Bird to Animal Autofocus with One Button Nikon Z8/Z9

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4 ай бұрын

In the field, you might encounter birds and animals on a given day. Being able to switch between animal and bird subject detection with just one button tap is essential sometimes for nailing the shot. Today I share how I have configured my Nikon Z8 to switch AF subject detection modes by just pressing the joystick. Hope it is helpful!

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@susovon87 9 күн бұрын

Thanks mate.. this is very useful...❤

@VABrowneMDPhD 4 ай бұрын

On the Nikon Z9, I use my Custom Function 1 button to switch between bird and animal AF settings. Works very well!

@MatthewRaifman 4 ай бұрын

I bet that works great. Coming from canon, I am still getting used to buttons on the front of the camera as part of work flow. I have my fn 1 set to cycle through focus modes (new z8 update that is awesome and I’ll do a video on that ) and fn2 to dx crop. I love how customizable the Nikons are.

@geraldgill2416 3 ай бұрын

Thanks, Matthew that works brilliantly.

@MatthewRaifman 3 ай бұрын

Right on! Happy to help

@user-yz5oj3vz3x Ай бұрын

Thankyou. Very useful

@thomaschamberlin2485 3 ай бұрын

I already have recall configured for birds in flight, so it increases the shutter speed, adds +1 exposure conpensation for shooting into the sky and makes sure the lowest f stop is selected and auto-ISO. I don't want to lose that. I set the subject detection to the first item in My Menu because it is a stand alone option there. In the i menu you have to of course find AF and then toggle down to subject detection and then use the command wheel. I put spot focus on Fn2 so as long as I hold it I am in spot focus. Sometimes I set recall shooting for blurs, like for barrel racers at the rodeo. Fast shutter speed for rounding the barrel and I hit my recall button (DISP) to put it into slow shutter speed for panning blur as they race for the finish. Steve Perry says animal detection detects birds way better than bird detection detects animals. So better to be caught in animal detection if you don't have time to switch.

@littlerapidsphotography2554 23 күн бұрын

Same here. I like this set up.

@VABrowneMDPhD 3 ай бұрын

I also use the F2 button to switch between FX and DX crop.

@MatthewRaifman 3 ай бұрын

I do exactly the same thing. I know it’s just cropping, but I appreciate seeing the product in the viewfinder.

@korkutdemirbas 4 ай бұрын

A new camera and lens with every new video. Next time I am expecting a Sony a9 III with 300mm 2.8. :)

@MatthewRaifman 4 ай бұрын

Haha, I wish! Well, maybe Sony can send one my way. ;-)

@user-oe5jl2br6u 3 ай бұрын

Would you recommend the 180-600 as a one lens do it all for birds and animal photography?

@MatthewRaifman 3 ай бұрын

I haven’t shot the 180-600 yet, but I think that’s the lens to consider if you are looking for a single wildlife lens. For a birding lens, you might consider the 600 or 800 pf (much more expensive) but for larger animals the 300-500mm range will be useful. Just be aware, it’s a bit heavy for hiking. Doable for sure though.