How To Take Pictures Of Birds In Flight - Best Settings For Nikon

How To Take Pictures Of Birds In Flight - Best Settings For Nikon explores the camera settings you need to take good photos of birds in flight. To read about Back-Button Auto Focus follow this link https://photographersfreedom.com/2019/08/29/back-button-focus/ *I use and recommend Sirui Tripods* - http://shrsl.com/4u2wk *I use LensPens to clean all my lenses* - https://lenspen.com/?ref=siczyrvf *My favourite gear:* ▶ Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G ED lens. The sharpest lens I've ever owned: https://geni.us/X0X9AB (Amazon) ▶ Sony a6400 Mirrorless camera. Yes, I also use Sony! This is the camera and lens I film all my Youtube videos with: https://geni.us/yiSmj (Amazon, Adorama, and eBay) ▶ Sigma 16mm f/1.4 Contemporary Lens for Sony E Mount (Amazon/Walmart/Adorama) - https://geni.us/nmqaSWd ▶ Sony 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS lens (Amazon/Adorama/Walmart) - https://geni.us/MQQRuH ▶ Rode Video Mic Pro + Shotgun Microphone. I use this to record all the audio for my YouTube videos: https://geni.us/JUrz (Amazon/Adorama) ▶ Smallrig Camera Cage For Sony a6400. Helpful for attaching accessories such as lights and microphones: https://geni.us/dY5BA (Amazon, Adorama, eBay) ▶ Lowepro Flipside 400AW III. The latest version of my camera backpack: https://geni.us/G3QSg (Amazon/Adorama) ▶ Sirui W-2204 Carbon Fibre Waterproof Tripod. My most used tripod (Sirui) - http://shrsl.com/4u2wn So what is the best way to photograph birds in flight? Well that depends on your equipment, what type of birds you are photographing, and the lighting conditions on the day. In this video I am going to tell you how to photograph birds in flight with a Nikon D5200 and a Nikon AF-s Nikkor 55-200mm f4-5.6 lens. Don't click away if you have another brand of camera or lens, as this video has some great general tips for bird photographers. Getting pictures of birds in mid-flight can be a challenge. Some birds fly faster than others and of course birds are all different sizes. In this video I am taking photos of Australasian Gannets and Common Terns. The Gannets have wingspans of up to 2 meters, and of course the Terns are a much smaller bird. Both species fly in a similar way, gliding along with their heads down searching, and then diving down quickly into the water to catch fish. In this video, you will not only learn the settings to photograph birds in flight, but also some tips for how to set yourself up and focus on the birds. The birds in flight photography techniques I teach here I have learnt through hours and hours of bird photography with many different types of birds. To check out some of my bird photography, please go to https://www.barrycallisterphotography.com.au/australian-birds I hope you learn some great bird photography tips from this video. Thanks for watching. *Find me online:* *Web* - https://photographersfreedom.com https://barrycallisterphotography.com.au *Facebook* - https://www.facebook.com/photographersfreedom https://www.facebook.com/barrycallisterphotography/ *Instagram* - https://www.instagram.com/barrycallisterphotography/ The equipment I use in this video is not terribly expensive. The Nikon D5200 is a great camera for beginners and intermediate photographers and I have taken many really good photos with it. To learn more about the D5200, follow this link https://photographersfreedom.com/get/nikon-d5200-dslr-camera/ The 55-200mm lens I used in the video is just a kit lens. For more information about it, follow this link https://photographersfreedom.com/get/nikon-55-200mm-f-4-5-6g-lens/ #photographersfreedom #birdphotography #birdsinflight #nikonphotography #photographytutorial #photographybasics *DISCLAIMER:* As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This description contains affiliate links, meaning I'll receive a small commission if you purchase via one of the product links. You will not pay more than you would if you purchased directly from the retailer.