What does manual focusing mean?

Manual focusing means that the focus of the camera lens is manually adjusted by the photographer, rather than relying on the camera autofocus mechanism. This focusing method is usually used in scenes that need more accurate focusing control, such as shooting macro, shooting moving subjects, shooting low light environment and so on.

The operation steps of manual focusing vary from camera to camera, but you can usually find the corresponding options in the camera settings. Generally speaking, when adjusting manual focus, you need to hold down the focus ring on the camera and rotate the focus ring until the theme is clearly focused.

The advantages of using manual focusing include: higher accuracy can be achieved, especially in poor light or too many distractions; In addition, manual focusing allows photographers to better control the focus range and depth. The disadvantage is that manual focusing takes time and practice, which requires more skills and experience than automatic focusing. In addition, manual focusing is not suitable for all situations, such as shooting fast-moving subjects. If the photographer does not have enough skills, using manual focusing will cause many photos to be out of focus.