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Nikon AF Modes

Steve Perry

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Confused by Nikon AF modes? Not sure if you should use single point, dynamic, or group AF? Not sure how to setup your custom functions menu to get the most from it for your style of shooting? Then check out this video and I'll explain all the critical information you need to know for Nikon's AF system - and how I personally use them in my wildlife action photography.

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19 Comments

@BobcatBart 6 years ago

Wow - just learned more in 12 minutes than in 4 years playing with my D810.

@jasonblevins9327 9 years ago

WOW! Probably one of the best instructional videos I have ever seen. Clear, concise, great graphics and examples. You have a true talent / skill for this. Thank you so much!

@AnaMateifilm 5 years ago

i just got a new 70-200mm lens and camera. i was totally lost and you helped me learn my new system within 15 minutes. thank you!

@renatopba 9 years ago

Best video about focus I've seen so far.

@hersh23 8 years ago

Someone give this man a raise!! This was a great video! Definitely helped me understand some things I myself had a different understanding of, such as d9 and d21 Focusing. And your illustrations and visual examples make the video even better!

@minimmo75gmail 5 years ago

Out of all the Nikon info out here I have to say you're the best. I really enjoy your no nonsense straight to the point yet easy to understand ways. Thank you!

@vsnrao36 11 years ago

This is one of the best videos on Nikon AF modes that confuses even well initiated Nikon guys. AF is one of the great strengths of Nikon cameras and without a proper understanding of all the modes, we will be wasting the investment we made on our cameras.
Great job Steve in explaining this in a very simple, concise and effective manner. I was already on AF-ON focus mode but now switched to AF-C mode to complement. Thanks a lot again!

@dozerthecat 5 years ago

This guy makes the best videos compared to the other YouTubers who dont actually seem to shoot

@cam_overland 8 years ago

Steve, thank you so much for this video! I've recently switched from Canon to Nikon, and I've had lots of trouble finding thorough explanations of Nikon's different autofocus modes and how they operate. Despite this video being 2.5 years old, the content is almost entirely relevant to the new D850 that I just acquired. I appreciate you going into such detail. Thanks again!

@AllanWallsPhotography 7 years ago

Fantastic video Steve. I re-watch it every year or so to refresh my memory on all the Nikon AF features that I don't use on a regular basis. Great work.

@djcsr 7 years ago

I watch lots of photography channels on YouTube but this one always seems to have the most USEFUL content with the least amount of fluff. Always impressive, Steve.

@naguib2000 5 years ago

Amazing,
In 12 minutes what I have been trying to learn in 2 years !

@youseftomar 6 years ago

Thank you, Steve! You basically distilled everything that has been written in many books in a 12-minute video!

@mattforero 9 years ago (edited)

Sadly, I have had my D600 for way too long without even knowing the AF/M switch had a button on it. Incredibly helpful video, I can already tell adjusting the AF points will help out a lot in my shooting. Thanks for the video!

@mundorff1 10 years ago

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Incredibly helpful - was having trouble with the AF-Area mode settings - but it is crystal clear now! Off to find the e-book.

@adibee88 6 years ago

Hands down Steve! This content was so great, I took copious notes for my D7000 field book! I just got my d7000 last Friday and it is such an awesome piece of gear, I am so happy to learn about each of these features/functions!

Thank you for providing TOP SHELF-Quality knowledge, as well as your real life scenarios for ENVIRONMENT/SCENARIO usage.

This lesson was super fantastic!!!

@audrybella6405 4 years ago

Another exceptionally well done video Steve. Your ability to provide concise and easily understood content in short order (I always appreciate how well you “get to the point”) is nothing short of amazing!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge, expertise and experience with us amateur enthusiasts.