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.
  • Best memory cards for the Sony α-1.
  • and much more!
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