Today I setup the AF on my R5 Mark II

[JFG]

Hi everyone,

Today I fine-tuned my R5 Mark II and set it up with Double Back Button AF and with Eye Controlled AF.  WOW, what a difference!  It's like having a laser pointer in my eye, just look close to the wildlife that I want to photograph hit the asterisk [*[ button which is set up for whole area AF + servo AF the eye tracking locks on and then press the shutter button.  I configured the AF-ON button for Single Point AF + One Shot for static subjects (landscape, architectural, portrait and street photography).  It's now like having a laser pointer in my eye and two AF engines at my thumb.  No menu diving required.  Just in case any of you are wondering, I configure the M-Fn button to turn on and off the Eye Controlled AF, this way I can just use the Dual Back Buttons AF with or without Eye Control AF.  It works like a charm!  I figure since the technology is there then use it.  I recommend any of these set ups, you'll have more fun taking picture with less work.  

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I'm always in awe of the people who can successfully use multiple back button AF setups. I've tried but I find I can't reliably use my thumb to select the intended button by instinct. 

One thought I have is that the button that you instinctively hit with you thumb should be the one you use the most, and then use the other button for scenarios where you have time to be sure you are using the "correct" button. 

[JFG]

Hi Brian,

Absolutely, I agree with you 100%.  "The button that you instinctively hit with your thumb should be the one you use the most and then use the other button for scenarios where you have time to be sure you are using the "correct" button."   Actually, it's just a matter of getting used to it.  I started out with Single Back Button AF then I went to Double Back Button AF with Eye Control AF.  Usually, I know beforehand the type of photography that I'll be doing, so if I'm doing action photography, I then press the "asterisk" button for wildlife and turn on the Eye Control AF by pressing the M-Fn button.  If, while I am doing wildlife, I see a good landscape to photograph I simply press the A-ON button and I'm all set to go.  The thing is that you have to commit to it and before long it becomes instinctively.  If you have a big thumb, then I would suggest using the DOF button for the type of photography that you do the most or the least.  This way you can use your left index finger to change it and your right thumb for the AF-ON button.  Go out and shoot for a few hours and you will have adjusted.  Pressing a button to go from one mode of photography to another is easier than diving into your camera's menu.