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Archive 2019Morris's X-T3 Birds In Flight Setup - Third Update for Firmware V3
p.2 #1Morris's X-T3 Birds In Flight Setup - Third Update for Firmware V3
pasblues wrote:
I'll wait to see your corrections before making adjustments.You are welcome John.
I edited the original post and there corrections are there.
MorrisI'm wondering, what shutter you use, mechanical or electronic.
I tried both, and I really didn't see the difference, or my eyes are not that good any more.
I opted for electrical, which I use almost exclusively, except when the flash is on.I use the mechanical shutter to avoid what I think is called taring. I understand it's not that common yet I don't want to louse a good image. Also, 11 FPS seems fast enough
Morris"Taring" ??
tearing
morris wrote
cvrle59 wrote
morris wrote
zimman wrote
Thank you so much Morris for sharing this info. Like Fred, I haven't been successful too.I'll wait to see your corrections before making adjustments.
I edited the original post and there corrections are there.
Morris
I tried both, and I really didn't see the difference, or my eyes are not that good any more.
I opted for electrical, which I use almost exclusively, except when the flash is on.
Morris
tearing
May 20, 2019 at 04:53 PM
p.2 #2Morris's X-T3 Birds In Flight Setup - Third Update for Firmware V3
morris wrote:
I'll wait to see your corrections before making adjustments.You are welcome John.
I edited the original post and there corrections are there.
MorrisI'm wondering, what shutter you use, mechanical or electronic.
I tried both, and I really didn't see the difference, or my eyes are not that good any more.
I opted for electrical, which I use almost exclusively, except when the flash is on.I use the mechanical shutter to avoid what I think is called taring. I understand it's not that common yet I don't want to louse a good image. Also, 11 FPS seems fast enough
Morris"Taring" ??tearing
Ah, the Scottish pronunciation...lol
pasblues wrote
morris wrote
cvrle59 wrote
morris wrote
zimman wrote
Thank you so much Morris for sharing this info. Like Fred, I haven't been successful too.I'll wait to see your corrections before making adjustments.
I edited the original post and there corrections are there.
Morris
I tried both, and I really didn't see the difference, or my eyes are not that good any more.
I opted for electrical, which I use almost exclusively, except when the flash is on.
Morris
Ah, the Scottish pronunciation...lol
May 20, 2019 at 04:56 PM
p.2 #3Morris's X-T3 Birds In Flight Setup - Third Update for Firmware V3
I'm also not a fan of back button focus for bird photography. At the same time, some pretty good photographers that I shoot this subject with each winter do like BBF.
Since I don't, here's why.
Since the birds tend to be in motion in multiple dimensions, I feel that AI Servo tracking (I use a Canon for my BIF at this point) does a better job of track and hitting focus than I can by hitting the BBF and hoping nothing moves.
The whole shooting process is also often quite fast, and — to me — the BBF technique slows me down. (I surely can see using it for stationary birds and other subjects.)
I do actively reset the focus area, both to size and position, while shooting.
Dan
Since I don't, here's why.
Since the birds tend to be in motion in multiple dimensions, I feel that AI Servo tracking (I use a Canon for my BIF at this point) does a better job of track and hitting focus than I can by hitting the BBF and hoping nothing moves.
The whole shooting process is also often quite fast, and — to me — the BBF technique slows me down. (I surely can see using it for stationary birds and other subjects.)
I do actively reset the focus area, both to size and position, while shooting.
Dan
May 20, 2019 at 08:53 PM
p.2 #4Morris's X-T3 Birds In Flight Setup - Third Update for Firmware V3
I've just edited the post to cover Firmware V 3.0. I found I needed to turn of face detection to get the best results. There is more into including a new shortcut recommendation in the post.
Morris
Morris
Aug 18, 2019 at 06:34 PM
p.2 #5Morris's X-T3 Birds In Flight Setup - Third Update for Firmware V3
Thanks, Morris - really appreciate the effort you put into this. Very helpful.
Aug 18, 2019 at 10:05 PM
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Today I corrected the issue that was causing less than optimal AF accuracy with white subjects and also AF tracking a a long distance. This has frustrated me for months and after seeing that I had the solution is was in a fabulous mood as I continued to shoot this afternoon.
Morris
Morris
Aug 23, 2019 at 07:35 PM
p.2 #7Morris's X-T3 Birds In Flight Setup - Third Update for Firmware V3
Thanks for sharing this, Morris. Much appreciated.
Aug 24, 2019 at 07:50 AM
p.2 #8Morris's X-T3 Birds In Flight Setup - Third Update for Firmware V3
voltaire wrote:
Thanks for sharing this, Morris. Much appreciated.
It is my pleasure Voltaire
Morris
Thanks for sharing this, Morris. Much appreciated.
It is my pleasure Voltaire
Morris
Aug 24, 2019 at 04:30 PM
p.2 #9Morris's X-T3 Birds In Flight Setup - Third Update for Firmware V3
morris wrote:
Are you using shutter AF rather than back button focusing so you can steer the AF zone with the stick?Yes I trip the shutter with the shutter release. I've never been a fan of back button focus. I know this is a personal choice. As you don't get full time staring with the focus stick on Fuji, only the initial setup is affected. The thing I don't like is if the bird turns and you want to move the focus stick you must take your finger off the shutter release to move the selected area with the focus stick. I've discussed this with Fuji, no luck so far. Possibly when I see them in person in October I can...Show more →
I understand that the shutter release has become a new preference now that focus tracking has evolved. Cool.
jeffbuzz wrote
Morris,Are you using shutter AF rather than back button focusing so you can steer the AF zone with the stick?
I understand that the shutter release has become a new preference now that focus tracking has evolved. Cool.
Aug 25, 2019 at 04:45 PM
p.2 #10Morris's X-T3 Birds In Flight Setup - Third Update for Firmware V3
Hi Everyone,
Apparently I failed to update this after making changes back in April and extensively testing them. See the original post which I have edited to reflect what I've been using since April.
Morris
Apparently I failed to update this after making changes back in April and extensively testing them. See the original post which I have edited to reflect what I've been using since April.
Morris
Jan 30, 2020 at 03:35 PM
p.2 #11Morris's X-T3 Birds In Flight Setup - Third Update for Firmware V3
Thanks a lot for this Morris. Very helpful.
Jan 30, 2020 at 04:13 PM
p.2 #12Morris's X-T3 Birds In Flight Setup - Third Update for Firmware V3
Morris, do you have any examples of BIF with the latest firmware?
Jan 30, 2020 at 07:21 PM
p.2 #13Morris's X-T3 Birds In Flight Setup - Third Update for Firmware V3
ajamils wrote:
Morris, do you have any examples of BIF with the latest firmware?
Hi Arsalan,
Not yet though I can guarantee I will.
Morris
Morris, do you have any examples of BIF with the latest firmware?
Hi Arsalan,
Not yet though I can guarantee I will.
Morris
Jan 31, 2020 at 02:57 PM
p.2 #14Morris's X-T3 Birds In Flight Setup - Third Update for Firmware V3
bibek wrote:
Thanks a lot for this Morris. Very helpful.
My pleasure Bibek
Morris
Thanks a lot for this Morris. Very helpful.
My pleasure Bibek
Morris
Jan 31, 2020 at 02:57 PM
p.2 #15Morris's X-T3 Birds In Flight Setup - Third Update for Firmware V3
ajamils wrote:
Morris, do you have any examples of BIF with the latest firmware?
I don't have samples that I want to post, I was out shooting in fog this morning and did some tests on gulls, ducks and geese flying at angles that don't make good photos.
I composed a number of the birds with the forest in the background and I did not experience any jumps to the background. It's a bit early to say yet that was good to see. It's usually not a huge problem for me yet it happens. I also tried focusing at infinity and then on a pragmighty about 20 feet away and just as in the past, the camera ignored that there was something between it and infinity. On my Sigma 150-600 C I have manual focus override and once I got it close it then focused on the subject. I don't know if this is a fare test as I'm not using a Fuji lens.
Morris
Morris, do you have any examples of BIF with the latest firmware?
I don't have samples that I want to post, I was out shooting in fog this morning and did some tests on gulls, ducks and geese flying at angles that don't make good photos.
I composed a number of the birds with the forest in the background and I did not experience any jumps to the background. It's a bit early to say yet that was good to see. It's usually not a huge problem for me yet it happens. I also tried focusing at infinity and then on a pragmighty about 20 feet away and just as in the past, the camera ignored that there was something between it and infinity. On my Sigma 150-600 C I have manual focus override and once I got it close it then focused on the subject. I don't know if this is a fare test as I'm not using a Fuji lens.
Morris
Feb 01, 2020 at 08:57 PM
p.2 #16Morris's X-T3 Birds In Flight Setup - Third Update for Firmware V3
morris wrote:
I don't have samples that I want to post, I was out shooting in fog this morning and did some tests on gulls, ducks and geese flying at angles that don't make good photos.
I composed a number of the birds with the forest in the background and I did not experience any jumps to the background. It's a bit early to say yet that was good to see. It's usually not a huge problem for me yet it happens. I also tried focusing at infinity and then on a pragmighty about 20 feet away and just as in the...Show more →
Thanks for the update.
ajamils wrote
Morris, do you have any examples of BIF with the latest firmware?I composed a number of the birds with the forest in the background and I did not experience any jumps to the background. It's a bit early to say yet that was good to see. It's usually not a huge problem for me yet it happens. I also tried focusing at infinity and then on a pragmighty about 20 feet away and just as in the...Show more →
Thanks for the update.
Feb 01, 2020 at 10:08 PM
p.2 #17Morris's X-T3 Birds In Flight Setup - Third Update for Firmware V3
Managed to push the system to its extreme for me at the local Skateboard park.
Bibek
Still with the old firmware for both the X-T3 and the Fringer Pro II.
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Still with the old firmware for both the X-T3 and the Fringer Pro II.
Feb 02, 2020 at 01:53 PM
p.2 #18Morris's X-T3 Birds In Flight Setup - Third Update for Firmware V3
bibek wrote:
Managed to push the system to its extreme for me at the local Skateboard park.
Bibek
Great capture Bibek. I need to find someone that is real good as I want to shoot from under them and have blue sky as the background.
Morris
Managed to push the system to its extreme for me at the local Skateboard park.
Bibek
Great capture Bibek. I need to find someone that is real good as I want to shoot from under them and have blue sky as the background.
Morris
Feb 05, 2020 at 12:32 PM
p.2 #19Morris's X-T3 Birds In Flight Setup - Third Update for Firmware V3
Morris, how do your birds in flight images compare with Arthur Morris' birds in flight images?
On the skateboard shot - why would you need to "push to extremes" for a simple shot like this?
On the skateboard shot - why would you need to "push to extremes" for a simple shot like this?
Feb 10, 2020 at 06:37 PM
p.2 #20Morris's X-T3 Birds In Flight Setup - Third Update for Firmware V3
Daniel Smith wrote:
Morris, how do your birds in flight images compare with Arthur Morris' birds in flight images?
I'm more creative than Arti. He is better known than me.
On the skateboard shot - why would you need to "push to extremes" for a simple shot like this?
Because when you do what I'm describing it will no longer look simple!
Morris
Morris, how do your birds in flight images compare with Arthur Morris' birds in flight images?
I'm more creative than Arti. He is better known than me.
On the skateboard shot - why would you need to "push to extremes" for a simple shot like this?
Because when you do what I'm describing it will no longer look simple!
Morris
Feb 11, 2020 at 06:59 AM