Nikon D610 / D600 Focus Squares Tutorial | How to Focus Training Video

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  • čas přidán 14. 06. 2024
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    This lesson explains the new focusing systems in the Nikon D600. It covers the 3 focusing modes, when you should use them, as well as how to change your focus squares in those focusing modes. This lesson also introduces recomposition, critical to becoming a successful portrait photographer. Its just one of many lessons from his new Nikon D600 Crash Course Training Tutorial Video, over 3.5 hours in length. Enjoy! www.michaelthemaven.com/products
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Komentáře • 438

  • @fabg6451
    @fabg6451 Před 4 lety +16

    This tutorial never gets old, keep coming back over the years, keep up the good work!

  • @vincentgraffeo9030
    @vincentgraffeo9030 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Here I am in 2024 watching. Simply the most helpful and instructive video on the focus system of the D610.

  • @drtjohns
    @drtjohns Před 11 lety +9

    I just spent 2 hours trying to figure out the autofocus modes on the camera manual - you cleared it up for me in less than 9 minutes! Great Job! Thanks for the extra tips and for using examples!

    • @scottfreckle237
      @scottfreckle237 Před 15 dny

      you need to improve your reading ability if that's actually true.

    • @drtjohns
      @drtjohns Před 12 dny

      @@scottfreckle237 - you need to reevaluate your life if you're replying to an 11 year old comment 😉

  • @zolju423
    @zolju423 Před měsícem

    I bought the
    D610 camera back in 2014... I stopped using it at the Covid time and now (ten years later) feel the urge to take it up... this short video refreshed my memory instantly. Thanks for it!

  • @raduszilagyi6055
    @raduszilagyi6055 Před 2 lety +3

    This is how (almost) every camera tutorial should be made. Clear instructions with a view from the camera's perspective. It was very helpful, instructive and easy to follow. Thank you

  • @kunalvijayakar927
    @kunalvijayakar927 Před 10 lety +3

    This was indeed very helpful! I have been struggling for almost a week now and you solved all my problems in this one video! Thanks a lot Michael!

  • @michaeldelrossi4487
    @michaeldelrossi4487 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank You, that was very helpful in understanding all of my Nikon dslr Focusing Fundamentals on the D600, D7000 & D7500

  • @rel375
    @rel375 Před 3 lety

    Mr. Michael The Maven, you gave one of the best explanations of the focusing modes ever found on the web, and may be the best. Congratulations.

  • @edge8edge
    @edge8edge Před 2 lety

    Just purchased a D600 In 2021 and your tutorial was just what I needed. You did an excellent job and paced it perfectly. Thank you!

  • @HeirweghB
    @HeirweghB Před 9 lety

    Bought the D610 yesterday and want to thank you for great instructional video. Easy enough for beginners to understand!

  • @levieyang
    @levieyang Před 6 lety +1

    BEST TUTORIAL EVER! You made it so easy to follow! I've learned so much! Thank you for doing this video!

  • @Il-Siciliano
    @Il-Siciliano Před 4 lety

    A thoroughly concise and well thought out explanation of just how well the D610 focuses. Your illustrations are professional and super helpful even for this longtime shooter. Thanks so much!

  • @pvolkspvolks
    @pvolkspvolks Před 11 lety

    Dude... Not many people can speak with your clarity, helped answer some nagging focus questions I had with my D7000. Good stuff!!

  • @kristindepalma13
    @kristindepalma13 Před 10 lety

    Do you realize that I've spent HOURS tonight trying to figure out how to use the focal points in my camera and this is the ONLY tutorial online that answered my questions. You. Simply. Rock. :)

  • @shuswaptoy
    @shuswaptoy Před 9 lety

    Thank you Michael for your very good guide to the Nikon D600/610 focusing system. Your explanation is concise,direct and very clear, better than the manual.

  • @alainafitznerdesign
    @alainafitznerdesign Před 6 lety

    This is hands down the BEST video with explanation on focus points-super easy to understand and life changing behind the lens taking my photography to a whole new level~ thank you!!!

  • @pieledesarpe603
    @pieledesarpe603 Před 3 lety

    bro 7 years later on this video, you re a god . i ve been using only singe focus all my life, never known i can use all of these focusing points this way! completely eye opener

  • @MrTeiV
    @MrTeiV Před 10 lety

    Thanks for this tutorial, I'm receiving my D600 tomorrow, and I'm so excited but so clueless at the same time. I will be watching this over a few times for sure. Great work my friend.

  • @jaydeereid4054
    @jaydeereid4054 Před 9 lety

    I have been a Canon user and just bought my first Nikon. Thank you for creating this video, it's fantastic.

  • @LivonneImagery
    @LivonneImagery Před 10 lety

    I can't thank you enough.. Having jumped from the D80 to the D610 just this week, I've been so overwhelmed, I've taken hardly any photos. I couldn't focus and everything I did take was garbage.. You've explained the focus and tomorrow, I'm going out to play. You are a legend :)

  • @matfen7978
    @matfen7978 Před 9 měsíci

    This is amazing information, thanks. My D610 just arrived and I'm going to learn it from top to bottom

  • @danmuranocom
    @danmuranocom Před 6 lety

    Thanks for the video. I've been using my d610 on single servo back-button focus for about 2 years and am only now delving into the various options. Short and simple, this video makes sense of all the options.

  • @bryantcollins5435
    @bryantcollins5435 Před 4 lety

    Great video explaining the D610 modes

  • @jojen17
    @jojen17 Před 11 lety

    I've watched a couple of your videos now and even thought I already knew about every function etc I must say these are the BEST videos I've found on youtube so far, congratulations! :)

  • @minhngo154
    @minhngo154 Před rokem

    Excellent tutorial, thanks for helping me to understand it quickly!

  • @alistairfyffe
    @alistairfyffe Před 9 lety

    Excellent tutorial! In minutes it has shown me what to do when so far I have spent ages in fruitless efforts! Thank you.

  • @olga802
    @olga802 Před 10 lety

    GREAT tips! Thank you Michael!

  • @swtucker10
    @swtucker10 Před rokem

    Michael, Thank you for your excellent tutorial. I have a D610. It's been sitting for almost a year and I really need some help. Your video was exceptional. Just what I needed. I'm going scenery, bird, and waterfall shooting this afternoon. In Utah, we have had record snowpack this year so the waterfalls are better than they have been in years. Thanks again. Tons appreciated. Scott

  • @blackvirga
    @blackvirga Před 9 lety

    This video was so helpful! I am a student learning about photography and have been struggling with focus (I thought that suppose to the easy part!). I now realize what focus setting I have been shooting on and what I SHOULD have been shooting on. Thank you for putting together this information. It was very well laid out and easy to follow.

  • @ftmphotography
    @ftmphotography Před 10 lety

    Really enjoyed your video! Well organized and easy to follow. Thanks!

  • @vnice429
    @vnice429 Před 10 lety

    Thanks Michael! I just upgraded from a D3100 to a D610 yesterday and have been unable to set it on Single focus point for portraits. You saved me a lot of time.

  • @entrevon
    @entrevon Před 10 lety

    Excellent teaching, Michael!

  • @2zorro3
    @2zorro3 Před 11 lety

    Informative, concise and effective presentation.well done and thanks Michael.

  • @carlomisiak4580
    @carlomisiak4580 Před 4 lety

    Started sceptically - was positively surprised! Helpful indeed! THNX!

  • @mikewilson9601
    @mikewilson9601 Před 4 lety

    I wish to thank you Michael. I was despairing about my D610 focusing. My photography has improved so much following your tutorial. Brilliant, clear, concise and very informative. I never realised that the D610 had such sophisticated focusing. Again, thank you so much.

    • @MMaven
      @MMaven  Před 4 lety

      mike wilson Thank you Mike I appreciate it very much you have a wonderful camera it’s very powerful

  • @sajidrahman6160
    @sajidrahman6160 Před 11 lety

    Excellent video. So clear and concise. You just dumbed it down amazingly. Huge Thumbs Up!

  • @9999imac
    @9999imac Před 4 lety

    Thank you - this now makes sense - both the AF settings and focus points and how to adjust so easily !!

  • @TheStainedinink
    @TheStainedinink Před 5 lety +1

    Awesome! so easy to follow your teaching! Thankyou x

  • @bourdour
    @bourdour Před 7 lety

    Very clear instructions and visual aids, Michael! Thank you!

  • @melojansan
    @melojansan Před 10 lety

    Thank you so much for the mini-crash course on the focus squares! Looking forward to learning even more from the DVD.

  • @ramyfares81
    @ramyfares81 Před 4 lety

    The most helpful video I've seen in a long time!

  • @peter_ng
    @peter_ng Před 10 lety +5

    I've been searching how to do a single focal point on D610. only after i watched this video, i realized i need to press the focus mode button! Thanks, Michael! A very specific tutorial!

    • @NicoleBlackwell209
      @NicoleBlackwell209 Před 5 lety

      Hi I have the nikon d610 and I notice when I hold the buttons down I dont see any of the info at the bottom of the viewfinder as far as scrolling through afc afs or changing the clusters to d9 on info screen. I notice my auto focus is not working on my camera it must be a setting. I also want multiple focus clusters I only have 1 showing. I cant find a video that helps could someone help me?

  • @benjisplat2
    @benjisplat2 Před 11 lety

    Stunning video. Just took delivery of my D600 and was somewhat mystified moving from my EOS 500D. This video was so informative, concise and having the viewfinder graphics on screen made it really easy to follow. Thanks man!

  • @mongxengxuang2350
    @mongxengxuang2350 Před 7 lety

    Thumbs up...I really love how easy to follow your tutorial especially when you simulate the view finder's interface in your video. Makes everything easy to follow. Cheers!

  • @sbrsis98
    @sbrsis98 Před 8 lety

    Thank you for a wonderful video. It was great to be reminded of the best way for focus for various situations. I like it that all my questions can be answered in one video. You are the bomb!

  • @mporter012
    @mporter012 Před 5 lety

    Your videos are so logical and informative!

  • @lenvilla1552
    @lenvilla1552 Před 3 lety

    Excellent easy to understand video !

  • @marcgariepy
    @marcgariepy Před 10 lety

    Thanks so much Michael i just recently made the big jump from a D90 to my new D600 and i couldn't focus the same way and i didn't understand why.
    This help a lot thanks.

  • @othomophoto8433
    @othomophoto8433 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank for sharing your knowledge, made my life a lot easier. I do appreciate it.

  • @michaelycis
    @michaelycis Před 10 lety

    Wow. Best tutorial so far I've seen.

  • @tollertollertoller
    @tollertollertoller Před rokem

    I just bought a D610 and found your tutorial to be exceptionally clear and helpful. Thank you. I may buy the whole course, but want to have a bit more time screwing up my photos first.

  • @johnvernon2616
    @johnvernon2616 Před 9 lety

    This video was very helpful! I will be buying the crash course for Nikon D610

  • @tonybonnici5920
    @tonybonnici5920 Před 9 lety +3

    Hey man I wish I watched this video before I went to an airshow today.. Great video mate. Very helpful information.

  • @MrBPM75
    @MrBPM75 Před 5 lety

    Absolutely stunning explanation. Cheers for the explanation! Definitely will buy your crash course for nikon D850

  • @dabikedude1
    @dabikedude1 Před 7 lety

    Thank you very much....very helpful video. Have a great day!

  • @DaveDugdaleColorado
    @DaveDugdaleColorado Před 11 lety +3

    Great job with the overlay graphics.

  • @insaBordeNation
    @insaBordeNation Před 4 lety

    Solid video! Great help. Thank you for this!

  • @Truenergy13
    @Truenergy13 Před 2 lety

    Best focus tutorial on this camera

  • @ljacksonjr71
    @ljacksonjr71 Před 11 lety

    Awesome video, you take your time and break things down in a very easy and understandable way. I have 3 nikon dslr cameras, the d40, the d5000 just got the d600 a few months ago, love the camera just don't know how to make full use of it yet but with your videos and teachings I am sure to be a champ at in by years end, thanks for the knowledge and keep up the very good work.

  • @jennifervalentine5460
    @jennifervalentine5460 Před 10 lety

    Thank you so much! This was extremely clear and helpful!

  • @CurlMeLots
    @CurlMeLots Před 10 lety

    Thank you so much for this video! I took notes for sure!! I'm taking photos of newborns, with a f1.4 50mm, I really needed this tutorial!! Thanks again!!!

  • @evaclee
    @evaclee Před 10 lety

    this is the best video out there about how to get focus images. great work and keep them coming :)

  • @HyDx49
    @HyDx49 Před 11 lety

    Very informative video ! sold my D7000 to upgrade to D600, this information will give me a jump start when the D600 arrive

  • @edyu4566
    @edyu4566 Před 10 lety

    Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial, very good presentation and not difficult to understand

  • @LigonMedia
    @LigonMedia Před 9 lety

    First time watching one your videos. Excellent explanation. Thank you.

  • @jamesogara2219
    @jamesogara2219 Před 5 lety

    Terrific tutorial thanks.

  • @pechar_woodimport
    @pechar_woodimport Před 4 lety

    Great video Michael, thank you.

  • @dangeluknow
    @dangeluknow Před 5 lety

    Thank you so much for the all the tips, what a great use of time.

  • @IkFlicks
    @IkFlicks Před 2 lety

    I Just upgraded from d3400 to nikon d610 as getting professional so thank you for this beautiful tutorial sir

  • @dabikedude1
    @dabikedude1 Před 7 lety

    Very nice and easy to follow video...thank you very much.

  • @yohansudarman1
    @yohansudarman1 Před 11 lety

    thanks for your vid. it was clear and very informative. just what i need after upgrading from d200.

  • @frankquezada5490
    @frankquezada5490 Před 6 lety

    Fantastic video, great information Mike. I will save this for future use. Thank you for sharing.

  • @victorrivera6375
    @victorrivera6375 Před 8 lety

    thanks for the video. will go thru the exercise.

  • @jheffhree
    @jheffhree Před 10 lety +4

    Damn! This is super helpful! Michael, you're amazingly awesome! Thank you so so much! Love yoh!

  • @MMaven
    @MMaven  Před 11 lety

    Congratulations on your new D600! Its an awesome camera!

  • @LOFTYCHAMP
    @LOFTYCHAMP Před 10 lety

    Thank you for this great video and information. Did help me a lot to get sharper images

  • @Patdew1122
    @Patdew1122 Před 7 lety

    Thanks a lot! This helped tremendously.

  • @neilwatcyn-palmer8402
    @neilwatcyn-palmer8402 Před 10 lety

    Sir - what a saviour you are. Many thanks for helping me trouble shoot this issue I hit today.. I totally missed the little button on the lens housing.

  • @stevephillips5842
    @stevephillips5842 Před 9 lety +2

    thanks great help on how to focus cheers

  • @jaimefrias3816
    @jaimefrias3816 Před 8 lety

    really really good video. very well explained. thank you

  • @kpkjolso
    @kpkjolso Před 10 lety

    Very good tutorial! This is very promising for the crush course. Thanks!

  • @chelseamowery8760
    @chelseamowery8760 Před 10 lety

    Thank you for such a helpful video. I just ordered my D610 this week, and I'm still waiting for it to arrive. I always try to research what I buy extensively before I buy it. I'm upgrading from a D90, and I can't wait to get my hands on this Nikon product. Thank you for doing such an efficient job with explaining the newer AF settings on this camera. Keep doing what you're doing!

  • @sturnz7537
    @sturnz7537 Před 7 lety

    Thank you for this video. I'm trying to better understand how to use my 610 and this video answered and explained things very well.

  • @TommasoMauroTautonico

    The best tutorial I ever see on af

  • @stefansmuts8882
    @stefansmuts8882 Před 8 lety

    Good video, thanks Michael

  • @ivondavid
    @ivondavid Před 6 lety

    thank you Michael, it is photographers like yourself who know a great deal and Share that knowledge with us for Free that helps us Grow with our own knowledge!

  • @207buds
    @207buds Před 9 lety

    Smart logical explanations. Thank you.

  • @kingfisherblues57
    @kingfisherblues57 Před 7 lety

    Nice tutorial. I first learned how to focus on a 35mm Canon AE-1 which of course was manual focus. I got my first AF DSLR 8 years ago, it was a Nikon D90. Consumer grade and now very old technology, It served me well until yesterday when I picked up a new D610. So now I have a new learning curve to climb, so I appreciate your help!

  • @Terry2020
    @Terry2020 Před 4 lety

    great video! your explanation is in great detail and illustration art works are very helpful, easy to understand

  • @jamiecoutts1987
    @jamiecoutts1987 Před 11 lety

    thanks so much for the video, i just bought a d7100. its my first nikon dslr and im trying to learn so many features as fast as i can and theres alot to take in! This video on focus explained it so well and is the first video ive seen that ive been able to actually follow and understand so thankyou! If u have anything on the d7100 that would be awesome, thanks again Michael, really appreciate it! : )

  • @fkrtna
    @fkrtna Před 9 lety

    I had D90 and now D7000 for the past 5 years and just knew about this!! found my camera on AFA Auto. Thank you very much for this tutorial

  • @rhondalehwess2357
    @rhondalehwess2357 Před 10 lety

    Great video ...I love my D600

  • @ExpectoPatronum538
    @ExpectoPatronum538 Před 11 lety

    Thanks for the video, very easy to understand!!

  • @gcass672
    @gcass672 Před 9 lety

    Thank you so much for your help.

  • @lyssazimmerman7514
    @lyssazimmerman7514 Před 10 lety

    wow, answers FINALLY answered. Thank you so much. This is awesome. I appreciate. Mad I wasted money on buying extra D600 manuals!

  • @AlokeshBagchi
    @AlokeshBagchi Před 9 lety

    Very Nice!!
    You are The Master!
    Our Teacher!
    Thanks

  • @KutadguB
    @KutadguB Před 11 lety

    I am a beginner yet your video made me understand it clearly. Thank you.

  • @racheleliakis7131
    @racheleliakis7131 Před 10 lety +6

    There are two kinds of people in this world: those who read instructional manuals, and those who don't. I am the later. Thus why I googled youtube videos. SUUUUPER Helpful! THANK YOU! Really....

    • @MMaven
      @MMaven  Před 10 lety

      I don't read them either

    • @vitez46
      @vitez46 Před 9 lety

      I did read the whole book (while i was waiting for that battery to charge fully for the first time ofc) and I am still here. I love to watch videos cause you can see whats done and also get the "text".

  • @lordadilla
    @lordadilla Před 6 lety

    Perfect I am purchasing a Nikon610 in a few months Thanks Michael Ill be purchasing your book soon.
    Thanks

  • @derekcoe9633
    @derekcoe9633 Před 8 lety

    Excellent video... I was (and still am a little) struggling with the focus on my 610, the superimposed viewfinder shots were great, really helped me.... Thank you from the UK 📸