sueyeisert Loc: New Jersey

In football use a monopod.

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

That's about all you can do. Up the ISO and shoot wide open.

hikercheryl Loc: Madison, NC

If you can practice ahead of time at the same or similar setting, you might be able to tweak your camera settings and strategies. I have a 70-300 Nikon lens and I would be very hesitant to use it as you hope to use yours.

ole sarg Loc: south florida

I used to shoot film with a 135mm F 5.6 triX at 800 speed about 250. Would blow up the shots. They were grainy but football is a gritty game.

Before the game starts go on the filed it is lit by them and take a spot meter reading off of the palm of your hand.

patrick M

The First thing to do is go to Photoframd .com and See the Hidden settings of the canon 7D These settings change the game. And they are hidden deep in the menus but once you know them Your whole game changes. As an Avid user of the 7D FOR SPORTS you will Love it even more .
One of the most important things You Can Do is get the camera off the Auto white balance ,what it does is get you into the park Average .You Determine the price of seating ,Condiments and Souvenir's You bring Home. meaning ISO Speed app etc People state that NO TRIPOD there right but because if you use a IS Lens on a tripod it causes the lens to hunt. Stabilization of tripod vs.Lens stabilization. So Start by putting CAMERA on auto Note the settings You Now have a starting Point .Now Manually Tweak the Settings and get ready to be Amazed with Your Work. The thing that was taught Me a long time ago was become friends with your camera get to know its likes and dislikes Then become a team and after a while get as close as possible to become a 1 together( Photoframd)also comes in a book form and is dedicated to the use of the canon 7D Enjoy.

CocoaRoger Loc: Cocoa Florida

If you can, shoot in RAW. It will be much more beneficial in post processing than jpeg.

houdel Loc: Chase, Michigan USA

$11,799.00? He said it was a client's son, not Sam Walton's grandson, lol!

Nightski

I was just throwing a little humor in :-) I have a friend that shoots high school football games. Night shooting at football games is tough. If you are doing it for a client, you will need a fast lens.

Pepper Loc: Planet Earth Country USA

I'm betting your lens will be fine unless you plan to submit your shots to Sports Illustrated. I'd start with an ISO of about 800 and a shutter speed of 1/250, take a couple shots and see where you need to adjust. I agree that if you're shooting JPEG only that you'll want to be sure your WB is right.

CocoaRoger Loc: Cocoa Florida

Also if you don't shoot in RAW make sure your white balance is correct.

houdel Loc: Chase, Michigan USA

That is quite fine, a little humor is always appreciated. But he will also need the Canon hard case for that EF 200-400 f/4L. Only $699!

BTW, is the ice off the Detroit Lakes yet? And how did the Detroit Lakes get to MN anyhow?

Nightski

Okay..lol..I apologize gemlenz. Yes, the ice went out a week after the fishing opener.

Larrie Loc: NE Ohio

Wow! two tries and he still can't get it right.

Larrie Loc: NE Ohio

A fast lens like a 70-200 2.8 IS is a must so get your client to cough up some hard cash if he wants results. Yes a monopod is a must as a tripod can be deadly and not allowed. I only use a flash when the opposing team has the ball and I can shoot at the QB's eyes.

John Kenyon Loc: Boulder, Colorado

Borrow or rent the correct lens. With your lens extended you're probably at f5.6, so either your shutter speed will not be fast enough or your iso will be too high for a grainless image. I wouldn't use anything less than a 70-200 f2.8. Stun them with a quality shot that they can't do with their Costco Kit. Maybe you'll fall in love with this great telephoto lens and fork out the money to own it yourself.