Mustang PONY WS 10u
Jul 31, 2022 17:32:17 #
A few highlights from today's play, my first time with Z9 for baseball. AF set on Wide area Large, people detection, using 20fps, shot with Z 100-400 f4.5-5.6.
Aug 1, 2022 07:45:57 #
Aug 1, 2022 08:18:33 #
mikeroetex wrote:
A few highlights from today's play, my first time with Z9 for baseball. AF set on Wide area Large, people detection, using 20fps, shot with Z 100-400 f4.5-5.6.
Well done.
Aug 1, 2022 11:03:21 #
Aug 1, 2022 13:39:22 #
mikeroetex wrote:
A few highlights from today's play, my first time with Z9 for baseball. AF set on Wide area Large, people detection, using 20fps, shot with Z 100-400 f4.5-5.6.
Good stuff.
Aug 2, 2022 12:35:18 #
rickberns
Loc: Conroe, Texas
mikeroetex wrote:
A few highlights from today's play, my first time with Z9 for baseball. AF set on Wide area Large, people detection, using 20fps, shot with Z 100-400 f4.5-5.6.
Good set Mike, how are you liking the Z9?
Rick
Aug 3, 2022 13:59:04 #
rickberns wrote:
Good set Mike, how are you liking the Z9?
Rick
Rick
Rick, I love it. But it is a heavy tote. Heavier than my D500, about the same as a D4. The shooting key is to adjust your mind set as to how AF works. It is a learning curve. Too many people try to make the Z cameras act like a DSLR and come away disappointed. Once you get a handle on how the AF system works, there is almost nothing this camera cannot handle. Check out this bird I snagged with a quick reaction using my 500mm PF lens as it flew away across my field of vision. And another baseball pic that caught the ball crossing the plate!
Aug 3, 2022 14:01:43 #
mikeroetex wrote:
Rick, I love it. But it is a heavy tote. Heavier ... (show quote)
These shots look great. Out of curiosity how does the af work? I like you shoot with a D500 and D4.
Thanks,
Jules
Aug 3, 2022 14:23:10 #
Jules Karney wrote:
These shots look great. Out of curiosity how does the af work? I like you shoot with a D500 and D4.
Thanks,
Jules
Thanks,
Jules
Jules, I had to abandon the idea of group area or dynamic area focus (although 3/D and dynamic are options). I set up a box — wide area large and people detection. If a player is in the box, in my viewfinder, AF will lock on and then a second smaller box will grab the eye. At 20 fps, I have another sequence where a runner is in perfect focus, then was blocked from view by base coach and the camera relooked as soon as he emerged again.
For the bird I used 3-D, but had better results going back to the box. One great thing about the Z9, no blackout. I can follow the action easily in the viewfinder!
Aug 3, 2022 14:33:41 #
mikeroetex wrote:
Jules, I had to abandon the idea of group area or ... (show quote)
Sounds great, enjoyed the pics.
Aug 3, 2022 15:08:36 #
rickberns
Loc: Conroe, Texas
mikeroetex wrote:
Rick, I love it. But it is a heavy tote. Heavier ... (show quote)
Thanks Mike for the feedback and 2 examples, the Z9 AF seems solid on tracking. I'm a canon shooter but I'm always interested in the equipment/technology/artsy-eye behind the photo.
Rick
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