Cameras Focus Modes Explained: When to Use Continuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus or Manual Focus

Cameras Focus Modes Explain: When to Use Continous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus or Manual Focus

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Welcome to my YouTube channel, my name is Jared Polin aka the FRO behind FroKnowsPhoto. My goal has been and always will be to create “fun and informative” content to help photographers / videographers of all skill levels.

I create photography tutorials, photography how to, photography DIY and much more. Whether you own a DSLR or Mirrorless Camera, shoot photos, video or both i’m here to help. It doesn’t matter if you own a Nikon, Canon, Sony, Pentax or any other make of camera.

I want to help you take your photography and video skills to the next level, with that I say , welcome to my channel.

[keranaphilips]

This actually made more sense to me than the books I have read. Thank you

[megancross]

These videos have been EXTREMELY helpful! I just bought my Nikon Z6 as my first camera. Thanks again!

[daniel]

You did it again, another skill developing video for the dude like me. Thanks man

[ryanc]

Was literally just about to google this. Mind reading Jared Polin

[couronne]

Jared, my best friend and i got into photography and your channel is where we learned most of the things about basic photography techniques. Thank you for your good work and proper teachings :)

[axelandru]

I don't understand why I didn't subscribe to you until this very moment, even though I've been watching your extraordinarily valuable videos for a while. My apologies Jared. Much love from Romania !!!

[edwardrex]

Great video. I'd add that if you focus, and then recompose, subject movement and/or YOUR movement can push the subject out of focus. And that includes pivoting.

[danielastello]

If you haven't gotten the guide get it it's really good!!

[ELBlDu]

Thanks. I was really struggling with this.

[mariotheotaku]

Dumb question: Would it be better to use AF-C instead of single AF on static subjects if I focus and recompose to prevent any out of focus images?

[LMmccallL]

Thanks for sharing and for not taking all day to get to the point.
I appreciate videos like this.

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[AmyStewart]

I really enjoy it when you make these type of videos. Although it great to watch RawTalk etc its nice to just learn the basics. This is how I found your channel in the first place. I hope you can continue to make more of these videos :)

[NightWLKR]

I was just needing a video like this. we got a new cinematographer and he knows nothing so this will help lots. Thanks Jared

[martinjsh]

Thanks for another great video Jared! Could you make a one similar to this on the different metering modes? I'm shooting semi-auto and getting more and more comfortable with shooting manual; under and overexposing as I see fit to make the shot but different metering modes are still something to get my head around...

[Mn]

Sup man! I started photography few months before, I searched on interet, youtube pro like u! Dammn your video are so good, so simply explained and its so easy to understand everything, "perfect in 3shoots" helped me alot!! And afcrs all your video too! Keep going !

P.s also I want to hear from you info about "FOCUS POINT" WICH one to use ?

[rikymacro]

Thank you for the video, bu I would like to see you to take a studio photo shoot with a cheap camera. And cheap glass !

Are you ready for it !

I do have learned a lot with you videos thank you for al the great info.

[henrywestridge]

how do I keep the focus locked during sequential shooting of a static subject?

[sambphillips]

I have trouble changing the focus point on my Nikon d200. Someone please help!

[Fishwithblake]

Man you've got a video for everything! Clutch