morris wrote:
The first is a beauty Geoff. I suppose the white stuff in the sky are the eagles at a long distance.
Morris
Unfortunately all that white wasn't eagles in the background Actually I'm ready for the white stuff....photographing in the snow is one of my favourite things.
Now if you'd like to see an OOF eagle the funny thing is I was tracking an eagle firing away and all of a sudden this flock of birds passed through the frame....surprised me for sure and focused jumped onto the waxwings as I was in Group AF mode....
It's not group alone that cause the focus to jump. There is a setting that tells the camera how long to wait when focus point is lost. I have mine set for long. If I want to change focus point, I lift my finger.
It's not group alone that cause the focus to jump. There is a setting that tells the camera how long to wait when focus point is lost. I have mine set for long. If I want to change focus point, I lift my finger.
Morris
Yes you can increase the delay but unlike Dynamic modes found on the older Nikons the new Group AF is specifically designed to focus on the nearest subject. I think it was first introduced in D4s and D810. This is essentially the same as Canon's Zone mode. I have mine set for a fairly short delay or quick response (I think 2 out of 5) as recommended by Steve Perry but I prefer it to be more reactive than lag. Anyways in this case it worked out as after the eagle left the frame the waxwings were in focus!!
Just fabulous Geoff! It is a bit of a mental challenge going between camera bodies....sort of like tapping your head and rubbing your tummy at the same time. I've found the Nikon to be a fabulous camera as well.
Welcome home and glad you dodged any and all natural and unnatural disasters.
Eric
eyelaser wrote:
Just fabulous Geoff! It is a bit of a mental challenge going between camera bodies....sort of like tapping your head and rubbing your tummy at the same time. I've found the Nikon to be a fabulous camera as well.
Welcome home and glad you dodged any and all natural and unnatural disasters.
Eric
Thanks Eric. I'm pretty good swapping the cameras over but I can't stand zooming the other way on the Nikon. Not only am I just not used to that way but I've also realized it is just bad ergonomics as you end up with your hand on top of the lens at longer/extended barrel zoom levels instead of under the lens to help support it..
Actually I'm ready for the white stuff....photographing in the snow is one of my favourite things.
