david vt wrote:
Hi
1). Contact Thomas902 and Jules Kearney, two of the preeminent photographers we have for soccer. Both do amazing work. I do believe Thomas shoots a prime lens like the 400 or 500, but don’t remember if he is shooting on a FX or DX body. That crop factor would make a big difference. The prime gives him tack sharp images. Jules primarily shoots a D500 and switches between two zoom lens depending on the field setup
You may also want to search for their work in the sports section. Both are very generous in that they almost always post the equipment and settings they use. Will give you an idea
2) where and how close you will be may make your decision, and you may not know that and/or it may change pitch to pitch. Be prepared to be flexible. Like the idea of a monopod as (especially with the longer lenses) it will get heavy as the day wears on. Tripod is a definite no-go
3) as you are considering renting a lens for this big trip, consider renting a 2nd body as well. I would say rent a D500, but if different than current, you don’t want something whose controls you don’t know well, so more inclined to say rent whatever you have and put the 70-200 on it. If you do, would more likely go for the longer lens (see DX/fx comment earlier). Not only will you then have a longer lens but it gives you a closer-in lens that can be set for non-action shots (again, see Jules work - he has a remarkable eye for capturing those “human” moments).
Finally, don’t try to shot every minute of every game. Across the tourney, you will get enough shots to get some good ones, but you will also be able to just watch her play
Have fun, and post some of your work when back. Good luck
Hi br br 1). Contact Thomas902 and Jules Kearney... (
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