For unrestricted views I use Auto AF with bird detection as Steve Perry recommends. I was sceptical as it will focus where the camera thinks it should, but it locks onto birds straight away and then you can engage 3D tracking if required. For single point I use Custom C2 1x1 with bird detection. When I need no bird detection I use single point from the Lfn-1 button, but this is rarely required. Great video, thanks.
@@Blinsaff It works well. I've used a similar setup throughout 2024 with my Z8 & Z9 and a variety of telephotos, including the 180-600. I enjoyed watching your video and I'm now a subscriber. 🙂
Excellent tips. I will be trying out these auto focus settings. Currently, I have the video button set up to switch between single point, 3-D, W_C1. I never thought about assigning the 3-D tracking to the F1 button. I may have been doing this all wrong this whole time. New subscriber. Cheers Ron from Tennessee USA
Ahh that's a good idea, setting the video button - never thought of that! I may have to start using it for something haha I found F1 is in an easier spot to reach, but give it a go, see if it works for you. Thanks for the sub Ron, cheers!
Nice to watch another fellow Aussie birding RUclipsr. Some excellent tips thank you. I tend to use Single point (best for the birds in foliage as you say), then Wide area Large and 3D for the birds more out in the open.
Cool...I use a customized W-C 1 or 2 as a single point that does have bird eye detect as another option.. I put cycle through the settings on the video button...
Hey Ken sorry for the late reply, the gimbal head is the Benro GH5C carbon fibre. And the plastic frying pan looking thing the gimbal is attached to is the Naturescapes SKM-II Skimmer Ground Pod II. Cheers
For unrestricted views I use Auto AF with bird detection as Steve Perry recommends. I was sceptical as it will focus where the camera thinks it should, but it locks onto birds straight away and then you can engage 3D tracking if required. For single point I use Custom C2 1x1 with bird detection. When I need no bird detection I use single point from the Lfn-1 button, but this is rarely required. Great video, thanks.
@@peterlooper7956 interesting. How does that setup fare shooting through foliage? I might have to give it a try. Cheers 🙂
@@Blinsaff It works well. I've used a similar setup throughout 2024 with my Z8 & Z9 and a variety of telephotos, including the 180-600. I enjoyed watching your video and I'm now a subscriber. 🙂
The proof is in the pudding! Great images!
@@VABrowneMDPhD thanks a lot, cheers!
Great Video for my identical Kit and love for Bird Photography here in S Africa
@@Mr09260 thanks! Yes it’s a beast of a combo 👍
To lie in all that requires such dedication. I have exactly the same camera/lens combination. Thanks for the tips!
@@NatureLenzPhoto I didn’t realise it was that bad until I was actually face down in it haha thanks for watching!
Excellent tips. I will be trying out these auto focus settings. Currently, I have the video button set up to switch between single point, 3-D, W_C1. I never thought about assigning the 3-D tracking to the F1 button. I may have been doing this all wrong this whole time. New subscriber. Cheers Ron from Tennessee USA
Ahh that's a good idea, setting the video button - never thought of that! I may have to start using it for something haha
I found F1 is in an easier spot to reach, but give it a go, see if it works for you.
Thanks for the sub Ron, cheers!
Nice to watch another fellow Aussie birding RUclipsr. Some excellent tips thank you. I tend to use Single point (best for the birds in foliage as you say), then Wide area Large and 3D for the birds more out in the open.
Cheers! Thanks for watching!
Cool...I use a customized W-C 1 or 2 as a single point that does have bird eye detect as another option.. I put cycle through the settings on the video button...
@@musiqueetmontagne nice! that’s not a bad idea either. I have a cycle through button too, makes it a lot easier
Same here. c1 as a single point c2 as 5x3. F1 cycle between C1/C2 and af-on as 3D.. same combo:z8 with 180-600. Works best for me at the moment.
Nice looking Gimbal you are using for close to the ground projects..What kind is it? Thanks, Ken in AZ🌵
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Hey Ken sorry for the late reply, the gimbal head is the Benro GH5C carbon fibre. And the plastic frying pan looking thing the gimbal is attached to is the Naturescapes SKM-II Skimmer Ground Pod II. Cheers
Grazie!
Great video, thanks. What is the benefit of using bank C (shoot) with custom A.
@@57sapke thank you, thanks for watching! I use bank C just for wildlife, so a fast shutter for photos and video (4k 100fps).
As soon as I saw all that poo on the ground, I knew you were somewhere in Tassie. You might say it's scattered with scat.
@@vk4vsp haha it’s mind boggling how much there is. Amazing!