Here's a shot using the 1.6 crop mode on the R6, just to see how it works. Not too bad, but there's a lot of room for improvement on my part, but as I said, just trying it out to see what it does.
Canon R6, 100-400L, 1/640s, f/7.1, ISO 1000, 400.0 mm, 1.6X-crop
I finally got out to shoot some Moto action with the R6. It tracks pretty well for an affordable camera but I cannot stand the EVF "stuttering slideshow" effect when shooting in AI servo. I'll continue using the 1DX line for sports.
artsupreme wrote:
I finally got out to shoot some Moto action with the R6. It tracks pretty well for an affordable camera but I cannot stand the EVF "stuttering slideshow" effect when shooting in AI servo. I'll continue using the 1DX line for sports.
Yeah it's not the best but I've been shooting mirrorless for so long, kinda get used to it. Nice bike shots -- I love shooting motocross I'd love to try my hand at riding it some day haha
cputeq wrote:
Yeah it's not the best but I've been shooting mirrorless for so long, kinda get used to it. Nice bike shots -- I love shooting motocross I'd love to try my hand at riding it some day haha
it doesn't bother me so much if the camera is stationary and objects are moving toward/away from me but when I'm following riders and panning the camera it's super annoying. It definitely throws my framing off because I don't have a realtime view from the EVF. I'm sure they'll eventually get the EVF's to perform like the new expensive Sony in a couple of generations where there is no lag or blackout.
artsupreme wrote:
I finally got out to shoot some Moto action with the R6. It tracks pretty well for an affordable camera but I cannot stand the EVF "stuttering slideshow" effect when shooting in AI servo. I'll continue using the 1DX line for sports.
Very nice. I've yet to try a panning shot with the R6 but my first impression on trying some "fetch" shots with dogs was how little slideshow effect remained compared to the R. Of course I've never had a 1D line body in my hands - I would imagine that sets the bar quite high!
Can I ask if you tried the newer AF tracking mode (face/object tracking) for those shots or did you go for the R6 equivalents of the 1DX/5DIV options (single/expanded/ zone etc)?
GammyKnee wrote:
Very nice. I've yet to try a panning shot with the R6 but my first impression on trying some "fetch" shots with dogs was how little slideshow effect remained compared to the R. Of course I've never had a 1D line body in my hands - I would imagine that sets the bar quite high!
Can I ask if you tried the newer AF tracking mode (face/object tracking) for those shots or did you go for the R6 equivalents of the 1DX/5DIV options (single/expanded/ zone etc)?
I used the single point AF for those moto shots, just like I would use on my 1DXII and 5D4. The stuttering slideshow effect comes into play when you are following the rider with tight framing. Try it on your dog when he/she is running across the frame or changing directions quickly. It's hard to track them with tight framing because you are seeing a delayed image on the EVF.
artsupreme wrote:
I used the single point AF for those moto shots, just like I would use on my 1DXII and 5D4. The stuttering slideshow effect comes into play when you are following the rider with tight framing. Try it on your dog when he/she is running across the frame or changing directions quickly. It's hard to track them with tight framing because you are seeing a delayed image on the EVF.
Your use case might be a good test of using the tracking features in the R5/R6 and seeing how it compares to your previous experience with single point. Maybe the newer AF algorithms and tracking power will show their usefulness?
First 2 are with the Canon 100-400V2 + Canon 1.4XIII
More experimenting with the Sigma 150-600C + Canon 1.4XIII. Had more misses than hits due to focus hunting, but when it hit, I was very satisfied with the results.
And all taken at only 400mm.
