Mike Burroughs
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First post so be gentle with me!
I have a problem that I don't know how to describe or name so have been unable to find help anywhere, and couldn't see an answer in Steve's BIF book.
When shooting at high shutter speed (1/2000 to 1/8000) I am getting bits of bird wing in weird places. Many people get stunning shots of humming birds perfectly frozen, and these birds flap much more slowly, so I know it should be possible to get a clean shot. Sometimes it is (almost) artistic, but I would like to know how to prevent and possibly control this effect.
I have attached a few of the best (or should that be worst?).
I have focussed at a spot on a regular flight path to a feeding station, with the light behind me. . Just waiting for the lucky coincidence of in focus, in frame, with pleasing pose and composition. It’s amazing how often small flying birds have their wings folded! ... and yes, I know I need to work on exposure!
Similar problem from 2022. D850, Sigma 150-600, 1/8000, f8. not sure about the other settings (especially VR and front curtain) but probably on a tripod with remote release. If memory serves I have some with this problem that were hand held, but I am unable to identify them in my collection.
I have many others, and happy to share my mistakes so others can learn. Let me know if you want some more for info or an article.
And finally an almost good one to show what I am chasing... a bit closer, better focus, and more centralised would be nice.
I have a problem that I don't know how to describe or name so have been unable to find help anywhere, and couldn't see an answer in Steve's BIF book.
When shooting at high shutter speed (1/2000 to 1/8000) I am getting bits of bird wing in weird places. Many people get stunning shots of humming birds perfectly frozen, and these birds flap much more slowly, so I know it should be possible to get a clean shot. Sometimes it is (almost) artistic, but I would like to know how to prevent and possibly control this effect.
I have attached a few of the best (or should that be worst?).
I have focussed at a spot on a regular flight path to a feeding station, with the light behind me. . Just waiting for the lucky coincidence of in focus, in frame, with pleasing pose and composition. It’s amazing how often small flying birds have their wings folded! ... and yes, I know I need to work on exposure!
- First is 1/2000 no exposure bias, the second is 1/4000 +2.0 (or too much)
- f2.8
- Auto ISO
- Tripod
- Live View
- Wireless Remote release,
- Silent shutter, Burst mode Continuous High (approx 7 FPS)
- Electronic Front Curtain Shutter disabled
- Vibration Reduction Off
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Similar problem from 2022. D850, Sigma 150-600, 1/8000, f8. not sure about the other settings (especially VR and front curtain) but probably on a tripod with remote release. If memory serves I have some with this problem that were hand held, but I am unable to identify them in my collection.
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I have many others, and happy to share my mistakes so others can learn. Let me know if you want some more for info or an article.
And finally an almost good one to show what I am chasing... a bit closer, better focus, and more centralised would be nice.
You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.