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Originally Posted by Christine
But obviously a fast shutter speed seems to be what is needed.
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Ideally you want a shutter speed that is at least as fast as the focal length of the lens - so if you're using a 100mm lens a shutter speed of 1/125s or faster is needed to prevent camera shake when shooting handheld. But this is only a rule of thumb and with some practice you might find you can get away with a slower speed. It is very easy to get excited when, after hours of waiting and stalking, your subject is finally in the viewfinder. Keeping calm and relaxed will make a big difference.
Of course there are times when the subject needs a faster shutter speed - insects in flight for example.