How to set parameters when using Nikon d800 camera to shoot birds?

1. Shutter: Generally, when photographing birds, it will not be lower than 1/400. It also depends on the size of the subject and the effect of the wings. The larger the bird's wings, the lower the frequency of fanning, the smaller the shutter speed. The higher the bird's flapping frequency, the more time the bird still has to glide. Therefore, when I encounter a small bird, I will increase the shutter speed to better freeze that second.

2. Aperture: Generally, telephoto is used for bird photography. The common telephoto is at F5.6, so when shooting, most of the maximum aperture is also set at F8, but sometimes it is also set at F8. F5.6, it depends on your needs for the background. If the background is relatively clean, I would use a smaller aperture. The advantage is that the angle of view is wider, making it clearer.

3. ISO: In most cases, the ISO for bird photography will be raised. Now the camera is becoming more and more anti-noise. The ISO in the title has no big problem up to 1600, so it is normal. I usually set it at ISO200-320. If the light contrast is not very good, I will set the ISO upward.

4. Focus: Generally, 3D focusing is used. This method is good for bird photography, but it requires getting used to.

Extended information

Pay attention to these details when photographing birds: slow at far and fast at near, the lens is zoomed in, the relative speed will be faster; prediction is very important, after careful observation, you will find Birds will have certain preparation postures when taking off and landing, etc. This experience is very important. In addition to the machine settings, in addition to the shutter speed must be maintained, in addition to the need for different effects, the shutter can be lowered or too high, and other settings can be set according to the environment.

When photographing stationary birds, use AF-S single-servo autofocus mode, and when photographing flying birds, use AF-C continuous-servo autofocus mode.

Solution 1: Simple, use aperture priority: just select automatic 3D tracking mode and continuous shooting method.

Solution 2: The focal length of the bird shooting lens is above 300, and the shutter priority is above 1000.