Will Monopod Improve My Shots
May 21, 2019 20:03:31 #
Amadeus wrote:
I am sorry, I thought I posted a response and another picture, but I don't see it. I'll try again. This was a professional picture taken at a meet in Philadelphia last year. When I saw what this guy had done I was trying to achieve similar results. One person talked about an f 1.8 85mm Canon lens that is reasonably priced. That sounds like a good option for what I am trying to do.
I would use a 70-200. That gives you more options for zooming in and out depending on how close you are sitting.
May 22, 2019 07:10:41 #
Harry0
Loc: Gardena, Cal
orrie smith wrote:
A monopod will noticeably improve your photos. A tripod will do better. Do you have a decent camera store in your area where you may go to look at and try a monopod? If you do, check one out before you buy. Also understand that it will take time and practice to get used to using a tripod or monopod. As for the $100.00 dollar range, you should be able to find one in that range or less. Manfrotto has them for as low as $25.00 at B&H Photo. Good luck.
I agree. No matter how well I think I'm doing, my shots get automagically sharper with a mono or tripod.
May 22, 2019 17:51:04 #
You can buy a Benro with foldable legs for about$75. Works great when I don't want to drag a tripod.
May 22, 2019 18:31:00 #
Harry0 wrote:
I agree. No matter how well I think I'm doing, my shots get automagically sharper with a mono or tripod.
Then I would consider upping my shutter speed
May 22, 2019 19:37:54 #
Amadeus
Loc: New York
I received many responses to my post and a lot of sound suggestions. I appreciate all the input and I'm going to work on shutter speed first. I think if I can get that up more it will solve much of the issues. If that means investing in a faster lens then I may try that also. The f1.8 85mm and f2 100mm suggested by a couple of folks may be exactly what I need. I actually didn't realize how slow the lenses I was using are. I'm guessing going to an f2 or 1.8 will give me significantly higher shutter speeds. In most of the venues I think I can get close enough to deal with the shorter lens.
May 23, 2019 12:23:21 #
Amadeus wrote:
I received many responses to my post and a lot of ... (show quote)
There is twice the additional light for every additional F-stop. So, if you are starting at F5.6 and you go to F4.0, you double the light, going from F4.0 to F2.8 doubles it again as does going from F2.8 to F2.0. Finally, going from F2.0 to F1.4 doubles it yet again. With all that additional light you can increase your shutter speed and/or lower your ISO, both desirable for what you are trying to accomplish. Best of luck.
May 23, 2019 14:00:58 #
Exactly, the OP has been given a lot of good advice besides the use of a monopod.
cjc2 wrote:
There is twice the additional light for every additional F-stop. So, if you are starting at F5.6 and you go to F4.0, you double the light, going from F4.0 to F2.8 doubles it again as does going from F2.8 to F2.0. Finally, going from F2.0 to F1.4 doubles it yet again. With all that additional light you can increase your shutter speed and/or lower your ISO, both desirable for what you are trying to accomplish. Best of luck.
May 23, 2019 14:55:00 #
Notorious T.O.D. wrote:
Exactly, the OP has been given a lot of good advice besides the use of a monopod.
I always have a monopod available as I keep one attached to my roller bag. I don't always use one for gymnastics because I use fixed focal length, and mostly smaller and lighter lenses. It's a good idea to use one if you can. Best of luck.
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