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Re: Wildlife Trip: M6 II + EF 100-400L vs R5/R6/R7 + RF 100-400/RF 100-500L?
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Alexis wrote:
R2D2 wrote:
My #1 rule is to use Spot Autofocus exclusively. It’ll net you the highest number of keepers. I’d also advise shooting RAW (and processing later with DxO Photolab 5).
Hi R2 - not for the first time I read with interest about your #1 rule to use "Spot AF" but as my M50 did not feature that mode I didn't really pay much attention. As my M50 Mkii does have "Spot AF" I was wondering if you can tell me under what circumstances Spot AF is preferred/more effective. With the eye AF being much improved on the M50 Mk2 (vs the M50) I tend to default to that especially when it comes to people, weddings etc but as you know, my other passion is sports photography (esp. water sports) and wondered whether the "Spot AF" is the best mode for those situations?
Hi Alexis,
Every model is going to behave differently, but from what I've seen in my cameras, the Eye AF can sometimes be fooled/confused by water droplets. But the Servo AF in these cameras can be fooled as well (and historically that's been the case with DSLRs also).
So for water sports I generally rely on a fairly deep DOF and very high shutter speeds, refocusing often. I like to get close to water level whenever possible (this increases subject isolation... for the AF too).
I don't know how the M50ii's AF will respond as I don't have one, but go ahead and experiment both ways. Theoretically (if AF acquisition is fast enough), Eye AF could yield some extremely well focused shots, if the eye is clear enough.
I'd be really interested to know how the M50ii fares. Be sure to report back!
R2