Shooting in burst mode

[dpeppar]

I would like to recommend to those with DSLR's who have not tried burst mode (your camera's drive mode can be set to single, continuous or burst mode, self-timer, etc) to give it a try.

Most newer DSLR's will shot at 5 or more shots per second. You will find some interesting material. EG: Yesterday I shot a 7 picture burst of a yellow-rump.


First shot "Rump with Bug"


2nd Bug goes down


3rd "Nice Bug!"

This techniques are good for the fast birds such as Hummers even when they are sitting because they are still moving!:

In less than a minute I took 17 shots from 4-5 bursts. The group had some goodish shots;





An interesting shot;



But most looked like this:



One technical detail is to use higher speed memory cards.

Give it a try...

DaveP

[Chris]

Great advice Dave. I have tried this a few times and have been able to capture images I would not have captured.

Love the picture with the warbler and the bug.

[kenpossum]

Good post. Thanks for sharing.