Originally posted by gregmoll Trying to learn how to use the K-3’s Focus Tracking for BIF, I practised on cars using the following settings.
SETUP AS USER 3
EXPOSURE MODE - TAv
SHUTTER SPEED - 1000s
f STOP - F4
AUTO ISO RANGE - 100-6400
SHAKE REDUCTION - OFF
CONTINUOUS SHOOTING - MEDIUM
FOCUS AREA – SELECT CENTRE SPOT 9 POINT(PINK)
16-3 FIRST FRAME = FOCUS PRIORITY
17-1 AFA CONTINIUS SHOOTING FOCUS PRIORITY
18-4 HOLD AF STATUS - OFF
Has anyone run a similar test and what were your findings.
Greg
I've shot hundreds of BIF images. My settings are very similar to the above. Here are the differences:
f/5.6 with the DA*300mm, f8 if I'm using the TC, f8 with the 55-300 (good DOF, maximum sharpness in each case)
Continuous shooting max (8fps)
Center point, 27-point expansion (I did use 9-point for vehicles but it's too hard to keep birds in the frame)
Hold AF status, Low - produced the most hits with BIF
I add 0.5EV and fine tune in post
Let us know how your shoot goes.