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What’s the Best Shutter Speed for Bird Photography? (You Need This for Sharp Photos)

by Kevin F.

Bird photography is a challenging yet rewarding hobby that requires a good understanding of both your equipment and your subject. Among the various settings on a camera, shutter speed is one of the most crucial when capturing images of birds, … Read More

Categories Bird Photography
Barn owl perching on a camera

Ultimate Guide to Getting Started with Bird Photography (A Flight Through the Basics)

by Kevin F.

Bird Photography 101 Taking pictures of birds is a profoundly rewarding experience, but getting that perfectly tack sharp shot can be very challenging. In this article, I want to explain how to get into bird photography and how to get … Read More

Categories Bird Facts, Bird Photography, Birding
Sharp photo of baby hummingbird and mother.

14 Tips for Taking Sharper Bird Photos on a Mirrorless Camera (#12 Makes a Big Difference)

by Kevin F.

New camera and lens in hand, you hurry to your favorite birding spot to try out your new gear. The image in the viewfinder looks stunning, and the camera’s autofocus is locking onto the eye of the bird with ease. … Read More

Categories Bird Photography, Birding
A bent bird beak as an example of rolling shutter effect.

What is Rolling Shutter Effect in Mirrorless Cameras (and What Might Fix it)

by Kevin F.

Mirrorless cameras are incredible pieces of technology and a huge upgrade from the DSLRs we used only a few years ago. But, like any new technology, mirrorless cameras have some downsides and things that need improvement. In this article, I … Read More

Categories Bird Photography, Now You Know
Mirrorless camera sensor and shutter shock

What is Shutter Shock? (It Might Be Causing Blurry Photos)

by Kevin F.

Shutter shock is the mechanical vibration caused by the movement of a camera’s shutter mechanism. When you take a picture, the camera’s shutter opens and closes to expose the sensor to light. This creates tiny vibrations that travel through the … Read More

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