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Choosing the Best Focus Area on Your Sony Alpha Camera

Mark Galer's Alpha Creative Skills via YouTube

Overview

Explore the crucial aspects of selecting the appropriate Focus Area on Sony Alpha cameras in this 20-minute tutorial. Learn why there isn't a single "best" focus area, but rather the most suitable one for your subject. Discover when to utilize Lock-on AF Focus Area options for optimal results. Gain insights into various Focus Areas including Wide, Zone, and Spot, as well as techniques like Pan Freeze and adjusting shutter speed. Understand common focusing errors and how to avoid them. Enhance your Sony Alpha photography skills by mastering focus mode selection and navigation for sharper, more professional images.

Syllabus

Intro
Focus Mode
Focus Area
Navigating Focus Areas
Wide Focus
PanFreeze
Shutter Speed
Examples
Wide Focus Area
Zone Focus Area
Spot Focus Area
Lockon AF
Look on AF
Errors
Conclusion

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Mark Galer's Alpha Creative Skills

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