Back Button Focus, my first attempts...
Dec 30, 2020 20:09:01 #
Wonderful shots! I especially love that second one - just soaring and checking out life...
Dec 30, 2020 21:40:04 #
Focus is more than acceptable. Great first try!
Dec 31, 2020 00:11:19 #
Tom DePuy wrote:
Tried BBF for the first time today. br My local pa... (show quote)
Very nice job Tom. I am also a BBF convert and would never go back. Best wishes. Ron
Dec 31, 2020 01:42:18 #
Angel Star Photography
Loc: Tacoma, WA
Tom DePuy wrote:
Tried BBF for the first time today. br My local pa... (show quote)
Very well done and I certainly like the sharpness found in the eyes. I agree with Chg_Canon in that you shouldn't really need more than 1/2000 for the shutter speed. I will sometimes drop to 1/1600 or 1/1250 just to drive my ISO down a bit. I use auto-ISO with a range set for 100-3200. I have found, too, after a lot of trial and errors that I prefer single-point focus with sometimes changing over to to a 9-point assist and spot metering. However, these change depending upon the situation or the bird.
BBF has been great and as many have said, once you try it and develop the habits needed you won't turn back. I do use AI Servo on my camera (Canon). If you haven't already, I also recommend setting up custom settings that are specific for your birds in flight shots. That way you don't need to spend as much time dialing in the settings.
Jan 2, 2021 13:32:31 #
Nice. I might have to try it myself, but my favorite BIF have afterburners or radial engines :) I'm just concerned I might try to push the wrong button or press it at the wrong time.
Jan 2, 2021 22:26:42 #
Angel Star Photography
Loc: Tacoma, WA
planepics wrote:
Nice. I might have to try it myself, but my favorite BIF have afterburners or radial engines :) I'm just concerned I might try to push the wrong button or press it at the wrong time.
Works great for those BIFs, too! I have found it (BBF) very convenient especially when tracking such birds as the Blue Angels, the B-1B, C-130, and more. On the Canon, at least on the 5DIV, it feels as though the grip and the press of the AF-ON button is as natural as simply holding the camera. I don't have any Nikon experience; thus, I cannot comment on the feel with a Nikon.
Charles
Jan 3, 2021 11:48:27 #
I shoot Sony. the closest buttons I have are the AF/MF and AEL, but I suppose I could reassign most any button. I also have a battery grip with separate buttons on it, but I haven't had a chance to use it more than once or twice - relatively new toy. I DID set the record button to only work in video mode since I've accidentally pushed it on multiple occasions when I didn't want to.
Jan 7, 2021 15:35:58 #
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