Chapter 5. Learning About Focus
Focus is essential to taking good photographs. If the subject is blurry or not in focus, it makes the picture unusable. Even though all digital cameras have an autofocusing system, focus problems are the leading cause of ruined photos in digital photography. In this chapter, you learn how to focus precisely, and what to focus on in a scene.
Understanding Focus Systems 50
Focus on a Still Subject 52
Use Focus Modes 54
Discover Focus Techniques 55
Understanding Focus Systems
All digital cameras have autofocus built in. These systems vary from camera to camera and their abilities range from a simple type of autofocus that ...
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