Better C-AF With CLUSTER AREA Shooting On Olympus OM-D

From my interactions with many Olympus OM-D users, a lot of people are not aware of cluster-AF feature for continuous AF shooting which may be more effective in some situations. I thought making a video to show how the cluster area AF works and also how to activate it in your OM-D camera can be beneficial!
0:00 Intro
0:25 What Is Cluster Area AF Display?
1:21 Compatibility with OM-D Cameras
2:06 When To Use Cluster Area C-AF Effectively?
3:28 When NOT To Use Cluster Area AF?
4:16 How To Activate Cluster Area for C-AF Shooting?
5:33 Cluster Area C-AF In Action
6:01 Extra Tip - Burst Shooting with C-AF
7:10 About Bird In Flight Shooting
8:53 Conclusion/END

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[bradw]

It works for birds in flight & any other subject so long as the background is uncluttered. So, a clear blue (or grey) sky behind a bird is really easy for this system, but a mess of tree branches not so much. I've only ever used it for flying objects in a plain sky.

[TomReicher]

I'm using Olympus cameras for 15 years now and thanks to you, Robin, I still learn new things. :-)

[bobb.]

This has been helpful. I was not aware of "exactly” how cluster area focus works in my OM-D cameras.
(Note: Don't EVER ask Robin about birds-in-flight! 😬).

[BekirSolo]

Robin is a man who knows himself. Makes him a good teacher. Thanks for the videos.

[mattcom]

Wonderful digression on birds in flight. Your skills as a presenter and the ability to bring about a personal connection with the viewer have matured beautifully. And quickly.

[photonspark]

Thanks Robin, I saw this video by accident, a day before going to an airshow. Worked very well!

[maureenmorrison]

Thank you! I had used the cluster focus for my son’s basketball games. I really liked how the pictures turned out. It somehow got turned off. Thanks to you, I’m back in business !

[stevegallegos]

Hi Robin, your tip that we cannot use AF-C in hi-burst mode was key! I did not know that despite having watched other videos. And, as someone who LOVES shooting birds in flight (because...why not!!), this was a game changer for me. Thank you for saving me the frustration moving forward!

[datachamp]

Thanks Robin, I never knew my EM1 MkII had cluster area focussing. I do try and shoot birds in flight, it’s tough and I normally use CAT + TR with the 9 point area mode. I’ll experiment with all focus points and cluster area..

[Planedude]

Cluster Area C-AF! Where have you been all my life!!!!

[Lizerator]

I was puzzled by this this morning. Perfect timing. Thanks Robin.

[davethebarber]

Robin, I don’t know how I’d ever find some of these detailed hints without you. I don’t spend time with long-winded highly-technical review websites; I come right to your site and dial in exactly what I need, no fuss or muss. Now I have my new em5 mk iii and 12-40 f2.8 Pro zoom combo: I am ready to rock and roll with these kinds of hints. Keep up the great work, and enjoy the coffee!

[newjersey]

Always Great Tips.. you never go wrong.

[JBHaber]

I always learn something new when I revisit your channel. Yes, this is new to me. I might have heard about it ages ago, but never used it before.

[bonynge]

That was very helpful. I haven’t tried cluster focus yet. Now I’ll give it a go.

[marshazangroniz]

Yes, Mr. Happy, this is the first time I have been made aware of this option. Thanks, Robin!

[MDMiller]

I was wondering where that non square/rectangle area mode was. I thought I could design my own shape. Now I understand.
Learned something new again.

[mattwaller]

This is the first time I've heard about this; I wasn't clear on what "AF Area Pointer" did. For my birds-in-flight pics I've been using C-AF+TR, but I'll try this next time! Thanks!!

[michaelpopel]

Very helpfull. Didn't know about this kind of AF in my Olympus-camera. Thank you very much!

[albful]

Robin, you never cease to amaze! I am grateful for your direct approach and great teaching skills. Thank you!