Photographing Bats

Started by The Wanderer, June 12, 2013, 11:57:34 AM

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The Wanderer

June 12, 2013, 11:57:34 AM
Has anyone tried and had any success with photographing bats leaving their roost, either using "Trap Focus" or "Motion detection" ?

I've tried TF but without success so far...
I guess it might be because they are small and FAST and the fact that it's getting quite dark by the time they come out.

This roost has around a hundred (common pipistrelle) bats with a fairly predictable initial flight path so plenty of opportunities to try.
I will continue to experiment but any help would be appreciated :)
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June 12, 2013, 01:31:45 PM








Edit:
I tried to take bat pictures but without ML functions.
I use multi flash (usually 4 flashes) setup.
If you figure out their path in the air then you just need some practice and good luck to take some good images.
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June 12, 2013, 03:22:57 PM
just. wow.
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June 13, 2013, 02:50:53 AM
Great photos, it would be interesting to figure out a way to do it with Magic Lantern and a flash setup. Maybe incorporate the motion detect with the multi flash setup mentioned. I will be interested to know if you find a way to do this.
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