How do I take an action shot?

How do I take an action shot?

There are three main elements to consider when shooting action shots, like those of sports, children, dancers and other fast-moving subjects. First, set your shutter speed so that it's fast enough to freeze movement. The exact shutter speed depends on how quickly your subject is moving, but for most fast-moving subjects, start with 1/500 of a second.

Then, set the release mode (Menu > Shooting Menu > Release mode on page two) to Continuous High for up to 5 frames-per-second continuous shooting. For the final step, push the "i" button, and change the AF mode to AF-C (Continuous-servo AF) so the autofocus tracks your subject once you half-press the shutter button to tell the D5600 what you want to focus on.

If you're shooting an activity that can be repeated, like this dancer's movements in the image below, have your subject repeat the movement so you get an idea of how to time your shot. Even if you don't have the luxury of having the subject repeat the movement, anticipate when the peak moment will be, and time your shot accordingly. With continuous shooting, you have a better chance of capturing that peak moment in time and getting some before-and-after shots.

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