custom settings and how to shoot sports
Oct 14, 2014 14:59:49 #
I am expanding my shooting to "action" shooting. Been in the studio too long. I need someone that has lots of experience shooting sports to help me . I need your help with the settings to create a "CUSTOM MODE" (C1) in my Canon 7D ( soon I will upgrade to the 7Dmkii). Other than settings for my Canon, I also need help with how to shoot action sports, the do's and don'ts. Mostly soccer under the lights.
Oct 14, 2014 15:27:32 #
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Oct 14, 2014 16:57:14 #
I also use a 7D with 70/200mm 2.8 lens. I shoot in Raw and aperture priority and adjust the ISO to keep the shutter up around 1/500. The 7D is not good on noise, for indoor Hockey I usually end up around ISO 3200.
Oct 14, 2014 20:14:08 #
Get close or at least crop tight. In ball sports, the best images show the eyes and the ball in the shot. The backs of people running away from you is a lousy image.
If it is under lights, this will probably take care of itself, but use wide apertures to blur the background and keep your shutter speed up.
Check the GeneM post on the dribbling sequence - that is how is should be done.
If it is under lights, this will probably take care of itself, but use wide apertures to blur the background and keep your shutter speed up.
Check the GeneM post on the dribbling sequence - that is how is should be done.
Oct 15, 2014 10:25:24 #
CaptainC wrote:
Get close or at least crop tight. In ball sports, the best images show the eyes and the ball in the shot. The backs of people running away from you is a lousy image.
If it is under lights, this will probably take care of itself, but use wide apertures to blur the background and keep your shutter speed up.
Check the GeneM post on the dribbling sequence - that is how is should be done.
If it is under lights, this will probably take care of itself, but use wide apertures to blur the background and keep your shutter speed up.
Check the GeneM post on the dribbling sequence - that is how is should be done.
:D Thanks for the plug, Cliff. Saves me from having to do some explaining. But I might add that I do try to include my camera settings in my sports posts.
The OP can do a search of the Sports section for "soccer" to see some of my (and others) shots and settings. Shooting under the lights is my nemesis. I haven't been to a stadium where the lights are sufficient even for my f2.8 lens, mostly because I'm restricted to shooting from the lower level of the bleechers at most of them. When I am allowed on the field, most of the time I must stay in a certain spot to shoot. (A Press Pass would help to allow freedom of movement around the pitch.)
Oct 15, 2014 13:21:50 #
canon Lee wrote:
I am expanding my shooting to "action" shooting. Been in the studio too long. I need someone that has lots of experience shooting sports to help me . I need your help with the settings to create a "CUSTOM MODE" (C1) in my Canon 7D ( soon I will upgrade to the 7Dmkii). Other than settings for my Canon, I also need help with how to shoot action sports, the do's and don'ts. Mostly soccer under the lights.
Canon Lee, these days with digital cameras and auto focus most can now photograph action sports that in film days was tough.
Long and fast lenses are a must. Don't be afraid to shoot wide open, f2.8. Use a monopod mounted under your lens. Follow the player with the ball letting your mind to snap the shutter in time to capture a peak moment. You do have to practice and know something about the game your photographing. Where to position yourself is also important.
Crop tight and let the picture speak for itself. Study your local newspaper's sports section everyday. Check Sport Magazine, and Sports Illustrated. All those pictures are action sports made by a sports photographer.
Some samples of mine are enclosed below. I was a freelance sports photographer fifteen years. CIAO, AP
Soft-ball w/Nikon F3 & Nikkor 800mm f5.6 notice wrist watch caught action TRI-X film ASA 400
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Boston Bruins 1971 notice puck & no head gear. Nikon F & Nikkor 300mm f4.5 at f4.5 film TRI-X ASA 400 pushed 1-stop
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Niece loves gymnastics - Olympus EM-1 12-40mm at 40mm=80mm on 35, f2.8 1/6400sec ISO 2000
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Stop action - Olympus EM-1 ISO 2000 Exp. same as above. All niece photos age 9 - made in Boston Common
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Landing - Olympus EM-1 ISO 2000 Exp. same as above other two photos. Advantage is digital not film
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Oct 15, 2014 15:28:18 #
I use a 70-200 f/2.8 and shoot in manual, whether inside or out. At least 1/400 and between f/2.8 and 5.6. Auto ISO. Pick your poison, subject blur, camera blur, noise or big bucks for a lot of professional glass. No IS or VR.
Use high-speed continuous shooting and AI-servo auto-focus. That is what Canon calls it; do not know if Nikon uses the same term. Finally, take a lot a pictures to figure out what works best for you.
Use high-speed continuous shooting and AI-servo auto-focus. That is what Canon calls it; do not know if Nikon uses the same term. Finally, take a lot a pictures to figure out what works best for you.
Nov 7, 2014 13:40:05 #
I shoot in manual too.
Use a high enough ISO and wide enough aperture for a fast enough shutter speed to stop most motion blur. Shoot high burst shutter.
Anticipate the action - move around from sideline to end line to get different, better perspectives. Try to shoot conflict: when the dribbler is challenged, shots on goal, obviously, contested headers, etc.
I shot these awhile ago, friend of ours was on the Cal women's college team:
http://allenh.zenfolio.com/f1033301010
Use a high enough ISO and wide enough aperture for a fast enough shutter speed to stop most motion blur. Shoot high burst shutter.
Anticipate the action - move around from sideline to end line to get different, better perspectives. Try to shoot conflict: when the dribbler is challenged, shots on goal, obviously, contested headers, etc.
I shot these awhile ago, friend of ours was on the Cal women's college team:
http://allenh.zenfolio.com/f1033301010
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