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Imace

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I Have a Nikon 950 and a 15x45x60 scope, I have been trying for ages to get a picture of a Kestrel that hovers about an island on a lake i fish. I have tried everything i can think of and info from the net but still get blurred pics. I have a very sturdy tripod and adapter fitted and use a shutter release cable so there is no movement. With shutter priority the pictures are black and i can't recover with Photoshop. Can anyone give advice on what i need to try.
Thanks
Ian
 
Hi Ian

I see this is your first post, so may I welcome you on behalf of the Staff and Moderators at Bird Forum

I'm sure someone will be along soon with some advice for you - not easy is it?

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Thanks for the welcome Delia.. I am of to bed as i am going to the lake tomorrow morning to try again.
 
Hi,
Digiscoped bird in flight shots are either unexpected,or very lucky for me ..I dont even try usually ..a hovering kestrel is more of a possibility,but I'd still need lots of luck.
Lots of light,for a good fast shutterspeed,a small apperture for extended depth of field ...and most importantly,lightning speed setup reactions:)

I dont think digiscoping lends itself to reasonably close up flight shots,but id be interested to know if other people are managing it?

good luck
 
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