The Art and Science of Photographing Birds in Flight with Sony Alpha
What is included in this Guide
The Art & Science of photographing bird in flight with the Sony α-1 is the ultimate reference for avian photographers who like to make highly detailed, dynamic images of flying birds. Co-authored by Arash Hazeghi Ph.D. and Arthur Morris, the 300+ page guide provides perspectives, tips and tricks from both photographers that will apply to a wide audience.
First of all, if you use Nikon or Canon (or Olympus or Fuji) gear, do not be put off by the title. While a portion of the guide deals with the Sony α there is a ton of priceless material covered that can help you become a better flight photographer no matter what system you are using. We will teach you the basic concepts that you need to master to become a great flight photographer along with the techniques used by the world’s best flight photographers
General topics covered
Choosing the correct lens/focal length for the job, prime vs. zoom lenses as well as using tele-convertors.
Handholding techniques and concepts, image stablizer application.
setting the correct exposure and shutter speed, pre-focus and quick acquisition techniques.
Desirable settings (light and background) to make attractive in-flight images.
and much more!
Sony Specific topics (α 1, α 9 III and other α series):
Use o f zebras to get the best exposure
The fine points and recommended settings for Optical Steady Shot (OSS).
The concept of Auto-Focus (AF) tracking in the α cameras
Everything there is to know about the complex Sony autofocus system.
About all the AF patterns, how to quickly switch them, and about those favored by each author. And why.
How to set and use Bird Face-Eye detection for flight photography.
How and why to assign various custom functions to the various programmable buttons on the α body.