Indoor Track meet 1st attempts with new camera, suggestions please: I took these photos of my granddaughter's indoor track on Sunday. I was in manual mode. I have a Nikon D600, Nikon...

durango Loc: Marietta, Ohio

I took these photos of my granddaughter's indoor track on Sunday. I was in manual mode. I have a Nikon D600, Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 lens. I shot most at 1/500, f3/.5, ISO 3200, but Sensistivity control was set to 'On', spot metering, and hand held. I think the photos look a little soft, slightly blurred, one is out of focus, and grainy(too high ISO). Any suggestions on how to improve would be appreciated.

She has another meet at the same place in month. She also has a cheerleading competion in two weeks at another indoor gym. Thanks, Lou

F/3.5, ISO-6400, 1/500sec

f/3.5, ISO-5600, 1/500, she is in the far lane

Jay Pat Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA

She is in front of very busy background.
I would consider taking the shots back where the blue background is.
Try to fill more of the frame with her running.
Looking forward to seeing more!
Hope this is helpful!!
Pat

NikonJohn Loc: Indiana U.S.A.

I think they look pretty good as thumbnails... You have a very good camera and an excellent lens. I would think ISO 3200 would still look pretty good with a D600. Also at 70mm that lens still has very good resolution even wide open at f2.8. At a 500th of a second you should be stopping the movement pretty good too. Something might be tricking the autofocus, at f3.5 you don't have much depth of field so focus will be critical. You might want to check the download box when you post the pictures so we can get a better look than just the thumbnail that you get otherwise.

durango Loc: Marietta, Ohio

Jay Pat wrote:

She is in front of very busy background.
I would consider taking the shots back where the blue background is.
Try to fill more of the frame with her running.
Looking forward to seeing more!
Hope this is helpful!!
Pat

Pat thanks. The starting blocks were just past the blue padded area. The finish line was just before that. Thanks and that is something that I do need to try to avoid. By fill the frame do you mean zoom in closer on her? Thanks, Lou

durango Loc: Marietta, Ohio

NikonJohn wrote:

I think they look pretty good as thumbnails... You... (show quote)

Thanks NikonJohn, I'll try 3200 and turn off the ISO senseitivity, and give f2.8 a try. I did notice that in some of my photos all the runners were blurred, like it didn't know where to focus. That is definitely something that I need to work on. I need to understand how the focus points work and how to control that. Thanks for the tips. Lou

Jay Pat Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA

durango wrote:

Jay Pat wrote:

She is in front of very busy background.
I would consider taking the shots back where the blue background is.
Try to fill more of the frame with her running.
Looking forward to seeing more!
Hope this is helpful!!
Pat

Pat thanks. The starting blocks were just past the blue padded area. The finish line was just before that. Thanks and that is something that I do need to try to avoid. By fill the frame do you mean zoom in closer on her? Thanks, Lou

Yes, to see her better!! Leave a little room out in front of her so she has room to run.
Don't try to zoom in and create the perfect shot. Leave room her to crop back on the computer.
Maybe, you can find an area that is not so busy.

durango Loc: Marietta, Ohio

Jay Pat wrote:

quote=durango quote=Jay Pat She is in front of v... (show quote)

Thanks. I will give that a try. I appreciate your help. Lou

Bubu Loc: Out of this solar system

I would photograph from the front or at a slight angle as she sprints and as she gets closer you can "fill the frame" .

durango Loc: Marietta, Ohio

Bubu wrote:

I would photograph from the front or at a slight angle as she sprints and as she gets closer you can "fill the frame" .

Thanks Bubu for the tip. I'll try to get in front of her and shoot a little sooner.
Thanks Again,
Durango