Watched a lot of tutorials and tips on zone focussing - this one of yours is absolutely one of the best out there - so thanks a lot! Haven't got time to write you more as I'm on my way out practicing 😂 - Have a good day!
Thanks so much for the video. I was just noticing those markings on a lens I bought on eBay and was puzzled what they could be for. I had heard of zone focusing but never made the connection.
I started photography with a Minox 35 and learnt zone focusing the hard way, because it didn't have neither autofocus nor a rangefinder, so you had to guess the distance of your subject all the time. Luckily, 35 millimetres on 24 X 36 film was pretty forgiving, and in the good old analogue days, pixel peppers were uncommon.
How do you react on changing exposures? Depending on where you are, you might need to readjust the exposure constantly which eventually also slows you down or you risk pictures to be over or underexposed heavily?
I have a question.. I have a chinon 35 FS camera I got for like 3 bucks.. everything seems to work fine but the little silver ring that goes around the lens and the metal plate that has the lens info popped off.. is there a way to glue them down again ?
Well done, you are the only person to explain zone focusing as opposed to hyper focal focusing. People assume they are one and the same. Excellent video thanks.
Nice video, didn't know this. Gonna try it out with my Minolta X300 and 50mm. Always had trouble with focusing and people, who are just too fast for manual focusing. This sounds like a nice solution.
I was planning to create a zone focusing video and I realized I know little to nothing about zone focusing. 😩 Thank you for explaining the subject easily. This was awesome. 🤩 I'll give you a shotout when I'll create my video. 😎
Also keep in mind that zone focusing and hyperfocal distance are different. Hyperfocal distance is when you set your infinity to F/8 or F/16 (whatever your aperture is set at) instead of just focusing it at infinity. That way, at f/8 say, you can get more foreground in focus than if you had just set your focus to infinity. ya, a good little trick if you're actually trying to get the entire frame absolutely sharp in focus. Don't actually focus to infinity if you're stopped down between f/5.6 and higher. (side note, I'll generally cheat it a little bit more toward infinity just to be safe If I'm actually trying to get those beautiful mountains in the distance. But if you're stopped down to F/8 or whatever, you don't need to go all the way to infinity... unless you want the foreground to be blurry. Then ya, stop down to a lower f number and go all the way to infinity).
I always enjoy watching your videos. I've a Q. I've a Canon A1 .how come if a shoot like a seascape then the photo is terrible grainy what am I doing wrong.
Thank you Stuart! Usually grain is a result of underexposure. Could be the case especially if you’re shooting during sunset your camera is exposing for the sun. Next time take what the camera is reading (for example f16 1/500 and overexpose it 1-2 stops. This way you’ll be able to expose those shadows a bit better to avoid grain and still have enough latitude to bring back any highlight details in post!
My first Street photography was done on a zoom lens. It wasn’t until I got to using Primes that my subjects really jumped out at me. I don’t use any zone technique, but I don’t have any manual lenses either. I get much better separation just using auto focus Primes. It’s much faster for me, as the only thing I need to look for is a subject of interest! This way, I’m not limited trying (scrambling to get the focus) to compute another zone if a subject is out of range. 🖖
@@swernovsky I'm not wrong. "zone focusing simplified"...Zone focus is already pretty damn simple. LOL. He posts absolute nonsense click bait meme material and you donkeys eat it up. And I enjoy watching it and reading comments holding up a mid "photographer" as some diety.
Out of curiosity, which photography channels would you recommend? Do you have your own tutorial to which you can point us? That would be very kind of you to show us a better way. Thanks.
Funny how if you google "range focusing" all the results are for zone focusing because zone focusing is the correct term and nobody calls it range focusing.
Great video. Gave me the last push to order a manual lens. Now I need understand cinema lenses as well
I was just thinking about how are those number works! thank you!!!
Watched a lot of tutorials and tips on zone focussing - this one of yours is absolutely one of the best out there - so thanks a lot! Haven't got time to write you more as I'm on my way out practicing
😂 - Have a good day!
Thanks for the video. I have a better understanding on how to zone focus now.
That was actually helpful, thank you. 😃
Nice video. Zone focusing can be intimidating but once you learn how it works, it can make you so efficient.
nice video thnk you - i learnt a lot on how to read this .... thank you
Hi great video, very clear and concise.
this is amazingg tq!
Thanks so much for the video. I was just noticing those markings on a lens I bought on eBay and was puzzled what they could be for. I had heard of zone focusing but never made the connection.
Damn, wish I could master zone focusing one day... imagine the stop and go capabilities once I fully know my distances.
I started photography with a Minox 35 and learnt zone focusing the hard way, because it didn't have neither autofocus nor a rangefinder, so you had to guess the distance of your subject all the time. Luckily, 35 millimetres on 24 X 36 film was pretty forgiving, and in the good old analogue days, pixel peppers were uncommon.
can you do a video on how to zone focus with the Canon Canonet 28? PLEASE 😅
What hood did you use on the voigt 28mm ?
How is your experience using your Voigtlander on your Fuji xpro using zone focusing?
Your explanation nailed it! I've watched so many videos on this topic but not one took the time to explain the scale better than you did. Good job!
How do you react on changing exposures? Depending on where you are, you might need to readjust the exposure constantly which eventually also slows you down or you risk pictures to be over or underexposed heavily?
Thanks for the breakdown, helped me to not overthink when shooting! @kingjvpes Can you provide some tips on shooting the M6 in low light situations?
I have a question.. I have a chinon 35 FS camera I got for like 3 bucks.. everything seems to work fine but the little silver ring that goes around the lens and the metal plate that has the lens info popped off.. is there a way to glue them down again ?
Well done, you are the only person to explain zone focusing as opposed to hyper focal focusing. People assume they are one and the same. Excellent video thanks.
Nice video, didn't know this. Gonna try it out with my Minolta X300 and 50mm. Always had trouble with focusing and people, who are just too fast for manual focusing. This sounds like a nice solution.
The only zone I can focus on is you 😏 hahaha great video dude!
Just realized on the Nikon lenses the markings are colored to the colored numbers of the aperture. Makes sense now
I was planning to create a zone focusing video and I realized I know little to nothing about zone focusing. 😩
Thank you for explaining the subject easily. This was awesome. 🤩 I'll give you a shotout when I'll create my video. 😎
Please remember depth of Field scale is for 5x7" prints! I kid you not.Barnack planned this size.
Also keep in mind that zone focusing and hyperfocal distance are different. Hyperfocal distance is when you set your infinity to F/8 or F/16 (whatever your aperture is set at) instead of just focusing it at infinity. That way, at f/8 say, you can get more foreground in focus than if you had just set your focus to infinity. ya, a good little trick if you're actually trying to get the entire frame absolutely sharp in focus. Don't actually focus to infinity if you're stopped down between f/5.6 and higher.
(side note, I'll generally cheat it a little bit more toward infinity just to be safe If I'm actually trying to get those beautiful mountains in the distance. But if you're stopped down to F/8 or whatever, you don't need to go all the way to infinity... unless you want the foreground to be blurry. Then ya, stop down to a lower f number and go all the way to infinity).
Could you talk about using zone focusing plus flash?
Your analog flash should have a range of distances based on the aperture. The apertures will be dictated by your ISO in most cases
@@moshdee456 thanks!!
I always enjoy watching your videos. I've a Q. I've a Canon A1 .how come if a shoot like a seascape then the photo is terrible grainy what am I doing wrong.
Thank you Stuart! Usually grain is a result of underexposure. Could be the case especially if you’re shooting during sunset your camera is exposing for the sun. Next time take what the camera is reading (for example f16 1/500 and overexpose it 1-2 stops. This way you’ll be able to expose those shadows a bit better to avoid grain and still have enough latitude to bring back any highlight details in post!
@@KingJvpes thanks I'll try that next time
You could also use a lower ISO speed film. A handheld meter is helpful in these situations.
My first Street photography was done on a zoom lens. It wasn’t until I got to using Primes that my subjects really jumped out at me.
I don’t use any zone technique, but I don’t have any manual lenses either.
I get much better separation just using auto focus Primes. It’s much faster for me, as the only thing I need to look for is a subject of interest!
This way, I’m not limited trying (scrambling to get the focus) to compute another zone if a subject is out of range. 🖖
@@KingJvpestop man
Do you ever use autofocus or is manual the way
Extremely helpful, thank you! Just picked up a Bessa L from @seawoodphotos in San Raphael and loving it so far.
I love watching these videos for a laugh. This guys channel is a meme.
Why?
There is so much to unpack here.
@@Thefury06484 Because they are. Clown takes after clown takes. It's entertaining.
@@swernovsky I'm not wrong. "zone focusing simplified"...Zone focus is already pretty damn simple. LOL. He posts absolute nonsense click bait meme material and you donkeys eat it up. And I enjoy watching it and reading comments holding up a mid "photographer" as some diety.
Out of curiosity, which photography channels would you recommend? Do you have your own tutorial to which you can point us? That would be very kind of you to show us a better way. Thanks.
Not feets but meters !!! 🙄
It's actually called range focusing, because you're focusing on the range on where your subject matter would be.
Funny how if you google "range focusing" all the results are for zone focusing because zone focusing is the correct term and nobody calls it range focusing.
Over processed "cinematic" look, can barely see the red on black anymore. Instagram ruined everything, including lighting on youtube videos.