In general, you want short durations when it comes to shutter speeds. “Birds are so fast, and they make these almost imperceptible movements even when they’re perched,” said Groo.

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Birds, small and flighty ... even the slightest motion can cause blur. Try to use as fast a shutter speed as possible, taking into account what kind of depth of field you want.

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This involves moving your camera along with a moving subject, such as a running antelope or a bird in flight, while using a slower shutter speed – typically around 1/15 to 1/60 sec. The result ...

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