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Nikon D850 Tutorial Training | Optical Focusing Systems D 850

Michael The Maven

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In this video, I tackle the optical focusing systems of the spectacular Nikon D850. In another lesson on the crash course, I will show you how to focus in live view for both stills and video, as well as give you some additional pro tips, including peaking focus.

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20 Comments

@cheecher971 2 years ago

I’ve been a journalist for 30 years. Photography is always been a big part of my work. I’ve done a ton of sports, etc. I haven’t done much recently and I am renting a D850 to take my nephew, senior photos. So I thought I would get a crash course in this camera and your videos have been so amazingly helpful. Thank you so much.

@luifalcon 4 years ago

You are the best instructor on YouTube I have ever heard, you go straight to the point, simple explanation, I have watched you a dozen times over the years, truly great!!

@johntraynham580 5 years ago

Michael, THE BEST tutorial on the D850 I have seen, and I have watched dozens, I would go so far as to say the best tutorial I have seen on any subject! I have a Nikon background: D7000, D70s, F3 and F so I'm not a stranger, I have a degree in engineering (need I say more about what I look for in a tutorial :-). I am getting up in years, been retired over 15 years, and my memory isn't what it once was and I just got a new D850 that to me is the best , although I've only had it 1 week. My health and the pandemic have kept me inside much of the time for a few years so your tutorials are PERFECT for me! They are extremely professional, intuitive and concise. YOU have great communication skills and move at a pace that is easily understandable and know exactly which points to slow the pace, even repeat. I'm anxious to see what else you offer as I see this was produced over 3 years ago. And this all started when I searched "How do I get the single focus square back to the center on a Nikon D850"! Thank you and I wish you every success which you

@chrisvig123 5 years ago

That was very useful to figure out the focus system 😀

@Harvmorbi 8 years ago

This tutorial was just what I was looking for. Your style is straightforward and easy to understand. Great video and thanks.

@jayjohnson4352 6 years ago

thank you for taking the time to make such a great video lesson. Game changing information. Straight forward and easy to follow.

@mindsutopia 5 years ago

This was exactly what I needed and straight to the point and easy to follow! Thank you so much!

@luifalcon 6 years ago

I’ve seen so many tutorial videos yet your style was so much easier to understand, you have a gift sir, thank you. #subscribed! Lou

@Lc_photoguy 4 years ago

Thank you. I couldn't figure out the back button focus till I found you

@irajnaghash 5 years ago

I always learn when I watch Michael video

@BarryHull 6 years ago

Michael, I've been a serious hobbyist for over 40 years, but as I'm sure you know, life and work often get in the way. Thank you for the best tutorial, by far, I've seen. You saved me my most valuable resource, my time. Thank you! I'll be buying your video training.