How to Set Up BACK BUTTON FOCUS - And my Preferred Autofocus Technique (Canon 1DX)

In this Tutorial I explain what Back Button Focusing is - how to set it up and how to use it. I also show you the focusing technique that I prefer for wildlife photography. I'm using a Canon DSLR (Canon 1DX) to demonstrate but these tips will apply for a range of gear, including mirrorless cameras.

Let me know in the Comments Box below - do you use Back Button Focus? If so, what advantages do you find with Back Button? If you don't like BBF and use Shutter Button Focus, then how do you set up your camera for focussing and are you able to lock the focus in an effective way?

Watch this thought-provoking video on "Back Button Focus" from Taylor Jackson:    • Why I DON'T Use Back Button Focus (An...   One of his arguments is that taking your thumb away from a button makes you feel less engaged with the action - a very interesting take.

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This video was filmed with a Canon M50 and 15-45mm lens.
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