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STREET PHOTOGRAPHY BY WILLIAM MURPHY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Traditionally, focusing and taking a picture is done with a half-press of the shutter button. Back-Button Focus separates these functions<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Focusing: You assign a button on the back of your camera (often the AF-ON button) to activate the autofocus system.
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Taking the Picture: The shutter button now only handles the job of releasing the shutter.
Why Use Back-Button Focus?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s why many photographers shift to BBF, especially in action or dynamic situations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Greater Control: You decide exactly when to focus and when to release the shutter. This prevents the camera from constantly refocusing as you might slightly move or recompose a shot.
Improved Accuracy with Moving Subjects: With continuous autofocus (AI Servo on Canon, AF-C on Nikon\/Sony), you hold down the back button to track a moving subject while only taking pictures with the shutter button when you want. This reduces missed shots due to focus problems.
Focus and Recompose Freedom: Focus on your desired point, then freely recompose your image without the camera trying to refocus on whatever is now under the central focus point. This is especially handy for portraits or off-center compositions.
Avoid Accidental Refocusing: Imagine branches in front of your bird subject. Traditionally, the camera might grab focus on the branches. With BBF, you focus on the bird, release the back button (focus is locked), and shoot away, even as branches pass in front.
Considerations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practice Needed: Like any change, BBF takes time to master. You’ll need to retrain your muscle memory.
Not for Everyone: If you mainly shoot static landscapes or controlled situations, traditional focusing might be perfectly fine.
How to Set Up BBF:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The exact process varies between camera brands, but the general idea is to find the settings that allow you to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Separate autofocus from the shutter button.
Assign it to your chosen back button (often AF-ON).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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