Back to the Basics: Digital Camera’s Focusing Modes
In this episode of Back to the Basic, let’s look into different focusing modes.
New Digital Camera’s Different Focusing Modes
Generally speaking, there are two major focusing modes: Manual and Autofocus.
Focusing Modes
Manual Focus:
As the name suggests, you need to focus the lens Manually, and your camera or lens does not. Here are some uses of Manual focus that I recommend:
Macro Photography: Manual focus is handy in macro photography as you can pinpoint the spot you want to keep sharp.
Night or Low Light Photography: In Nighttime or Low light conditions, your lens or camera cannot use autofocus. Therefore, manual focus is the best option.
Autofocus:
In autofocus mode, your camera and lens use a sophisticated electronic system to compute and perform an accurate focusing. You don’t need to know how it works, but you need to know the following uses:
Autofocus Modes
Focusing Points: By default, almost all digital cameras are set to “Auto Autofocus,” which is the worst possible setting. Set your camera to single “Focusing Mode,” which allows you to select the focus point in the frame.
One-Shot Focusing Mode: In this mode, you can choose your subject to focus on and lock the focus for recomposing the frame. It is handy in portrait and selective focusing photography to keep the vital part of the subject (for instance, the eyes in portraiture) sharp and apply the composition rule.
Continuous Focusing Mode: In this mode, your camera and lens focus on the subject, not a specific distance. So, if the subject moves, your camera adjusts the focus automatically. This mode is recommended for photographing moving objects, like sports or wildlife photography.
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