Setting Guide(Sports AF Edition)

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Recommended AF Settings by Event, Continued
Table TennisTable Tennis
Using 3D-tracking helps you frame shots with the net in the foreground.
If desired, you can select wide-area AF (C1) and choose a focus area with
proportions and dimensions tailored to avoid focusing on the net alto-
gether. You may also nd it helpful to choose [Auto] or [People] for [AF
subject detection options] in the photo shooting menu.
Focus modeFocus mode AF‑C
AF-area modeAF-area mode 3D‑tracking or wide‑area AF (C1)
Custom SettingsCustom Settings
a1 AF‑C priority selection [Release]
BMX and SkateboardingBMX and Skateboarding
If you nd the subject hard to frame, selecting auto-area AF will allow
you concentrate on composition while leaving the camera in charge of
choosing the focus point. For moments when the subject will occupy
an area of the frame with known proportions and dimensions, choose
wide-area AF (C1) and tailor the focus area to t. To focus on the rider
when photographing BMX events, select [People] for [AF subject detec‑
tion options] in the photo shooting menu.
Focus modeFocus mode AF‑C
AF-area modeAF-area mode Auto‑area AF or wide‑area AF (C1)
Custom SettingsCustom Settings
a1 AF‑C priority selection [Release]
a5 Store points by orientation [Focus point]
Motor SportsMotor Sports
For moments when a vehicle will occupy an area of the frame with known
proportions and dimensions, choose wide-area AF (C1) with a wide cus-
tom focus area (for example, 19 × 3 or 13 × 3). You may also nd it helpful
to choose [Auto] or [Vehicle] for [AF subject detection options] in the
photo shooting menu when photographing the cars or motorcycles and
[People] to focus on the racers after they leave their vehicles.
Focus modeFocus mode AF‑C
AF-area modeAF-area mode 3D‑tracking or wide‑area AF (C1)
Custom SettingsCustom Settings
a1 AF‑C priority selection [Release]
a5 Store points by orientation [Focus point]