Finally, Shot Some Mallards in the Air
Apr 3, 2012 12:21:35 #
I was down at the pond again today to practice getting shots of mallards in motion. Finally some decent shots of a couple of mallards in the air. These pics are cropped and sharpened.
sony a33, 75-300mm lens
What is the lowest shutter speed I can use and still get a good action shot of a bird in flight?
sony a33, 75-300mm lens
What is the lowest shutter speed I can use and still get a good action shot of a bird in flight?
Mallard 1, iso400, 230mm, F/7.1, 1/1600
Mallard 2, iso400, 230mm, F/7.1, 1/1600
Mallard 2, very tight crop
Apr 3, 2012 12:24:27 #
I fainally got a decent picture of a mallard that has just landed as well.
Mallard 3, iso400, 110mm, F/7.1, 1/1600
Apr 4, 2012 08:41:36 #
Apr 4, 2012 09:55:56 #
Apr 4, 2012 10:11:42 #
Apr 4, 2012 11:04:49 #
These turned out great. The lowest shutter speed that I use to catch action is 1500, but I'm no expert. I have been able to go as low as 1000, if I'm not zoomed in.
Apr 4, 2012 12:53:20 #
Mary1946 wrote:
I was down at the pond again today to practice getting shots of mallards in motion. Finally some decent shots of a couple of mallards in the air. These pics are cropped and sharpened.
sony a33, 75-300mm lens
What is the lowest shutter speed I can use and still get a good action shot of a bird in flight?
sony a33, 75-300mm lens
What is the lowest shutter speed I can use and still get a good action shot of a bird in flight?
Good shots
Apr 4, 2012 13:32:42 #
Apr 4, 2012 13:48:56 #
Mary1946 wrote:
I was down at the pond again today to practice getting shots of mallards in motion. Finally some decent shots of a couple of mallards in the air. These pics are cropped and sharpened.
sony a33, 75-300mm lens
What is the lowest shutter speed I can use and still get a good action shot of a bird in flight?
sony a33, 75-300mm lens
What is the lowest shutter speed I can use and still get a good action shot of a bird in flight?
Obviously 1/1600 worked pretty well for you so I'd stay there. I would have tried 1/1000 first but that's just me.
very nice shots... keep shooting.
Apr 4, 2012 14:07:30 #
mollymolly wrote:
These turned out great. The lowest shutter speed that I use to catch action is 1500, but I'm no expert. I have been able to go as low as 1000, if I'm not zoomed in.
Thank you, mollymolly. Also, thanks for answering my question.
Apr 4, 2012 14:10:20 #
Apr 4, 2012 14:11:07 #
Nice clear and attractive action shots,keep on doing what your're doing.
Apr 4, 2012 14:22:36 #
jimmya wrote:
quote=Mary1946 I was down at the pond again today... (show quote)
Thanks, jimmya. Also thanks for answering my question. I struggle with getting enough light into my camera on cloudy dark days. I'll try a lower shutter speed on those days. I already increase aperture on those days and don't like getting the iso too high.
Apr 4, 2012 14:26:25 #
Thank you, annemarie, gregory45, steve, Bruce with a Canon, and photophile. I appreciate your comments.
Apr 4, 2012 14:50:42 #
They are beutifull pictures. I have mallards and pekins here on my property that i bought or raised.
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