{"id":90523,"date":"2024-06-12T08:15:09","date_gmt":"2024-06-12T12:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/?p=90523"},"modified":"2025-03-07T10:28:14","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T14:28:14","slug":"sony-a9-iii-1200mm-x-rated-120-frames-per-second-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/2024\/06\/12\/sony-a9-iii-1200mm-x-rated-120-frames-per-second-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony a9 iii 1200mm X-rated 120 frames per second Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Your Call?<\/h3>\n<p>Which of today&#8217;s two featured images do you like best? Why? Should I have replaced the head of the female? Why or why not? <\/p>\n<h3>Important Notice<\/h3>\n<p>After an update on 4 May, WordPress stopped sending post notifications. We are aware of the issue and are working on rectifying it. You can always visit the blog by visiting or bookmarking <a href=\"http:\/\/www.BIRDSASART-Blog.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.BIRDSASART-Blog.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n<h3>Supporting My Efforts Here<\/h3>\n<p>If you enjoy and learn from the blog, please consider using one of my affiliate links when purchasing new gear. It will never cost you a single penny. To support my effort here, please order from B&#038;H by beginning your search <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/?BI=6633&#038;KBID=7226\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here.<\/a> Or, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bedfords.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>, to order from Bedfords and enter the discount code BIRDSASART at checkout to receive 3% cash back to your credit card and enjoy free Second-Day Air Fed-Ex shipping. It is always best to write for advice via <a href=\"mailto:samandmayasgrandpa@att.net\">e-mail<\/a><\/center>.<\/p>\n<p>In many cases, I can help you save some serious dollars. And\/or prevent you from purchasing the wrong gear. <\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sony a9 iii 1200mm X-rated 120 frames per second Benefits\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rqZz8hUQErU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>One Reason that the Sony a9 iii is Best for Me<\/h3>\n<p>Lots of folks feel that 120 fps is overkill for bird photography. I do not.  With so many frames to choose from, folks need to learn to distinguish among very similar photos, often many dozens of them. As always, the very best images jump out, but only if you know what to look for. I recently sold two of my a1 bodies and purchased a second a9 iii. Perhaps the world&#8217;s best flight photographer, Arash Hazeghi, believes that the Sony a1 is best for him. Could we both be right? More on that soon here on the BAA blog. <\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><center>ngg_shortcode_0_placeholder<\/center><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>This image was created on 4 June 2024 down by the lake near my home at Indian Lake Estates, FL. Standing at full height &#8212; learn why in the video, I used the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1383160-REG\/robus_rc_5558_c_5558_tripod.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/RORC5558\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xRORC5558\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Robus RC-5558 Vantage Series 3 Carbon Fiber Tripod<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/levered-clamp-flexshooter-pro\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Levered-Clamp FlexShooter Pro<\/a>-mounted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1485539-REG\/sony_sel600f40gm_fe_600mm_f_4_gm.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/SO6004GM\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xSO6004GM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sony FE 600mm f\/4 GM OSS lens<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1222778-REG\/sony_sel20tc_fe_2x_teleconverter.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/SOTC2\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xSOTC2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sony FE 2.0x Teleconverter<\/a>, and the ridiculously amazing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1794764-REG\/sony_ilce_9m3_a9_iii_mirrorless_camera.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/SOA93\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xSOA93\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sony a9 III Mirrorless Camera<\/a>. The exposure was determined via Zebra technology with ISO on the Thumb Dial. ISO 2000. 1\/4000 sec. at f\/8 (wide open) in Manual mode. When evaluated in <a href=\"https:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/the-rawdigger-e-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">RawDigger,<\/a> the raw file exposure was determined to be perfect. AWB at 7:43:24am on a sunny morning.         <\/p>\n<p>Zone\/AF-C with Bird Face-eye AF enabled performed perfectly even at 1200mm. Be sure to click on the image to enjoy a high-res version.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Image #1: Black-necked Stilts &#8212; pre-copulatory stand<strong<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"728\" scrolling=\"no\" height=\"90\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"border:none;\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/mer54715.datafeedfile.com\/widget\/aff_widget_prdt_generate-2.0.php?aff_num=7226&#038;aff_net=1&#038;size=728x90&#038;mode=m&#038;bucket_num=11262&#038;link_target=y&#038;sid=\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>Your browser does not support iFrame.<\/p>\n<p><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h3>The Pre-copulatory Stand<\/h3>\n<p>During the pre-copulatory stand, the male jumps atop the female and practices maintaining his balance. It can be tough on windy days. This behavior is commonly seen in other bird families, especially the gulls and terns. I have seen male Royal Terns stand atop the females for several minutes at a time without ever copulating. Anita North has an image of a Royal Tern triple header &#8212; it is hard to figure out what is going on there. I will try to get that image from her and share it here with you. <\/p>\n<p>After most BNST and American Avocet copulations there is usually a short dance and a wing over ceremony, but this guy simply flew away to the north. <\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><center>ngg_shortcode_1_placeholder<\/center><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>This image was also created on 4 June 2024 down by the lake near my home at Indian Lake Estates, FL. Standing at full height &#8211;learn why in the video, I used the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1383160-REG\/robus_rc_5558_c_5558_tripod.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/RORC5558\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xRORC5558\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Robus RC-5558 Vantage Series 3 Carbon Fiber Tripod<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/levered-clamp-flexshooter-pro\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Levered-Clamp FlexShooter Pro<\/a>-mounted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1485539-REG\/sony_sel600f40gm_fe_600mm_f_4_gm.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/SO6004GM\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xSO6004GM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sony FE 600mm f\/4 GM OSS lens<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1222778-REG\/sony_sel20tc_fe_2x_teleconverter.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/SOTC2\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xSOTC2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sony FE 2.0x Teleconverter<\/a>, and the ridiculously amazing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1794764-REG\/sony_ilce_9m3_a9_iii_mirrorless_camera.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/SOA93\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xSOA93\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sony a9 III Mirrorless Camera<\/a>. The exposure was determined via Zebra technology with ISO on the Thumb Dial. ISO 2000. 1\/4000 sec. at f\/8 (wide open) in Manual mode. When evaluated in <a href=\"https:\/\/birdsasart-shop.com\/the-rawdigger-e-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">RawDigger,<\/a> the raw file exposure was determined to be perfect. AWB at 7:43:27am on a sunny morning.         <\/p>\n<p>Zone\/AF-C with Bird Face-eye AF enabled performed perfectly even at 1200mm. Be sure to click on the image to enjoy a high-res version.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Image #2: Black-necked Stilts copulating &#8212; the cloacal kiss<strong<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"728\" scrolling=\"no\" height=\"90\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"border:none;\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/mer54715.datafeedfile.com\/widget\/aff_widget_prdt_generate-2.0.php?aff_num=7226&#038;aff_net=1&#038;size=728x90&#038;mode=m&#038;bucket_num=11262&#038;link_target=y&#038;sid=\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>Your browser does not support iFrame.<\/p>\n<p><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Three Seconds Later<\/h3>\n<p>Images that show the cloacal kiss are rare because the action takes only a second. <\/p>\n<h3>Image Optimization Question<\/h3>\n<p>Should I have replaced the head of the female? Why or why not? <\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><center>ngg_shortcode_2_placeholder<\/center><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h2><strong>a9 iii E-mail Set-up and Info Guide<strong<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h3>a9 iii E-mail Set-up and Info Guide<\/h3>\n<p>For those who think that my comments on the a9 iii are pure hype, know that I sold the second of my three a1 bodies last week. And on June 5th, I purchased a second a9 iii body! Lots more on the switch coming soon. <\/p>\n<p>If you plan on purchasing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1794764-REG\/sony_ilce_9m3_a9_iii_mirrorless_camera.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/SOA93\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xSOA93\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sony a9 III Mirrorless Camera<\/a> (or anything else for that matter), please remember to use or write for either my Bedfords discount code or my B&#038;H affiliate link. Folks who use one of my two affiliate links to purchase the a9 III will receive my .DAT settings (the complete camera set-up), a Buttons and Dials Guide, and my a9 iii INFO Sheet, all for free. <\/p>\n<h3>Typos<\/h3>\n<p>With all blog posts, feel free to <a href=\"mailto:samandmayasgrandpa@att.net\">e-mail<\/a><\/center> or to leave a comment regarding any typos or errors. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your Call? <\/p>\n<p>Which of today&#8217;s two featured images do you like best? Why? Should I have replaced the head of the female? Why or why not? <\/p>\n<p> Important Notice <\/p>\n<p>After an update on 4 May, WordPress stopped sending post notifications. We are aware of the issue and are working on rectifying it. 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