Setting up your camera right is the first step in creating sharp landscape images. It amazes me how many photographers don't understand how vital focus mode, focus area, and drive/shooting mode are in landscape photography. Changing these three things will help you to capture better landscape photos instantly. Drive Mode — I like to use the two-second timer when on a tripod or single-shooting if I'm shooting handheld. Continuous shooting can also be a good option if you're shooting something that moves quickly. The timer is perfect when using a tripod because it will ensure your camera isn't moving from you pressing the shutter button by the time the exposure fires. Otherwise, single-shooting ensures only one photo is taken per shutter press. Focus Mode — Autofocus single shot (AF-S) is the best focus mode for landscape photography without a moving subject. Single-shot autofocus refocuses each time you push the shutter button down, making it quick and easy to switch between focus areas. If your subject moves, use autofocus continuous (AF-C) to grab focus continuously. You CAN also use manual focus, though I usually don't recommend manual focus unless you're a very seasoned photographer. Focus Area — This one is the most important! The flexible spot is the king of focus areas and my go-to for almost any kind of landscape photography. It allows you to choose the spot where the focus will be drawn from in the image, making it perfect for focus stacks or quick adjustments to focus on the scene. Don't get caught using the wide focus area, as this will result in your camera choosing the focus point in your image, which can oftentimes result in missed or incorrect focus. Set up your camera this way, and I'm confident you'll be taking perfectly sharp landscape photos in no time! #landscapephotography #photography #naturephotography #photographytip #improvephotography #learnphotography #camerasettings