The document provides tips for camera autofocus techniques, including modes for single, continuous, auto, and manual focusing. It offers methods for focus and re-composing, using the back focus button for dynamic subjects, and ensuring tack sharp photos through proper settings. Additional general stability tips emphasize proper handling, posture, and breathing to enhance photo quality.

1. CAMERA
AUTOFOCUS
TIPS

2. HELLO
I am Oh Pee Sai. I love photography and
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3. “Don’t pack up your camera until you’ve
left the location.”
– Joe McNally

4. USE THE CORRECT MODE
• Single mode – AF attempts to focus once and
stops once in focus. Good for static subjects.
• Continuous mode – AF continuously tries to
focus on subject. Good for moving subjects.
• Auto mode – Lets the camera decide.
• Manual – Use your own eyes to determine.
Good if AF is not working well.

5. FOCUS AND RECOMPOSE
• This method is good if all your AF points are stuck in the
middle of the frame.
• Use a sufficiently small aperture, for a deeper depth of
field.
• Use the center focus point, and focus on the subject.
• Do not release the focus button, but shift the entire frame.
• Now take a photo.

6. USE THE BACK FOCUS BUTTON
• People normally like to use the half-press shutter button to
focus.
• That is not good when you want to focus on fast moving
subjects.
• Use the back focus button to quickly focus, then use the
shutter button to take a photo.
• This method is much less clumsy.

7. TACK SHARP PHOTOS
• Set camera on tripod, use small aperture (f/8 or less).
• Set camera to mirror up mode if DSLR.
• Auto focus 1/3 into the scene, then set to live view mode.
Zoom in and manually adjust the focus.
• Make sure that everything is in focus, if not, use an even
smaller aperture.
• Take the photo.

8. GENERAL TIPS 1
• Do not strangle yourself with a short camera strap. Get a
good strap, and less the strain. Take better photos.
• Do not handle heavy cameras with 1 hand, use both
hands for stability.
• Hold the lens with one hand, and the grip with another.
• Use railings, walls and chairs as support.
• Do not stand on one leg or in an awkward position.

9. GENERAL TIPS 2
• Stand on both feet, have a stable footing for stable shots.
• Take a deep breath while taking photos. This will further
stabilize the shot.
• Keep the camera close to your body – This will also
improve the stability.

10. THANK YOU
You can find more tips on camera
autofocus on X-Light Photography.
https://xlightphotography.com/autofocus-
photography/