Shoot person in motion
May 7, 2018 17:45:16 #
A great way to figure what you want is to rent. I've rented from LensRentals.com numerous times. They're very good. They clean every item after being rented - even camera sensors. They rent cameras, lenses, speedlights, tripods, studio equipment, and more. They include a pre-paid return shipping label to make returns easy.
May 7, 2018 18:16:49 #
saralulu1 wrote:
Hi everyone, br I'm new here and I am just mom try... (show quote)
For a great light weight system with heavy weight performance you should consider an Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II. The whole system is smaller than standard digital cameras yet it has full control of the camera or various levels of automation.
An example of size is if you get a 200mm lens for the Olympus it gives a view as if looking through a FF camera of 400mm. So you carry a much smaller and lighter lens with the equivalent reach of double what is standard FF. Another advantage is the stabilization is in the body thus saving size and weight of in lens stabilization. Finally it has a wide range of lenses and accessories clear to top pro level accessories and lenses.
I do not own the system but from what you described it struck me that the Olympus would serve you well for now and into the future.
May 7, 2018 22:41:14 #
I looks like not a lot of people are asking a very important question (unless I missed it): Are you shooting indoors or outdoors? If indoors in a gym, you are dealing with one of the most troublesome places to stop action. You will need a camer will fairly high ISO and anti-shake will help steady the camera but NOT the subject. There is a reason why indoor sports photographers have huge lenses, not the "kit lens" that comes with a camera.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
May 7, 2018 22:57:31 #
Shel B wrote:
People!!! If this were my post, I would be totall... (show quote)
No she wasn't dude! She was talking about taking pictures of her kids doing Karate. This is a very intense actions sport and unless you have a DSLR that shoots 10fps with a lens that works well in indoor lighting at a dojo, then she isn't going to get good pictures. This combo will cost a lot of money and I think video what will net her some 12 megapixel stills that can be printed is good advise. If you have something to contribute instead of question our wisdom then why not say nothing.
May 8, 2018 02:45:55 #
CO wrote:
UHH members have already given great advice regarding shutter priority mode and using fast shutter speeds. I just wanted to add that fill flash can really help to lift shadow areas. You might also purchase a speedlight. Dial in some negative flash compensation to add fill flash. Firing a flash at full power can often result in an obvious flash look
I took these photos last weekend and used a studio strobe with a beauty dish and diffuser sock. It really helped to lift shadow areas.
I took these photos last weekend and used a studio strobe with a beauty dish and diffuser sock. It really helped to lift shadow areas.
Using any kind of flash at a martial arts competition or exhibition could be very dangerous to the participants (and the headmaster would likely let you know in no uncertain terms)
May 8, 2018 07:26:30 #
tropicdiver wrote:
Maybe, I am misunderstanding the question, but I l... (show quote)
Yes I believe you did misread the OP’s post. She wants sharp- not blurred. Not that your approach doesn’t have merit.
Freezing a specific “pose” requires two things: a short shutter duration (typically misrepresented as shutter speed”) and a high frame rate. The reasons mirrorless is superior here are technical. In high speed action, as in martial arts, what one sees in the viewfinder is rarely what one captures. Response time of both the photographer and the gear requires that one begin shooting before the “pose” that is the desired target. Again, the highest possible frame rate greatly improves the chances of capturing the action. The Olympus suggested by “Architect 1776” would also be a viable option. The criteria for highest frame rates excludes an affordable DSLR.
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