Autofocus Moving Subjects
Jan 6, 2016 19:14:43 #
I can not figure out how to get my Nikon D800E to autofocus on
a moving subject.
Like birds and planes when using a Telephoto Zoom.
Craig
a moving subject.
Like birds and planes when using a Telephoto Zoom.
Craig
Jan 6, 2016 20:12:40 #
CraigFair wrote:
I can not figure out how to get my Nikon D800E to autofocus on
a moving subject.
Like birds and planes when using a Telephoto Zoom.
Craig
a moving subject.
Like birds and planes when using a Telephoto Zoom.
Craig
AF-C and 3D Matrix metering works for me.
Jan 6, 2016 20:17:14 #
MT Shooter wrote:
AF-C and 3D Matrix metering works for me.
Do you find that 3D works equally well for subjects moving in lateral as well as perpendicular planes?
Jan 6, 2016 20:23:47 #
MT Shooter wrote:
AF-C and 3D Matrix metering works for me.
Does AF-C continuous only work in Live View???
I'm old-school with the Viewfinder.
Jan 6, 2016 21:10:59 #
CraigFair wrote:
Does AF-C continuous only work in Live View???
I'm old-school with the Viewfinder.
I'm old-school with the Viewfinder.
AF-C works with the viewfinder on my Df.
Jan 6, 2016 21:18:07 #
CraigFair wrote:
Does AF-C continuous only work in Live View???
I'm old-school with the Viewfinder.
I'm old-school with the Viewfinder.
I never use live view, that's why all my cameras have optical viewfinders.
Jan 6, 2016 21:47:28 #
MT Shooter wrote:
I never use live view, that's why all my cameras have optical viewfinders.
Thank you to Bob, MT Shooter and Mac.
I'll give this a good go tomorrow with some birds in the yard.
Craig
Jan 7, 2016 06:05:38 #
Use AF-C. It will continually AF with both methods. My Nikons stay in AF-C all the time--I never change from it. :-)
Jan 7, 2016 07:13:44 #
Jan 7, 2016 07:22:28 #
See my reply with this link in your other identical post:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PN9R0D3pF0
AF-C and back button focus do it for me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PN9R0D3pF0
AF-C and back button focus do it for me.
Jan 7, 2016 08:01:44 #
Mr PC wrote:
See my reply with this link in your other identical post:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PN9R0D3pF0
AF-C and back button focus do it for me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PN9R0D3pF0
AF-C and back button focus do it for me.
Same here. It's the only way I shoot. :-)
Jan 7, 2016 09:09:50 #
wingclui44
Loc: CT USA
CraigFair wrote:
I can not figure out how to get my Nikon D800E to autofocus on
a moving subject.
Like birds and planes when using a Telephoto Zoom.
Craig
a moving subject.
Like birds and planes when using a Telephoto Zoom.
Craig
I use AF-c, fast continue mode, 3-D Tracking plus Back button focusing.
Jan 7, 2016 09:16:18 #
It hasn't been mentioned but I find using 9 point focus works better for BIF.
Jan 7, 2016 09:35:24 #
wingclui44
Loc: CT USA
Bultaco wrote:
It hasn't been mentioned but I find using 9 point focus works better for BIF.
You got the point! 3-D tracking is good for the BIF if the back ground is simple and clear of other distracting object. If the bird is flying on top of something like trees, I will use the 9 point dynamic area, it will give the camera less confusing to focusing.
Jan 7, 2016 10:34:15 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
Jim Bob wrote:
Do you find that 3D works equally well for subjects moving in lateral as well as perpendicular planes?
Focus is more of a factor with subjects moving towards or away from the camera, not so much left to right or right to left. Panning is more an issue in the latter to help reduce motion blur. So much to know, so little time.
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