Dick Blystone
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This is only my 2nd day shooting this type of action with the Z9, I previously had a D500. I am shooting auto-area AF, subject detection on. 500 pf, F5.6, 1/5000 sec, ISO 500. The picture (Screen shots from NX Studio) tells the story - I seem to be ok for about 75% of my burst, but the focus point will drift to the water, I believe, and the eagle goes out of focus. Same when I acquire focus while the eagle is against the blue sky, then it dives and the background is trees - I lose focus. Am I relying too much on auto-area? I considered the wide area modes, but thought perhaps I would lose the eagle as it turns rapidly to zero in on the fish. Also thought perhaps starting with auto-area, then switching to 3D would make sense, but had somewhat similar results with that. Perhaps the answer is just more practice, but would love some thoughts from those with more experience shooting the Z9 in similar situations if that is possible. Thanks!
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