Sharp Bird Photography | Camera Settings for Hummingbirds

Learn how to get sharp, beautiful photos of Hummingbirds using my favorite camera settings and lighting tips! We go through the whole process of attracting hummingbirds, dialing in your camera settings and picking the right angles to get these birds brightly lit by the sun for the most breathtaking photos of these iridescent birds! This short video will help your bird photography stand out.

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For more insight from a professional bird photographer, check out Steve Kaye:
www.SteveKaye.com

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0:00 - Intro
0:14 - Feeders
0:42 - Composition
1:41 - Camera Settings
2:34 - Nailing Focus
3:04 - Special Thanks

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What we used:
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Hummingbird Feeder:
https://amzn.to/3we2hi0

Main Camera:
Sony A7iii - https://amzn.to/2UEqfig​
Sony FX3 for video
Samsung S22 Ultra for extreme slow motion

Lenses:
Sony 70-200mm f4 (Full Frame) - https://amzn.to/34Ub1y1
Sony 35mm f1.8 (Full Frame) - https://amzn.to/3Bm1RGM
Sony 20mm f1.8 (Full Frame) - https://amzn.to/2UFFKGy​

Camera Bag:
ThinkTank Retrospective Camera Backpack
Rotation 22L-50L Camera Backpack
https://www.thinktankphoto.com/?rfsn=...


Lighting:
Sun - Amazon hasn't purchased it yet... 🤣
Godox VL300 - https://amzn.to/3JRu0bx

Audio:
Rode NTG series

Software:
Adobe Premiere Pro CC
Adobe After Effects
Photoshop CC (Thumbnail):


The most important tools:
Espresso Machine:
Francis Francis! X5 by Luca Trazzi
Coffee:
World Market Island Blend🔥