TECHNIQUE ASSESSMENT

HALF AND HALF

Andrew says… I shoot in Manual mode but use Auto ISO. This provides a halfway house between Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority because I have full control over my aperture and shutter speed, while my ISO is left to automatically compensate for changing lighting conditions.

AUTOFOCUS

Andrew says… I use AF-C with either Single-point AF or Dynamic-area AF (D9, with nine AF points). The latter is easier to use as the increased number of focus points allows you more room for error. But the more you practise the more you will gravitate towards Single-point AF as it’s more accurate.

FIRE A BURST

Andrew says… I use Continuous-high (CH) drive mode so I can capture as many frames as possible when photographing birds in flight. This is because the position of the wings can have a dramatic effect on the image and with multiple shots you can pick your preferred moment.