sea lions

Hi,

I am leaving for La Paz next week. I want to shoot sea lions. Wich AF-mode can you recommand for the Nikon D810? the normal AF-c, Group AF, 3-D AF. Or would you recommand to prefocus ( Fix Focus), because of he speed the sea lions move? I will be shooting the nikon 16-35mm or the Nikon 16mm FE with 1.4 teleconverter.

Rob

Hi Rob,

With seals (similar speed) with the D810, I use AF-C in 3D AF mode almost exclusively, It is amazingly fast and accurate.

If you have the options I would suggest using a Sigma 15mm with a 170mm port. The 16-35mm is great, but you really need to keep it at f8-f9 or greater to get good corners, even with a 9" dome and 70mm extension. The Nikkor 16mm doesn't focus as closely as the Sigma, which can be an advantage when the seals are right on your port. I wouldn't use the TC.

All the best

Adam

thanks Adam,

I will try your sugestions.

Hoping to see some soon as well. I haven't used AF-C 3D with my D810, so I'm looking forward to trying that. My go-to is usually AF-C and group area AF.

I will confirm the Sigma 15 FE with 170mm dome is a great combo and works really well with a 20mm extension and Kenko 1.4 tele.