Vernon Chalmers Photography

An Unexpected Bird-in-Flight Encounter: Canon EOS R6 Mark III, Av Mode and Auto ISO Photographing a speckled pigeon in flight with the Canon EOS R6 Mark III, Av mode, Auto ISO and Eye Detection while waiting for OCTOPUS. Speckled pigeon in flight with wings fully extended, photographed using the Canon EOS R6 Mark III and RF 800mm f/11 IS STM lens. Vernon Chalmers shares a real-world bird-in-flight photography experience using the Canon EOS R6 Mark III and RF 800mm f/11 IS STM lens. Captured unexpectedly while observing OCTOPUS approaching Cape Town, the photograph demonstrates practical experience with Av mode, Auto ISO, Eye Detection and autofocus tracking at 1/2500 sec. An Unexpected Bird-in-Flight Encounter: Canon EOS R6 Mark III, Av Mode and Auto ISO Photography does not always unfold according to a predetermined plan. Sometimes, the most interesting images emerge while a photographer is concentrating on an entirely different subject. While waiting to photograph OCTOPUS (IMO 100721...

Canon EOS Custom Shooting Modes for Perched Birds & Birds in Flight Photography Learn to configure Canon EOS R5 and R6 custom modes C1, C2 and C3 for perched birds, birds in flight and general photography. Explore exposure, autofocus, shutter speed, mode registration and practical field settings. A bird can land, stay still and then explode into flight within seconds. Custom shooting modes let you switch the whole camera set-up with one turn of the mode dial. This guide sets out what to register in C1 for perched birds, C2 for birds in flight (BIF) and C3 for general photography on the Canon EOS R5 and EOS R6 series ( R5 , R5 Mark II, R6, R6 Mark II and R6 Mark III ). It covers shutter type, shooting mode, Auto ISO, aperture for RF and EF lenses, shutter speed, Flexible Zone AF, exposure compensation and metering, with tick-box tables and field checklists. A printable A4 version is available for learners. In this guide How to use this guide Quick menu setup: C1 to C3 The three...

Canon EOS R5 & R6 Autofocus Settings Guide for Birds in Flight Photography Master Canon EOS R5 and R6 autofocus settings guide for birds in flight. Explore Servo AF, bird detection, eye tracking, AF areas, custom modes and practical field checklists. Canon EOS R5 & R6 Series Autofocus Settings for Birds in Flight Photography Guide Sharp birds in flight begin with autofocus that is set up on purpose. This guide explains how Canon’s autofocus decides what to follow, then gives tick-box settings and field checklists for the Canon EOS R5 and R6 series. It follows Canon’s published bird settings, shows where the five bodies differ, and ends with a troubleshooting table and a routine for testing your own set-up. A printable A4 version is available for learners. In this guide How Canon autofocus works for birds in flight Know your body Core AF settings Tune Servo AF characteristics Choose the AF area for the situation Subject detection and eye detection Buttons and back-button workflo...

Adobe Lightroom Masking: A Bird Photography Tutorial Learn Adobe Lightroom Masking for birds in flight, with practical guidance on subject selection, background adjustments and natural-looking edits. This practical guide draws on Vernon Chalmers Photography's focus on bird photography, image development and photographic skills. It explains Lightroom Classic Masking through a bird-in-flight reference image, emphasising selective adjustments, careful mask refinement and natural-looking results. Adobe Lightroom Masking: A Practical Guide to Birds-in-Flight Photography Canon EOS R5 / R6 Bird Photography Workflow Guide From capturing a bird to developing the photograph Birds-in-flight photography places considerable demands on the photographer. The subject is moving, the light may change rapidly, and the photographer must coordinate autofocus, shutter speed, exposure and composition within a brief photographic opportunity. Once the image has been captured, another stage begins: developi...