Join Richard Harrington for an in-depth discussion in this video Understanding focus points and autofocus, part of Learning the Nikon D5200 and D5300.
- When you look out onto a scene,…your eyes need to focus.…Typically you'll choose one place to focus on.…Your camera works the same way.…The autofocus mechanism can focus…at one particular distance in your scene.…If working properly,…that point should line up with your subject.…Your camera includes a number of focus points.…The camera will try to automatically identify…which one of these points, or multiple points,…are overlapping with your subject.…However, this process isn't always perfect.…
Sometimes you'll need to override this automatic mechanism,…and choose the focus point manually…to force the camera to focus at a particular place.…These points are within an autofocus area mode.…This is the region that the camera will search…to try to automatically figure out focus.…To change modes, press the information edit button.…You can now select the AF-area mode,…and press OK.…Use the built-in menu to select from the available options.…You have several choices.…
Single point autofocus uses one focus point.…Make sure the focus selector lock is unlocked,…
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Released
10/20/2014- Getting ready to shoot
- Shooting in scene modes
- Working with the built-in flash
- Changing ISO
- Focusing with modes or by hand
- Understanding shutter release mode
- Switching metering modes
- Shooting with an external flash
- Shooting video
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 37s
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1. Quick Start
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Getting ready to shoot5m 42s
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Powering up3m 41s
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Shooting in scene modes2m 26s
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2. A Closer Look at the Camera
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Touring the viewfinder4m 31s
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Autofocus basics1m 59s
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Lens controls1m 58s
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Image review and playback4m 33s
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3. Shooting in Programmed Auto Mode
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What is Program mode?1m 6s
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Changing ISO1m 38s
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Using Flexible Program mode1m 31s
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4. Exploring Autofocus
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Focus modes2m 18s
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Focusing manually1m 56s
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5. Understanding Shutter-Release Modes
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Using the self-timer2m 20s
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6. Understanding Exposure Controls
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Exposure and focus lock2m 19s
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Shutter-Priority Auto mode1m 41s
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Manual mode3m 38s
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Exposure bracketing2m 42s
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White balance3m 50s
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7. Beyond the Basics
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More playback options2m 41s
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Shooting with flash3m 50s
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Using Picture Controls2m 51s
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Using in-camera effects2m 44s
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Using Live view4m 31s
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Shooting video4m 23s
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Conclusion
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Goodbye52s
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