

[jeejay]

Great to have this kind of this videos back specially with the new mirrorless capabilities.

[BenoitLamarche]

Great video! The eye detection is a compelling argument in favor of the R series. Also very endearing subject.

[yemarican]

Aside from you awesome tutorial .. you have just confirmed for me what I always had in mind ... auto focus points are actually useless most of the time .. because the more they are the more you lose focus. I usually use the center point focus which gives me full control of what want my camera to focus on.. that way I can also half click to get the part I want to be in focus and then move my camera to get to composition I like ... very simple and effective ... but then again .. its just my personal opinion as a hobbyist and not a professional photographer... did you guys know that if you have a Canon 5D classic you can actually take the most beautiful photos ever?? well... you're welcome ;)

[PremKumar-bvoy]

Superb best explanation on focus points

[resrussia]

Thanks an excellent tutorial. I inspired me to reading the my camera's manual (a PowerShot610) to see it AF modes other than just the Center. It has only three modes. However, you video help begin to experiment using those modes. Thanks again for a wonderful video.

[markothwriter]

That's why they call it shooting. But, seriously, she's a very patient and knowledgeable model. She is helping a lot.

[thenexthobby]

Learning that even with modern eye-AF, "skating to where the puck will be" regarding choosing an AF point that considers your intended composition is awesome. The corollary is to do your best to only pay attention to that portion of the viewfinder/screen and hit the shutter when the subject moves into the AF spot.

[greaterlifedonna]

Love you man, you really helped me in my photography journey

[tanweercaa]

It's very nice description David, congrats! You are gifted one.

[freddageforde]

It's really something to watch her model! I've probably had about one second of her photogenic smiles in my whole lifetime and three quarters of that second weren't captured in photographs.

[gentlegnt]

Fantastic info. Very simply said and demnstrated... even for my Sony A7111. Thanks so much!!

[usernamemykel]

By what means could I reposition my focus point on m R10?
Thank you!

[prashamjain]

thank you so much you covered all my confusion, thank you so much

[moniquerussell]

If I am doing a portrait on my canon rebel T7i which focus should I pick? Should we change if we switch to a family portrait? Thank you for sharing your tips !

[abduljalilattahir]

I'm using canon 2000d I don't have alot of focus options any suggestions please?

[rodemadepaul]

pls any recommendation for group pictures. what focus point is needed