Small Animals Moving in and out of a Fixed Position
© Jogi Francis
Equipment used:
- Z 9
- NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
Shooting conditions:
- Shutter speed: ¹/₁₀₀₀ s
- Aperture: f/2.8
- Exposure compensation: –0.3 EV
- Focal length: 400 mm
The following settings are recommended for photographing small animals that move quickly in a particular position, such as a feeding site or a burrow.
| Shooting mode | A |
|---|---|
| Release mode | Continuous high-speed: 20 fps |
| Aperture | The maximum aperture value of the lens or ¹/₂ EV stop down from the maximum aperture value |
| Image quality | [RAW] or [RAW + JPEG normal] (Z 9), [RAW + JPEG/HEIF normal] (Z 8) |
| AF-area mode | [3D-tracking] |
| AF subject detection options | [Animal] |
| ISO sensitivity | ISO AUTO ([ISO sensitivity settings] > [Maximum sensitivity] set to [2000]) |
| Set Picture Control | [Standard] |
| White balance | [Auto] |
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Recommended with the following subjects:
- Small birds
- Insects
- Field mice, etc.
- Avoid getting too close to a small animal’s feeding site or burrow and take pictures from a location that does not disturb their ecosystem. Once you have researched the areas where animals regularly visit, set up a camera with a super-telephoto lens attached to a tripod in a stable location and wait for the right moment to photograph.