Conquer Nikon DSLR Focus Modes Like a Pro

This Nikon DSLR Focus Modes Explained video takes you through all the different focus settings in Nikon DSLRs. Learn what they all mean and when to use each one. 📷 *Nature Photography Cheat Cards* — If you’d like reliable starting camera settings for your Nikon D5200, you can carry with you in the field, I’ve created a set of printable cheat cards covering common nature photography situations. They’re designed to help you stop guessing your settings so you can focus on capturing the moment instead. You can download them here → https://www.photographersfreedom.com/downloads/printable-nature-photography-cheat-cards/ In this video, I use a Nikon D3500, but the focus modes for Nikon cameras are the same across a wide range of models, so you should get some value here, no matter which Nikon camera you have. The Nikon focus modes discussed in this video are AF-A, AF-S, AF-C, MF, and AF-F. I take you through the options available when taking photos through the viewfinder and live-view. Other Nikon DSLR focus settings are important, and I will take you through those in a future video. Subscribe to the channel to be notified when that video is published. Your Nikon camera's focus settings can mean the difference between a great photo and a ruined photo. I hope that after watching this video, you have a better understanding of the Nikon focus modes and can make better decisions about which to choose. *Video chapters:* 00:00 - Intro 00:32 - Intro to Me and Photographer's Freedom 01:04 - Viewfinder vs Live-view 01:12 - Viewfinder focus modes 01:27 - Accessing the Focus Mode Menu 01:40 - Lens switches 01:52 - AF-A definition 02:08 - AF-S explained 02:36 - AF-C explained 02:58 - AF-A explained 03:22 - MF explained 03:48 - Live-view focus modes 04:24 - AF-F explained 05:01 - Secret camera setting 06:04 - Rangefinder demonstration 07:18 - Outro *The gear I used to record this video:* ▶ Sony a6400 with 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens (Amazon/Walmart/Adorama) - https://geni.us/toGei6 ▶ Sirui W-2204 Carbon Fibre Waterproof Tripod. My most used tripod (Sirui) - http://shrsl.com/4u2wn ▶ Manfrotto MV502AH Fluid Video Head (Amazon/eBay/Adorama) - https://geni.us/rTZbL ▶ Deity Pocket Wireless Microphone (Amazon/Adorama) - https://geni.us/cifl4D ▶ Smallrig Cage for Sony a6400: *Smallrig* - https://www.smallrig.com/smallrig-cage-for-sony-a6400-2310.html?afmc=5ww *KEH* - http://shrsl.com/4vkx7 ▶ Neewer 176 LED video light (Amazon) - https://geni.us/6cFtNl6 *I use LensPens to clean all my lenses* - https://lenspen.com/?ref=siczyrvf *Find me in other places online:* *Websites* - https://photographersfreedom.com https://barrycallisterphotography.com.au *Facebook* - https://www.facebook.com/photographersfreedom https://www.facebook.com/barrycallisterphotography/ *Instagram* - https://www.instagram.com/barrycallisterphotography/ *My print-on-demand products on Redbubble* - https://www.redbubble.com/people/barrycallister/shop *Redbubble Photographer's Freedom Merch* - https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/67397299 Thank you for watching this video about Nikon focus modes today. I really hope you got some value from it. Until next time...take some wicked shots and I'll see you soon. #nikontutorial #nikondslr #dslrphotography #nikonfocusmodes #photographytutorial #photographersfreedom #barrycallisterphotography #nikond3500 DISCLAIMER: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This description contains affiliate links, meaning I'll receive a small commission if you click on one of the product links. You will not pay more than you would if you purchased directly from the retailer.