Fuji X100V Zone Focus Workshop - In 8 Minutes!

Zone focusing is one of the most powerful tools for street photographers looking for the “decisive moment”. It’s easy to do with true manual focus lenses but a bit of a challenge with an AF camera like the X100V. My 8 minute workshop will get you through the tricky parts!

Some people think zone focusing means "guessing" the distance to your subject then setting that value on your camera. But instead of guessing the idea is to use depth of field to create a "zone" of focus that includes your subject. It's sort like casting a big net for a little fish.

There are really only 2 zones you need to worry about for street photography. Hyperfocal and close-up shots. And once you know the correct focus distance for each you're ready to go! The real trick comes in setting that manual focus distance on an AF camera like the Fuji X100V.

But that's what I'm here for!

CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:37 What exactly Is zone focus anyway?
1:04 Depth of field and hyperfocal distance.
2:24 Setting focus distance on the X100V.
3:47 Setting close up focus zone.
4:40 How I use zone focus on the street.
5:42 Sample shots using zone focus.
6:03 Why shoot at f8?
6:54 Zone focus is best with manual focus lenses.
7:29 Conclusion.

CORRECTIONS:
2:07 The formula to determine hyperfocal distance is (FocalLength^2)/(FStop*CircleOfConfusion). If we assume a CoC of .02 on the X100V then this formula resolves to to 3306.25 mm or 10.84 feet. I'm erring on the far side by saying "about" 12.5 feet because anytime I've tried focusing closer on the X100 system, infinity is slightly soft. Which I hate.

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Full length article with hi-res samples is available available on StreetShootr.com - Check it out and see how X100V zone focus can take your photography to the next level!

https://www.streetshootr.com/fuji-x10...

You can pick an X100V at your favorite online retailer:

X100V (black) at B&H: https://bhpho.to/3MBKIhq
X100V (silver) at B&H: https://bhpho.to/3G5y73f

Canadian viewers can find the X100V at Canada's favorite camera store:

X100V (black) at CameraCanada: https://tinyurl.com/ypm9n9bc
X100V (silver) at CameraCanada: https://tinyurl.com/yc5j2mmb


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Filmed in Toronto with a Sony FX3.

Fuji X100V Zone Focus Workshop With Sample Pics.