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The Nikon Autofocus System: Mastering Focus for Sharp Images Every Time
With today’s advanced camera technology, achieving focus on a photographic subject seems like it should be a straightforward task. But many photographers know that it can be deceptively difficult, especially when shooting moving subjects or in challenging situations. Now, there is a complete guide available for Nikon shooters that will help them get tack-sharp photos every time.
In The Nikon Autofocus System , photographer Mike Hagen, author of the bestselling The Nikon Creative Lighting System , takes his deep knowledge of Nikon technology and concentrates on its focus features. In this book, which covers all current Nikon DSLR models, Hagen fully explains how Nikon autofocus works, including detailed discussions of all the autofocus modules, drive systems, and camera buttons and menus. He also devotes an entire chapter to explore how focus works with Nikon’s lenses.
Armed with this general knowledge, Hagen then dives deep and offers camera setups, settings, and best practices for specific field techniques that address the photographic genres that are notoriously challenging for action and sports (indoor and outdoor), wildlife (including birds in flight), and macro photography. He also covers genres such as portrait, landscape, underwater, low-light, and street photography. Hagen not only advises on the best ways to set up the camera and focus systems, he gives helpful tips and tricks throughout the book.
The Nikon Autofocus System also
In The Nikon Autofocus System , photographer Mike Hagen, author of the bestselling The Nikon Creative Lighting System , takes his deep knowledge of Nikon technology and concentrates on its focus features. In this book, which covers all current Nikon DSLR models, Hagen fully explains how Nikon autofocus works, including detailed discussions of all the autofocus modules, drive systems, and camera buttons and menus. He also devotes an entire chapter to explore how focus works with Nikon’s lenses.
Armed with this general knowledge, Hagen then dives deep and offers camera setups, settings, and best practices for specific field techniques that address the photographic genres that are notoriously challenging for action and sports (indoor and outdoor), wildlife (including birds in flight), and macro photography. He also covers genres such as portrait, landscape, underwater, low-light, and street photography. Hagen not only advises on the best ways to set up the camera and focus systems, he gives helpful tips and tricks throughout the book.
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205 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 8, 2015
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August 28, 2017
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This book does not cover the latest AF systems but, is a excellent start on learning AFs. The author covers the most important parts about understanding the limits of AF systems. How AFs see the cameras' image. How you as the photographer can get the best out of the different cameras AF modes. Excellent book.
This book does not cover the latest AF systems but, is a excellent start on learning AFs. The author covers the most important parts about understanding the limits of AF systems. How AFs see the cameras' image. How you as the photographer can get the best out of the different cameras AF modes. Excellent book.
July 30, 2017
Nikon autofocus book
It is a book any person who uses Nikon and serious about photography should read. It explains how autofocus system works and what options to use in different situations
It is a book any person who uses Nikon and serious about photography should read. It explains how autofocus system works and what options to use in different situations
March 27, 2021
An interesting, informative read
In this book, the reader is walked through all the elements that impact focus, not just the Nikon AF system. The result is that you get a comprehensive view of the AF mechanisms and it’s real world application which I found very helpful.
In this book, the reader is walked through all the elements that impact focus, not just the Nikon AF system. The result is that you get a comprehensive view of the AF mechanisms and it’s real world application which I found very helpful.
November 30, 2015
Finally a book on Auto Focus
Amazingly this is the first book I have ever seen dedicated to Nikon SLR Auto Focus. This is a topic that gets plenty of coverage in Nikon and third party generic camera manuals. Nikon has a slew of settings that interact confusing the typical user. Mike presents this material in terms that even a novice can comprehend. I consider myself an advanced amateur, yet I picked some tips that will change my Auto Focus methodology going forward.
I highly recommend this book if you own a Nikon DSLR and have a desire to improve your photography.
Amazingly this is the first book I have ever seen dedicated to Nikon SLR Auto Focus. This is a topic that gets plenty of coverage in Nikon and third party generic camera manuals. Nikon has a slew of settings that interact confusing the typical user. Mike presents this material in terms that even a novice can comprehend. I consider myself an advanced amateur, yet I picked some tips that will change my Auto Focus methodology going forward.
I highly recommend this book if you own a Nikon DSLR and have a desire to improve your photography.
June 22, 2016
Good overall information
Because it has to address all Nikon cameras, I wished it had more detail on my D750, particularly on group autofocus and face priority.
Because it has to address all Nikon cameras, I wished it had more detail on my D750, particularly on group autofocus and face priority.
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