Nikon AE-L / AF-L Button Whether you are using an entry-level DSLR like Nikon D3100 or a top of the line DSLR like Nikon D3x, there is a special button on the back of your camera labeled “AE-L / AF-L” that can be quite useful in many situations. After I wrote the Autofocus Modes article, I received several requests from our readers, asking me to explain what the AE-L / AF-L button does, when it should be used and how it can be combined with different autofocus modes. In this article, I will try to go through this button in depth and explain how I personally use it on my cameras. 1) AutoExposure-Lock / AutoFocus-Lock The AE-L / AF-L button stands for “AutoExposure-Lock and AutoFocus-Lock” and its primary function is to lock camera exposure and/or focus. What about AutoFocus-Lock (AF-L)? 2) Default AE-L / AF-L Behavior The default behavior of the AE-L / AF-L button is typically set to lock both camera exposure and focus. 3) Types of AutoExposure and AutoFocus Lock Modes You should see some or all of the below:
Hyperfocal Distance The concept of hyperfocal distance is easy to understand: focus a lens at the hyperfocal distance and everything in the photograph from some near distance to infinity will be sharp. Landscape photographs are often taken with the lens focused at the hyperfocal distance; near and distant objects are sharp in the photos. Application of the concept leads to many questions: Which lenses are best for using hyperfocal distance focusing? What is the hyperfocal distance for a lens? How do I focus at the hyperfocal distance? Do I have to focus exactly at the hyperfocal distance? Hyperfocal Distance Definition When the lens is focused on the hyperfocal distance, the depth of field extends from half the hyperfocal distance to infinity.Photography, Phil Davis, 1972. Choosing a Lens Normal to wide-angle lenses (50mm and shorter lenses on 35mm cameras) are good candidates for hyperfocal distance focusing. Telephoto lenses are rarely used for hyperfocal distance focusing. Conclusion
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Light Stalking 3 Reasons Why You Should Switch To Back Button Focus This article was written to expand upon some of the key points in my ebook Tack Sharp: A Step By Step Guide To Nailing Focus. Over the past couple of years (and really since writing my ebook) I’ve become a huge advocate for making the switch to back button focus. It was one of the most revolutionary changes I ever made to how I take pictures. It seems like such a small thing, yet it’s such a huge difference in the way your camera works. I honestly don’t know why this isn’t the standard setting on all cameras because after getting acclimated to this setting, I honestly can’t understand the meaning for or use of the ‘shutter half way down’ method. No More Switching Your Lens To Manual Focus This little advantage takes some getting used to, mainly because for the first few weeks after switching to BBF you’ll likely keep switching your lens to manual focus out of habit. No More Refocusing Every Time You Let Go of the Shutter Use Servo for Almost All of Your Focusing Needs Conclusion
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Exposing to the Right Explained Exposing to the right, or “ETTR,” is an approach to photography that is as helpful as it is controversial. On one hand, exposing to the right is yet another technique to remember while shooting, and it can potentially ruin your exposure if utilized incorrectly. On the other hand, at least in theory, ETTR is the epitome of digital exposure. With proper ETTR, your images have as much detail in the shadows as they possibly can, without any of the highlights losing information along the way. It is important to know that this article is not for beginners. NIKON D7000 + 24mm f/1.4 @ 24mm, 1/80, f/3.5 1) Overview The basis of ETTR is simple: optimize your exposure, and get the highest-quality image possible. By darkening an exposure in post-processing, you are effectively using a lower-than-base ISO. Look at the histograms below (from the photo of the columns at the top of the page): 2) Image Quality Comparisons Of course, ETTR is only useful if it has noticeable effects on an image. 6) Bracketing
Tips & Techniques Being so obsessed with photography, friends and family tend to think of me as an expert in the field. I’ve got the gear, they love the pictures and I live and breath the medium, so the credentials as far as they know add up. With this perceived status comes the occasional question regarding the craft from folks who are just getting into it and being that I love to geek out talking about photography, the question will be fielded with the utmost respect and interest. Last week a friend at church asked a good one; one that tied him up with me for a good 10-20 minutes that he’ll never get back for sure. That was a first for me. When you own your own business, you often want to take on the world. I adopted this mantra for my own business and even my personal life a few months ago. Do what you say you’re gonna do. Simple, right? This mantra has one other level to it. Make every day within the business much more satisfying and rewarding by following these simple guidelines. Read More→ Why?