Back-Button Focus: Overrated or Essential? | Ask David Bergman

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Today's question from Senthil K. is, "In this day and age where almost all cameras have face and subject detection, does back button focus still matter? What's the advantage of using it over subject detection?" Shoot From the Pit Live Concert Photography Workshops http://www.shootfromthepit.com Dual back-button focus setup video: https://youtu.be/kZXTn1i2A14?si=hfFwKsfbzNSj4193 Go to Adorama for all your gear purchases: http://adorama.evyy.net/GZVAL Go to http://www.AskDavidBergman.com to submit your own photo question and view the episode archive. Canon Explorer of Light David Bergman is a NYC-based tour photographer and educator with more than 30 years of experience. Currently the official tour photographer for Luke Combs, he has also traveled the world with artists including Bon Jovi, Barenaked Ladies, and Sarah McLachlan. As a sports photographer, he covered numerous Olympics, Super Bowls, and World Series games and has 13 Sports Illustrated covers to his credit. A passionate public speaker and photo educator, Bergman produces the bi-weekly show "Ask David Bergman" on the Adorama YouTube channel and hosts his unique "Shoot From the Pit" live concert photography workshops. Video Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:31 Workshop Announcement 01:45 Why Use Back-Button Focus? 02:55 How to Set Up Back-Button Focus 05:26 Subject Detection 05:59 When Back-Button Focus is Better 08:23 Outro SUBSCRIBE AND BE PART OF THE ADORAMA FAMILY: ➥ https://www.youtube.com/user/adoramaTV __________________________________ Be the first to shop our great deals and sales by signing up for emails from Adorama! https://www.adorama.com/MyAccount/Login 🔷 Save 5% Every Day† or Special Financing* On purchases of $199+ with the Adorama Edge Credit Card. Learn More: https://www.adorama.com/g/adorama-credit. __________________________________ ✘ PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT USED: Canon EOS R Mirrorless Full Frame Digital Camera Body https://www.adorama.com/car.html?kbid=66043 Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM Lens https://www.adorama.com/car2418.html?kbid=66043 Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 Black Aluminum Tripod with MVH502AH Pro Video Head https://www.adorama.com/bg055xprob52.html?kbid=66043 CLAR Illumi Max 500 High Power 5600K LED Light https://www.adorama.com/clilmax500sl.html?kbid=66043 Glow EZ Lock Octa Quick XL Softbox With Bowens Mount (48") https://www.adorama.com/glsbez48octa.html?kbid=66043 V-FLAT WORLD Foldable V-Flat https://www.adorama.com/vw00120.html?kbid=66043 Prograde cards and readers https://adorama.rfvk.net/jrL7KZ #backbuttonsetting #backbutton #adorama __________________________________ ❐ LET'S GET SOCIAL ❏ ➥ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@adoramanyc ➥ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/adorama/ ➥ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adorama/ ➥ Twitter https://twitter.com/adorama ❐ MORE ADORAMA ❏ ➥ Shop https://www.adorama.com/ ➥ Blog https://www.adorama.com/alc/ ➥ Adorama Events https://www.youtube.com/@AdoramaEvents __________________________________ One-on-One consultations with David: https://www.askdavidbergman.com/1on1/ Follow David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbergman/ __________________________________ THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!