Re: Birds in flight
- From: "Ron Recer" <ron48@xxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2007 10:53:25 -0500
"Phillip Mann" <phil@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I can't figure what settings to use as to iso, speed, f-stop and focus
with my digital Olympus SP-55OUZ, of birds flying overhead. The sky
varies from cloudy, bright, blue, etc.
I'm kinda new to picture taking and would appreciate any help.
Phil
When I am taking photos of birds in flight with my Canon 10D and 100-400 IS
lens I generally use the following settings:
ISO = 400
IS = Off
Mode = Av
AF Mode = AI Servo (continuous focusing)
AF Point = Center
Metering = Partial
f stop = 5.6 to 8 (depends on light, I usually want a shutter speed of
1/2000 or faster)
Drive = Continuous
Slower shutter speeds seem to work well for the birds body, but wings will
usually blur unless the bird is soaring. I try to position myself so the
sun is roughly to my back. Your results may be different, but I have had
good results with the above settings.
Often the biggest problem is tracking the bird so that it remains near the
center of the frame. It becomes easier with practice.
Ron
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