Which mode for fast moving subjects ?

[loebas]

I'm really fond of wildlife photography, sometimes you see deer etc running away very fast or birds of prey flying.
I try to capture them wich the manual AV mode on. I wonder if I should use the Sports mode of my D300 to get better results ?

It is no AI Servo on the D300 but I read somewhere that when you are in AF mode and then turn the focus ring of your lens the camera will use a AI Servo mode.
Is this true ?

Looking forward to you reply

[tim]

I'm not sure if this, but I think sports mode on the 300D uses proper AI servo. It doesn't work in any other mode, even with the hacks.

[loebas]

I'm not sure if this, but I think sports mode on the 300D uses proper AI servo. It doesn't work in any other mode, even with the hacks.

Thank you for reply Tim. Visited your website. Nice photos like the fireworks photos
I'm not blond, but how do you get this copy right in your photo ?

[PhotosGuy]

It doesn't work in any other mode, even with the hacks. I just learned that that statement isn't true! It depends on the lens that you are using:
AI Servo and 300D
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=73309

[loebas]

I just learned that that statement isn't true! It depends on the lens that you are using:
AI Servo and 300D
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=73309

So you can manipulata the camera into AI Servo mode.
Going to try this options.
Thanks for the link!