Trying to photo Humming birds
May 20, 2019 12:07:51 #
Camera is a Sony A6000. Lens Sony 55-210 Focus is on Automatic AF, Camera is on Intelligent Auto.
Birds are Usually always out of focus. Feeder is in focus.
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Birds are Usually always out of focus. Feeder is in focus.
??
May 20, 2019 12:14:05 #
Thank you and every little bit helps me get a better handle on the do's & don'ts of this hobby.
May 20, 2019 12:16:38 #
Perhaps the birds are blurry due to shutter speed being too slow. What shutter speed are you using?
See these topics:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-591736-1.html
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-588608-1.html
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-592486-1.html
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See these topics:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-591736-1.html
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-588608-1.html
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-592486-1.html
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May 20, 2019 12:17:37 #
rb61
Loc: Maple Grove, MN
Iron sight wrote:
Camera is a Sony A6000. Lens Sony 55-210 Focus is on Automatic AF, Camera is on Intelligent Auto.
Birds are Usually always out of focus. Feeder is in focus.
??
Birds are Usually always out of focus. Feeder is in focus.
??
I have recently started to photograph hummingbirds. Without seeing images, I would guess that these little birds are moving in place at a rate that is too fast for the shutter speed that your camera selects.
May 20, 2019 12:24:33 #
1/400 sec. f/6.3 210mm selected by the camera as it is set on Automatic selection.
Thanks
Thanks
May 20, 2019 12:25:46 #
Iron sight wrote:
Ah yes, I just caught that. Intelligent Auto isn't intelligent enough for hummingbird shots 1/400 sec. f/6.3 210mm selected by the camera as it is set on Automatic selection.
Thanks
Thanks
Use shutter priority and at least 1/1000 second, but also check those links I included to see what shutter speed other folks use.May 20, 2019 12:28:53 #
May 20, 2019 12:34:10 #
What part of the frame is the camera focusing on? IE is the camera set for matrix focus, spot focus, center weighted focus, other. Is your DOF adequate to encompass both the feeder and the bird? Have you skimped on aperture (DOF) in favor of ISO and shutterspeed? Have you tried shooing in a semi auto mode (IE aperture priority)
Is the out of focus bird caused by movement of the bird as opposed to the stationary feeder. Examine (if there are any) any hot spot reflections from the bird's lightsource (sun?) to see if they are circular or comma shaped So many things can cause the OOF feeling in a photo. It's hard to judge from a photo of your setup. Perhaps if you included a sample photo of an out of focus bird, Click the download button so the exif data isn't stripped off and so the image can be viewed larger in double download OK? You need to help us to help you
Is the out of focus bird caused by movement of the bird as opposed to the stationary feeder. Examine (if there are any) any hot spot reflections from the bird's lightsource (sun?) to see if they are circular or comma shaped So many things can cause the OOF feeling in a photo. It's hard to judge from a photo of your setup. Perhaps if you included a sample photo of an out of focus bird, Click the download button so the exif data isn't stripped off and so the image can be viewed larger in double download OK? You need to help us to help you
May 20, 2019 12:35:07 #
Iron sight wrote:
Camera is a Sony A6000. Lens Sony 55-210 Focus is on Automatic AF, Camera is on Intelligent Auto.
Birds are Usually always out of focus. Feeder is in focus.
??
Birds are Usually always out of focus. Feeder is in focus.
??
Don't set it to auto, use manual focus! I never shoot hummers in auto focus!
May 20, 2019 12:50:22 #
May 20, 2019 13:00:00 #
May 20, 2019 13:20:20 #
Iron sight wrote:
Besides understanding the effect of shutter speed choice, you need to study exposure compensation. No Photoshop Hum
Your camera exposed for the bright sky; it can't read your mind that you want the bird and feeder to be brighter. While photo editors can work with under-exposure, especially when shooting in raw, you will not regret taking the time to learn the basics.
May 20, 2019 13:52:43 #
May 20, 2019 13:56:56 #
I'd recommend including speedlights if you have that option and start using back button focus to set a predefined spot. That way you won't have to wait for your camera to focus in fast situations.
May 20, 2019 14:02:02 #
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