BIF Shutter will not click
Aug 13, 2021 11:07:30 #
bingonut
Loc: Cape Cod
When trying to take BIF pictures the shutter will not click.
I am using a Canon SL1 with a tamron 18-270 lens.
My settings were F8 and I tried different ISO settings, 400, 800 and 1600. The shutter would not click when raising the camera to the sky, But worked fine when taking non sky pictures.
Any help will be greatly appreciated as I am a beginner photographer.
I am using a Canon SL1 with a tamron 18-270 lens.
My settings were F8 and I tried different ISO settings, 400, 800 and 1600. The shutter would not click when raising the camera to the sky, But worked fine when taking non sky pictures.
Any help will be greatly appreciated as I am a beginner photographer.
Aug 13, 2021 11:14:06 #
Aug 13, 2021 11:14:40 #
Do you maybe have the camera set to not take a picture on "No Focus"?
Aug 13, 2021 12:28:42 #
quixdraw wrote:
Don't have the camera, but I bet the shutter release is set to focus priority.
Aug 13, 2021 13:51:28 #
bingonut
Loc: Cape Cod
Thanks for all your help.
I forgot to mention that I was using the Aperture Priority setting.
I am not sure what you mean by focus priority.
I forgot to mention that I was using the Aperture Priority setting.
I am not sure what you mean by focus priority.
Aug 13, 2021 14:16:14 #
bingonut wrote:
Thanks for all your help.
I forgot to mention that I was using the Aperture Priority setting.
I am not sure what you mean by focus priority.
I forgot to mention that I was using the Aperture Priority setting.
I am not sure what you mean by focus priority.
You can set the camera to only activate when the subject is in focus or shutter priority where the shutter will activate whenever the shutter button is pressed. Focus priority is usually used when the subject is stationary, shutter priority is usually used when the subject is in motion. Your manual will help you make the adjustment, look under “focus mode”. I use focus priority with focus mode AF-S and shutter priority with focus mode AF-C.
Aug 13, 2021 14:25:07 #
bingonut I believe quixdraw is referring to a Nikon AF setting that determines if the camera's "Image Processing Engine" a.k.a. EXPEED 4; 5; or whatever is configured to release the Shutter if the AF system hasn't verified an actual Focus "Lock" Otherwise known as "Release" mode in Nikon parlance.
Since I don't shoot Canon hoping Paul can help you here... Where is Paul when we need him? lol
Bottom Line? There are a myriad of ways you can configure a modern DSLR or mirrorless camera for shooting BIF.
Try YouTube for tutorials on your Canon's setup for BIF...
Hope this helps bingonut.
Please stay safe!
Since I don't shoot Canon hoping Paul can help you here... Where is Paul when we need him? lol
Bottom Line? There are a myriad of ways you can configure a modern DSLR or mirrorless camera for shooting BIF.
Try YouTube for tutorials on your Canon's setup for BIF...
Hope this helps bingonut.
Please stay safe!
Aug 13, 2021 14:26:11 #
And for BIF you should set your camera for back-button autofocus. (If it's available for your camera).
Aug 13, 2021 14:33:17 #
camera is trying to focus ,see if you have a shutter priority menu. then it shoots when you take the pic.
Aug 13, 2021 14:44:21 #
If you point at a clear sky, there is nothing for the camera to use to focus. You need to pre-focus and then take the shot with the lens set to "Manual" focus. In auto focus mode it won't let the camera take the shot unless it decides it is in focus.
Aug 13, 2021 15:51:35 #
bingonut
Loc: Cape Cod
Thank you all for your replies.
Will take a look at what Youtube has to offer.
Will take a look at what Youtube has to offer.
Aug 14, 2021 07:43:22 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
bingonut wrote:
When trying to take BIF pictures the shutter will not click.
I am using a Canon SL1 with a tamron 18-270 lens.
My settings were F8 and I tried different ISO settings, 400, 800 and 1600. The shutter would not click when raising the camera to the sky, But worked fine when taking non sky pictures.
Any help will be greatly appreciated as I am a beginner photographer.
I am using a Canon SL1 with a tamron 18-270 lens.
My settings were F8 and I tried different ISO settings, 400, 800 and 1600. The shutter would not click when raising the camera to the sky, But worked fine when taking non sky pictures.
Any help will be greatly appreciated as I am a beginner photographer.
When you go over the recommended shutter speed of a camera it will not fire. So, I believe what is happening is you are shooting on some kind of auto setting, when your camera is pointed at the bright sky, you shutter speed exceeds the max. for your camera and it will not fire, when you point at non sky images, your shutter speed falls below the max.
So, use manual exposure for the ground, then point it up at the birds in flight and you should have the correct exposure for the bird. Provided both the ground and the bird are being lite the same.
Good luck and keep on shooting until the end.
Aug 14, 2021 09:58:55 #
Aug 14, 2021 12:07:53 #
Aug 14, 2021 12:23:01 #
quixdraw wrote:
Don't have the camera, but I bet the shutter release is set to focus priority.
I agree with quix. You should set it to shutter priority. You will get a lot of out of focus pictures, but at least you won't think your camera is broken. When set to focus priority, if it doesn't think the focus is perfect, it will not take the shot. But sometimes it's better to have a slightly out of focus pic than non at all. It will help you to hone your skills at panning, holding still etc....
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