globetrekker Loc: Bend, OR

Greetings, Hogs

I’d like to get feedback for recommended custom shooting settings for bird photography. I recently upgraded from a Canon 60D to a Canon R10 mirrorless body. The 60D had only one possible custom setting. I used it for birds in flight and set the shutter speed at 2500, used all the autofocus points, Servo AF mode, auto ISO, and of course high-speed continuous shooting. (I used only the center AF point at first, but found it too difficult to get that one point on the eye or head of a bird in flight.). I was generally happy with my results. Now with the R10, I take the same approach but for C1 I am using 1-point AF, eye detection, animal setting. I’ve been happy with the results so far, but welcome any thoughts on tweaking these settings to improve my BIF shots.

With my upgrade, I now have a second custom setting option available, C2. I’m looking for ideas for C2. I shoot a lot in Av at f/5.6, and Tv at 1000. But it’s easy enough to just switch to those modes when I need them. What are some ideas for a second custom shooting mode for a bird photographer?

Thank you for any suggestions.

DavidM Loc: New Orleans, LA

Try reviewing some of these guy's youtube videos and they mention their settings and techniques

https://www.youtube.com/@Duade

https://www.youtube.com/@jan_wegener

globetrekker Loc: Bend, OR

Thanks, I'll check those out.

fantom Loc: Colorado

Try to find some Steve Perry vids on this question. He has some great ones on Nikon but the principles easily transfer to and are applicable to Canon also. There should be little or no confusion just because he speaks about Nikon (or Sony)cameras.

Here is a link to his website, navigate around for the free vids and read some of the forum questions. You will be happy.

https://bcgforums.com/

globetrekker Loc: Bend, OR

Great. Thanks!