Originally posted by adwb 
The subject asked the question, do you? Why? Does it give you more in focus images from a burst?
I have little success with trying to get in focus continuous shots of birds in flight and wondered If this was a factor
Shutter speeds are high + 125 range , I use the back button and it's a k5
Assuming that you're panning for birds in flight, turn off shake reduction. Leave it on for stationary objects. I think this applies regardless of continuous or single shutter mode.
What lens are you using for birds in flight? The longest lens I saw in your signature is a 70-200 and you might have to aggressively crop which makes focus even more critical. Does that lens have optical stabilization? If yes, it might also have a switch that lets you use the optical stabilization while panning.
---------- Post added 07-08-14 at 12:37 PM ----------
Originally posted by calsan Continuing from Special K's post, you need shutter speed to be at least (minimum!) 1/800 for BIFs, preferably faster.
Which is why I'm getting a K3, because I need better high ISO performance in daylight!
Depending on your lens lineup, you
might get bigger benefits from a new lens than from a K-3 for birding. The DA* 300 is an f4 lens so gives you more light for faster shutter speeds. Alternatively, the Sigma 50-500 has optical stabilization that can be used while panning.
Then again, if your birding lens is already something like a sharp 300/2.8 or the Sigma 500/4.5, go order the K-3 today
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