Canon EOS Official Sample Image Links: 2014 - 2024

Canon EOS / Canon EOS R Official Sample Images from Canon Japan

 

Canon EOS RP Sample Image : Image Credit Canon Singapore

I study 100's of new Canon EOS R / EOS camera official sample images as new bodies are released - the attached image here on the right is from the Canon EOS RP Full-Frame Mirrorless camera.

Herewith a list / link to various Canon EOS R / EOS / EOS M camera sample galleries on one of my websites of sample images from most of the current APS-C and Full-Frame Canon bodies 

2014 - 2023

Latest Sample Images: Canon EOS R6 Mark II | Canon EOS R7 | Canon EOS R10

Canon EOS R Official Sample Images
 As made available by Canon Japan (also other official Canon subsidiaries) and published on my Canon Camera News website - with image credits and original EXIF Data and Image Downloads:

Canon EOS R Full-Frame Sample Images

• Canon EOS R3
• Canon EOS R5 C
• Canon EOS R5
• Canon EOS R6 Mark II
• Canon EOS R6
• Canon EOS R8
• Canon EOS R
• Canon EOS RP

Canon EOS R APS-C Sample Images

• Canon EOS R7
• Canon EOS R10
• Canon EOS R50

Canon EOS / EOS M Official Sample Images
 As made available by Canon Japan (also other official Canon subsidiaries) and published on my Canon Camera News website - with image credits and original EXIF Data and Image Downloads:

• Canon EOS-1D X Mark III
• Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
• Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
• Canon EOS 5D Mark III 
• Canon EOS 6D Mark II
• Canon EOS 7D Mark II
• Canon EOS 90D
• Canon EOS 80D
• Canon EOS 77D
• Canon EOS Rebel T8i / EOS 850D
• Canon EOS Rebel T7i / EOS 800D
• Canon EOS 750D / 760D (Rebel T5i / T5s)
• Canon EOS 4000D
• Canon EOS 2000D
• Canon EOS SL3 / EOS Rebel 250D 
• Canon EOS SL2 / EOS Rebel 200D
• Canon EOS M100 Mirrorless
• Canon EOS M50 Mirrorless
• Canon EOS M5 Mirrorless
• Canon EOS M6 Mark II Mirrorless
• Canon EOS M6 Mirrorless

Go>> Canon EOS Official Sample Image Links

Canon EOS 760D Rebel T6s Sample Image  - Image Credit: Canon Japan EXIF Data

Sample Image: Canon EOS 4000D - Image Credit: Canon Japan EXIF Data

Table Mountain, Cape Town… Handheld at f/16

Our Majestic Mountain - Handheld at a Small Aperture

Table Mountain om Av Mode Vernon Chalmers Photography

This image (in very good morning light) was a very rare small aperture (f/16) handheld capture for me – as most of my students will know I generally recommend only to go as small as f/11 when handholding a camera for architecture, landscape or street photography – with AF enabled. This technique is for getting most of the image sharp without using a tripod. The same will apply for high-end (professional) macro / food photography – at apertures around f/16 it is highly recommended to use a tripod.

This particular Table Mountain image was captured with a Canon EOS 700D / EF-S 18-135mm lens between Milnerton and Table View in Av Mode at 35mm / ISO 100 / f/16 / AF Mode enabled (handheld). The good light (@ ISO 100) was a major support factor for the pairing I have used at f/16.

I have experienced lately that with the modern Canon EOS R mirrorless cameras (with built-in Image Stabilisation) and paired with various RF lenses (specifically designed for the EOS R) that it is now less risky to shoot handheld in Manual / Av Mode - with AF enabled at f/16 / Auto-ISO in reasonable good quality light (for various different genres). The images I looked at / worked with where without any particular camera shake and it rendered a sharp image across the frame.

Important: For long exposure photography with a DSLR or mirrorless camera a tripod will still be a requirement as the photographer will be shooting for up to 30 seconds (or longer in Bulb Mode) at a low ISO (i.e. 100 to 200) at i.e f/16 - using Manual Focus as standard practice / and with hyperfocal distance estimations.

Without a tripod it is highly unlikely that any long exposure image will be useable due to the handheld shake / movement during the longer exposure in-camera processing at the same time. The camera should be kept as still as possible - I generify use a remote shutter cable release to minimise any additional / unnecessary movement. 

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Glorious Photography Light at Woodbridge Island

Woodbridge Island / Table Bay Nature Reserve Bird in Flight Photography

Canon EOS 7D Mark II  / Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM Lens

Speckled Pigeon in Flight Woodbridge Island, Cape Town

Birds in Flight Training Session Woodbridge Island

We had quite an early morning start (before 07:00) for an in-flight training session and was greeted by very crisp light, no wind and quite an abundance of local bird species. We took a hike into the Woodbridge Island Table Bay Nature Reserve and for the first time I observed the local black-crowned heron drinking water from the Diep River. It was a pleasant sessions with good signs of the Diep River returning to pre-2017 conditions - considering the pollution / sewage issues experienced her over the last couple of years.

It was a very good photography training session all morning. It felt like the old days (pre-2017) before all the Milnerton Lagoon / Woodbridge Island pollution and sewage problems. The birds were naturally relaxed and I really hope this is (once-again) the future of natural and undisturbed bird behaviour around the Woodbridge Island birding and natural environment.  

Woodbridge Island birds photographed during the morning:

• Speckled pigeon in flight
• White-throated swallow in flight
• Cape teal duck in flight
• Grey heron in flight
• Common greenshank landing
• Common tern in flight
• Blacksmith plover in flight
• Hadeda ibis in flight
• Black-winged stilt
• Common moorhen

Canon Camera / Lens / Exposure Settings: 

• Canon EOS 7D Mark II
• Canon EF 400mm f5.6L IS USM Lens
• Manual Mode: 400mm / f/5.6 / Auto- ISO (Various) / 1/2500s Shutter Speed

Post-Processing: Adobe Lightroom Classic Version 13

White-Throated Swallow in Flight Woodbridge Island, Cape Town

Cape Teal Duck in Flight Woodbridge Island, Cape Town

Grey Heron flying over the Diep River Woodbridge Island, Cape Town

Common Greenshank Landing Woodbridge Island, Cape Town

Common Tern in Flight Woodbridge Island, Cape Town

Low Flying Blacksmith Plover Woodbridge Island, Cape Town

Hadeda Ibis flying along the Diep River Woodbridge Island, Cape Town

Black-Winged Stilt in the Diep River Woodbridge Island, Cape Town

Common Moorhen in the Diep River Woodbridge Island, Cape Town

Canon Photography Training Inaka Island | Kirstenbosch Garden |  Woodbridge Island

For the Developing / New Photographer

Its not necessarily the quality of the camera, but more often the subject in front of the lens that 'captures' an audience.

Grey heron walking the Milnerton Lagoon, Woodbridge Island

This image of the grey heron 'walking with an attitude' was created more than 10 years ago with my oldest camera / lens. Its been my most liked and talked about image ever since.

At the time (as a developing photographer), I was more concerned with image quality and post-processing). I have since then learned that chasing the light and patience are far more important...

I've never been asked with what camera / lens I've created this image. Its not the best quality image against many standards, but it resonates with many people in terms of various (human) behaviours and characteristics - it tells a story.

With Canon EOS 700D / EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens at the Milnerton Lagoon, Woodbridge Island

2022 Update: 

Over the years this image has gained thousands of Social Media (Facebook / Twitter) likes and comments around the world via a few posts I've made in an attempt to just share this unexpected moment in time.

Here is an update of one of these posts on my Mental Health and Motivation website about the 'Walking Grey Heron" - this particular post of the grey heron was shared to a Birdlife South Africa Facebook Group.

A Special Moment of Gratitude >>

Taking advantage of good natural light View

Differences Between a DSLR and Mirrorless Camera
What is the Difference Between a DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras?

Vernon Chalmers Photography Training Intaka Island | Kirstenbosch Garden | Woodbridge Island

Introduction to Birds in Flight Photography

Introduction to Birds in Flight Photography Cape Town: Camera / Lens Settings & Tips

Vernon Chalmers Bird in flight Photographer Milnerton, Cape Town

Canon EOS 7D Mark II  / 400mm Lens ISO 500 / f/6.3 / 1/3200s

There are access to various resources on the Vernon Chalmers Photography website on how photograph birds in flight, the resources that I have developed and a few tips and other resources I have developed over the more than ten years a a birds in flight photographer and photography trainer.

Birds in Flight Photography Training Milnerton / Woodbridge Island, Cape Town >>

Canon EOS SETUP and Tips for Birds in Flight Photography

Canon EOS 70D Birds In Flight Canon EOS 70D / EF 400mm Lens

Canon EOS 80D Birds in flight Photography Canon EOS 80D

Canon EOS 7D Mark II Birds in Flight 10 Frames Per Second Demo

Canon EOS 7D Mark II : Automatic Selection Autofocus Testing View

Canon EOS 7D Mark II : Large Zone Autofocus Testing View

Starting Out with Birds in Flight Photography View

Canon EOS Setup and Tips For Birds in Flight Photography View

Tracking Variables for Improved Birds in Flight Photography View

Canon EOS 7D Mark II Application For View

Birds in Flight Photography Training Gift Vouchers View

Canon EOS 700D / EF-S 55-250mm IS II lens (Tv Mode)
One advantage of using fast shutter speeds is the freezing of motion of birds in flight (BIF). On a DSLR and / or advanced compact / bridge camera this is achieved by either Manual or Tv (Shutter Priority) Mode.

DSLR vs Compact / Bridge Camera (ito faster lenses / higher shutter speeds)
The advantage of a DSLR over a compact camera (imo after various tests) will be faster autofocus, improved lens image-stabilisation (IS) and the bigger image sensor (for improved low light shooting, depth of field and possibly some framing).

EXIF data (Images Below)

• Canon EOS 700D body
• EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS lens
• Tv Mode 
• Shutter speed: 1/1000s 
• Aperture: f/8 (selected by camera) 
• ISO 250 - 320
• Focal length: 280mm (slightly cropped) 
• Multi-Shot Mode / AI Servo / RAW

Cape Town Location / Conditions
Milnerton Lagoon / Cape Town (30/07/2014)
Sunny / Windy

Below Images: Canon EOS 700D / EF 70-300mm IS USM Lens

Canon EOS 700D / EF 70-300mm IS USM f/8 ISO 320 1/1000s Multi-Shot Mode IA Servo

Canon EOS 700D / EF 70-300mm IS USM f/8 ISO 250 1/1000s Multi-Shot Mode IA Servo

Vernon Chalmers Photography Workshops Cape Town View

Birds in Flight Photography Cape Town View

Canon Photography Training Milnerton Woodbridge Island | Kirstenbosch Cape Town | Around the Cape Peninsula

Orange-Breasted Sunbird and other Beauties at Kirstenbosch

 Orange-Breasted Sunbird, Experimental Images and a few other Species

 Orange-Breasted Sunbird, Kirstenbosch

Experimental / Training Session at Kirstenbosch Garden

A few images while experimenting with a different camera / lens set-up during our Saturday visit to Kirstenbosch. I normally use the Canon EOS 70D / EOS 7D Mark II APS-C / crop bodies paired with my Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM lens. For this outing I used the Canon EOS 6D (which I almost exclusive use landscape photography) pared with the same lens, The crop factor of the APS-C bodies provides an additional 1.6x magnification (compared to a Canon Full Frame body) when using the same lens. Both body setups will have their advantages and disadvantages in terms of i.e. reach to subject (due to sensor size), autofocus tracking capability, burst speed, depth of field, dynamic range and physical weight.   

These images were captured impromptu during the facilitation of an active student photography training session. Set-up times (for compositions, focal lengths / other settings) where not (always) available.

The three experimental images have a slighter different Lightroom adjustment (than my standard post-processing RAW adjustments) in terms of i.e. exposure, contrast, highlights and shadow properties. This was mainly due to the poor / busy backgrounds of where the images were captured.

Aperture challenge on the butterfly close-up
The butterfly image should have been captured at a smaller aperture than the f/5.6 used - I personally would have liked the back wing to have had more sharpness and definition. Aperture f/8 - f/11 would have assisted with this.

A Full Frame camera with it's larger sensor and pixels generates a shallower depth of field (more blur) using the same aperture (via the same lens) on an APS-C / Crop camera body. In the fast moving morning I left it at f/5.6 (as we were capturing small birds) and the depth of field provided by the larger aperture is visible.

Experimental Insect and Flower Images

Butterfly Kirstenbosch Garden, Cape Town

Natal River Lily Kirstenbosch Garden

Dragonfly Kirstenbosch Garden, Cape Town

Other Images Captured during the Session 

Olive Woodpecker Kirstenbosch Garden, Cape Town

Cape Grassbird Kirstenbosch Garden, Cape Town

Cape Honeysuckle Flower Kirstenbosch Garden, Cape Town

Red Wildflower Kirstenbosch Garden, Cape Town

Egyptian Goose Kirstenbosch Garden, Cape Town

Juvenile Helmeted Guineafowl Kirstenbosch Garden, Cape Town

Angulate Tortoise Kirstenbosch Garden, Cape Town

Canon Equipment

• Canon EOS 6D
• Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens

AF / Exposure / Lens Settings

• Autofocus (400 - 400mm)
• Aperture Priority (Av) Mode
• Aperture: f/5.6 - f/11
• ISO (Auto-ISO 100 - 2500)
• Shutter Speeds (1/250s-1/800s)
• Handheld / IS Enabled

Image Post-Processing
Adobe Lightroom Classic (Version 13)

Bird & Flower Photography Training Practical Kirstenbosch >>

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden Bird Species

Bird Species / Bird Photography at Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, Cape Town

Vernon Chalmers Birdlife Photography Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden

Cape White-Eye Bird Posing : Kirstenbosch Birding  © Vernon Chalmers

'Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden Bird Species Index'

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden Map | Directions >>

Photographer: Vernon Chalmers

The 'Kirstenbosch Bird Species Index' is a relatively new personal Kirstenbosch Bird Species Index photography project around Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden: 

• Cape Bulbul (Pycnonotus capensis)
• Cape Grassbird (Sphenoeacus afer)
• Cape Robin-chat (Cossypha caffra)
• Cape Spurfowl (Pternistis capensis)
• Cape Sugarbird (Promerops cafer)
• Cape White-Eye (Zosterops virens)
• Dusky flycatcher (Muscicapa adusta)
• Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiaca)
• Forest Canary (Crithagra scotops)
• Hadeda Ibis (Bostrychia hagedash)
• Helmeted Guineafowl (Numida meleagris)
• Karoo Prinia (Prinia maculosa)
• Malachite Sunbird (Nectarinia famosa)
• Olive Thrush (Turdus olivaceus)
• Olive Woodpecker (Dendropicos griseocephalus)
• Orange-Breasted Sunbird (Anthobaphes violacea)
• Southern boubou Shrike (Laniarius ferrugineus
• Southern Double-Collared Sunbird (Cinnyris chalybeus)
• Speckled Mousebird (Colius striatus)
• Swee Waxbill (Coccopygia melanotis)

Small bird photography at Kirstenbosch

The Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is a safe and natural environment for photographers enjoying birding, butterfly and / or flower photography. The historical gardens are professionally landscaped, well-manicured with public access to acres of lawn grass, flowers, shrubs and trees for photographing many of the large variety of smaller garden bird species during a single photography session. There are many footpaths and grass areas providing relatively close access ab abundance of smaller birds across most areas.

Kirstenbosch birding photography training also offered as Photography Training Gift Vouchers

Vernon Chalmers Photography Training Gift Vouchers Cape Town >>

Recommended camera lenses for photographing small birds at Kirstenbosch
Any (zoom) lens covering the 70-200mm / 70-300mm / 100-400mm / 100-500mm or 150-600mm focal length range. I have found my 70-200mm / 70-300mm lenses a bit 'short' for real close-up images of the smaller Kirstenbosch garden birds. For most of my bird photography at Kirstenbosch I use my Canon 100-400mm zoom lens and / or 400mm prime lens (paired with different camera bodies). Below the Cape robin-chat image is my Canon camera / lens equipment list for small bird photography at Kirstenbosch. 

Bird / Flower Photography Training Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden  More >>

Kirstenbosch National Garden Address
Rhodes Drive, Newlands, Cape Town
Google Map / Directions

Cape Bulbul : Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town

Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden Map & Directions Kirstenbosch Google Map

With the Americans at Kirstenbosch Garden, Cape Town View

Tremendous Thursday at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden View

Fabulous Friday at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden View 

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden Bird Images © Vernon Chalmers Photography Copyright Policy

The Paddocks Milnerton Bird Species Index View

Woodbridge Island / Table Bay Nature Reserve Bird Species Index View

Cape Robin-Chat : Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town

Canon EOS Cameras used for the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden Species Index

• Canon EOS 70D
• Canon EOS 7D Mark II
• Canon EOS 6D
• Canon EOS R

Karoo Prinia : Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden Garden, Cape Town

Cape Spurfowl Kirstenbosch Garden After the Rain

Canon EF Telephoto Lenses used for the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden Bird Species Index

• Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM lens
• Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens
• Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM lens
• Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens

Southern Double-Collared Sunbird : Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town

Birding Photography at Kirstenbosch

Birdwatching at Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, Cape Town

Canon Photography Training Milnerton Woodbridge Island >> | Kirstenbosch Photography Training >>

Bird Photography Training at Intaka Island Cape Town >>

Intaka Island Bird Species Index >>

The Old Wooden Bridge After Sunset

The Old Wooden Bridge After Sunset - Woodbridge Island, Cape Town

Testing the Canon EOS 6D's long exposure / low light capabilities towards the old wooden bridge in the Milnerton Lagoon / Woodbridge Island Cape Town (January 2017). In the background of the first image is the Milnerton lighthouse and Milnerton canoe club.

All images photos by Vernon Chalmers Photography

Vernon Chalmers Copyright: Wooden Bridge After Sunset Cape Town Photography
Please do not use / re-publish any Vernon Chalmers Wooden Bridge After Sunset, Cape Town Photography images without permission. View the Vernon Chalmers Photography Copyright Policy for more more information.

The Old Wooden Bridge After Sunset : Woodbridge Island, Cape Town

The Old Wooden Bridge After Sunset : Woodbridge Island, Cape Town

The Old Wooden Bridge After Sunset : Woodbridge Island, Cape Town

History of Milnerton / Woodbridge Island : From 1897 - 1980

History of Milnerton

Setup and Tips For Canon Birds in Flight Photography

Setup and Tips For Canon EOS / EOS R Birds in Flight Photography

Birds in Flight at Intaka Island | Woodbridge Island

Yellow-Billed Duck in Flight - Canon EOS 7D Mark II / EF 400mm f/5.6L USM Lens

As a keen Birds in Flight photographer and trainer I spend a fair amount of time photographing and researching birds in flight (around Woodbridge Island, Cape Town).

Mastering Canon Birds in Flight Photography 

Although this article is not a step-by-step guide for becoming more proficient in the photographing birds in flight it offers my own links to in-site resources that should assist the new / developing photographer.

Its really up to the individual photographer to take time for  researching and learning about the various settings, skills and applications to master birds in flight photography.

Also Read: Birds in Flight Photography Learning Considerations 

As with any other genre Birds in Flight Photography requires a good understanding of camera / lens settings, Autofocus Settings and the many capturing and tracking variables to ultimately succeed with capturing various / fast flying birds.

Continuous experimentation, patience and practice should yield the required photography skills, Autofocus tracking and and bird(s) in flight anticipation for creating great shots. I've started my birds in flight journey with various EOS bodies; starting off with four to five frames per second continues shooting modes and the primitive (but quite effective) Canon 9-Point and 11-Point AF / AI Servo Systems (compared to the up-to 65-Point AF / AF Systems available today).

Understanding the Canon Autofocus (AF) Systems

The professional and semi-professional APS-C / Full Frame Canon EOS bodies with their advanced AF-Systems will assist the photographer a great deal with tracking fast moving subjects (once the AF system is suitably configured), but most Canon EOS bodies with AI Servo capabilities, 4fps + continuous shooting speeds, correct exposure settings and a 70-300mm lens will achieve reasonable and sharp results.

Quick Setup used for Birds in Flight Photography with Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM Lens

Camera / Lens Settings for Birds in Flight  (Canon EOS bodies)

• AI Servo Focusing Mode
• Continuous Shooting Mode up to 10fps (depending on EOS body)
• Zone Autofocus (depending on EOS / EOS R body)
• Case 1 (if Cases in AF System)
• Manual Mode (Exposure)
• Auto-ISO
• Apertures f/5.6 - 6.3
• Shutter Speeds 1/3200s - 1/4000s
• Lens AF on 
• No IS (lens used does not use IS, but not an issue at 1/3200s)

Birds in Flight Photography Training Gift Vouchers View

Little Egret in Flight - Canon EOS 7D Mark II / 400mm Prime Lens

Canon Autofocus Setting / EXIF Data

For most of of the Birds in Flight Photography posts on this website I add the Canon EOS AF / AI Servo Settings and minimum exposure EXIF Data (ISO / Aperture / Shutter Speed). Herewith most of the settings required for capturing birds in flight with the Canon EOS 7D Mark II

Birds in Flight Environmental Variables

The interpretation and application of the listed variables are not necessarily always going to provide for extraordinary results in every situation, but after quite a few years as a Birds in Flight photographer the following criteria are some of the most important factors / decisions (for ensuring great looking in-flight images). Environmental Variables

Effect of Low Light in Birds in Flight Photography >>

Two Cost-Effective Canon Lenses for Birds in Flight Photography

Canon budget lens choices for serious birds in flight photography: This is a topic I frequently discuss during my frequent Birds in Flight Photography training and workshops in Milnerton / Woodbridge Island, Cape Town. Canon Lenses

Red-Knobbed Coot - Woodbridge Island Milnerton, Cape Town

Entry-level Memory Cards for Birds in Flight Photography

Although there are faster cards I have use the following Lexar and SanDisk Compact Flash (CF) and Secure Digital (SD) cards in all my Canon EOS cameras for Birds in Flight Photography (EOS 700D / EOS 70D / EOS 7D Mark II / EOS 6D) with very good results: More on Memory Cards / Card Readers

• SanDisk Extreme 64GB 120MB/s CF Card
• Lexar Professional 32GB 800x / 120MB/s CF Card
• SanDisk Extreme PRO 32GB  95MB/s SD memory Card
• SanDisk Extreme PLUS 32GB 80MB/s SD memory Card

Show Focus Points - Adobe Lightroom Plugin for Canon DSLRs

An important part of the learning is to see how the Canon AF System behaves ito your focus and AF Points lock-on (or not). Although this function is available in Canon's Digital Photo Professional (DPP) I find the Lightroom plugin with just so much more focus and camera / lens data.  As with Lightroom 5.7 and Lightroom 6, the Show Focus Points plugin will also work in Lightroom Classic CC (Ver 7.3) without any issues. Matter of fact the plugin should be part of the upgrade / migration process coming from an older version of Lightroom to Lightroom Classic CC. Go Show Focus Points Plugin

Grey Heron in Flight - Canon EOS 7D Mark II / 400mm Prime Lens

Canon Birds in Flight Photography Resources

A listing of various supporting documents I have used for creating my Birds in Flight Photography Workshops and Training programmes. Birds in Flight Resources

Birds in Flight Photography Training Cape Town

I offer a variety of Birds in Flight Photography / Canon EOS Autofocus training programmes in Milnerton / Woodbridge Island, Cape Town Birds in Flight Photography Training Training is also available for photographers using Adobe Lightroom post-processing. Lightroom Training Cape Town

Birds in Flight Photography Online Support

All Birds in Flight delegates are invited to join the Bird in Flight Photography Facebook Support group for posting images, discussion and questions. Birds in Flight Photography Cape Town Support

More Birds in Flight Photography Information

More Birds in Flight Photography Information

Setup and Tips For Canon Birds in Flight Photography

Photographing birds in flight can be a rewarding but challenging aspect of wildlife photography. Canon cameras are popular among bird photographers due to their advanced autofocus systems and high-quality lenses. Here are some setup and tips to help you capture stunning bird in-flight photos using a Canon camera:

Camera Settings:

"Shutter Priority Mode (Or Manual Mode):

• - Set your camera to Shutter Priority (Tv) mode to have control over the shutter speed.
• - Use a fast shutter speed to freeze the motion of the birds. Start around 1/1000s and adjust as needed based on the bird's speed and lighting conditions.

Autofocus Settings:

• Choose AI Servo mode for continuous autofocus. This mode enables your camera to track moving subjects effectively.
• Use a smaller focus point for better precision, allowing the camera to focus accurately on the bird.
• Set the AI Servo tracking sensitivity to best suit the way your subject moves. Experiment with the settings to find what works for you.

Burst Mode:

• Utilize the continuous shooting (burst) mode to capture a series of shots in rapid succession. This increases the chance of capturing the perfect moment.
• Make sure to use a fast and high-capacity memory card to handle the burst mode efficiently.

Lens Selection:

• Use a telephoto lens with a long focal length (300mm or higher). Lenses like the Canon EF 100-400mm or the EF 400mm f/5.6L are popular for bird photography due to their reach and image quality.
• Consider using teleconverters to extend the focal length of your lens if needed. However, be aware that this may reduce the amount of light reaching the sensor and can affect autofocus speed.

Composition Tips:

• Anticipate the bird's movement and track it through the viewfinder before taking the shot. This helps you keep the bird within the frame and in focus.
• Leave some space in the direction the bird is flying. This "empty" space provides a sense of movement and direction.
• Experiment with different angles and perspectives. Try shooting the birds against the sky or with interesting backgrounds to add depth to your images.

Lighting and Environmental Considerations:

• Shoot during the golden hours of the day (early morning or late afternoon) when the light is softer and more flattering.
• Pay attention to the direction of light. Having the light behind you can help illuminate the bird and reduce shadows.
• Be patient and observant. Understanding the behavior of birds in a particular area can help you predict their movements and get better shots.

Practice and Patience:

• Practice regularly to improve your skills. Bird photography, especially capturing birds in flight, often requires practice and patience to master.
• Be persistent and don't get discouraged by missed shots. Learning from your mistakes is a crucial part of improving your photography skills.

By combining the right camera settings, quality lenses, good technique, and patience, you can significantly enhance your chances of capturing stunning birds in flight with your Canon camera." (Source: ChatGPT 2023)

Birds in Flight Photography Cape Town : Canon EOS 7D Mark II

Settings  / Lightroom Post-Processing for all four Images:

Canon Camera And Lens for Birds in Flight Photography

• Canon EOS 7D Mark II
• Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM lens
• Manual Mode: f/5.6 / 1/4000s
• Auto-ISO 500 - 800
• AI Servo / Large Zone AF / Case 1
• Continuous Shooting Mode: 10fps
• Handheld

Post-Processing: Lightroom Classic CC for Birds in Flight Photography

• Cropping / Colour Corrections
• Sharpening / Noise Removal
• Lens Profile Correction
• RAW to JPG Conversion

© Vernon Chalmers Photography

Greater Flamingos Woodbridge Island - Canon EOS 7D Mark II / 400mm Prime Lens

Canon Photography Training Woodbridge Island | Kirstenbosch | Intaka Island Cape Town