FASTER than Autofocus: The Easiest Way to Learn Zone Focus

Zone focus is FASTER than autofocus, and EASIER than manual focus. You're going to learn how to do it in a matter of minutes with the best, simplest explanation to get you zone focusing immediately.

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0:00 - Why Zone Focus

0:30 - What Is Zone Focus?

1:04 - Who Can Use Zone Focus?

1:24 - What Do You Need to Get Started?

1:39 - THIS Is How You Do It

2:05 - Example #1: 35mm Lens on a Rangefinder

3:27 - Example #2: 35mm Lens Close-up Setting

4:39 - Example #3 - 50mm Lens on SLR

6:00 - Example #4 50mm Lens on SLR

6:35 - What are the Limitations?

7:18 - What are the best situations to use zone focus?

7:35 - How do I Judge Distance?

8:13 How do I Anticipate Moments?