Quote Originally Posted by HDNitehawk
I am thinking now the only way to catch a shot like that is to focus on where the bird might be in manual focus, guess when its taking off and fire away. Then have some good luck, the camera AF just isn't fast enough to catch this action.

I have been thinking the same way, set the focus manually, hopping the bird fly in and not fly away from the focus too fast, use the fastest speed you can and fire a burst and see if you get a lucky one.


i guess a flash should help,but have no any idea especially with a burst. good luck, Rick!