Transitioning from Binoculars to Cameras: Tips for Beginner Bird Photographers

A few things happen when you look through a pair of binoculars, a spotting scope, or a telescope. The first thing that happens when you see awesomeness is you think, sometimes out loud, "Wow!" The next thing that happens is that you want to share what you are seeing with others—this usually means photographs! The second part is what turns some astronomers into astrophotographers and birders into bird photographers. If you are a birder and want to start sharing some of the awesome avian sights you observe in your binoculars, here are some hints and tips for getting started in successful bird photography.

Binoculars and spotting scopes will still give you the best views. Don't put them away!

The Birding Basics Are Still… The Birding Photography Basics

Regardless of whether you are equipped with binoculars, a spotting scope, or a camera, when you're out looking for birds, the basics of successful birding apply.

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