As wildlife and bird photographers, we will go to just about any length to secure tack-sharp photos of our subjects. However, there’s one insidious cause of blurry wildlife and bird photos that often files under the radar – and is the #1 reason for sharpness problems with long glass.
The issue? Heat refraction, heat haze, heat shimmer – it goes by a half dozen names but the bottom line is that it’s killing your sharpness. In this video, we’ll talk about what it is, what causes it, how it affects your photos, where / when it’s most common, and what YOU can do about it!
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Steve, thanks for the video on Heat Refraction. I’m a self taught 68 year old Nikon photographer. I do Bald Eagle nesting research for the WVDNR and the OHDNR. I’ve recently just switched to the Nikon Z9 and have been shooting with an F mount 500mm pf and just got a Z 800 6.3. I shoot a lot right now from in or close to my car because of a major back issue that I’m having surgery on in early September. Your video explains exactly some of the problems I’ve been experiencing with soft photos. I’ll be sure to check… Read more »
It’s so cool
This explains a lot of images that I’ve scratched my head over! Thanks, Steve.
Great video
Thanks!