This image was created on 25 MAY 2020 from my SUV at Indian Lake Estates, FL. I used the Induro GIT 304L/FlexShooter Pro-mounted Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS lens, Sony FE 1.4x teleconverter, and the blazingly fast AF King, the Sony Alpha a9 II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body. ISO 1000. Exposure determined by Zebras with ISO on the rear dial: 1/200 sec. at f/5.6 in Manual mode. AWB at 10:00am in the pouring rain.
Tracking Flexible Spot (M) AF-C was active at the moment of exposure and performed to perfection, even shooting through the heavy rain.
Aside from keeping your gear dry, the trick in heavy rain is to vary your shutter speeds in the 1/125 to 1/400 sec. range. The lengths of the blurred streaks will depend on how heavy the rain is and the distance to the subject. Once you have the right exposure bee sure to try different shutter speeds.
As for the image, don't be shy; all comments are welcome and appreciated.
For more on shooting in the rain see the Photographing Birds in Heavy Downpours During Thunderstorms. Learn About Protecting Your Gear and the Best Shutter Speeds ... blog post here.
with love, artie
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