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    Jared Gricoskie
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    Well Alfred's advice helped a bit and I almost got the shot I really want. This one comes close but still not what I really dream off.

    I still found that with either single point focus, or dynamic 9 points, the point of focus was always behind the pika. Manual focus is darn near impossible on these guys, too many variables and directions for them to go.

    So I'm still a bit stumped on how to consistently get sharp action shots with an animal that doesn't run/fly in a straight path when its coming at you.

    D300, 500 f4 + 1.7 TC, 1/800, f7.1 ISO 640 (heavy clouds + no flash allowed = high iso) tripod

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    Nice shot Jared,
    Pretty darn close and a definite keeper until you get the one you're really after. I read that post and think your best option with these constantly bobbing and weaving critters is manually prefocusing on a point and getting lucky in burst mode. Looks like a miniature bear and I like the bee in the LLC.
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    A lower angle, if at all possible, would have given you a better sense of movement.
    I keep my focus lock on OFF for faster acquisition. Try it, if you liked short, Off may be the one for you!

    BTW, try faster than 1/800, 1/1600 if the light allows.

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    Love the action here. You captured well. Pkia's often travel the same routes. By watching them you can find photogenic spots and prefocus and just wait for your opportunity.

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