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Dec 14, 2019 12:42:35 #
I am a hunter, I prowl various habitats looking for shots of opportunity. I shoot a Nikon D7200 usually with a 70-300 Nikkor kit lens, always hand held. My prey includes: birds, bugs, animals of all sizes and anything else that crosses my path. Most shots are snap shots, meaning I may have the prey in sight for only 4-5 seconds and I really depend on auto focus. My typical set up is: Shutter Priority 1/500, Auto ISO.
I am sure there are other people like me on the Hog. I would be curious what your typical set up is and any tips you can offer on technique.
I am sure there are other people like me on the Hog. I would be curious what your typical set up is and any tips you can offer on technique.
Dec 14, 2019 12:44:02 #
Perhaps I am not a hunter so I don't understand. You shoot the the preys with your D7200 and then finish them off with your rifle?
Dec 14, 2019 12:46:40 #
BebuLamar wrote:
Perhaps I am not a hunter so I don't understand. You shoot the the preys with your D7200 and then finish them off with your rifle?
No I strangle them with my bare hands, slit their throats and drink their hot blood. Thanks though for your very helpful response to my question.
Dec 14, 2019 12:47:35 #
That sounds a lot like my methods. I also include scenery.
I didn’t get the feeling from your post that you shot them with anything other than your camera, I couldn’t see why someone would think you used a firearm.
I didn’t get the feeling from your post that you shot them with anything other than your camera, I couldn’t see why someone would think you used a firearm.
Dec 14, 2019 12:49:37 #
Jack, my setup for birds and wildlife is the same as yours, though sometimes even higher shutter speed. I keep the burst mode setting engaged, as well.
Dec 14, 2019 12:52:08 #
Thanks Linda. It seemed the best way for me but one can always learn something so I posted in the hope I would pick up some tips.
Dec 14, 2019 13:01:03 #
1Feathercrest
Loc: NEPA
BebuLamar wrote:
Perhaps I am not a hunter so I don't understand. You shoot the the preys with your D7200 and then finish them off with your rifle?
Perhaps I am misunderstanding, but I believe he was referring to just being a hunter for photographic shots (opportunities).
Dec 14, 2019 13:03:00 #
Consider some refinements:
1) Continuous Autofocus, possibly with a BBF config.
2) Setting a single off-center AF point to help with the composition and arrange the subject within the frame to match to the preset AF point (or zone cluster).
3) Evaluate the light, subject and situation and preset both the Shutterspeed and aperture in manual to the specifics of the situation. There's nothing inherently wrong with 1/500, but you should try for the minimum shutterspeed needed for the subject to allow for the most freedom in the other two exposure parameters.
I believe too in AF as well as IS / VR. The ideas above offer ways to further fine-tune the camera to the specifics of the situation.
1) Continuous Autofocus, possibly with a BBF config.
2) Setting a single off-center AF point to help with the composition and arrange the subject within the frame to match to the preset AF point (or zone cluster).
3) Evaluate the light, subject and situation and preset both the Shutterspeed and aperture in manual to the specifics of the situation. There's nothing inherently wrong with 1/500, but you should try for the minimum shutterspeed needed for the subject to allow for the most freedom in the other two exposure parameters.
I believe too in AF as well as IS / VR. The ideas above offer ways to further fine-tune the camera to the specifics of the situation.
Dec 14, 2019 13:03:05 #
Ronsh
Loc: Floresville,Tx.
Curmudgeon wrote:
I am a hunter, I prowl various habitats looking fo... (show quote)
Following, I do a lot of the same type shooting. 5Dmk4 100-400 so I try to use a faster shutter speed , late afternoon go to the tripod. Late afternoon try using shadows and sun rays
Dec 14, 2019 13:11:28 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Consider some refinements: br br 1) Continuous Au... (show quote)
Thanks Paul. Can you explain No.2 a little more, I'm not quite sure what you are saying. I chose 1/500 because it is the slowest shutter speed I can hold at full zoom.
Dec 14, 2019 13:12:58 #
It depends on what I am hunting and the light levels/direction, and what lens I am using.
If I think the in-camera metering system will be fooled then it will be full manual exposure.
If I want to show movement, or freeze motion, then it will be shutter priority.
If I am shooting in very low light levels hand held, it will be aperture priority, usually with the lens wide open and take what ever shutter speed I can get. Image stabilistion will be on.
Just walking around (street?) - something that will give me around f8 and 1/100
Flowers - almost always aperture priority and a very wide aperture to isolate the subject.
Birds etc (with long lenses) it will be relatively high shutter speeds so no unwanted camera or subject motion
Almost always autofocus.
If I think the in-camera metering system will be fooled then it will be full manual exposure.
If I want to show movement, or freeze motion, then it will be shutter priority.
If I am shooting in very low light levels hand held, it will be aperture priority, usually with the lens wide open and take what ever shutter speed I can get. Image stabilistion will be on.
Just walking around (street?) - something that will give me around f8 and 1/100
Flowers - almost always aperture priority and a very wide aperture to isolate the subject.
Birds etc (with long lenses) it will be relatively high shutter speeds so no unwanted camera or subject motion
Almost always autofocus.
Dec 14, 2019 13:14:18 #
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Dec 14, 2019 13:20:14 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
Thanks Paul. Can you explain No.2 a little more, I'm not quite sure what you are saying. I chose 1/500 because it is the slowest shutter speed I can hold at full zoom.
With a VR-enabled lens (assumed), is your keeper rate too low from a burst at say 1/100 @ 300mm? We all have different limitations and abilities, for me, IS is a major helper for shooting slower.
For idea 2, see page pages 86 - 92 of your D7200 manual. Rather than shooting with a center point and then maybe cropping to off-center, start with an offcenter AF point. Practice the finger-feel to quickly move the AF points around the frame, either in preparation or with the camera held to your eye. If the subject has an 'eye', always try to have an AF point on the nearest eye to the camera.
Dec 14, 2019 13:20:35 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Jack, my setup for birds and wildlife is the same as yours, though sometimes even higher shutter speed. I keep the burst mode setting engaged, as well.
Burst mode almost always guarantees one good result.....😀😀
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