Pre-Shoot Camera Setup

Set AF to AF-C Use continuous autofocus for all moving subjects.
Turn OFF AF Assist Light This function emits light from the camera to help autofocus in dark conditions. Please make sure it is turned OFF.
Turn OFF Flash If the camera is set to auto mode, the flash may fire unexpectedly during early morning shooting. Please keep the flash OFF at all times.
Recommended Shutter Speed For birds in flight, at least 1/640 sec is recommended. Ideally, increase it up to 1/5000 sec when possible.
Recommended Aperture This depends on your camera, lens, and lighting conditions. We recommend starting wide open, then stopping down by about 2/3 to 1 stop as it gets brighter.
AF Area Instead of using a single AF point, a slightly wider AF area is generally recommended.
AF Speed The name varies depending on the manufacturer, but this refers to autofocus response speed. If your camera supports it, we recommend setting it to the fastest option.