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My Tips To Photographing Flying Butterflies

I’m Kunito Imai, a nature photographer in Tokyo. Today, I’ll show you some tips to capture flying butterflies.

1 The shutter speed must be 1/1250 or higher, 1/1000 at least to stop the butterfly.

Of course, it depends on the situation, but 1/1250 or higher is recommended. You set your camera at “Shutter Priority”(Tv or S). Set ISO at 800-3200 to keep the depth of field.

2 Use a telephoto zoom like 100-400mm or 75-300mm.

In my experience, a 100mm Macro is not long enough to reach butterflies. Sometimes it’s possible but use a telephoto zoom is a better and more successful option.

3 It’s not easy to follow a flying butterfly, if you’re a beginner. Find a butterfly on the flower and wait for it to fly.

Sometimes I also capture a flying butterfly but it is really difficult. It’s much easier to find a sitting butterfly and wait for it to leave. Many of my photos are taken this way.

Finally, I recommend Sony A9 if you can afford it. The camera can capture 20 images per second! You’ll have a lot more chances to get a best shot.

More info: ikunito.com

My Tips To Photographing Flying Butterflies

Kunito Imai lives in Tokyo and works for the local administration. He spends his free time photographing nature with passion. Even in the middle of the metropolis, he constantly searches for a bit of nature that can provide sufficient motifs for him to unleash his creativity.

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