Autofocus Setup

Camera Controls

I have two back focus buttons set up and disabled AF ON on the shutter button.
One button is set up for Whole Area subject detection and tracking which is what I use 99% of the time. The R7 is quick to detect any animal/bird in the frame - usually I will center the subject for the initial

AF ON Button

AF ON, Whole Area AF, Animal, Eye AF ON, Tracking ON

* Button

AF ON + Single Point AF, Animal, Eye AF ON, Tracking ON

Optional Third Button - Spot/Single Point with no Tracking

If you have trouble with focus drifting on small birds close the busy backgrounds or near the ground try using spot focus with no tracking