billnikon wrote:
For portraits photographers, wedding photographers, wildlife, yes. I have a Nikon D500 and D850, I use group auto focus which uses the center 16 spots or cross sections, Nikon shows you four squares in a group, as long as one of the four is on a bird in flight I am in sharp focus which includes the eye of the bird. Not so sure about using this focusing system for portraits, haven't tried it. But on wildlife, my keep rate once acquired is 98%. Nikon put a separate focusing engine in the D500, D850, and the D5. Focusing is much more accurate and quicker with this system. Nikon also has an eye priority system that focuses on the eye. Not sure it is comparable to the Sony system, only time will tell. The shot below was a grab shot, the Green Heron just showed up, I lifted the camera, put the group of four on the bird and opened up on it. Like I said, the focusing system on the new series of Nikon's is outstanding and has been well received by professionals around the world. There is a new sheriff in town, and his/her name is NIKON.
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Superb picture Bill! Nice focus system and according to reports, equivalent to the Sony A9....not sure about the A9's EF system though, never handled one although reviews say the Sony EAF system is fantastic for portraits and weddings, especially when in the silent mode, hope it can be incorporated into animal eyes....New sheriff in town? Maybe, well at least until the next new Canon or Sony Sheriff arrives....technology continues to advance. Cheers..