Distance from end of lens to subject

[Sadie1]

Is there an easy way to see the distance in feet when reviewing pics. I’d like to know how far away the subject was. A friend’s Nikon has it as part of metadata but I’m not seeing it in the Canon metadata

[Sadie1]

Thank you so much for the link and your reply with good information.    I have read many articles and watched YouTube video's.    I will admit the AF tracking system has me still trying to figure it out.    I will read the link you provided and hopefully get  to where it makes sense to me.     If the lighting is good - the shots are coming out pretty good.     But when the weather is very cloudy and gray - the subjects are fuzzy and grainy.     Thankfully the 5D IV is much better than my 5D iii in the grain/noise.

Thank you

[Sadie1]

Quick question - I have both the 5D Mark III and Mark IV.    When I was setting up the AF settings for the IV - there seemed to be a few different options.     The guidebook you provide the link for - is there one available for the Mark IV or are they the same?    Thank you

[Waddizzle]

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@Sadie1 wrote:

Quick question - I have both the 5D Mark III and Mark IV.    When I was setting up the AF settings for the IV - there seemed to be a few different options.     The guidebook you provide the link for - is there one available for the Mark IV or are they the same?    Thank you

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I do not know.  There is one for the 7D2 and the 1Dx II, both of which have AF systems that are similar to the 5D4.

[Sadie1]

Thank you

[Sadie1]

Thank You. I was hoping the exif data would list the distance as I am asked after a picture is printed what distance I was.

[Sadie1]

I have the Canon 5D Mark IV

[kvbarkley]

From page ~400 of the manual:

This is arguably better for your purposes than knowing the focus distance.

Your lenses should provide the distance info.

[Sadie1]

Thank you.    I have that set up on my 5D Mark iii - but on the Mark IV - "Disable Display" is showing off and when I hit the set button to change it - it does not give me the option.   

[CaliforniaDream]

Great camara and great lens.  When I try to shoot wildlife I use the top wheel to select the focus point but often have to anticipate.  I pick the wildlife or an item at the same distance and lock the lens focus (hold at half press) and then compose/try to catch the animal befor pressing the rest of the way.  Usually works.

[Sadie1]

Thank you - I am fairly new to wildlife photography and still struggle with it when the lighting is bad.     I have not tried focus lock yet.    Thanks