Hi everyone - I must be a complete idiot because I cannot figure out how to use the AF "Case" settings for action photography. Here's my main problem: How do you actually USE these settings? I can find them. I can tweak them (tracking, auto switching, etc...) but how do you ENGAGE them for actual use. I choose the Case that I want, I hit "SET", but then what? When I go to shoot, It does not appear anything has been switched "in camera". My AF points don't appear to have changed (should they??). Nothing appears to be different when I shoot. I'm in Manual mode, Al Servo...but am I missing a step? Are the Case settings set once I select one and I just can't see them in the viewfinder? Very confused. Appreciate any help you can offer. Thanks ~
https://gui2-for-exiftool.weebly.com/uploads/8/2/4/7/8247457/af_setting_guidebook_eos_5d_mkiv__c.pdf Cases define how AI Servo reacts you would not see anything showing up in your viewfinder specifying what setting you dial, your auto focus will react in servo mode depending on what you have dialed in. The link above should break it down better for you.
Ok Johnsey...that makes sense. Thanks very much for the reply and the explanation. Action photography is, for me, the weakest part of photography game. I shoot lots of dogs and getting them in focus as they move around is challenging for me, to say the least. I'm trying different set ups with my camera but I still get way more out of focus shots than in focus. I was hoping the "Case" settings would pick the best focus points to mesh with the settings when selected but I guess I have to do that manually. I do lots of portrait work as well and I always use the pinpoint focus setting for focusing on the eyes (most of the time). I guess need to keep experimenting with my focus point selection for action shots however. Thanks again for the reply. Really appreciate it. Tony
I would set AF points to all and let the servo mode and camera AI do its thing, if you are locking in a focus point and using servo your really fighting against the cameras automation. I came from film so I don't usually get to fancy with my settings, aka single point focus tracking with subject or using a focus trap. BTW you can wrote the response outside of the Quote so it separates the quoted reply, I fixed your first reply in this thread.
Thanks again Johnsey. I experimented a little yesterday with AF points and the Case settings and am already seeing some improvement. I'll try your suggestion regarding using all AF points and see how that works. I really appreciate you taking the time to help me out. Take care ~ Tony
Thank you Craig...and you are correct. The Canon 5D Mark IV is a spectacular camera. As indicated by my original post, I know just enough about it to be dangerous. I'm learning though...and I appreciate this forum. I plan to use it again!