When choosing the focal point of a photograph, it isn’t always going to be in the centre of the lens. There are a number of different ways in which you’re going to want to be able to focus your camera in order to pick out the important parts of the scene or object which you’re shooting. In these situations, using an automatic mode isn’t going to suffice and you’ll need some more technical knowledge about your camera.

Cameras will have various focus points within the frame, so you’ll need to work out how to select the one which you want. You’ll be able to see them when you look into the viewfinder and choosing the right one will allow you to focus in on the right areas for your shot. This will differ depending on your camera model so consult the instruction manual if it isn’t immediately obvious what you need to do.

Normally to complete this process, you will need to put your camera into single-point autofocus mode, rather than letting it select automatically. There should be buttons and dials which you can use to make this selection. The only problem which you may have is that these other focal points don’t tend to be as sensitive. You may have some trouble focusing in low light, but generally, you shouldn’t run into any issues.