Birds
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There are so many categories of birds and locations, that would be hard to answer!
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Apr 24, 2018 09:38:23 #
ROYAL DOG 1 wrote:
Do most people use tripods for taking pictures of birds
I enjoy shooting birds on golf courses, so all of my efforts are hand held. I use a Sony A6500 and the 100-400mm image stabilized lens. For long focal lengths you need high shutter speed, I usually shoot 1/1000 to 1/2000 range, at 5.6, ISO auto. On my Sony equipment I use wide focus area, continuous focus. I improved by practicing a steady posture and stance, resting the lens on something whenever possible, shooting silent shutter, low continuous drive (about 3 fps I believe). Most problems I have had with unsharp images reflect camera movement (it is easy to get excited at moment of exposure and induce camera movement!) and some missed focus is just part of the game...I have not attempted birds in flight, that is beyond my level of talent.
Apr 24, 2018 10:23:30 #
Thank you very much I appreciate the information I'm shooting the Canon 80d with the older model Canon lens 100 400mm
Apr 24, 2018 10:46:09 #
It depends on so much. Available light being the most important factor. Focal length and other factors also come into play.
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Apr 24, 2018 12:40:54 #
Depends on the situation and lens. If I am using a really long lens (say 600mm) I prefer a tripod. Under 400mm I am comfortable hand held.
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Apr 24, 2018 14:46:27 #
ROYAL DOG 1 wrote:
Do most people use tripods for taking pictures of birds
All of my shots are hand held, ROYAL DOG and almost all of my shots are birds
Apr 24, 2018 14:51:09 #
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