Interesting set up Matthew, the register/recall function I have assigned to my * button and I have enabled the subject tracking in that menu. When shooting team sports, such as football, I normally use the AF-ON button with single pt AF for 99% of the time. However, if I can isolate a player/manager or I'm shooting athletics, cricket, motorcycle racing, I use the * button which enables the AF to track the head of the target. It generally sticks quite well as long as the subject is not close to other potential targets in the frame. Recently I tried this with AF Case - Auto, rather than my usual Case 2 or 4, and I found that the subject tracking was much "stickier" on the Auto Case than the other 2. I used the set-up for hockey and I was pleasantly surprised at the improvement in the tracking.
This is a really well done video. I’ve shot sports for years and still learned from your video. Unfortunately (or fortunately) I learned that I’ve shot several games at 1.6 crop by mistake. Have no idea how that happened but if I hadn’t gone through your video I wouldn’t have noticed. Unfortunate bc I’m not happy with that. Fortunate bc it is now fixed. Quick question. You mention in another comment about changing modes when a different situation occurs quickly. Do you find that easy to do? Thanks.
Thanks for taking the time to view the video and for the comment. It's a constant learning curve. I can change modes fairly quickly but it does take some practice. It's really down to muscle memory and being familiar with your camera. If i change cameras i do struggle a bit.
Let’s say your shooting action and you suddenly have an off court portrait opportunity where you no longer need the 1/1600+ SS and desire the quick shot with a portrait preset. This is the only addition I would add to your guide/setup. otherwise, thank you for your run down!
Thanks for the comment. I would just change shooting modes or have another Custom Mode set up for that scenario. Or you could set up a Quick Menu in the green section of the Canon R series menu system to include Set Shutter Speed so that can be changed very quickly.
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Useful info. Thanks for sharing, mate.
Thanks for the comment. Glad you found it useful.
Interesting set up Matthew, the register/recall function I have assigned to my * button and I have enabled the subject tracking in that menu. When shooting team sports, such as football, I normally use the AF-ON button with single pt AF for 99% of the time. However, if I can isolate a player/manager or I'm shooting athletics, cricket, motorcycle racing, I use the * button which enables the AF to track the head of the target. It generally sticks quite well as long as the subject is not close to other potential targets in the frame. Recently I tried this with AF Case - Auto, rather than my usual Case 2 or 4, and I found that the subject tracking was much "stickier" on the Auto Case than the other 2. I used the set-up for hockey and I was pleasantly surprised at the improvement in the tracking.
Hi David. Thanks again for taking the time to view my content and for the interesting and helpful comment.
Excellent educational vlog
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This is a really well done video. I’ve shot sports for years and still learned from your video. Unfortunately (or fortunately) I learned that I’ve shot several games at 1.6 crop by mistake. Have no idea how that happened but if I hadn’t gone through your video I wouldn’t have noticed. Unfortunate bc I’m not happy with that. Fortunate bc it is now fixed.
Quick question. You mention in another comment about changing modes when a different situation occurs quickly. Do you find that easy to do? Thanks.
Thanks for taking the time to view the video and for the comment. It's a constant learning curve. I can change modes fairly quickly but it does take some practice. It's really down to muscle memory and being familiar with your camera. If i change cameras i do struggle a bit.
Abrigado amigo, ajudou muito!!!
Thanks for the comment. Glad you enjoyed it.
Let’s say your shooting action and you suddenly have an off court portrait opportunity where you no longer need the 1/1600+ SS and desire the quick shot with a portrait preset. This is the only addition I would add to your guide/setup. otherwise, thank you for your run down!
Thanks for the comment. I would just change shooting modes or have another Custom Mode set up for that scenario. Or you could set up a Quick Menu in the green section of the Canon R series menu system to include Set Shutter Speed so that can be changed very quickly.