football photog newbie-crtiques needed
Sep 15, 2013 11:18:02 #
Sep 15, 2013 11:28:21 #
Some great action shots, the only thing I might suggest is try increasing your shutter speed.
Sep 15, 2013 11:34:58 #
Sep 15, 2013 11:38:31 #
What lens did you use?
I was just at a presentation at my local camera club, this guy had Canon 70-200 f/2.8 if my memory serves. he said to shoot wide open and shutter at 1/1000 most times.
I was just at a presentation at my local camera club, this guy had Canon 70-200 f/2.8 if my memory serves. he said to shoot wide open and shutter at 1/1000 most times.
Sep 15, 2013 11:44:05 #
I used my 55-250 Canon. I have the 70-200 f2.8, but I can't hand hold it and I thought a tripod would be a hindrance in shooting fast action. I usually shoot at 1/1000 but that's for bifs. I think I eventually shot at 1/800. However, the next game I think I'll take the tripod and the 70-200. It's just bulky and heavy to keep moving around the field, never mind follow the action. Never know till I try, however.
Sep 15, 2013 14:18:30 #
Sep 15, 2013 14:18:33 #
Sep 15, 2013 14:27:37 #
When using my 70-200 I always use a monopod for football unless I can't get on the field then I use a tripod with a gimble from the bleachers. Two long legs tucked tight on either side of my feet and the third leg shortened to perch on the seat in front of me- it works. ;)
Sep 16, 2013 00:05:46 #
Do NOT use a tripod if shooting from the sidelines - you will be a hazard. Monopods are far more useful and 10X safer.
Sep 16, 2013 06:12:06 #
CaptainC wrote:
Do NOT use a tripod if shooting from the sidelines - you will be a hazard. Monopods are far more useful and 10X safer.
Got it. Thanks
Sep 16, 2013 12:16:59 #
NiagaraJim wrote:
Agree...Some great action shots, the only thing I might suggest is try increasing your shutter speed.
Nov 19, 2013 07:07:39 #
Nov 19, 2013 11:42:35 #
nat wrote:
I used my 55-250 Canon. I have the 70-200 f2.8, but I can't hand hold it and I thought a tripod would be a hindrance in shooting fast action. I usually shoot at 1/1000 but that's for bifs. I think I eventually shot at 1/800. However, the next game I think I'll take the tripod and the 70-200. It's just bulky and heavy to keep moving around the field, never mind follow the action. Never know till I try, however.
Don't be afraid of bumping up your ISO.
This isn't a wedding or portrait session. A little noise won't kill the shot.
And make sure you're on AF Servo, single focus point.
Nov 19, 2013 11:45:02 #
juicesqueezer wrote:
Mono is the trick!
I have a hard time keeping a monopod still! Need more practice using it, but I don't really like it.
Nov 19, 2013 11:47:14 #
Wall-E wrote:
Don't be afraid of bumping up your ISO.
This isn't a wedding or portrait session. A little noise won't kill the shot.
And make sure you're on AF Servo, single focus point.
This isn't a wedding or portrait session. A little noise won't kill the shot.
And make sure you're on AF Servo, single focus point.
Thanks. Question: Why did you suggest bumping up the ISO? It was early afternoon on a sunny day. Did you suggest it because it would increase the shutter speed? I was on AI Servo and I think expanded single focus point.
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