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Dog catching a frisbee
Oct 28, 2020 20:41:28   #
gmango85
 
I have never tried capturing my dog (Ozzie) catching his frisbee, can anyone give me some advice? I'll be using Canon gear, 5D IV and the 70-200 f2. 8L II. I may be stretching topic of sports but I'm guessing it might be close to soccer. Thank you

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Oct 28, 2020 21:11:26   #
BassmanBruce Loc: Middle of the Mitten
 
My first thoughts are: get down to Ozzie’s level or lower, Early sunlit evening with sun behind you, try to have Ozzie quarting toward you, nail the eye focus and shoot rapid bursts. I’d start at around f4 with a pretty quick ss.
Most important: Ozzie gets lots of his favorite treats!
Have fun!
Hope to see some shots.

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Oct 29, 2020 08:23:32   #
raymondh Loc: Walker, MI
 
Use servo mode & keep your sp up.

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Oct 29, 2020 15:18:16   #
lowkick Loc: Connecticut
 
BBF!!! Set shutter speed to around 1/400th or faster. Set focus to a box group large enough for you to keep the dog's head in it while panning to follow him. I strongly suggest setting ISO to auto, and using shutter priority.

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Oct 29, 2020 15:37:33   #
charlienow Loc: Hershey, PA
 
have a helper throw the Frisbee

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Oct 29, 2020 19:21:43   #
david vt Loc: Vermont
 
charlienow wrote:
have a helper throw the Frisbee



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Oct 31, 2020 06:04:52   #
gmango85
 
Thank you for your advice. Some things I never thought of. Now to conjure up nice weather!

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Nov 1, 2020 23:40:07   #
Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC
 
"...Now to conjure up nice weather!" gmango85 maybe rethink that... use the monochromatic magic of a snowstorm... instant subject isolation... besides doggies get totally silly playing in the snow...

What is the most breathtaking scenario? Having Ozzie running directly toward you with epic eye contact..
The challenge? Having your 5D IV and the 70-200 f2. 8L II track Ozzie in a full gallop coming straight at you...

Lucky doggy...

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Nov 2, 2020 14:28:52   #
gmango85
 
Thanks, you have me expanding my thinking of new scenarios.

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