Questions tagged [bird-photography]
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Canon EOS 7DII - focus settings for birds in flight
I recently acquired a vintage Canon EOS 7D Mark II with a low shutter count. Initially, I had very good results for birds in flight, but later I started experimenting with the very sophisticated ...
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What is the better gift for the beginning bird photograper? Used 500 mm F 4.5 prime vs 100-600 mm F 4.5 - 6.8 zoom
I want to buy a gift for the beginning bird photographer. She currently uses and has experience with 70 - 250 mm lens (the camera accepts Canon EF S). She says the birds just fly away as she ...
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Lens auto-focus not working well
I am using Nikon D5600 with Kit Lens. I have mostly used Manual Single-Point focus and sometimes Continuous Full-Area focus. When using 70-300mm kit lens, I tried Auto-Focus on a bird at a single ...
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Bird Photography Camera System [closed]
The camera should have fast focus, high res, good clarity, good night capture without noise, silent ... Is there anything bird photography does not require in a camera? I mean which Nikon or Canon ...
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EOS Rebel T100 compatible 300 or 400 mm lense [duplicate]
I am thinking about getting a refurbished Refurbished EOS Rebel T100. Is it compatible with Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens? Also, what is the cheapest way I can go up to 400mm?
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What are must-haves for a beginner in wildlife photography?
I've enjoyed taking pictures of wildlife on my phone for a while, especially birds, and would like to get a camera to get better quality images. I would possibly like to try some astrophotography too. ...
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Do my photos look blurrier on a newer, higher-resolution camera body because my lens has a problem?
I have a Canon EF 100-400 1:4.5-5.6 L IS USM (the old version, not the II) zoom lens, which I often use for bird photography. I used to have a Canon 10D body, which I used in combination with this ...
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How to use Sony A77M2 auto-focus for shooting birds
I've been challenged with the following scenario: I'm shooting a stationary bird with a Sony A77M2 and 300mm lens. Eventually the bird takes flight. How should I configure and use the body's ...
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Does Long Exposure set to ON resulting in blurred objects?
Camera: Nikon D5600
Lens: 70-300 mm
I am using this lens for bird photography. From the last few months, I noticed even when the bird is not moving and I try to focus using the Manual Mode with Single ...
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teleconverter for a Canon Powershot SX50 HS
I have a Canon Powershot SX50 HS camera and use it a lot for bird photography ( goes up to 200mm).
Is it worth getting a X2 teleconverter lens or will the loss in image quality offset the ...
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Canon 200mm f/2.8 L II USM vs Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX APO DG OS or something else?
I'm looking for replacement of my Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM. Camera is Canon EOS 700D.
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amateur photograph, especially nature and birds, mostly walking rarely hiding,
focal ...
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Hummingbird photography with a Nikon D5300
I started using a Nikon D5300. My back yard has a lot Hummingbirds and I want take very good pictures. I took a couple but the wings are not clear.
Does someone have a suggestion on how I can do this?...
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What lenses should I use for bird photography [duplicate]
I am looking for lenses to use with my Nikon D5600 that would be good for bird photography. I recently bought it and was wondering what lenses would be good. My budget is up to $400. Thanks in advance
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Bird Photography lens recommendations on a Canon 7D Mk I
On my off days I sometimes go to the nearby creek to take pictures of these water fowl that are usually chill about getting their picture taken. Stills are nice, but I wanted to use my 7D to it's full ...
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Should I use automatic focus or manual focus for bird photography?
I have a Canon Rebel XTi and some decent lenses. I am considering getting a 500-1000mm f/8 telephoto zoom lens.
For photographing birds that are 25-100m away, should I use an automatic focus or a ...
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