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It's an odd dichotomy - I too think that subject detection works better than before, however, when the camera loses the target it REALLY loses the target! However, if subject detection stays active and on-track, I think it is better than before. Also, I too have found Auto AF is better as well.
Steve I have found that backbutton focus ONLY - set AF-ON in custom menu to AF-ON (nothing else) and FN1 set to 3D, FN2 and FN3 anything else you like. When you set the focus to dynamic or single point for main focus (hence it will automatically assign that focus to your backbutton af-on button - as you know) - then the 3D button works.
Charles, could you have inadvertently pressed exposure lock?
I had a consisntat target yesterday (a speaker in my office) that has a little logo on it. in 3D with subject detection, I could place the AF area on the logo all day and it would wander around each time. When I turned off subject detection, it stuck really well. The problem is, there are a lot of variables in both testing and testers, but I do think there is an issue that Nikon needs to address sooner rather than later.
Yes I agree many variables - As I said 3D in the scenario I gave early only sticks if primary focus AF-ON was NOT an area mode, then my FN1 3D button sticks, otherwise it will not stick even if subject detection was turned OFF - weird !
Yes, subject detection only works with the subjects you mention.
I’m sorry to hear that Steve, thats exactly my take on it, its sometimes very unpredictable, thats why when I had v3 installed I had to constantly press my FN2 button for dynamic focusing.
Yeah, I think I'll just stick with my a1 for anything critical for now (not that I'm doing much at the moment, so no biggie). I'm sure Nikon will have a fix soon, or try to convince us it's a feature and not a bug
Yeah, I think I'll just stick with my a1 for anything critical for now (not that I'm doing much at the moment, so no biggie). I'm sure Nikon will have a fix soon, or try to convince us it's a feature and not a bug
try doing a slow shutter panning shot like at 1/40 without or with this feature. The latter will be much easier as the screen you see is without lag or choppiness. It’s being replace with blackout which feels more natural. In short, it is easier to do slow shutter speed panning using this feature.
It's funny, I was testing this feature out the other day. For me, it doesn't seem to make much of a difference until I'm really going slow - like 1/10th of a second. Even then, I seem to be able to keep my target in place in the viewfinder 95% as well with the normal feed as I can with the blackout. I think this one might come down to personal preference - or maybe even what you watch while panning.Usually it would be the latter, but seeing Nikon’s recent commitment really spark some hope.
This feature is really useful for panning as previously going to low shutter speed will result in lag or choppy view which makes panning shot harder.
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This is a well thought out feature and a very specific one which leads me to think that Nikon is listening to a few pro sport photographer rather than the majority of prosumer.
Well, 14 pages of something. But if you just need to get images and footage, it is a great upgrade. I have put 20k images and quite a lot of video on it over the past few days for an important conservation project which cannot be repeated and it's is performing flawlessly.
I think your skill level and experience counts as well, the camera just try to help you get there easier. I was testing in quite close proximity using the 500pf where I needed to “whip pan” as the subject was very close to where I shot, it was a short test but I did find it easier with the blackout more than without.
