Choosing the Best Focus Area on your Sony Alpha Camera

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In this tutorial I demonstrate the importance of choosing the appropriate Focus Area for the subject you are shooting. You will learn that there is no one best focus area (just the most appropriate Focus Area for your subject) and also when to choose one of the Lock-on AF Focus Area options.
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@AlphaCreativeSkills Год назад

Join me on Patreon for the best Alpha Support and Guidance. A single $10 Membership fee includes access to my 500-page camera-specific eBooks, member-only Q&A Forums + Over twenty 1-hour member-only seminars + cameras settings files & access to the Raw files from the lens and camera reviews (there is no contract or commitment beyond the first month). www.patreon.com/markgaler

@chrisbennett2977 4 года назад

I have been a working professional photographer for 29 years, using Sony Alpha exclusively for the the last 5 years. I never stop learning useful things from your videos. I consider myself pretty tech savvy, but your understanding is on a different level. It's not just the tech, you have a great eye too. Very impressive Mark!

@AlphaCreativeSkills 4 года назад

Thanks for taking the time to provide this positive feedback 👍

@HowDidIGet3700Subs 10 месяцев назад

… and how are u going to cope when AI takes over professional photography? Pro looking Portraits being generated by AI for someone’s face- all they need to do is upload a few pics of their face. Even weddings will be taken over by AI cameras where people just wide angle point and shoot and it comes out looking professional, adding DOF & panning & cropping automatically

@JustCallMeJustiin 5 лет назад

100x better than those run-off-the-mill 5 minute tutorials from those "popular" youtubers.

@sandiegobowen 5 лет назад

As always, wonderfully informative, clear, and useful. Thanks, Mark!

@David141071 5 лет назад

Fantastic, this cleared my doubts about wide and wide lock on, and when to use them ! Thank you again Mark.

@ZeroDean 5 лет назад

For someone moving to Sony, this is another incredibly helpful and informative video. My thanks to you Mark. I have a feeling I'll be referring back to this one again. You produce excellent content. Thank you.

@KennethDillard 5 лет назад

This is a great refresher (as I did watch the full 90-or-so minute video on focusing you previously posted). Thanks for helping the Sony shooters keep their skills sharp (no pun intended).

@WayneLLC 5 лет назад

Great, very concise guide again Mark. Thank you!

@IanWilkinson 5 лет назад

Just when I thought I'd mastered an aspect of my camera's slightly bewildering range of customizable features, along comes another of your comprehensive and well-explained videos and I realize my misunderstanding - in this instance I hadn't noticed that Eye AF works in AF-S too, rather than just from a custom button in AF-C. Thanks again!

@kimgoodwin2700 5 лет назад

Thank you so much for your time and knowledge sharing of these videos. I am a converting Canon user and so appreciate how easy to understand your teaching style is.

@chirantha 5 лет назад

Thanks for this Mark! I have moved from Canon to Sony and learning a lot about my new camera thanks to you!

@michaelwhite1322 5 лет назад

Mark, You consistently offer the clearest, most informative, and most helpful tutorials on the Sony Alpha system of anyone on RU-vid. I really appreciate your efforts!

@johnpfeffer3933 5 лет назад

Thanks Mark... although I’ve been around the Sony systems for 5 years now, your tutorials not only tell me about features but also why some work and others don’t. My success rate has improved quite a bit since I started watching your videos. The thoroughness is exemplary. Cheers.

@SteveTravis 4 года назад

Thank you Mark, very informative. Cannot wait to try out these new focus skills when I am on safari next month. Will be great to catch the wildlife instead of the flora around it this time.

@berniekrippner7489 5 лет назад

Thank you Mark for all the helpful info to get the best out of our cameras.

@yagitchronicles9233 3 года назад

I think this will be the first time I'm not skipping adds . Oh man this channel is a gold mine. Thanks Mark!

@jeffmiller8950 5 лет назад

I really appreciate your willingness to help explain the ins and outs of the Sony systems in a clear and concise fashion. I also appreciate the fact you focus on education v. product promotion. Keep up the great work!

@josienelder8325 3 года назад

Fantastic video as always Mark, found this particularly helpful as I've been missing focus on a few birds-in-flight shots. Can't wait to put this into practice and get out shooting again!

@miladmafi8978 4 года назад

You are the best camera expert; no doubt! Thank you so much ❤🙏🏻

@cynthiarehrig8160 5 лет назад

Most helpful video I have found to date to help me futher my knowledge of my A7iii. I will be going to your website. Thank you.

@Belwoorf 5 лет назад

Awesome explanation mate. This is the best video on this topic.

@andyraeber6044 2 года назад

Always a pleasure learning from you Mark.

@lcmlcm2460 3 года назад

Unbelievable how advanced these digital cameras are. This video was helpful thank you

@praytera7949 4 года назад

This is very helpful and informative. A lot of others try to teach the subject matter; you succeed.

@lindiekolver8333 5 лет назад

Great video. Very concise and most informative. Thanks Mark.

@imola8 3 года назад

Outstanding tutorial!!! Precise and understandable explanation! By far the best video i found that explains the capabilities of my sony alpha 7. Thank you so much!

@Dogsandsewon 5 лет назад

Thank you, extremely helpful

@UncompressedWAVmusic 4 года назад

I watched you for the first time last night and liked it so much I'm watching this other great video of yours tonight.

@vintage_lenses9878 4 года назад

Absolutely brilliant information. Helped me a lot. Thanks

@kayyipliu699 2 года назад

Just moved to Sony and your video is a great help, thx.

@patrickl3140 5 лет назад

So clear when you explain it...

@NierAutomata2B 3 года назад

This is the best focus tutorial on RU-vid

@rayatkinson9714 5 лет назад

Another great video Mark. I have learnt so much. Thank you

@sjsphotog 4 года назад

great short summary here Mark but the top photographers will want to watch the entire 1.5 hr Master Class for sure. keep it up

@dreichmuth 4 года назад

Thanks a lot Mark! A very informative video on the focus system.

@prudnikoff 4 года назад

That's awesome. Thank you for explaining.

@drmouton 3 года назад

Wow. You really explained a lot for me. Not only do I have my C2 button mapped out to my focus systems, I understand when to use them. I’ll definitely check out the more in depth explanation, but this video really helped me out a lot.

@lindamcmullin785 5 лет назад

Your tutorials are SO comprehensive and concise that it just amazes me. What a breath of fresh air!! You have truly found your calling. Thank you so much for making it easier for us regular folks who just want to learn without a lot of extraneous silly or impertinent info. 😁

@AlphaCreativeSkills 5 лет назад

When I used to write text books I called them essential skills as I cut out the extraneous info (unfortunately for some I still have a lot to say about some topics). If Sony made the technology simpler I could perhaps make shorter movies 😉

@Amirmediacorp 5 лет назад

Awesome! Very helpful information. Thanks Mark!

@dragonfist25 5 лет назад

These videos are so helpful. Thank you.

@lindseymunro1693 4 года назад

So useful. Thanks for taking the time to make these movies. I really can't understand why some peeps give a thumbs down, just daft

@klackon1 5 лет назад

Another excellent video presentation: thanks a lot.

@Sarry_Banders 5 лет назад

Thanks for the helpful video. Loved the motorcycle shot as well.

@ribe3434 5 лет назад

Thanks, another well explained video.

@dr7193 2 года назад

perfect tutorial. Thank you so much !!

@omaralexander7406 5 лет назад

Love your vids Mark.

@seivertpt 2 года назад

excellent tutorial. Thanks so much.

@rugsack2005 2 года назад

Lots to learn and getting a lot closer with your excellent intro. Will check out the longer video on your website. Many thanks

@leafsfan71 5 лет назад

Great video Mark. Thank you!

@arthurstreatfield9311 3 года назад

Terrific. Clear and comprehensive.

@jayyoung3478 3 года назад

Thank you. Very thorough and in-depth. You are not annoyingly padantic.

@Vibes2me 5 лет назад

Love your videos and the FB Group is Incredible.

@captynrj 2 года назад

I keep coming back to this video as its so concise and covers a wide range of situations WITH suggestion of possible solutions. I can't thank you enough for the clear explanations! It's always helped me so much!😌

@AlphaCreativeSkills 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@ganga108 4 года назад

Best tutorial on this ever!

@Bringisen 5 лет назад

Thanks again for a great learning video!

@philpatelis2326 2 года назад

I have watched so many videos where people try and explain the Sony focus system and none compare to yours. You know when you are dealing with an expert on a subject when they can explain a concept so simply. Thank you for putting this video together, you have a real talent for teaching.

@AlphaCreativeSkills 2 года назад

Thanks for the positive feedback Phil. I used to be a senior lecturer in photography so preparing talks is something I have been comfortable with for a few decades now.

@aceadam1828 5 лет назад

Thank you didnt knew c2 was already assaigned. Sony did a great job i just had to switch iso to the center wheel and subject lock to the center button everything else was already mapped out good for me

@fofdeejay 5 лет назад

Thank you for the lesson 👌

@Rekha2345 11 месяцев назад

Superb video! Thank you, Mark! Very thorough and succinct.

@AlphaCreativeSkills 11 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@SoCalPresa 2 года назад

Top notch!! Always a pleasure 🙏

@vaggos5417 5 лет назад

I cant imagine why anyone would give a thumbs down on this video. Just perfect. Thanks Mark!

@AlphaCreativeSkills 5 лет назад

Probably because I couldn’t say what needed to be said in under 3 minutes 😉

@SLR33406 3 года назад

It’s a great video! I’d say one of the easiest to follow to help me with my Sony a7 Mark II.. thanks!

@neneodonkor 3 года назад

😂😂😂😂 49 peeps so far. They could be bots.

@RW_CreativeMedia 3 года назад

Probably Canon-Nikon fanboys-girls 😂😂😂

@MF.Productions 5 лет назад

Great detail in all your video's!

@mdallie01 Год назад

I’ve been a patron for almost a year now, but I seem to continue to learn every day. THANKS!

@AlphaCreativeSkills Год назад

Glad to hear it Michael! It is important to note that I only manage to get to 10% of the comments here on RU-vid, so be sure to use the Q&A forum on Patreon.com/markgaler if you have nay questions relating to this video.

@ngosh08 5 лет назад

Mark, as usual great video and well detailed. Just to add on, if you are shooting an event or sports and you happen to use 2 different focus areas mostly, you can recall one focus area by customizing a recall button.

@SuperFrise 2 года назад

Excellent idea!

@user-fd8eh4vu1w 5 лет назад

Very informative and details. People told me that they usually preferred flexible spot focus mode but could not explain clearly the benefits over other modes. I now understand the usability of wide focus area mode and lock on mode. Thank you.

@AlphaCreativeSkills 5 лет назад

Many people offer suggestions or recommendations without actually knowing how the camera is designed to work. I also have to admit to getting slightly frustrated with photographers recommending a single setting. Sony would not give us so many options if there was a single ‘best’ setting for all situations.

@backyardjunkie 5 лет назад

Mark, fantastic, thank you.

@PsychicWorldTV 5 лет назад

Helpful as always

@julianmor9191 Год назад

MARK GALER IS DA BOMB. Thanks Mark!

@AlphaCreativeSkills Год назад

Thanks - I think

@Charlottejane71 4 года назад

Very informative,thank you

@LitiAquaria 8 месяцев назад

That's so useful video that I have been looking for! Thanks Mark!

@AlphaCreativeSkills 8 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@CassidyHansen Год назад

Your ability to demystify is outstanding! I'm going to try wide more often now. Thank you!!

@AlphaCreativeSkills Год назад

Have fun!

@cristinacoltro4517 5 лет назад

Great video Mark!

@VL20IG 3 года назад

Awesome, thank you.

@copperstatestudiosPhxAZ 3 года назад

Your motorcycle pics are phenomenal

@MrDjlavor 4 года назад

Great video, Mark.

@kimthomassen87 5 лет назад

Thank you Mark👍

@xxjurajxx 2 года назад

I just want to thank you for your precious teaching. Thank you very much!

@AlphaCreativeSkills 2 года назад

You're very welcome!

@InMission 5 лет назад

Thanks Mark, this was one of the most usable video I watch thill now, I really like your videos and this one is great, specially at the end, when you talk about the Eye AF e few other stuff, I really love the AF of my Camera, but I was having some troubles, because the camera was going to focus in a different subject that I pick, but with this video I finally understand some of the troubles I was having with my great camera and I will be able to correct that, so excited about it. I use to shoot on M only, but I do agree with you about use Aperture Priority mode, however, on A7III, I'm scare to death of the Exposure Comp. Dial, since it never stay still. When store or pick the camera from my bag, that thing always turn, but since I the camera on M mode, not a big deal, but if I decided to use Aperture Priority, that will be terrible if accidentally turns and I don't notice. Is it anyway to kind of disable that Dial, so it would not affect my Exposure?

@sjenkin88 Год назад

I changed over to mirrorless (Sony a7riii) around 18 months ago. Switch over from using Nikon DSLR systems. I've struggled with the autofocus modes and just used spot, but felt like I was missing shots and the focusing was all that it was cracked up to be. I've been searching for tutorials to help me better understand, and by far this is the best one I've come across. Thanks for the real clear and simple lesson, my future portfolio and I appreciate it greatly!

@AlphaCreativeSkills Год назад

Thanks for the positive feedback

@XperiaVideosCR 3 года назад

Many thanks Mark for sharing this video. I learned stacks!

@AlphaCreativeSkills 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@mpsinghphotography1 4 года назад

Awesome, comprehensive and easy to understand, thank you.

@AlphaCreativeSkills 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@StephanieBestebreur Год назад

I am so thankful for you! This is the problem i have experienced at dog photography. I can't wait to try and use your advise. :) Thank you!

@AlphaCreativeSkills Год назад

Happy to help!

@lbochs1 4 года назад

Very helpful! Thanks.

@Patcam_1 23 дня назад

Excellent video. Super helpful breakdown

@AlphaCreativeSkills 23 дня назад

Glad it was helpful!

@Gtech-ny5rd 10 месяцев назад

You really nail these videos. You make me feel like a student again whenever I watch them, so many insightful lessons! You've earned a new sub!

@AlphaCreativeSkills 10 месяцев назад

Glad you like them!

@rajivraghu9857 2 года назад

Thanks so much for the this 💕💕

@benjaminlauwick2340 Год назад

Thank you for all the useful info Mark. BTW that motorcycle photo is absolutely stunning. I didn't know it was even possible.

@AlphaCreativeSkills Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@ErethilClaw 5 лет назад

Thanks again Mark!

@thesteveprichard 5 лет назад

I'm waiting for the next "subscribed" mile mark. Sony lovers are very appreciative of your free stuff! Thanks, Mark! You'll have 500.000 subscribers before the next year is out.

@AlphaCreativeSkills 5 лет назад

500,000 would be nice - the associated advertising would mean that it would finance a full-time support role. Shooting jobs for money and not being able to share the images and workflows now seems a waste of my skills as an educator.

@Marco-zp7nb 4 года назад

Best Video on youtube. I watched a lot

@andreagas9240 4 года назад

Very useful informations

@Wildicon19 2 года назад

Thank you Mark for your valuable wisdom! This was my problem keeping my subject in focus!

@AlphaCreativeSkills 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@SDW2000 2 года назад

I'm new to Sony A7 world this year and was struggling to understand the nuances of these focus modes. This was very helpful. Thank you!

@AlphaCreativeSkills 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@elektriksheep 2 года назад

Very helpful, Mark. Thanks. I've been using Nikon SLRs for my whole career and just got a Sony a7s as a backup so this is very useful.

@AlphaCreativeSkills 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@TheObserver567 2 года назад

Thank you!!

@davebailey5678 Год назад

Thank you Mark for your reply to my query on assigning functions on Sony camera lens....I don't know how you do it but the message was well received...I'm just a hobby photographer but belong to a non competitive camera club in Grimsby Ontario Ca...you're the best thank you...

@AlphaCreativeSkills Год назад

Happy to help!