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Old 06-02-15, 21:21
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Default 7D mkII AF Settings Help

HELP!

I've got a 7D mkII on test over the weekend & the range of AF settings is huge after the limited settings on my ageing 40D.

I've been down to the park this afternoon for a quick play without the benefit of the manual & tried taking photos of seagulls being fed by some of the locals using my 300mm f4 (you very quickly fill memory cards at 10fps ) and despite what is reckoned to be one of the best AF systems out there I had a disappointingly high out of focus rate.

I think the settings that I was using were
  • AI Servo
  • AF Characteristics - Case 2 (continue to track ignoring obstacles)
  • Initial AF point - auto
  • 65 pt automatic selection AF

There may be other settings that I haven't discovered yet

So what settings would anyone with experience of this camera's AF system (or the 5D mkIII or 1DX which I believe are similar) recommend?
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