need professional advise
Oct 6, 2014 01:17:57 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
PeterM wrote:
I think this is the best advice so far for shootin... (show quote)
Considering that the pictures which were posted used ISO 6400, f/5.6, 1/250s (within a stop), I'm not sure how ISO 800 will work for this venue.
Oct 6, 2014 08:19:38 #
amehta wrote:
Considering that the pictures which were posted used ISO 6400, f/5.6, 1/250s (within a stop), I'm not sure how ISO 800 will work for this venue.
amehta, I just checked the exif data on #1, and it was shot at iso of 800, not 6400.
Oct 6, 2014 08:44:59 #
[quote=jgreco]I have camera data for the firs picture. After you post you can go back and add titles or numbers to you picture.
David
Your histogram could be tweaked a bit, but wouldn't help focus.
David
Your histogram could be tweaked a bit, but wouldn't help focus.
Oct 6, 2014 09:05:34 #
Oct 6, 2014 09:10:10 #
jgreco wrote:
That's a 1000.00 lens ( sigma 70-200) holly crap. More than the camera!
When I was shopping for my first SLR (30 years ago) a photographer friend gave me some advice that has served me well even into my conversion to a DSLR six years ago. He said "A camera is just a box that holds the image, it's the lens that takes the picture. You need to buy the camera that uses the best glass that you can afford. That way you will never be disappointed in your choice". With Canon or Nikon an expensive lens on an inexpensive body will always take better pictures than a bargain lens on an expensive body. You could try renting a good lens for a week to see the difference. Good luck.
Oct 6, 2014 10:40:17 #
jgreco wrote:
That's a 1000.00 lens ( sigma 70-200) holly crap. More than the camera!
Welcome to the world of photography. This is inexpensive as far as good zooms go. For an f2.8, this is a decent price. I looked at the sharpness ratings on DXO and it should give you decent photos. One added plus for an f2.8 is quicker focusing in action shots because the lens focuses wide open, at f2.8. So, even when you're not shooting in low light situations, it would benefit you. Be glad you're not purchasing the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 which goes for $2300.
Oct 6, 2014 10:43:09 #
lighthouse
Loc: No Fixed Abode
SteveR wrote:
Welcome to the world of photography. This is inex... (show quote)
I believe the Tamron is comparable to the Sigma in price but comparable to the Nikon & Canon in sharpness.
Oct 6, 2014 10:53:13 #
jgreco wrote:
Thank you for the good advise. I was thinking of r... (show quote)
jgreco .. I do landscape photography, but I got a Sigma 150-500 F5-6.3 for wildlife and I thought I would have a go at the girls powder puff game to see what I could do with my new lens. This is my first try at sports photography. The lens was $750.00. I don't think you have to spend $2000, but $750 is about as cheap as you're going to get.
Settings
ISO 6400
F/5
1/500 Second exposure
I was working in full manual. Not sports preset, not auto, not shutter priority. The "M" setting on your camera. I was lucky to be at 1/500 of a second because the girl ran toward me. If she had been farther away I may have been at 400mm instead of 164mm and my lens would have automatically moved me to F6.3.
Oct 6, 2014 10:58:40 #
jgreco wrote:
Recent trip to rodeo and used Canon T5i and not ha... (show quote)
jgreco,
Your problem is with the settings you placed on the camera. The camera was restricted by using one of the Preset modes on the Mode dial. Try setting the Mode to a Creative selection, like Aperture Priority (Av), then you can set the ISO to a higher value and the camera will set the shutter duration for the exposure.
If you want to shoot in total Manual mode you-must set the Mode dial to "M".
Michael G
Oct 6, 2014 10:59:28 #
Nightski wrote:
jgreco .. I do landscape photography, but I got a ... (show quote)
Nightski....was that tackle football? I don't see any flags on the girls' sides. If so, that one girl is gonna get her glasses busted.
Oct 6, 2014 11:11:50 #
SteveR wrote:
Nightski....was that tackle football? I don't see any flags on the girls' sides. If so, that one girl is gonna get her glasses busted.
No tackling with the girls .. and you should know better Steve .. you know in America there is absolutely no contact unless we have our kids bundled up good with plenty of padding. LOL Heck .. I'm surprised they don't have to wear helmets for dodgeball!
Oct 6, 2014 11:15:06 #
Armadillo wrote:
jgreco,
If you want to shoot in total Manual mode you-must set the Mode dial to "M".
Michael G
If you want to shoot in total Manual mode you-must set the Mode dial to "M".
Michael G
The M setting, jgreco. But shutter priority may work for you if you're shooting in the daylight. If you're shooting under crazy lighting like I was, M is the way to go. The newspaper photographer there told me so, and he does it for a living.
Oct 6, 2014 11:37:34 #
jgreco wrote:
Recent trip to rodeo and used Canon T5i and not ha... (show quote)
One thing, I do not think you fully understand your camera/operating mode settings - I would review them very carefully by whatever means possible. To my way of thinking, for what you are trying to do, you should be at ISO 1600 ( with the speed of your lens) to even think about getting a decent shutter speed (500). - And, yes you will have noise at ISO 1600 with this camera. - unavoidable.
Oct 6, 2014 11:58:31 #
imagemeister wrote:
One thing, I do not think you fully understand your camera/operating mode settings - I would review them very carefully by whatever means possible. To my way of thinking, for what you are trying to do, you should be at ISO 1600 ( with the speed of your lens) to even think about getting a decent shutter speed (500). - And, yes you will have noise at ISO 1600 with this camera. - unavoidable.
It's a good point IM. The camera does matter .. not just the lens. A camera that handles noise well is so important in sports photography. That 7DII is looking better and better. :-)
Oct 6, 2014 13:51:35 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
SteveR wrote:
amehta, I just checked the exif data on #1, and it was shot at iso of 800, not 6400.
Originally I had only downloaded the first two, and both were at ISO 6400 (using Action mode). Very odd that they all look like they are exposed about the same. Pic #1 does have exposure compensation at +2EV, so perhaps it is reporting ISO 800 but actually used ISO 3200? Does the T5i have a "cya shift mode" where it will increase the ISO even if it is set manually if needed to make the exposure work?
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