Canon R5 R5 focusing through a wire link fence

[Greg]

I tried to focus through the fence without success. I know I could have done it manually.

Have I missed a menu option that overcomes wire fences?

The attached picture shows the fence.

 

[JayAy]

I cannot justify an R3 either

I wonder if our R cameras will get auto eye focus with a firmware update . Can but wish

Even with the firmware, it still wouldn't work as there is additional hardware required for eye tracking.

 

[Shotbycurtin]

Move closer to the fence, the closer ther better. Use a wide aperture and spot focus. If you use back button focusing, release the button once in focus and take the shot. You won’t loose the wire entirely but it’s better than no shot at all. Here’s one I made earlier..

• Canon EOS R5
• RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
• 451.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/1000 sec
• ISO 400