Mfd Loc: Oregon

I am looking for a DSLR camera and lense combo that will help me to get sharp images from my grandchildrens sporting events. Mainly photos as video not important to me.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

MFD - as a new user, try using two features of this site. The top of every page has a <Watched Topics> button. Also, the <My Topics> button takes you to a list of every post you've created. Last week you asked about an EOS 90D as a candidate camera for grandkid's sports. There was a lot of discussion on that post: https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-736162-1.html

For a general question about any brand for the same purpose, what is your budget? A lot of responses to this open-ended question will identify only the most possibly expensive ideas.

As I remember the discussion about the EOS 90D, you already have an EOS SL3. Why do you feel this camera with a 70-300 zoom isn't a good choice? It's your money. It's your decision. If you let the UHH community spend your money, nothing you have will ever be good enough to their standards.

Toby

Yesterday I shot my grandson's tournament game using a 7DMll and a Sigma 150-500 lens. Sharpness and quality were excellent, however, any photo closer than about 50 feet resulted in about 1/2 body in the shot. This lens is great if you stand in the middle of the field and shoot the farthest 1/3 of the field. Great if all you want is the action around the goal, anything else is questionable. I had forgotten how many closer shots I wanted. Next time I will take my Tamron 18-400 which has the needed range. Neither of these would be good at night as most stadiums are too dark. You will need a 28-70 or 70-200 f2.8's for that.

Too bad my timing was late. I missed the ball!

Mfd Loc: Oregon

Thanks

Mfd Loc: Oregon

That is exactly the kind of photo I would like to achieve. Thanks

R.G. Loc: Scotland

Always outdoors or occasionally indoors? Indoor events need what's referred to as a bright lens (f/2.8 or lower).

Click on Quote Reply under the post that you want to reply to. Then we'll know which comments you're responding to.

Mfd Loc: Oregon

Outside only

R.G. Loc: Scotland

Have a good look at second hand options (lenses and cameras). Going higher than entry level will get you a good combination.

Mfd Loc: Oregon

I think your correct. I do not shoot a lot or professional but I want professional results

R.G. Loc: Scotland

You don't say what your budget is, but if you can stretch to it, an older professional body would be a good choice - one of the earlier Canon 5D versions for instance, which can be got quite cheaply if you look around.

PHRubin Loc: Nashville TN USA

Of course, with a full frame body, you would need a longer lens than on an APS-C body. But they are usually better in low light.

R.G. Loc: Scotland

There is that. Long FF lenses aren't cheap, even second hand.

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

"... I do not shoot a lot or professional but I want professional results..."
Mfd no worries.... Neither do many of the posters in the Main Forum...
They just like to chime in even though they may be absolutely clueless about the subject(s) at hand.

Best Advice? (from someone who has worked years shooting League Soccer commercially)
Please consider broaching your query in the UHH Sports Photograph Forum.
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-103-1.html

There you will actually find a myriad of Commercial Sports Shooters...
Many of whom will likely be glad to point you in an appropriate direction for question on your Kit.

That said: First and Foremost.
1. Always have your grandchildren's face showcased strategically within the frame. No face? Throwaway...
2. Always have the ball in the image... Very few exceptions here...
3. Whenever a player is injured on the Pitch INSTANTLY lower your lens. NEVER shoot an injured player.

Please do not shoot until you've watched at least several games to learn/understand the local protocols of the league your grandchildren are currently playing in.

Most Importantly! Know the game!
Consider posting images on Social Media (IG; Facebook etc) to build a following
Once you're a known entity you may be able to solicit clients.

Hope this helps Mfd
Cheers! Thomas

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Mfd Loc: Oregon

Awesome photos, thanks.

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

Eye-catching action captures 🌟🌿🌟🌿🌟