u/Beardsman_DCS

Hi everyone,

For birds and wildlife with my A7RV, I’ve historically used AF-C, with subject detect turned on, and M or L Spot focusing for still subjects, or Zone for moving ones. I assumed the combo of AF-C and subject detection would keep focus pinned on the moving bird/animal, as they moved through the frame or camera was panned.

It seems to have worked pretty well, but… it just occurred to me that maybe I should be using the Tracking: Zone or Tracking: Spot, in addition to subject detect and AF-C?? I’ve only ever used the tracking mode on my A7CII since it doesn’t have a joystick for quickly moving AF points.

Does anyone use the Tracking focus modes for birds or wildlife? Appreciate any thoughts and experience with this.

Thanks!