joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois

This camera focuses extremely well on just about anything I have tried except hummingbirds. I've used the various focusing, shooting and exposure modes... don't get a decent hit rate with any combination. Perhaps its due to the size and erratic behavior of the bird. When it works it is very good, but it missing about 75% of the time. Also when it looses focus it won't acquire focus until I point to a static object. Its so frustrating. Larger birds and objects are no problem.

I know its not related to a particular lens or just My camera because the A6300 does it too with all 3 of my tele lenses.

My Nikon D500 and D850 although not 100% were far more reliable shooting these birds. All things considered I still prefer the Sony. Just wanted to get this out in the open since none of the reviewers seem to want to talk about. Both TN and MG vaguely alluded to it although I can't remember if it was for this particular camera.

Sony I hope you are listening.

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SpyderJan Loc: New Smyrna Beach. FL

This shot is about as good as it gets. I am not familiar with the Sony, but my D500 focuses faster than I can frame for all of the little speedy critters. Your Sony's do produce some fantastic bird shots though.

BryGuy Loc: Buckeye, AZ

The focus looks good. You are just losing definition in the wings. In my experience, increasing the shutter speed has eliminated this issue.

jmsail365 Loc: Stamford, Ct

The Nikon D500 gets stellar reviews for it's rapid focusing. I have the Sony a7r3 and it produces some beautiful images but does fall down at times focusing which is one of the negatives of mirrorless cameras versus a Nikon D500. Sony's answer is the Sony a9. Whether it measures up the D500 is a good question & perhaps someone out there with knowledge of both can give us an answer.

joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois

I believe MG has a focusing issue with the A9 as well. He glossed over it.

Its something Sony needs to address.

joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois

Thanks Jan.

Part of it is the raw converter. Lately I've been using Capture One Pro for Sony. In my opinion it brings out the detail better. There is a free light version available for Sony cameras.

I could easily give up LR but would not want to give up PS. If it wasn't for the clone and content aware patch tools in PS I'd terminate my subscription.

SpyderJan Loc: New Smyrna Beach. FL

I have the subscription also. At first I hated Lightroom and wouldn't even use it, but after a while I started to get more comfortable with it. I have other editors that are equally capable, but I do like the cataloging in LR. I would never give up Photoshop. There is no equal.

rlaugh Loc: Michigan & Florida

Fine shot!

Goober Loc: Southeastern PA

What does this have to do with the OP’s original subject?

ebbote Loc: Hockley, Texas

Great capture Joe.