D850 vs D5 Autofocusing

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mikew_RIP

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Nice real world example,as he says though unless you where coming from a D5 its still a great camera,wonder how it stacks against a D500.
 
Woodyg3

Woodyg3

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I wonder about the D500 vs D850 in focusing, too. One thing I will say, is that I don't think 3D focusing was the best choice for the test. :)
 
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mikew_RIP

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I have never got on with any tracking mode,in the past i found it would go off target more than i do and if ime in control i can get it back on quicker.
 
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Blacktop

Senior Member
mikew said:
I have never got on with any tracking mode,in the past i found it would go off target more than i do and if ime in control i can get it back on quicker.
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Give the "group" mode a try on your D500. It's the only other mode that I use besides single point for BIF when tracking.
 
Woodyg3

Woodyg3

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Agreed. Group works really well in situations where there won't be objects between you and the subject.
 
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RocketCowboy

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The D850 is rubbish for AF because Nikon didn't send me one free of charge. If they would, I might change my opinion.

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greyhoundrick

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Hello everyone,

I really respect Matt Granger and enjoy his channel, however, I think using 3D Focus Tracking may not be the best way to test the AF with regard to formulating an AF capability opinion. Here is a review by Jared Polin (froknowsphoto.com) which I think is very well done and an excellent representation of the AF performance of the D850:

https://youtu.be/d9BmTh2gj18

Let me know what you think!

best to you,

Rick
 
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mikew_RIP

Senior Member
greyhoundrick said:
Hello everyone,

I really respect Matt Granger and enjoy his channel, however, I think using 3D Focus Tracking may not be the best way to test the AF with regard to formulating an AF capability opinion. Here is a review by Jared Polin (froknowsphoto.com) which I think is very well done and an excellent representation of the AF performance of the D850:

https://youtu.be/d9BmTh2gj18

Let me know what you think!

best to you,

Rick
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Welcome to the forum, i agree with him, on my D500 i never use tracking for BIF i use single point and can bring in 25 point dynamic any time with the press of my afc/on button.
 
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