Nikon D6 Setting Guide Sports AF Edition
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- Nikon D6 | Setting Guide Sports AF Edition - Page 1
Professional Setting Guide -Sports AF Edition- - Nikon D6 | Setting Guide Sports AF Edition - Page 2
Timer...5 AF-Area Mode...6 Custom Focus Groups...8 Sports AF: Custom Settings...9 The D6 Versus the D5...9 a1: AF‑C Priority Selection...10 a3: Focus Tracking with Assignments...18 Lens Focus Function Buttons...19 AF Fine-Tuning...20 Manual Tuning...20 Auto AF Fine-Tuning...21 The Saved Values List... - Nikon D6 | Setting Guide Sports AF Edition - Page 3
Table of Contents, Continued Recommended AF Settings by Event 26 Overview: Settings by Event...26 Soccer...27 Gymnastics...27 Floor Exercises and Rhythmic Gymnastics...27 Balance Beam...28 Vault...28 Rings and Horizontal and Uneven Bars...28 Athletics...29 Sprints (Hand-Held, Single Runner, from - Nikon D6 | Setting Guide Sports AF Edition - Page 4
Sports AF: Autofocus Basics The following settings are suitable for most sports: Autofoccus mode AF‑C AF-area mode 9-point dynamic-area AF Custom Settings a1 AF‑C priority selection [Release] a3 Focus tracking with lock-on Blocked shot AF Subject motion response [2] [Steady] a15 - Nikon D6 | Setting Guide Sports AF Edition - Page 5
Sports AF: Autofocus Basics, Continued The Standby Timer Choose long standby times to keep the timer active and avoid the delay in focusing that occurs when the timer is reactivated (note that this increases the drain on the battery). If you're at a soccer match and the default six-second timer - Nikon D6 | Setting Guide Sports AF Edition - Page 6
■ Single-Point AF In single-point AF, the focus point is selected manually and the camera focuses on the subject in the selected focus point only. ■ Dynamic-Area AF In dynamic-area AF, the focus point is selected manually. The camera focuses on the subject in the selected focus point when autofocus - Nikon D6 | Setting Guide Sports AF Edition - Page 7
AF-Area Mode, Continued ■ 3D-Tracking In 3D-tracking, the initial focus point is selected manually. While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera uses color information to track subjects that leave the selected focus point and selects new - Nikon D6 | Setting Guide Sports AF Edition - Page 8
pressing 4 or 2 and height by pressing 1 or 3 until the desired values are shown in the top control panel. The supported groupings are shown below. 1-7 3-7 5-7 7-7 Width 1-5 3-5 5-5 7-5 3-3 5-3 7-3 11-3 15-3 5-1 7-1 11-1 15-1 Custom groups can also be previewed in the viewfinder - Nikon D6 | Setting Guide Sports AF Edition - Page 9
mode restrictions a11 Focus point wrap-around a12 Focus point options The D6 features seven new Custom Settings: ● a7 [Single-point AF watch point] (page 14), ● a13 [Focus point persistence] (page 15), and ● a18 [Manual focus ring in AF mode]. The former a6 [Number of focus points] is now a4 [ - Nikon D6 | Setting Guide Sports AF Edition - Page 10
Sports AF: Custom Settings, Continued a1: AF‑C Priority Selection Custom Setting a1 [AF-C priority selection] controls whether the camera gives priority to focus or shutter release. Shutter-release button pressed all the way down G Release: Pictures can be taken whether or not the camera is in - Nikon D6 | Setting Guide Sports AF Edition - Page 11
long or triple jumpers and other subjects prone to sudden stops and starts. a4: Focus Points Used Choose number of focus points available for manual focus-point selection from the options below. Choosing [27 points] or [15 points] speeds focus-point selection. 105 points 27 points 15 points Note - Nikon D6 | Setting Guide Sports AF Edition - Page 12
Sports AF: Custom Settings, Continued a5: Store Points by Orientation This option lets you concentrate on shooting without having to worry about focus-point selection. Choose whether the camera uses the same focus point and AF-area mode in all orientations, or stores separate focus points and/or AF - Nikon D6 | Setting Guide Sports AF Edition - Page 13
● [Off]: The same focus point and AF-area mode will be used regardless of camera orientation. Sports AF: Custom Settings, Continued a6: AF Activation Choose [AF‑ON only] to split the functions of the AF‑ON button (or the control to which [AF-ON] has been assigned using Custom Setting f3 [Custom - Nikon D6 | Setting Guide Sports AF Edition - Page 14
ensure your shots are in focus. For more information on using [Auto-area AF starting point], view the video at the link below. YouTube | Digitutor D6 NPS #2. Nimble Focusing Using the Auto-area AF Starting Point Function 14 - Nikon D6 | Setting Guide Sports AF Edition - Page 15
Sports AF: Custom Settings, Continued a13: Focus Point Persistence If you have assigned [AF-area mode] or [AF-area mode + AF‑ON] to a control using Custom Setting f3 [Custom controls], you can hold the control to switch temporarily from the current AF-area mode to a second, pre-selected mode. - Nikon D6 | Setting Guide Sports AF Edition - Page 16
Sports AF: Custom Settings, Continued 4 Focus using the default AF-area mode. Press the shutter-release button halfway or press the AF‑ON button to focus using the default AF-area mode. In the case of auto-area AF, the camera will automatically detect the subject and choose the focus area. At the - Nikon D6 | Setting Guide Sports AF Edition - Page 17
Sports AF: Custom Settings, Continued a14: Limit AF-Area Mode Selection Limiting the choice of AF-area modes available during viewfinder photography speeds AF-area mode selection and prevents your accidentally selecting an undesired option. For example, you can limit the choice of AF-area modes to - Nikon D6 | Setting Guide Sports AF Edition - Page 18
Sports AF: Custom Controls Custom Setting f3 [Custom controls] can be used to assign different roles, including focus-related functions, to camera controls such as the Fn buttons and the Pv button. Focus-Related Control Assignments Camera controls can be assigned the following focus-related - Nikon D6 | Setting Guide Sports AF Edition - Page 19
Sports AF: Custom Controls, Continued ● x Focus point selection: The control can be used to choose the focus point. If this role is assigned to the multi selector for vertical shooting, the center of the control will perform the role currently chosen for [Sub-selector center]. Lens Focus Function - Nikon D6 | Setting Guide Sports AF Edition - Page 20
another for when it is zoomed all the way in (TELE). Press 1 or 3 to access the desired option. If desired, you can press W (M) to end manual tuning and proceed to Step 3 of"Auto AF Fine-Tuning" (page 21), where you can fine-tune autofocus automatically while previewing the results in live - Nikon D6 | Setting Guide Sports AF Edition - Page 21
AF Fine-Tuning, Continued Auto AF Fine-Tuning To fine-tune autofocus automatically while previewing the results in live view: 1 Ready the camera. Mount the camera on a tripod and aim it at a flat, high-contrast subject parallel to the camera focal plane. Note that auto AF fine-tuning works best at - Nikon D6 | Setting Guide Sports AF Edition - Page 22
shutter-release button halfway to focus, then zoom in on the view through the lens to confirm that focus is accurate. Focus can be adjusted manually if necessary. 5 Press J. If fine-tuning is successful, the new AF fine-tuning value for the current lens will be added to the [List save - Nikon D6 | Setting Guide Sports AF Edition - Page 23
Focus Points While normally a total of 105 focus points are available during viewfinder photography, the number of cross sensors and the focus points available for autofocus and electronic rangefinding may vary according to the lens or teleconverter attached. Cross Sensors The availability of cross - Nikon D6 | Setting Guide Sports AF Edition - Page 24
Focus Points, Continued Teleconverters The focus points available for autofocus and electronic rangefinding when an AF‑S or AF‑P teleconverter is attached are shown below. Cross sensors are used for the focus points shown in green, while the remainder use line sensors. Note that at maximum combined - Nikon D6 | Setting Guide Sports AF Edition - Page 25
● AF‑S NIKKOR 500 mm f/4E FL ED VR and AF‑S NIKKOR 600 mm f/4E FL ED VR: Used Available focus points Used Focus Points, Continued Available focus points Alone • 105 focus points • 91 cross sensors With a TC‑17E II • 23 focus points • 9 cross sensors With a TC‑14E, TC‑14E II, or TC‑14E III • - Nikon D6 | Setting Guide Sports AF Edition - Page 26
Recommended AF Settings by Event This section offers some advice on adjusting autofocus-related settings for different sporting events. Overview: Settings by Event The settings for different events are summarized in the table below. For all events listed, we recommend that you select an autofocus - Nikon D6 | Setting Guide Sports AF Edition - Page 27
Recommended AF Settings by Event, Continued Soccer Photographing soccer matches involves quick changes of focus and subjects that may be briefly obscured by foreground objects. The following autofocus settings are recommended: Autofoccus mode AF‑C AF-area mode 9-point dynamic-area AF Custom - Nikon D6 | Setting Guide Sports AF Edition - Page 28
Recommended AF Settings by Event, Continued ■ Balance Beam To automatically switch focus points and AF-area modes as you rotate the camera from "wide" to "tall" orientation, select [Focus point and AF-area mode] for Custom Setting a5 [Store points by orientation] (page 12). Choosing group-area AF ( - Nikon D6 | Setting Guide Sports AF Edition - Page 29
Recommended AF Settings by Event, Continued Athletics You may find these settings useful when photographing road-running or track-and-field events. ■ Sprints (Hand-Held, Single Runner, from the Front) Choose 9-point dynamic-area AF when photographing approaching sprinters to help prevent the - Nikon D6 | Setting Guide Sports AF Edition - Page 30
they change position in the pack, auto-area AF if you find it hard to keep your subject in the focus point. If your lens supports SPORT or ACTIVE vibration reduction, these options can be used to reduce camera blur. Autofoccus mode AF‑C AF-area mode 9-point dynamic-area AF Custom - Nikon D6 | Setting Guide Sports AF Edition - Page 31
Recommended AF Settings by Event, Continued ■ Shot Put, Discus, and Hammer Throw (from the Front, at a Distance) Choose group-area AF for more reliable focus when photographing these events from the front at long ranges. Autofoccus mode AF‑C AF-area mode Group-area AF Custom Settings a1 AF‑C - Nikon D6 | Setting Guide Sports AF Edition - Page 32
Recommended AF Settings by Event, Continued ■ High Jump To help the camera focus on faces of subjects that are undergoing rapid changes of posture and position, choose custom group-area AF (C1 or C2) and select a focus group just big enough to cover the athlete's upper body. Autofoccus mode AF‑C - Nikon D6 | Setting Guide Sports AF Edition - Page 33
Recommended AF Settings by Event, Continued Aquatics Here are some settings you may find helpful when photographing aquatic events. ■ Swimming Choosing 9-point dynamic-area AF helps prevent the camera focusing on splashes while letting you instantly refocus on the main subject as needed. To - Nikon D6 | Setting Guide Sports AF Edition - Page 34
Recommended AF Settings by Event, Continued ■ Diving When photographing divers against low-contrast, undifferentiated backgrounds, choose 3D-tracking, position the focus area over your subject (for best results, choose the uniform or another area of the subject that is a different color from the - Nikon D6 | Setting Guide Sports AF Edition - Page 35
Recommended AF Settings by Event, Continued Table Tennis Using custom group-area AF (C1 or C2) helps you frame shots with the net in the foreground. Autofoccus mode AF‑C AF-area mode Group-area AF (C1), 3 × 7 Custom Settings a1 AF‑C priority selection [Release] a3 Focus tracking with - Nikon D6 | Setting Guide Sports AF Edition - Page 36
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Professional
Setting Guide
—Sports AF Edition—