First video that explains back-button focusing that makes sense to me and actually makes me switch from shutter button focusing to back-button focusing.
Same. Just picked up a 7D mk II and all of these settings are amazing to me coming from a way older Rebel. I never understood the back focusing thing till now. That safety shift is going to save my butt as well until I can read the light.
Just added the 7D Mk2 to my camera bag, the only crop sensor in there, it has great reviews so I thought I'd give it a try. Great tutorial on how to set up for high speed photography, thank you
That was great info.! Thanks! I thought the option to save your settings on the dial as C1, C2, or C3 were especially excellent. So many don't have a clue what those are and you laid it out so clearly.
Great video. One of the things I miss on short photography videos is a .pdf to go through the set up that is mentioned. Such a set up sheet will allow one to follow along with a reference, rather than trying to cram in the information which is being given so fast. Running the video again and pausing at each stage of the set up is ok, but takes a heck of a lot longer in time and can become frustrating. Please consider this idea Canon, it would be a great help. Also, I know it is more work, but maybe, just maybe, you could do a .pdf for various cameras? Such as one for the 80D which has some different settings. It would help new photographers, such as me, become more proficient, more confident, and less frustrated with results.
Depois de muitos anos de espera vou poder comprar uma Canon 7D Mark II, quanto a lente, vou ter que esperar um pouco de tempo, quero uma 70-200 ou 100-400. Excelente video, vcs da Canon são magnificos! Abraços, Sucesso e Deus abençoe.
Nice video. Wonder why you do not recommend using all 65 AF points for BIF? For busy backgrounds the three single AF pints are really good, especially single AF spot and single AF enhanced, when using the Canon 1.4x extender iii. When shooting rapidly changing light/dark environments outdoors or birds like an adult bald eagle, exposure compensation bracketing across 3-5 settings can help over/under exposure issues.
Hi Danny, With all the settings changes one does to the camera especially with C1-C3, one needs to backup them up and maybe transfer them from one camera to another - Does Canon have a way to do that between Canon cameras? is there a gentleman agreement between companies to do that?
Hi Wendy. Safety Shift can be used in the P, Tv or Av modes. It can be set to Shutter Speed/Aperture for Tv and Av, or it can be set to ISO speed for all three. We hope this helps.
I face a problem, when I try to capture kingfisher flying over the stream or diving towards my camera position it becomes defocus and background is infocus. I tried all AF options case 1-6 but failed. I already adjusted my AF microadjusment. Of course I'm using 7d mark2 and Tmron 100-400mm.
Hi, Fayaz! If you've tried experimenting with different autofocus cases and you haven't had any luck, then we recommend talking to your fellow EOS camera users on the Canon Community forum for suggestions on how to get better bird photos. Sign up and post today at canon.us/forum Hope this helps!
When you make the change to use the AF-ON button for focusing, do you need to keep your thumb on that button to keep the focus locked as you track the bird in servo mode while he’s in flight? Or do you hit it once and it will lock in?
Hello Doreen: When tracking the bird in servo mode, you will need to keep the AF-ON button depressed as long as you wish to track and focus on your subject. If you have other questions, our support team is happy to help. You can reach them at 1-800-652-2666 Monday-Friday: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm ET, Saturday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm ET, excluding holidays.
Quick question, I too have the 7D mark II along with the 70-200 F4 no IS, see, with the conversion crop factor, I end up with a 112-320 F6.4 (since you also have to multiply the aperture times 1.6x), now, I am planning on getting a 2X teleconverter for my 70-200, but I'm afraid the autofocus won't work due to the crop factor and since the Canon 7D mark II only supports auto focus at a aperture of F8 maximum, did you have any problems with your setup? or do you believe that even if I add the 2X converter I am going to be able to use the auto focus still?
Hi there. When using the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM lens in combination with the Extender EF 2x III on the EOS 7D Mark II, autofocus will still work at the center AF point and 4 immediate adjacent points only. The Center AF point is cross-type and the other 4 are vertical-line sensitive. We hope this helps.
On your 3 presets I have one specifically for birds in flight f8, 1/2000 auto ISO as I don’t want my aperture to go so low half the bird isn’t in focus. I live in the UK so that limits using TV at 1/2000 as it opens the aperture as wide as possible, hence auto ISO. Please can you tell me if I can limit my ISO to 3200 or less just for C1? Thank you.
Hi Mark! In the SHOOT2 tab of the menu, you can use both the [ISO speed range] and [Auto ISO range] settings under [ISO speed settings] to set the desired minimum and maximum limits. These ISO speed settings are registered to C1, C2 or C3 when you use [Register settings] for custom shooting modes. We hope this helps!
I did not like the safety shift of shutter speed. I needed the higher shutter speed of 2000 and the shift changed it to 500? That does not work for me....I had to go back and disable it. Thx
If safety shift kicked in and slowed your shutter speed, it means that without it, the photo would have been underexposed because you ran out of aperture and/or ISO. Slowing your shutter beyond where you set it, is the lesser of 2 evils.
@@angelogarciajr5356 to each their own 👍 My thinking is that I might get lucky and still have it sharp, but underexposed is a no go. Either way, it's a signal to change the other settings.
Dude...After listening to all the complexities you suggest, menus and settings on top of "more" menus and settings in order to hopefully" but maybe not... get some shots of birds on the wing, if I was a beginning or even an enthusiast photographer having to follow all these manipulations, I'd just give up and throw my camera in the ditch. ( I'd get it later though ) I've been a Canon and Canon only shooter since the film days of 1980, and a digital shooter since 2003, and I've captured super shots "handheld" of birds on the wing using my first generation Canon 7D, shooting in manual mode, panning using high-speed shutter actuation and no fancy focusing fields. You seem quite competent and do a good job of reviewing Canon's cameras, but one might suspect that these reviews are meant more to advertise all the bells and whistles on Canons machines than to teach people to become more proficient at photography. Just my two cents.
Please explain how to QUICKLY change from a 5 point AF array tracking BIF, to a single point spot focus, for when the birds lands in a tree and you need him to isolate him from branches.
You forgot one important thing: CAMO! When I go out for bird photography ( Canon 7D Mark ii with Canon 400mm and Canon extender 1.4x ii ) I always wear camo from head to toe! Even though birds have super vision, I can get a little closer while wearing camo. While in heavy brush with the sun at my back, I can get tight shots. ( I also shoot in manual with back button focusing ! )
quick question, I too have the 7D mark II along with the 70-200 F4 no IS, see, with the conversion crop factor, I end up with a 112-320 F6.4 (since you also have to multiply the aperture times 1.6x), now, I am planning on getting a 2X teleconverter for my 70-200, but I'm afraid the autofocus won't work due to the crop factor and since the Canon 7D mark II only supports auto focus at a aperture of F8 maximum, did you have any problems with your setup?
If you are asking me; I have no problems with my setup. The Canon 2x tele runs about $429.00 while a good used 400mm L lens runs about $700.00. Sell your 70-200mm f4 and pick up a 400mm and you will get sharper photos ( if you are shooting birds ). I have a 70-200mm 2.8 L IS ii and the 400mm. The 70-200 is a fantastic lens; however, for bird photos the 400mm prime is my sweetheart!
I shoot primarily sports during the day, soccer and such, but my question relays on wether will I be loosing the autofocus with the crop factor or sacrificing image quality, either way, I believe that the teleconverter could be a fantastic option (probably not the best for tac sharp focus) if I get to keep the auto focus at F8 aperture though...
I’ve had my 7DII for about three years and thanks to Arthur Morris most of my setting are as you advised. However, I have never edited my safety shift, thank you. I’ll be honest, I love my 7DII so much I can’t see any reason to upgrade to the new 7DIII when it comes out. Great video.
ModelPower BoatAssociation Neither of which appeal to me, I have never upgraded my 5DIII because touchscreens don’t appeal and neither does WiFi or 4K. I use my 7DII for birds so the camera is right up to my eye, so I would even be able to use a touchscreen.
David Coulter But what use is a flip screen for shooting birds? When using long lenses it’s all about keeping the camera as stable as without it being locked down as with landscape photography. So it your camera set in a gimbal head or on a bean bag, your hand resting on top of the lens and your face pressed against the camera.
I'm actually still satisfied with my 7D except for it's noise handling ability at high ISO's. That being said the new sensor in my 80D is a Significantly better than previous models. I skipped the 7D Mkii hoping to snag the new Mkiii but it's taking a long time to arrive, rumor has it as early part of next year.
Hi, Dave! Exposure settings such as shutter speed and aperture have the same effect on video as they do on stills. Deciding which settings to use really depends on what look you're going for. As you might already know, a wider aperture can blur the background beautifully. A faster shutter speed will get cleaner images of your feathered friends and this is particularly good if you want to extract individual frames to use as photos; otherwise, a slower shutter speed captures more motion blur for smoother, more graceful video. We hope this information helps you!
Hi Shenden! First you will need to set your Mode Dial to a mode other than . (It can be P, Tv, Av, M, or B) You can access metering several ways. You can press the [WB - Metering ] button on the top of the camera, shown at 0:56 in the video. Once pressed you can choose the metering mode by rotating the Main dial. You will find detailed instructions on pages 224-225 of your camera manual. Metering modes can also be set on the Quick menu by pressing the button and then choosing the metering icon. If you have questions, our camera agents can walk you through the steps. They can be reached at at 1-800-652-2666 Monday-Friday: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm ET, Saturday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm ET, excluding holidays. We hope this helps!
Hi Baldur. We're very sorry to see you're having trouble with autofocusing on your EOS 7D Mark II. Take a look at our knowledgebase article for those autofocusing settings at: canon.us/41Kjnkm If you're still running into trouble, please give our camera technical support a call to help with autofocusing issue at: 1-800-652-2666
Hi, Lauren! It sounds like the auto focus switch on your lens might be set to manual. Find the switch on the side of the lens and move it from "MF" to "AF." Once the auto focus is turned back on, you should have access to all of your auto focus options. Hope this helps!
Thanks for the tutorial, Danny. I'd like to be able to see the results of your bird photography, using the settings you demonstrate, as "the proof is in the pudding", so please advise where to access them. Thank you!
I'm using a 7D which I purchased a couple years ago brand new for $750 plus a Sigma 150-600 F5-6.3 C which you can buy less than a grand. I get excellent results. The Tamron is supposed to be quite good too.
Shoot manually. Forget camera controlled settings. Don't let your camera control you...you are the photographer. Take control and get out there and shoot. For the love of photography.
these are for outside recommendation. Inside a gym iso needs to be well over 6400 to have at least 4oo shutter speed on a 200mm 2.8. Grainy and slight blur still. I shoot sports all the time 3-4 times a week. 7d iso 6400 and above 200mm 2.8 night time and inside a gym. grainy and blur...these cameras cost well over 1000 and the auto focus is off. you focus on the helmet and the focus ends up on the ball or the clothing. for a camera at this price when you focus on something, it should be on focus on the first shot. That simple. please more camera less computer...
Hello: Certain lenses and lens/extender combinations will limit the AF area selection modes that you can use. Check out pages 103-107 in the manual here: canon.us/3DCC3X0. Lenses and lens/extender combos listed as Group G will not let you select the 9-point mode or higher. If you still have questions, our camera support agents can troubleshoot the issue. You can reach them by calling: 1-800-652-2666. We hope this helps.
