OMD-E-M5 settings with moving targets?

[jsm190]

I just picked up a Olympus OMD-E-M5 used and am trying to get the hang of it. I realize my D7000 is a better choice if I know I am going to shoot moving targets but what if I only have the Oly. Since there is no AF tracking (that I found yet anyway) what settings do you use?

The 9fpm continuous sounds impressive but I read it slows to about 4 in AF-c and is still hit and miss. What have you found is the best way to get shots of like a dog running?

By the way I really like this camera probably because with the IS my photos are much sharper OOC than my 7000. The size is great for family outings and such when I don't want to bring my DSLR system.

Any other advice since the system is new to me is welcome. Thanks

 

[Ron Evers]

I have had good results using two methods for action shots.

Sports in SCN mode.






I have got as many as 7 frames from jump to landing in this mode.



Single Auto Focus S-AF in shutter priority.

 

[jsm190]

Thanks Ron, I will give those methods a try. I did find the tracking mode today which I will play with but from what I hear it is not a strong point of the camera. Thanks again.