how fast for hummers
Dec 3, 2016 10:15:25 #
I was trying out a new lens. It was golden hour, and this hummingbird approached our abutillon. What shutterspeed do I need for a stop action shot of the wings? I happen to like this one, but am curious.
Dec 3, 2016 10:25:41 #
Shutter speed is less important than sync speed, as most frozen wing hummingbird shots use a fast strobe to freeze the action. With a flash, 1/35,000 of a second, or faster, is possible. Even a fast camera shutter will not fully freeze the wings, unless the hummingbird is slowing its wings for a landing. Try 1/8000, if you have it, as an alternative. Maybe 1/4000. Just be impressed with how fast the wings really are.
Dec 3, 2016 10:40:43 #
Just be impressed with how fast the wings really are
I am, indeed, impressed. They can even fly backwards! Thanks for the answer.
I am, indeed, impressed. They can even fly backwards! Thanks for the answer.
Dec 3, 2016 10:55:09 #
1/4000 should get you the stopped wings...personally I dont care for that look...it makes the bird look like its just hanging there...much like a shot of and airplane in flight with the props stopped...ya need a little blur. (try 1200 to 1500 for ss)
But thats just my opinion
But thats just my opinion
Dec 3, 2016 11:08:33 #
ggttc wrote:
1/4000 should get you the stopped wings...personally I dont care for that look...it makes the bird look like its just hanging there...much like a shot of and airplane in flight with the props stopped...ya need a little blur. (try 1200 to 1500 for ss)
But thats just my opinion
But thats just my opinion
I'll give it a shot (pun intended). Thanks
Dec 4, 2016 22:27:27 #
Dec 5, 2016 01:04:48 #
sailorsmom wrote:
Nice shot, photog11! I like the blur of the wings.
Thanks for the nice comment.
Dec 5, 2016 01:24:43 #
The blur gives the shot action. Nice composition on location of the bird.
Dec 5, 2016 01:24:53 #
The blur gives the shot action. Nice composition on location of the bird.
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