A thorough analysis of modern camera settings for pre-continuous shooting in bird photography
The R5 Mark II’s Pre-Continuous Shooting fundamentally changes the timing of bird photography. But understanding the technology isn’t enough—you need systematic testing. Over three months, I measured how tracking sensitivity, pre-capture frame count, and workflow impact real hit rates. My keeper rate doubled from 4.2% to 9.1%, but post-processing time doubled as well. The question isn’t whether the technology works. It’s whether it’s worth it for your photography.




