franbires wrote:
I have been struggling nailing in focus photos and I have become rather frustrated. I included this photo I took today of a bluebird on a stag horn sumac. If anyone can help, I would appreciate it. It seems my biggest issue is initially nailing the focus, especially with small subjects like songbirds. I was probably 30 yards away when I took this photo. Here are the specifics: Canon 5D Mark IV, EF 100-400 f4.5-5.6L IS II USM, Shot taken - Manual, 1/1250, f/8, ISO 2500 and AF Zone, 9-points and Back Button Focus. When I try to locate my subject, I hit the BBF and sometimes for whatever reason, I miss the focus. I have come to the realization it is not my equipment, but me. Has anyone else gone through this. This should have been a keeper but as you can see, it is far from it. Thanks, Frustrated Fran
I have been struggling nailing in focus photos and... (
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You need to be using single point spot metering. BBF is not for everyone. Why use two buttons when one will do.