Best Action Settings for Sony Alpha cameras released during 2019 to 2021
This video tutorial will guide you to choose the optimum settings for shooting fast action, sports and wildlife moving rapidly (including birds in flight). Master the complex craft of shooting action with a high success rate. Once the camera is set up to shoot fast action with success you can register these settings to one of the camera's memories for fast recall.
This video tutorial supports the Sony A6400, A6600, A7RIV, A7C, A9 and A9II cameras.
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Excellent Tutorial, Nobody can explain Sony cameras as you do. I always watch you channel. Thank you
The best reviewer on Sony camera IMO. Keep doing the good ambassadorial work for the alpha community Mark .
Thank you, Mark! Love your tutorials!
Excellent class, thank you!
Many thanks Mark for putting this great tutorial up! I will revisit this as there is a ton of great info to learn!
Thank you Thank you Thank you! Excellent information.
Excellent video, as always, very well explained and very simple to understand.
Great video, great explinations for those who switch from others old cameras! Again, great work!
Incredible video thank you
Extremely useful, thank you very much!
I need to stop and digest every 20 minutes or so, grab my camera and go, "wow, does it actually do that?" It does not make sense to buy a camera like A7RIV unless you get a walk-through like Mark Galer's unbelievable videos. The next thing to upgrade: My skills!
Amazing video, thank you so much! You clarified a lot on the AF systems and the lenses that work best to get that fast moving shot. Keep up the great work 😎👍
Another brilliant video Mark. You really are the ‘Sony go to’ master. Thanks for all the comprehensive information.
thank you Mark I watch your channel it has improved my business enormously keep safe take care
I am so grateful Mark. You have revolutionized my shooting.
i've been shooting wildlife in full M mode, but will try your settings here, hopefully I will get more keepers,Thank you always a great resource to learn from you.
Outstanding tutorial Mark, thank you!
Glad you liked it!
Such a great video. I’m using a Sony A7R2 (just missed all those firmware updates) and have been using lock on AF for focus/recompose. I’m thinking of A7IV as next body (love to do A9II but out of my budget as amateur) - love to see the amount of great functionality on the lower end cameras. The wide focus w/face priority and eye AF will be an absolute game changer for me.
Always going back to these videos… pure gold ;)
Glad you like them!
This overview was.. Amazing. Cheers Mark.
Thanks
Very much appreciate the time and effort you put into these videos. Thank you for the resources.
My pleasure!
You have made using all the features of my camera fun......and greatly improved the quality of my shots!
Great to hear!
Finally, I've understood the various autofocus modes. Really good tutorial.
Glad it was helpful Robert!
Incredibly useful videos Mark. Just added a couple of A7IV's to an A7III and I'm really enjoying your videos as a refresher and look forward to looking through the A7IV videos. Your delivery is excellent and always straight to the point. Thank you.
Thanks for the positive feedback
great advice on steady shot settings..
Thanks for your positive feedback
Really good i like
Dear Mark, you are verifiably the best at explaining autofocus functions with face detection, human and animal autofocus and the newest autofocus function Tracking, thank you very much for this excellent training.
My pleasure!
Thank you very much for your efforts
It's my pleasure
Again some very good advice, Thank you Mark and keep up the good work sir.
Thank you kindly
Wow Mark! I was recommended to your channel via an A7C group on Facebook and what brilliant content. So detailed and well explained. I’m excited to try your recommendations for action settings having recently moved to Sony from many years of Canon and been struggling to replicate what I could do with my trusty 80D. I’ve setup the A memory 2 option, now will avidly watch the equivalent for L and P. Will also checkout your website.
Glad it was helpful! My website is still active but most of my learning content (including my 500 and 600-page eBooks) is now on Patreon.com/markgaler - you will also find 25 hours of video content that is not public on KZhead.
love camera
You are the best
Oustanding video, very helpful for me. For a longer period of time I take fotos from my son in his soccer team. Low light ambient conditions during autumn and the fact that he is not always in front of a scene makes focussing quite challenging. Regarding hardware I recently switched from an APS-C Camera to an A7 IV to benefite from the advantages of a full frame sensor. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Great tutorial! I ended up buying an a7c as a 2nd camera to my a7r4 for events, per your advice & am even more pleased than expected. It’s so nimble! I am concerned about your recommendation to use wide cont AF, because I shoot running races, and there are usually non-runners in my field of vision (race officials, etc) that would get caught by eye-AF. I’ll need lots of practice (coming from canon) using zone AF. Thanks for these highly useful videos!
I would drop down to Zone or Expand Spot if that was the case. I assigned the Movie button to change Focus Area when shooting stills so I can do this with the Finder at my eye.
Mark The 🐐
Thank you :-)
Great video! Maybe I am old fashioned but I realize I will always use BBF. to me all cameras I have ever used are best for me with it. Just a personal choice.
If you watch my Back Button AF video tutorial (the 2nd of two I have created) you will see that I do not try to preach for Sony users to use one or the other. There are a couple of features, however, that are difficult or not possible to access on the latest Sony cameras when using BBF - such as the 'touch tracking override' when using the Finder by moving your thumb across the monitor (switching a Wide AF area into a spot tracking AF area).
Wow, ive got alot of settings to change. My results arent terrible but I am working entirely too hard for my photos. Cant wait to try this out today! (Motocross)
Good luck with your forthcoming shoot. I can offer personal support on my Alpha Support Channel - Patreon.com/markgaler
Thank you Mark. I made it to the end :) I'm going to apply these settings to a MR on my A6600 and try them out
Great Video which will help me to start using my new incoming Sony a7M4 next week. Cant wait for it. Do you know how fast the camera is with using the mechanical shutter only instead of the Hybrid mode where the First Picture Starts electronical. And a second Thing. Iam not sure about hi vs hi+ Not sure if iam fast enough while Shooting animals which are running towards me. I learned a lot here, Thank you
Very good tutorial Mark. I am just getting started with photography and using the RX10 mk4 until I decide which direction too go so I can invest in the correct camera/lens combination. I realize the camera has its limitations regarding sensor size and iso, so would these settings be ok?
Yes -these settings would be applicable. The RX10IV uses the same sensor and menu as the RX100VIi so you could download mg free eBook for this camera from my website.
Mark, thanks for all your work, where can i find more on settings for the A7II, which was for me as enthused hobbyist a ver affordable camera?
I have this same topic covered for cameras released before 2019 on my channel.
Many thanks for putting this excellent tutorial together. Can you apply these settings to the RX 100 Mk7?
Yes you can - but you need to keep the ISO as low as possible on a camera with such a small sensor. I often switch to slow shutter speed pans to blur the background and lower the ISO when using the RX100VII - check out my RX100VII extended review where I discuss optimum settings.
@@AlphaCreativeSkillsThanks for the quick reply Mark, much appreciated 👍
Mark, great video as always! Is Focus Area Limit and Circ. of Focus Point available for the A7RIII? I can't find them anywhere in the menu to change :(
These menu items started appearing on cameras released in 2019 and later.
Thanks for your excellent videos. The only thing is that you tell us what settings to use for your P-A-L but I need to know HOW to set those settings since I am new to the Sony Alpha 1.
I outline this via a 500-page eBook and a two-hour video seminar on my Patreon site: Patreon.com/markgaler I also provided a CAMSET for A1 users that sets up your camera from a file copied to the memory card.
@@AlphaCreativeSkills Thanks so much for letting me know. Looks like CAMSET is the best way to go and I will take a look at the eBook as well.
@@AlphaCreativeSkills I did get the CAMSET from Patreon and downloaded the books. Thank you. I love your PAL method and I am going to try to use it. I wished you had PLAM method -- M for Macro. How to set the camera for macros, and how to save them so you can recall the settings easily?
Hi Mark this is an great video, I have a specific job to do that entails shooting synchro diving at an inside venue. What would be the best settings to try and get both divers at different distances from the camera sharp? I'm shooting with a Sony A1 and an f2.8 lense. I've found I have to shoot at between 1600 to 2000 shutter to get a clean shot at 5000-8000 iso
You are unlikely to get two divers sharp when they are at different distances when using a telephoto lens. This would be achievable if you were using a wide-angle or standard focal length lens with the aperture stopped down. use a depth of field calculator to determine what aperture and focal length you would need.
Hi Mark. Thanks again for this video. Why don't you like the 200-600 on the A7RIV?
It’s widely reported as having issues when tracking rapidly moving subjects using fast shutter speeds. The lens, however, does not have these issues when used with an A9, A9ll and A1
@@AlphaCreativeSkills good to know, thank you
Thanks for the update Mark. I've got the Sigma 100-400DN(mirrorless version) and am quite happy with it. Do you think there is any significant difference between it and the Sony 100-400 when it comes to AF speed and accuracy?
I haven't used the Sigma 100-400. Look for reviews where the photographer has captured speeding action coming towards the camera to see if its AF speed is good. Many reviewers forget to test this.
@@AlphaCreativeSkills thanks. I've only found one review that indicates the Sony is better but at almost 3x the cost it would need to be readably obvious. Theres a local rental outfit so will probably go that route if circumstance$ allow.
LOVE my Sigma 100-400 on my A7iii. Such a versatile lens. Easily does both landscapes and BIF/wildlife. Keep it and don't bother worrying about the Sony 1-4. If you have an A9 or A7R series body, you likely have the $$ for Sony glass as well. I recently picked up the 200-600 for my A7iii to replace the 100-400 because I wanted more reach for smaller BIF shots...at the cost of portability. I also like how the 2-6 has internal zooming (no air pump).
My God I can’t believe I have lived so long without finding your videos!!!! This has been so helpful! Only one question… I have the A7R4, and I only shoot dogs, particularly dogs on agility competitions. Today I tried several things, and I don’t understand which AF settings to use since there are obstacles that get in the way of their eye or face, and since this camera doesn’t support eye AF tracking on animals, I missed a lot of pictures mainly because it wasn’t focusing when I thought it was… My question is, when you have dogs running through obstacles that get in the way, what should my trigger finger do if I had it on focus but lost it due to an obstacle? I’ve been trying to half press it every time the dog moves like 3 meters, or when he is about to move towards me, but if i don’t manage to lock on, what should I do? I know that with only a9ii you can focus track on wide, but I have no idea about what to do… please help?
Hi Bernado. This is my Focus Area video tutorial: kzhead.info/sun/lJGRXZ2vZ5uBfWw/bejne.html I also offer support via my Patreon.com/markgaler site where users can download 500-page camera specific eBooks and get personal support via Q&A forums.
Great video. For rugby with several players in the scene is wide the best option if I want it to stick to one player?
I would move from wide to zone and acquire the focus of your chosen player before the scene gets crowded with other players that are closer to the camera than your target player. I only use spot when I have to as placing a spot on a moving target while panning can be challenging.
@@AlphaCreativeSkills nice one. Cheers Mark.
I would love to see specific settings with the A7iii and 200-600 (w/1.4). I want to get the A9, but while pandemicking, it's a little hard on the $$$.
I have an action settings movie specifically for the A7lll -did you miss it? I also have a free 400 page eBook for the A7lll
Thank you Mark, great update on the focusing tutorial you made a while back. Mark one question though, when you achieve eye focus, and get the green square around the eye, do you hold the shutter or any button half way to keep it in focus between bursts (I use an a9)? Meaning when you have two moments you wish to capture high speed, how do you hold the focus between them as the subject moves? On the lenses, you mentioned the Sony 85mm 1.8 prime is fast, and then you move on to the Sony and Batis 135s. Is the Zeiss Batis 85mm 1.8 slow? I have it for portraits; should I also get the cheaper Sony 85/1.8 for when I'm shooting action sports? I use the 200-600 frequently on my A9. I'm thinking of getting an A7rIV for my second camera. Why don't you like the 200-600 on the A7RIV? How does it compare to when it's mounted on the A9? Thanks again, great video as always.
Hi Mark, thank you for sharing your knowledge. Your thoughts on this are highly regarded and appreciated
Mr. Galer, I know you have a great video dealing for capturing action, specifically for the A7RIII. However, the video is four (4) years old. I am wondering if there are any new changes to those settings being that camera software have been updated over the years. I am particularly inquiring about focus settings. Pardon my ignorance in the question but I am new to the A7RIII. Can you please advice? Thank you very much for your input as it will be greatly appreciated. Good day from Miami, Florida.
I have an action settings video specifically for the A7lll and A7Rlll - the firmware updates have not altered my recommendations- for additional conversations about this topic join me on Patreon.com/markgaler
Hello Mark, thank you for sharing your knowledge. You have helped me improve my photography skills. I have a question about ND filters. After watching your video about Freewell magnetic filters, I have decided to invest in their products. My question is, I have a budget to purchase two filters, would you recommend a polarizer and an ND, or two NDs? Also, what #NDs do you recommend for starting? Best, John
I use an ND8 (3stops) and an ND64 (6 Stops). Use a step-up ring to use your larger filters on a smaller diameter lens. If you shoot video some prefer to use a variable ND filter but quality is not quite as good as a fixed ND value. On most lenses except ultra wide angle you can stack the two ND filters and obtain an ND 512 (9 Stops). You only need a polarising filter to remove surface reflections from water or glass)
@@AlphaCreativeSkills Hello Mark, Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. I really appreciate it. I own a Sony a6500, 18-105 lens, and the 70 - 350. I bought the 70-350 after watching your review, and it's the best lens I own. It's great for taking photos of my kids playing soccer (or Fútbol as they say in Spain), and it's also good at portraits. If you want to see how I (hobbyist photographer) have put some of your lessons to work, you can see some of my pics on Instagram @photosjohnoliver. I hope all is well on your end with the pandemic. Best regards, John Oliver
I love the video, not the Sony menu system. I would consider the 7C if I didn't have to learn the menu structure. As it is remembering were everything is on my A7Riii and A7Riv is a challenge to me. I just switched from Nikon.
Once you have set up the camera following my guidelines you don't how to use the Menus again. Download my A7RIII eBook or A7C eBook for guidance. The Menu structure of the A7C is 95% the same as the A7RIII
Hello Mark... You are very swamped! Who else do you recommend for paid consultation on Sony Alpha cameras (video specifically?)
Check out the Sony Alpha Universe website
@@AlphaCreativeSkills Ok. In the meantime, did you know which subscription plan I was supposed to sign up for? One on one? Platinum? I emailed this question last year, but figured you are busy.
Have answered your email
This is a fantastic tutorial. But how do you address fast action in low light? Same settings? 1/2000 would never hold up at a high school night football game or ice hockey game. Thanks!!
Sometimes there is no magic - if 1/2000 second is required to freeze action because you cannot use flash and your aperture is wide open you have to be prepared to put up with images captured at very high ISO.
@@AlphaCreativeSkills wait..... no magic? :-) thanks Mark, great videos and tutorials as always.
@@AlphaCreativeSkills maybe i missed it but what Metering Mode do you suggest for this fast action configuration?
@@AlphaCreativeSkills yeah, I’m shooting a night Rugby game (in Texas!) with an RX100 M7 and going to crank up my ISO and live with the some noise. Oy! Thanks, Mark. It does take several views, but I get what your laying down.
Hi Mark, What is the max of F-value on a7IV (Continuous shooting Hi) that won't make the focus locked to the setting in the first shot? Thanks
F16
Do you shoot auto racing with aperture priority?
Yes - Aperture Priority with ISO Auto Min.SS. Shutter Priority runs the risk of overexposure when shooting slow shutter speed pans in full sun. ISO Auto Minimum Shutter speed selects the slowest shutter speed that does not lead to overexposure. It’s advantage is it is a variable rather than fixed setting. You must also prevent the camera from selecting an aperture using Shutter Priority that disables Phase Detect AF. Shutter Priority does not ensure this.
Hi Mark! At 1h:01m:51s, you suggest when dropping down from Zone to spot on the dog running at you, that you should have Eye-AF override so that the eyes remain in focus and not the nose (because that's what the spot is grabbing?) Won't Eye-AF kick in automatically on shutter half-press even with Spot, or only zone? (Using an A1 here!) Thanks so much in advance!
Animal Eye AF and AF Tracking can be used at the same time when using an A1 but this is not the case with all Alpha models. Sometimes a photographer needs to disable Face Eye priority when shooting when the eye is not the priority when focusing, e.g. photographing someone wearing a helmet or mask and having the camera picking up someone in the crowd behind them) - if this has been done the photographer will need to remember to re-enable Face Eye priority in AF.
Mark I have set my AF ON to my Center button in custom settings do I still need to switch off my focus on the camera
I do not use Back Button AF. If this is what you are chasing then you need to switch off the AF with shutter.
Thanks Mark for this complete presentation! Only one thing to add, is that I'm noticing that 98% of your sample images are in a landscape mode. In the future could you please talk about framing and tracking action sports in a portrait mode? Also on my a 7III I don't have the same response in terms of focusing when I change between landscape to portrait. Is there a reason? Thks!
I don’t use vertical grips so will simply crop a vertical from a horizontal shot. I can’t comment on tracking accuracy in vertical orientation as when fast panning is required I am always in horizontal orientation
@@AlphaCreativeSkills Wow, interesting! So for a 24.2mpx camera like the Sony A7III, you can still deliver a descent crop image resolution, to your clients?
Hi Mark! You have missed the A7C from the description in this part: "This video tutorial supports the Sony A6400, A6600, A7RIV, A9 and A9II cameras."
Thanks for the notification - I have added it to the list
Just set up my A6400 putting your recommended settings for action shots into the memory. I have discovered that if the camera mode dial is set to MR when turned on, the camera does not display the Memory recall settings screen to allow selection of which memory mode is desired. If the camera is turn on in any other mode then switched to MR mode then the memory recall selection screen is displayed and I can choose memory recall 1, 2 or 3. Is this a Sony glitch or my camera glitch?? Great vid regardless
This is standard behaviour. The latest Alpha cameras do not display the memory Recall Settings, even when you turn the dial to 1, 2 or 3. You can, however, see this screen by going to the memory recall menu. For a greater understanding of your camera go to Patreon.com/markgaler where you can download an eBook for your camera and get personal support.
I just picked up 100-400mm GM lens and i have question. in 2023 for a7c do you still prefer those settings for dog photography? focus area (wide tracking) and iso auto min ss 2000? max aperture f11. continuous hi? I ask this because there has been some firmware updates and if you know did they change something that might work better? Also i want ask you a7c vs a9 mark 1 autofocus performance in 2023. would it be up or down grade at this point, price range is kind of same in both bodys nowadays. And im asking for dog photography perspective + video work. Thank you! :)
The A7C is a camera that was released during 2021 so this video covers this camera. Recent Firmware updates have not changed the AF workflow for shooting sports/action. All cameras that follow the A7C use the new menus so I have a different video for action/sports settings for these cameras. An A9 uses a 'stacked' sensor (same as the A9II, A1 and Nikon Z9) which inherently makes these cameras better for shooting rapidly moving targets. These cameras are designed to be sports cameras so will outperform the A7C so long as the A9 had the 2019 firmware upgrade so that it shares the modern (post 2019) tracking algorithms. I provide detailed guidance and support on my Patreon.com/markgaler support channel + the option to download a 500 or 600-page eBook for your camera + over 25 hours of video seminars.
@@AlphaCreativeSkills Thank you so much, you give us very helpful information. Like that after f11 focuspoint stays at first shot. i was wondering if there is something wrong with the camera, but that was not the case.
@@AlphaCreativeSkills Now after 2 shooting session i fell in love with the tracking flexiple spot. but there is a downside when i want to shoot video fast and press rec it stay in spot focus. i hope they let us choose focus area in movie mode separately.
I'm not sure if i missed it but I'm wondering, why isn't Hi+ ideal for panning shots?
Hi+ does not provide a live view to the finder. Panning a subject is not easy when your view is slightly delayed. Hi+ on the A1 is a live view.
@@AlphaCreativeSkills Thank you for the clarification.. now I know why I was having so much trouble while panning haha
could someone explain the white (gray) tracking box...to me that is Real Time Tracking and active without a finger pressing any button, however it can only be started, I believe, by touching the screen?
The best channel for Sony cameras for sure but I can't watch it anymore (Sony a7ii in my backpack) because Mark speaking of X (my camera doesn't have it), Y (not in my camera), Z great feature (well, unfortunately not supported on a7ii) and so on... it hurts.
I create playlists on my channel for specific cameras and 500-page camera-specific eBooks available from my Patreon support channel. I only really ramped up my support for Sony Alpha cameras when I left the University where I was a lecturer in photography. If you were to upgrade to an A7III (a four year old camera) your Phase detect AF would be a thousand times faster (slight exaggeration but the camera could then be used to shoot sport) and most of the information would then be relevant to your camera.
With the new Sony alpha 1 do we still need to shut off silent shooting?
No
@@AlphaCreativeSkills many thanks!
Hi Mark, I recently assigned a custom hold to the AEL button on my A9. My only problem is it ignores the physical dials, notably the exposure compensation wheel (I use auto-iso). Is there anyway to get the custom hold to acknowledge the exposure compensation wheel? Thanks!
Yes - go to the Recall Custom Hold settings you assigned to the AEL button -uncheck the Exposure Compensation checkbox and then re-register the setting.
@@AlphaCreativeSkills Perfect, thanks a lot, not sure how I missed that!
Please help, if you often play soccer on the Sony A7II camera, how do you do it, sir?
The AF is not really fast enough on the A7ll camera to shoot action/sports. I would recommend updating to the A7lll or lV or use an APS-C camera such as the A6400 or 6600
because I've used a sony 70-200 f4 lens. should i upgrade the camera body or lens?
The A7II can't shoot sports with any lens you choose so first you need to move to a III or a IV or even an A7C
Can I assume you're talking about shooting outdoors in natural light? I shoot sports indoor/outdoor. I've never tried shooting in A inside a gym. Is this something you would do? I do have a question and I don't how to fix it. I shoot manual indoors. No matter how hard I try to get my white balance correct, the pics come out too yellow. This is with a sony A9. If I change to A mode, the screen turns a bright white. I have to assume this because auto ISO?
The fact that your screen turned white because you turned to A is linked to other settings which leads to overexposure. A is just another Auto Exposure mode which will try to balance the exposure so long as the parameters it can shift (ISO and Shutter speed) allow it to create an appropriate exposure.
Hi Mark! on my 6400 tracking af does'nt work when i set to animals.
That correct - it only works in the two A9 cameras and the A7C (I may have said that in the video).
@@AlphaCreativeSkills thx, then I must have overheard that
Hello. I am trying to take pictures of my dog running, and I am trying to get the settings that you recommended but for the FOCUS AREA on my Sony A7C, I only have WIDE, ZONE, CENTER, FLEXIBLE SPOT M, EXPAND FLEXIBLE SPOT. I have no idea what AF tracking should be. Can you please, help ? Thanks a lot.
The tracking options appear at the base of the AF Areas when AF-C is selected and are navigated from side to side rather than vertically. Consider joining my Patreon.com/markgaler support group for individual mentoring and the option to download a 500-page eBook for your A7C camera.
Note: Subject detection: Animal will not work with Lock-On AF-wide or Zone in Alpha 7 III
This video is for cameras released 2019 and later - refer to my older video for the A7lll and A7Rlll
Hoping your gettin busy with A1 tutorials... TY
Preparing it now
@@AlphaCreativeSkills yahoo!
What about the a7iii?
I have another video that covers this one with A7lll in the title
I wonder who’s that guy .. I really wanna know 😂😂 49:30
kzhead.info/sun/rNGqdZmwi2KOfqM/bejne.html
But I need to control the shutter in a low light sitation I want to shoot in Shutter Priority. Inside sports Basketball
Was there a question?
Hi Mark, I looked this great tuto for the second time and understood now at 59:40 what you meant. On a74, joystick set to "focus standard", when i am in wide with face+eye detetcion (I rely on artificial inteligence to focus 99% of cases on a face in that mode), we need to KEEP PRESSED joystick and we hear a BEEP. A74 in fact switches from AF-C wide with eye+face detection to AF-S but at same time makes the focus at center, meaning you cannot point another location. This is not very useful !!! because you need to anticipate what you are going to focus at center (keep rule of third grid to help) before pressing that button. You cannot change focus location. This is not what we expect ! we expect a focal point at center we can put on subject and start tracking. I tried your other method setting AFON on tracking +AF. Again, not very useful in wide mode with face+eye detection because there is no focus point (spot...) when you come from wide mode for starting to track something. when you press afon it is still in wide mode so tracks anything closest from camera. Definitely there is a problem in the way Sony makes tracking in EVF mode, the way i prefer to be stable while i shoot instead of holding camera with one hand and pressing AFon on LCD tactile shaking camera. Z6ii is so nice : you just press FN2 front button and have a focus point at middle, you point the camera and start tracking.
There are options you can use to initiate tracking such as using the Monitor as a touch pad so that when you touch the pad you get a cross-hair you can drop on any subject in the finder to initiate tracking (see my monitor and Finder video tutorial). Another option is to set up a Recall Custom Hold with a spot AF tracking area. The options you are referring to is to allow users to come out of AF-C and into AF-S ...so not designed to do what you want to achieve. The camera, however, is more than capable of doing what you need it to do and can do what you see with the Z6ii. I can offer more assistance on my Patreon.com/markgaler support channel.
Thank you Mark, I am going to investigate that recall custom hold option. I tried your "orange cross" method, very interesting, but really too sensitive and difficult to locate the cross with finger while being in EVF I prefer to LCD.
Hello and thank you. But action is not just an isolated human or animal. It is a group (football, rugby, handball...) and tracking is therefore not possible. What settings, then? Thank you.
These action settings are also good for field sports. You just need to use an appropriate Focus Area to target the player of interest and set the tracking sensitivity to 1.
@@AlphaCreativeSkills Thank you. I 'll try (Sony A7R IV + 70-200 mm f2.8 II).
Is it true that Sony a7r iv does not allow animal eye + AF tracking? that’s so disappointing
You can choose Tracking or Animal Eye AF on the A7RIV. You can have both on the A9, A9II, A7C and A1 cameras.
@@AlphaCreativeSkills Thanks for the answer Mark! Will Sony release a firmware update to “fix” that in your opinion?
Sony have not released a firmware roadmap since 2019
@@AlphaCreativeSkills I’m fairly new to the Sony ecosystem and this is the only thing that bothers me. But hey., coming from Fuji so..!!
Any tips on focus settings for Airshow photography??
My recommendations don't change because of a particular subject - just the speed of movement, the amount of background blur I would like and whether the primary subject is likely to get obscured by foreground obstacles. I offer personal support and guidance on my Patreon.com/markgaler support channel.