*Error @2:07 I meant “ISO 4000” not “ISO 1/4000th of a second” STUPID STUPID! Forgive me.
A quick guide on how I set exposure and focus for general portraits. We discuss focus modes, exposure modes, and burritos. (gotta get you to click somehow).
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48 responses to “Fujifilm Camera Settings for Shooting Portraits”
I just shot portraits in my living room with sunlight and a ring light, and auto focus was on. When I upload the photos to my Mac, I noticed my models skin is looking blurry in some areas. Is this an auto focus flaw, or face detection flaw, or poor lighting?
You know when you half press, and the camera focuses and then you pan the camera to a lighter or darker area to adjust the exposure? Yeah, my Fuji xa3 doesn't do that, does anybody know how to do this? (What I do is half press to focus and use the fn button for ae lock)
How can I get my Sony XT4 to snap a photo even if it is not in focus?
As a relative beginner, this is quite overwhelming at times. But also exciting
Your ISO is at 1/4000th of a second hey? Haha.
Na good video, cheers
How did you get the line in the middle of the camera?
As a recent convert to the Fujifilm system, this is golden content! thanks.
Thanks for sharing…. When shooting jpeg.. Which fujifilm simulation would you use for portrait… Thanks
I use x-a7 but i think the color skin its not good , how can i manual adjust?
Can someone guide me for Fujifilm xt200 ?
Thank you so much for informative video. Very helpful.
QQ – How do you get that green line to make sure our photos are straight ?
Yessss!!! Omar thanks for the advice!! Totally saved my image quality!!!!
I'm still shooting with the X-T2 and I find your videos very helpful. Thanks Omar!
Thanks so much for this. Getting my T2 tomorrow and this will help immensely 👌
Thank u very much. I learned a lot from your photography skills.
Fujifilm x100v ❤❤
On Fujis. In Aperture Priority Mode, can you set a minimum shutter speed like you set a min/max ISO?
Hello, I have always used a DSLR and I just switched to the FujiFilm XT30. I take children’s fashion photography and I have no idea how to set up manual mode for what I’m doing. I understand Aperture priority mode however, I do still need to get a good shutter speed because I work with children who are always moving & I would like to capture them in motion without the blur. It’s very frustrating and the screen is dark no matter my ISO or aperture setting. Can someone please help me. I’m not sure what to do.
I don’t understand why you control exposure via ISO instead of SS since you control speed with ISO in your way anyway and you always go for lower numbers but SS is always more important… ? So why not going manual and ISO auto and control your SS that is what you value most over ISO ? I also hope that what I said makes sense. 😀
Late to this video. Great. Very informative👍
This channel is very helpful …. I am a user of the Fuji xt2 camera … very inspiring … brothers who please, please provide feedback to me … please wait
THere are all kinds of Canon users showing how to take "self portraits" (I definitely don't mean selfies). Would you consider doing a video but using Fujifilm?
really helpful, thanks!
In low light, why not change the from f2 to f2.8 or higher? Better to lose some depth of field than have a grainy picture due to increasing ISO.
Do you have any thoughts about Fujifilm X-A20? And possibly do a review.
Hi. I'm a beginner and using xt2 + 18-55mm lens kit. Is this gonna work the same for it? 😁
If you know what shutter speed you want, why not just set it and use iso Auto? What’s the advantage of doing iso manually if you’re just targeting a specific shutter speed anyway?
I'm having trouble uploading videos from my Fujifilm XA3. I normally use the fujifilm app but it just doesn't work on my Android phone as it has this error message saying that it's not supported. Help please?
Hi, I wanted to get some settings so I can use this camera for recording phone screens. The normal settings seem to not stay focused on the screen
1/250?? I shoot portraits down to 1/16 with OIS with a stationary subject
Very helpful! 🙏
Best tutorial !!
Thanks for "setting" a great example with your portrait settings. I am slowly coming out of the dark into the light. Canada thanks you!!!
Overall a good explanation and I definitely want to try the back button focus with manual tweaking with the focus ring. However, it was a bit confusing towards the end when you talk about a moving subject. Wouldn't you want to use something like a burst with tracking auto focus to ensure you get the shot?
Great video. Thanks.
What settings do you recommend if I wanted to have a small family photo from our house indoor? My camera is Fujifilm xa3
Omar I moved to fujifilm xt4 from Nikon DSLR family by watching your videos 🙂 Now since I am an amateur to Fuji systems, I would like to see these kind of AUtofocus/settings/modes videos for XT4 moreover its been 3 years since you made a tutorial on those, hence why not refresh us with this new camera 🙂
Thanks 😊
This is super helpful! Honestly, it's the best one I've seen. Thank you! x
If you are doing a stationary, posed portrait 1/60 is nice. It softens the eyes and overall look without any blur.
Hey omar can you make a video for your best video setting on xt4
Awsome video. Great info
great video, very informative!
Omar, just wanted to say thanks for your Youtube videos in general. You are a very good communicator. Lately I have been watching your videos on Canon and Fujifim equipment. In, particular a shout out for this 2019 video on Fuji settings for shooting portraits. Short but sweet! Currently I have a Fuji XE1 and a 18-55 zoom lens and primarily focus on portrait photography. I live in Australia. My dream is to upgrade my camera to a XE3 or XT3 and try a prime lens like the 35mm F2 or the 50mm F2.
Anyone in nyc can help me with my new camera xe3 no clue in cameras and dying to learn
Well explained . Thank you for sharing your Knowledge!
Hey Omar! I’m your silent watcher. Thank you so much for the tips. They really are helpful
great video! on my xh1, I use my front dial as my ISO and my back dial as my shutter speed. I always set my aperture first, followed by shutter speed and then fine tune the ISO using the histogram. its super fast to do once you have it all down packed. but then again, I dont use AF since all my lenses are manual for now.