Birds in flight settings for Nikon Z6ii
Jul 28, 2021 11:01:26 #
Jul 28, 2021 11:21:08 #
Does it matter what camera? I'm posting mostly to see what others write, but I think it is always a fast shutter speed that dictates a wide aperture and high ISO.
Jul 28, 2021 19:13:37 #
I think your settings will be the same as most cameras. Fast shutter, auto iso, and appropriate aperture for the available light and distance to the subject.
Jul 29, 2021 07:49:12 #
grandpaw wrote:
What settings do you use for BIF on the Nikon Z6ii
I’m interested in a sensible answer as well. Shooting mirrorless is not the same as shooting DSLR.
doclrb
Jul 29, 2021 07:53:42 #
doclrb wrote:
I’m interested in a sensible answer as well. Shooting mirrorless is not the same as shooting DSLR.
doclrb
doclrb
No, but the laws of physics and exposure are!
Jul 29, 2021 07:54:51 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
grandpaw wrote:
What settings do you use for BIF on the Nikon Z6ii
1/4000 sec. if you want the wing tips to be frozen. I also use continuous auto focus, group auto focus(positioned in the middle of the viewfinder), matrix metering, manual exposure. If I am shooting with a prime, I shoot wide open, if I am shooting with a zoom, I like to stop down a stop or two.
I also try to fill the frame as much as possible with the bird. This takes practice, I practice my panning on moving cars past me, you must, as you trip the shutter, keep your camera moving. (very important)
Good luck and keep on shooting until the end.
Jul 29, 2021 08:09:03 #
doclrb wrote:
I’m interested in a sensible answer as well. Shooting mirrorless is not the same as shooting DSLR.
doclrb
doclrb
The only difference is the way the image is previewed in the viewfinder. The laws of physics and principles of photography don't change as with any fast moving, somewhat predictable subject using panning techniques. There is also a dedicated BIF group on UHH which applies to either DSLR/MILC.
Jul 29, 2021 08:38:30 #
doclrb wrote:
I’m interested in a sensible answer as well. Shooting mirrorless is not the same as shooting DSLR.
doclrb
doclrb
AMEN!!! Unless you haven't tried shooting with a mirrorless camera you won't understand the question. Let me add that I have been taking pictures for over fifty years and I do understand the basic settings fairly well. I guess I should have been a little clearer asking my question so let me try again. What focus settings do you use on your Z6ii when shooting action and birds in flight.
Jul 29, 2021 08:39:40 #
doclrb wrote:
I’m interested in a sensible answer as well. Shooting mirrorless is not the same as shooting DSLR.
doclrb
doclrb
I am curious about your comment about differences in mirrorless vs DSLR’s. Would you mind providing more insight on your thinking. Thanks in advance.
Jul 29, 2021 08:48:47 #
Nalu wrote:
I am curious about your comment about differences in mirrorless vs DSLR’s. Would you mind providing more insight on your thinking. Thanks in advance.
See my last post above.
Jul 29, 2021 10:35:03 #
whitehall
Loc: Canada
As I understand you question, it does not deal with f stops or time, rather it centers on the various AF focus options the camera has to offer. I am not a Nikon shooter, (I shot BIF with Canon 7D mkii previously, now I use a Canon R5 that has eye detection). but my wife is. We both find that DLSR could pick up a BIF using a small cluster of focus points whereas the mirrorless may work better with all focus points (the sensors have vastly more focus points on the mirrorless). I hope this addresses your question.
Jul 29, 2021 10:37:15 #
Yea Grandpa, your question is not about the exposure triangle. You might start by watching Steve Perry’s video: https://youtu.be/jYrkzlbAGOI
Jul 29, 2021 12:43:46 #
grandpaw wrote:
What settings do you use for BIF on the Nikon Z6ii
Regardless of what subject you wish to photograph with whatever camera/lens, I always Google "Photographing Subject: XXX with "Camera YYY" and you'll get many hits to websites, forums, blogs and videos for recommended settings.
Be well!
Ed
Jul 29, 2021 13:15:25 #
billnikon wrote:
1/4000 sec. if you want the wing tips to be frozen... (show quote)
A truly magnificent, superb capture, perfectly done 👁️🎯🏆🎯👁️
Jul 29, 2021 13:36:40 #
grandpaw wrote:
What settings do you use for BIF on the Nikon Z6ii
I like my DSLR's for BIF rather than the Z6 II or the Z7 II, the reason is for low contrast shots the Z cameras have a difficult time locking on to auto focus.
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