Alistair1 wrote:
Hi all. I have picked up an A1 and 200-600 to augment my Z9. (coming up 12 months since ordering the lens I want and still no sign).
It is going to take me a while to get my head around this thing. For BIF and general wildlife, is there an equivalent mode to Nikon's auto area with subject detection? I find that mode works for 90% of what I shoot and for the 10% I can then mess about with reducing the focus area, use 3d or turn off subject detection.
I will eventually work my through some 500 page guide or other so please don't tell me to RTFM. But I need to get some hands-on so I can understand what all the guides are talking about. Also, what setting do folks use for the VF quality settings that give a good battery/quality compromise? Thanks!
Edit: Also, how can the actual ISO be shown when using auto iso.
I have not used Nikon, so no help there.
My recommendations in general are to shoot AF-C, non tracking. Then use wide or zone for the focus area. I keep subject detection on but you have to pick the right one between bird/animal/human. This covers 90% of the usage for me.
I have the center button on the back setup to rotate between bird/animal/human detection. I have the the down button setup to toggle subject detect off if it ever is an issue, I almost never turn it off. I have a custom button to rotate between three focus modes modes: wide, zone, zone with tracking. I have a recall custom hold on the AEL button to change to small flex spot with tracking for the focus mode and keep the rest of the settings the same.
To see the ISO when in auto ISO you need to half press the shutter. If you use back button focus, no idea. I see no need for back button focus personally.
I have the EVF set to the highest refresh rate of the three. I believe this lowers the size and quality. For fast action the higher refresh rates makes a difference to me.
Instead of RTFM, lookup Mark Galer and Mark Smith for A1 youtube setup guides. I learned from both videos but use my own customizations.
A couple images from the weekend...
I dusted off the 200-600 since I was shooting hummingbirds. Lit subject, shaded background.
Sony ILCE-1
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
ƒ/6.3 600.0 mm 1/1600 500
Sony ILCE-1
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
ƒ/6.3 489.0 mm 1/1000 500
I really wanted a sunset backlit shot. Instead I got car bokeh
Sony ILCE-1
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
ƒ/6.3 481.0 mm 1/800 500
Sony ILCE-1
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
ƒ/6.3 481.0 mm 1/800 500
Feb 21, 2023 at 12:11 AM
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