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M6 ii+70-300 IS USM ii+teleconverter

Started Aug 28, 2021 | Questions thread
Larry Rexley Senior Member • Posts: 1,238
Re: M6 ii+70-300 IS USM ii+teleconverter

R2D2 wrote:

Poulty wrote:

Hi all, is anyone using this setup? Is it possible? If so, which brand/model teleconverter and what are the limitations?

TIA

Hmmm. With the M6ii I’d characterize the (BIF) limitations as due more to the body than the lens. Specifically it has to do with the representation of the subject (BIF) in the viewfinder. The “slideshow” effect during a burst makes it very hard to follow the bird, and when one’s own tracking is poor, then the AF strays badly. This has resulted (for me) in a very low BIF keeper rate.

R2

I'm not sure what you're referring to with the 'slideshow' effect, can you explain a bit further? I turn power saving mode and image review off, and set display mode to smooth. Eye detection to 'off' although I use continuous tracking AF.

My vision isn't so great so perhaps I'm not noticing the slideshow effect you guys are seeing. I've had pretty good luck with the M6ii at 14 fps with BIF using the M6ii's AF 'tracking' mode, I'd say 50% or more are sharp. But you're right, if the camera loses tracking and starts to hunt focus, that sequence is 'kaput.'

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