Setting Guide (Wildlife Edition)

Tips for Wildlife Photography
The following settings are recommended, depending on the scene you are shooting.
If a Stationary Subject Suddenly Starts to Move
We recommend assigning [AF-area mode] > [3D-tracking] to a Fn button using Custom Setting f2
[Custom controls (shooting)]. While the button is pressed, the camera activates [3D-tracking] and
immediately tracks the subject as it moves unpredictably.
To Photograph Only within a Certain Area
We recommend using the memory recall function to quickly recall the saved focus position.
To use the memory recall function, assign [Save focus position] and [Recall focus position] to the
desired controls using Custom Setting f2 [Custom controls (Shooting)].
To Catch Moving Subjects at the Perfect Moment
We recommend setting the release mode to [Continuous H] or one of the high-speed frame
capture + options ([C30], [C60], [C120]). High-speed burst photography allows you to capture fleeting
moments, such as wild birds hunting.
When shooting with high-speed frame capture +, use Custom Setting d4 [Pre-Release Capture
options] (d3, for Z 8) to start the burst right before the shutter-release button is pressed all the way
down.
To Record without Dropping Image Quality
You can select an upper ISO sensitivity limit for [Maximum sensitivity] in the photo shooting menu.
This prevents the ISO sensitivity from being raised too high and reduces noise when the auto ISO
sensitivity control is used.
To Capture a Subject Moving at High Speed
We recommend selecting [Auto] for [ISO sensitivity settings] > [Minimum shutter speed] in the
photo shooting menu. When [Auto] is selected, the camera will choose the minimum shutter speed
based on lens focal length and prevent motion blur and camera shake by maintaining fast shutter
speeds while using a long lens.
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Tips for Wildlife Photography