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Birds of Prey in Flight with R5 and RF 100-500

Started Oct 11, 2021 | Discussions thread
lokatz
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Re: Birds of Prey in Flight with R5 and RF 100-500
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The settings I use for fast-flying birds are as follows:

  • Tv mode, shutter speed set to 1/3000s, ISO set to Auto
  • Shutter mode set to Electronic
  • Servo AF
  • AF method set to Face Tracking
  • Subject to detect set to Animals
  • Case 3
  • Switching tracked subjects set to 0
  • Initial Servo AF pt for Face Tracking set to Auto

I have two back buttons set so I can quickly switch AF method if required, but for this type of shooting that's only for initial focus acquisition, if required at all. Hope this helps. Keep in mind you'll need a large memory card and plenty of time for culling.

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