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Canon EOS Custom Shooting Modes for Perched Birds & Birds in Flight Photography Learn to configure Canon EOS R5 and R6 custom modes C1, C2 and C3 for perched birds, birds in flight and general photography. Explore exposure, autofocus, shutter speed, mode registration and practical field settings. A bird can land, stay still and then explode into flight within seconds. Custom shooting modes let you switch the whole camera set-up with one turn of the mode dial. This guide sets out what to register in C1 for perched birds, C2 for birds in flight (BIF) and C3 for general photography on the Canon EOS R5 and EOS R6 series ( R5 , R5 Mark II, R6, R6 Mark II and R6 Mark III ). It covers shutter type, shooting mode, Auto ISO, aperture for RF and EF lenses, shutter speed, Flexible Zone AF, exposure compensation and metering, with tick-box tables and field checklists. A printable A4 version is available for learners. In this guide How to use this guide Quick menu setup: C1 to C3 The three...

Canon EOS R5 & R6 Autofocus Settings Guide for Birds in Flight Photography Master Canon EOS R5 and R6 autofocus settings guide for birds in flight. Explore Servo AF, bird detection, eye tracking, AF areas, custom modes and practical field checklists. Canon EOS R5 & R6 Series Autofocus Settings for Birds in Flight Photography Guide Sharp birds in flight begin with autofocus that is set up on purpose. This guide explains how Canon’s autofocus decides what to follow, then gives tick-box settings and field checklists for the Canon EOS R5 and R6 series. It follows Canon’s published bird settings, shows where the five bodies differ, and ends with a troubleshooting table and a routine for testing your own set-up. A printable A4 version is available for learners. In this guide How Canon autofocus works for birds in flight Know your body Core AF settings Tune Servo AF characteristics Choose the AF area for the situation Subject detection and eye detection Buttons and back-button workflo...

Canon EOS R5 and R6 Series Settings Guide to Wildflower Photography Learn close-up wildflower photography with the Canon EOS R5 and R6 series. Explore RF lenses, exposure, autofocus, depth of field and focus bracketing. Wildflowers reward patience, and close-up work rewards a calm, repeatable set-up. This guide covers close-up photography of wildflowers and plants that is not macro, with the Canon EOS R5 and R6 series. It recommends RF lenses, then takes you through shooting mode and exposure, autofocus, depth of field, wind and light, and focus bracketing, with tick-box tables and field checklists. A printable A4 version is available for learners. In this guide How to use this guide Recommended lenses Support and light kit Shooting mode and exposure Know your body Autofocus settings for close-ups Depth of field, background and aperture Wind and light Focus bracketing for deeper scenes Troubleshooting Test your set-up Field checklists Verify on your own gear References How to use the n...