BIF technique

[Chrizzz]

Hi everyone,

I like to shoot birds in flight. I know some people use a tripod for that. What is your technique?

Cheers

[Marlyn]

I'm just getting started with birds, but   good Tripod, Fast Telephoto lens, Wimberly head or equivalent (mandatory IMO) so the lens is correctly balanced and easy to track.
A lot of folks have success handheld with a midrange zoom +TC,  or prime in the 300-400mm range.    You also need a fast focusing, and shooting camera (I use a 1d IV).

I strongly suggest heading over bird specialty forum  at http://www.birdphotographers.net   and to Art Morris site,   http://www.birdsasart.com/

Regards

Mark