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• Nature's Top 40
• Episode 1 - 40 to 37
• Episode 2 - 36 to 33
• Episode 3 - 32 to 29
• Episode 4 - 28 to 25
• Episode 5 - 24 to 21
• Episode 6 - 20 to 17
• Episode 7 - 16 to 13
• Episode 8 - 12 to 9
• Episode 9 - 8 to 5
• Episode 10 - 4 to 1

• Presenters
• Chris's Photo Tips
• Getting into the field
• How Top 40 was ranked
• About the series

Nature's Top 40
Nature’s Top 40 counts down to the UK’s number one wildlife spectacle. Wildlife experts ranked suggestions from the public to compile the UK’s Top 40.

Digiscoping Tips continued...

The money shot!

• What makes a good digiscoped shot? The usual photographic criteria apply - a strong composition; a well lit, sharp image; an unusual or different viewpoint; and the ability to capture a priceless moment in time. The only difference is that the camera is working in tandem with your telescope in the case of digiscoping.
• There are a number of variables which you can play around with including camera shutter speed and aperture settings. Check out the lighting conditions. Early or late light only allows for very slow shutter speeds but this can result in more blurring on a digiscoped image if there is any movement.
• In the case of smaller cameras shutter delay and file writing time can give rise to problems. Birds often move off quickly so there is a chance that you'll miss them if you have a camera with shutter delay. One solution is to buy a better quality digital camera or to use a 35mm camera body that can be attached to your scope.
• Experiment with digital cameras, tripods and telescopes before you buy one. Some experts advocate buying the best quality scope possible for digiscoping. Some WWT and RSPB nature reserves run specialist events with kit suppliers where you can try before you buy.
• Study or research the behaviour of a bird or animal you're hoping to photograph before setting out on your photography trip. It's good to know how a bird or animal moves so you can predict how it might behave, enabling you to compose your image and snap the creature at the perfect moment!
  

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