Photography 101: #1 How to focus any camera in laymen terms

[amierbassripper]

what is the setting?

[theewildstephanie]

how do you focus a kodak Easy Share C143 camera

[sweetkaramel100]

Thank you!!!!!

[Zaggi1999]

How do you focus when your recording something

[CandidAnn]

@Zaggi1999 I don't know. I don't have an SLR that shoots video.

[harryzma]

Good Job!

[CandidAnn]

@harryzma Thank you

[mrkoolkid100]

Is it the same for a film camera???!!

[CandidAnn]

@mrkoolkid100 Yes, I learned how to shoot on a manual film camera and it's been the same when I went digital.

[101LPSgirls]

My camera is a nikon coolpix and it won't focus at all. I don't know if it's the camera or antything else.

[CandidAnn]

@101LPSgirls Sounds like your camera might be broken. :-(

[101LPSgirls]

@CandidAnn

AWWW but i think i can fix it i just put a magnifying glass to it and it worked!

[Regnition]

i tried doing this to 3 of my friends cameras and none of them do this and there HD and high resolution point and shoot cameras any tips

[CandidAnn]

@Regnition My guess is that you were probably pressing it too hard. In order to focus, you need to gently press the button half way down. Always refer to the user's manual to be 100% sure. Hope that helps & good luck.

[Regnition]

@CandidAnn i figured it out its cause i didnt have that little flower thing on thanks

[CandidAnn]

@Regnition Glad you figured it out. That little "flower" thing is usually the macro function. You get some really great close up shots with that feature.

[whitneysolier1]

AWEsome information. I am always taking oictures and always want the best quality.  Is there any specific reasonable cameras that you would recommend. Both point and click or SLR?

[CandidAnn]

@whitneysolier1 That's a great question. I'm not a believer in specific camera companies. I think you should learn the ins & outs of cameras in general, so that you can get solid pics from any of them. But to answer your question, I like the powershot series by Canon for the point & shoot. For an SLR... Nikon, Canon & Sony. I'm not sure what your price range is but if you get a body w/ a 50mm lens, you're off to a good start. I might have to do a vid on this topic. Thanks for commenting.

[mslady0120]

Very good useful information and thank you for sharing. I am looking forward to more tips. Your new subbie :)

[CandidAnn]

@mslady0120 I'm glad this was helpful to you. If you have any specific topics that you want me to discuss, please let me know. I look forward to making more vids. Thank you for joining my channel. I appreciate the support.

[AFRICANEXPORT]

YAY! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS SERIES. IM EXCITED ABOUT THE OTHER VIDEO INSTALLMENTS. I WANT TO KNOW ABOUT LIGHTING. NOT SO MUCH NATURAL LIGHTING OR FLASH, BUT HOW TO GET YOUR PICTURE TO LOOK CRISP AND BRIGHT. I DONT EVEN KNOW IF THAT MADE SENSE. LOL.

ANYHOO KEEP THE VIDEOS COMING

~KEEP IT REAL

[CandidAnn]

@AFRICANEXPORT Lighting is a beast of a topic all on its own, I might have to make that a series too, lol. Before we get there, we need to discuss: grey cards, f.stops (aperture), shutter speeds, & ISO. All of that stuff, including the quality/quantity of light, are key contributing factors to getting those crisp photos you desire. More vids to come :-)

[naturalhairful]

Thanks for the info. I rush sometimes taking pictures. I don't think I realized that. I look forward to more tips. ;-)

[CandidAnn]

@naturalhairful You are more than welcome. I look forward to bring more tips that are simple to understand for everyone. Happy shooting and Thanks for commenting.