Nikon

Wild Animals

Photograph wild animals similar to dogs and cats.

Camera settings
Focus mode AF‑C
AF-area mode [Auto-area AF]
[Silent mode] [ON]
Auto capture settings
[Capture criteria] [Subject detection]
[Advanced: Subject detection]
  • [Subject type]: Animals
  • [Smallest]: [1]
[Timing options] [Recording time selection]: [10 s]
  • These settings are good for photographing wild animals on trails or at watering holes or feeding sites.
  • Disabling [Motion] prevents auto capture being triggered by the wind or swaying branches.
  • Setting the camera to record ten-second bursts on detecting the subject ensures that shooting will continue for a fair amount of time even if the camera subsequently loses track of the subject’s location.
  • Shoot in silent mode to avoid startling your subjects.

Caution: Photographing Wild Animals

Do all you can not to disturb the environment when photographing wild animals.