#6728036 - 11/21/12 12:12 PM
Back focusing, good, bad and the ugly?
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LNXGUY
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I've heard a lot of people say that once they've trained themselves to use back focusing, going back to the half depressed shutter button feels archaic.
Is there a reason why I'd choose to back focus, instead of using metering + focus with the shutter button?
I realize it depends on the type of pics you take, but I'm just trying to figure out under what circumstances I might improve my keep rate compared to what I'm doing now.
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#6728111 - 11/21/12 12:38 PM
Re: Back focusing, good, bad and the ugly?
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tylerdurden
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It has its place, but I use the shutter button. If you're doing something that doesn't require refocus for every shot it's pretty handy.
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#6728132 - 11/21/12 12:46 PM
Re: Back focusing, good, bad and the ugly?
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LNXGUY
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are you talking about the AF lock button?
Yeah, sorry I didn't mention that, lol rube.
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#6728710 - 11/21/12 06:24 PM
Re: Back focusing, good, bad and the ugly?
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LNXGUY
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Do you mean focusing using the LCD screen? I've always known back-focusing as when the lens is off at a certain focal length or when the focal plane is knocked off when while zooming.
I was using your old XS last night for shits and giggles and it's not too bad with custom white balance (and a very fast lens, lol).
No, using the AF-On button (At least on the 60D) on the back of the camera instead of a half press of the shutter.
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#6729132 - 11/22/12 12:30 AM
Re: Back focusing, good, bad and the ugly?
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GSParker
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 @ back focusing. I was so fucking confused at first. 
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#6729327 - 11/22/12 09:54 AM
Re: Back focusing, good, bad and the ugly?
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chef
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I use it, when I try to use a camera with shutter release triggered focusing, it does feel weird, hehe. I've got the body set for continuous focus, so as long as I hold that button down it's focusing. When I let go, focus is locked whether I press the shutter halfway or all the way or whatever. I tried it as a test for a weekend and totally fell for it. Can't go back now.
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#6729441 - 11/22/12 11:22 AM
Re: Back focusing, good, bad and the ugly?
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JackiesCivic
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I only use back button focusing when I am shooting children, or a wedding processional/recessional
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