rcorne001 Loc: Cary, NC

Indoor football game 2 under my belt. I'm finding the biggest challenge is learning my way around the arena! Most shot at Nikon Z9, 70-200 f2.8 Z, 1/1000, ISO 4000, f3.5, but individual details may be viewed in the photo captions. Even broke out the backup Z6 for the "in close" shots. Fun getting out to photograph this sport again!

Nikon Z6 24-70 f2.8 Z, 1/1000, f2.8, ISO 3200

(Download)

Nikon Z9, Nikon 70-200 f2.8 Z, 1/1000, f3.5, ISO 4000

(Download)

Nikon Z9, Nikon 70-200 f2.8 Z, 1/1000, f3.5, ISO 4000

(Download)

Nikon Z9, Nikon 70-200 f2.8 Z, 1/1000, f3.5, ISO 4500

(Download)

Nikon Z9, Nikon 70-200 f2.8 Z, 1/1000, f3.5, ISO 4500

(Download)

Nikon Z9, Nikon 70-200 f2.8 Z, 1/1000, f3.2, ISO 2200

(Download)

Nikon Z9, Nikon 70-200 f2.8 Z, 1/1250, f3.5, ISO 4000

(Download)

PAR4DCR Loc: A Sunny Place

Some fine action Rick.

Don

tshift Loc: Overland Park, KS.

Some awesome photos Rick. You did well as usual. The indoor game is a little different. Thanks BE SAFE!!

Tom

pnittoly Loc: Mountainside, New Jersey

Great shots Rick. Thanks for sharing. Where do these guys play indoors ? How long is the season ? Paul

mikeroetex Loc: Lafayette, LA

Nice work Rick. The trick is to stay 20 yds downfield of the snap! I like that you got tight enough to see faces. Much more impact!

rcorne001 Loc: Cary, NC

Thank you. At this time, there are two indoor football leagues. One functioning primarily in the west and one in the east. They generally play in arenas utilizing the same dasher boards as used in hockey, but with no plexiglass. The leagues start in late January - February time frame and wrap up early May.

rcorne001 Loc: Cary, NC

Thanks, Mike. On a 50 yard field, it doesn't take long to get those 20 yards! I like to set up around the goal line the home team is "attacking". Slipping in and out of DX/FX modes I can almost cover the entire field! I am sure you can imagine how "excited" I was when I saw that essentially everyone but the quarterback on the home team have those face shields on. I have to be almost dead on to get even the slightest bit of eyes. I understand WHY they wear them, but for photography it is a special challenge!

flathead27ford Loc: Colorado, North of Greeley

Wow! What a great series of photos. Sharp as a tack too! The games are fun to attend. Great work.

Jules Karney Loc: Las Vegas, Nevada

The last shot is my favorite, although there all very good. Me I would try going to 1/1600 or 1/2000 at wide open. Those Z cameras can handle the higher iso. Just my opinion for whatever it's worth.
Jules

rcorne001 Loc: Cary, NC

Thanks, Jules. I happened to see your message at half time and did try those setting. In the shots I tried, I didn't see much difference. I have begun using 3.2 or 3.5 to gain just a bit more sharpness and DOF. I do try to keep ISO under 8000, but don't get real excited by it. As you said, the camera can definitely handle it! I am alway open to suggestions that could improve my photography.

Jules Karney Loc: Las Vegas, Nevada

Anytime Ron. It's good to get everyone's opinion and suggestions. I always welcome it.
Jules