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R5 Settings for Soccer

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Zeee Forum Pro • Posts: 25,627
Re: R5 Settings for Soccer
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Here is another approach that I use. Don't get hung up on just using spot focus. I primarily use single or zone just to get the subject I want in focus before initiating Eye AF.

For example if I'm on eye focus and the camera is picking up the wrong subject or can't find a subject I'll press AF-On that is set to single point to override eye focus. Once the body is in focus I release the AF-On and the eye snaps in. I just need to get the AF point anywhere on the body.

I can shoot 5 perched birds using eye focus and I can get anyone I want in focus in a split second.

Notice how he does this using Expansion AF. Minutes 2:30 to 6:00. 3:10 has the best example. It's a R3 vs Sony shootout but the concept is the same for all ML bodies.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGrEWOZYgDw

It may or may not work for you but another option you may want to try.

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