7D2 Auto-focus (AI Servo mode)

[J.R.]

Re: 7D2 Auto-focus - or is it me?

7Dii auto focus capabilities were heavily promoted when the camera launched but in my opinion, it doesn't deliver.

I'm hoping the firmware update brings some magic as I am sick of a 10/15% keeper rate for BIF

If you are only getting a 10/15% rate for BIF then either you are photographing extremely difficult subjects or there is something badly wrong!
In pretty horrible light my 7D2 managed 90% (focus hits) + on Short Eared Owls in flight on it's first outing. Unfortunately the keeper rate was next to zero - but that was due to the very poor/hazy light and certainly not the AF system. Note it was still on the out of the box Case 1 setting and the firmware is 1.05 (I think!). What lens were you using? Perhaps some MFA is needed?
Just a thought.

Unless you've worked with a 5D3 or a 1dx before, mastering the 7D2's focus take time. Mine works near perfectly with a very good hit rate.

I feel Sabaki should send this in for a check by Canon.

 

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