I NEED HELP 70D

[Dave61]

For a long time I have heard of BBF ( Back Button Focus ). I have been told if I switch to BBF then I would end up with more shots to keep. On my 70D I have been trying to get it switched over to BBF but as I am clueless I keep mucking it up, so could one of you please tell me what buttons I need to press to set up BBF. Thank you

[ST-EOS]

Re: I NEED HELP 70D

Dave have a look at this link, hopefully it will help you sort out your problem

http://www.p4pictures.com/2014/08/how-to-setup-back-button-focus/

Peter

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[Dave61]

Re: I NEED HELP 70D

Thanks Peter, that is the one that I tried, as it said press 1 & 3. Just tried it again but nothing, must be doing something wrong

[the black fox]

Re: I NEED HELP 70D

theres a video on u-tube for BBF on the 80D the configuration should be the same ,i'll see if i can find the link
here you go same for all canons

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91roCC0uwN4

[Dave61]

Re: I NEED HELP 70D

theres a video on u-tube for BBF on the 80D the configuration should be the same ,i'll see if i can find the link
here you go same for all canons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91roCC0uwN4

Thank you Jeff, that did the trick, I paused it a couple of times while I did it. Thanks again

[ST-EOS]

Re: I NEED HELP 70D

Magic, I'm glad you got it sorted Dave.

[Cyberman]

Re: I NEED HELP 70D

I have been told if I switch to BBF then I would end up with more shots to keep.

I've been using BBF for quite a while, for me it just seems more natural and convenient.
Not sure in itself it contributes to a higher keeper rate, but I guess if it makes things easier or more comfortable that may generate more keepers.

[Dave61]

Re: I NEED HELP 70D

Thank you again folks, I am actually looking forward to using BBF from now on, just wish I had used it for all my airshows.

[the black fox]

Re: I NEED HELP 70D

It makes life easier for tracking b.i.f ,planes,racing cars etc but ensure you have focus locked on and all tracking menus set correctly to .actually took mine off this morning and cleared all my settings from the camera ,re.checked the lens with the USB hub after a dire day yesterday ,
Then I glanced at the camera and it dawned on me I still Had left it in one shot etc set up for macro on Sunday oops another senior moment .
Spent the rest of the day re-setting everything back ,did manage to find some good setting tips for b.i.f from the canon USA site to ,will try out Tuesday and update if working to plan

[Dave61]

Re: I NEED HELP 70D

It makes life easier for tracking b.i.f ,planes,racing cars etc but ensure you have focus locked on and all tracking menus set correctly to .actually took mine off this morning and cleared all my settings from the camera ,re.checked the lens with the USB hub after a dire day yesterday ,
Then I glanced at the camera and it dawned on me I still Had left it in one shot etc set up for macro on Sunday oops another senior moment .
Spent the rest of the day re-setting everything back ,did manage to find some good setting tips for b.i.f from the canon USA site to ,will try out Tuesday and update if working to plan

Thanks again Jeff. Could I get away with leaving the 70D on AI Servo all the time now ?

[El Sid]

Re: I NEED HELP 70D

Thanks again Jeff. Could I get away with leaving the 70D on AI Servo all the time now ?

Personally I wouldn't as AI servo will allow the shutter to release even if the subject is not in focus. The normal setting only allows shutter release with focus confirmed. It does depend on what you principally shoot - I imagine that Jeff shoots mostly nature and wildlife and so leaving it in AI Servo and only changing if necessary, makes sense. If you shoot principally stationary subjects I would say better to stick to the normal mode.

[Dave61]

Re: I NEED HELP 70D

Personally I wouldn't as AI servo will allow the shutter to release even if the subject is not in focus. The normal setting only allows shutter release with focus confirmed. It does depend on what you principally shoot - I imagine that Jeff shoots mostly nature and wildlife and so leaving it in AI Servo and only changing if necessary, makes sense. If you shoot principally stationary subjects I would say better to stick to the normal mode.

I changed my mind in the end and put it on AI Focus, but knowing me I will try it on One Focus, more so for tomorrow as I am meeting my Mum and we are going for a walk up on Devils Dyke.