Camera-Settings of Trump Assassination Photo in NY Times

[Munari]

Does anyone know what camera and what settings NY Times photographer Doug Mills used to capture the bullet going by Donald Trump?

[shadowsports]

It was a Sony Baloney and Gag-Master.  I don't know about the settings. 😑

[zakslm]

Reports are that it was taken with a Sony camera at 1/8000th of a second.   Below is a link to Jared Polin’s breakdown of the historic photos taken of the assassination attempt.  I found it thoughtful and his analysis and comments fascinating. 

https://youtu.be/JruJfYBNDpg?feature=shared

[Tronhard]

It seems odd that a camera was even able to capture a shot of the bullet.  If, as is indicated, a shutter speed of 1/8000 was used, I wonder why?   I would expect a much more modest shutter speed for normal photography, even on a bright day.