Soccer
Mar 26, 2024 05:36:55 #
I haven’t shot outside sports in years.
Last week I was asked to shoot the girls soccer games so I gave it a shot.
Nikon Z7ii w/Nikon Z100-400 4.5-5.6
Most shots were around 1/1000-1/1250
I found the stadium lights to be pretty weak for photography, so ended up with a higher ISO and slower shutter than I like towards the end.
Last week I was asked to shoot the girls soccer games so I gave it a shot.
Nikon Z7ii w/Nikon Z100-400 4.5-5.6
Most shots were around 1/1000-1/1250
I found the stadium lights to be pretty weak for photography, so ended up with a higher ISO and slower shutter than I like towards the end.
Mar 26, 2024 13:23:27 #
rangerjohn wrote:
I haven’t shot outside sports in years.
Last week I was asked to shoot the girls soccer games so I gave it a shot.
Nikon Z7ii w/Nikon Z100-400 4.5-5.6
Most shots were around 1/1000-1/1250
I found the stadium lights to be pretty weak for photography, so ended up with a higher ISO and slower shutter than I like towards the end.
Last week I was asked to shoot the girls soccer games so I gave it a shot.
Nikon Z7ii w/Nikon Z100-400 4.5-5.6
Most shots were around 1/1000-1/1250
I found the stadium lights to be pretty weak for photography, so ended up with a higher ISO and slower shutter than I like towards the end.
Suggestions although you didn't ask for them. Shoot tight and fill the frame. You would need a 2.8 lens to shoot at night under the best lighting. The closer shots are good.
Mar 26, 2024 13:54:22 #
Jules Karney wrote:
Suggestions although you didn't ask for them. Shoot tight and fill the frame. You would need a 2.8 lens to shoot at night under the best lighting. The closer shots are good.
Suggestions are always welcome on my posts.
(Thick skin)
I have about 1300 left to go through. Some tighter as they played more on my end of the field.
Some day I’ll have the spare change for a long 2.8.
Shooting under stadium lights is pretty new to me honestly. Learning curve in place.
Mar 26, 2024 14:35:35 #
I do understand. Try to have the players coming at you to fill the frame. When your ready for a 2.8 always consider used. All the lenses are bought used.
Good luck rangerjohn.
Jules
Good luck rangerjohn.
Jules
Mar 26, 2024 17:45:29 #
I thought the shots were great. Could be cropped a little closer, but the choice is yours. I have the 70-200 2.8, but am also using a 100-400 which works well. Topaz Denoise is a savior for higher ISO shots.
I agree, stadium lighting does not really illuminate the field adequately for lower ISO and higher speeds to be used. You captured the ball and the players faces/features, which is the main goal. I can't tell you how man shots I have of these speed demons zipping past and all I see is a blur or their backside...
I've been following my granddaughter and her soccer teams for nine years and through fifteen seasons. (Here I thought I'd travel when I retired? Foolish man...) Anyway, there are some amazing sports photographers on here, and looking at their work and settings has helped me a lot. Best wishes.
I agree, stadium lighting does not really illuminate the field adequately for lower ISO and higher speeds to be used. You captured the ball and the players faces/features, which is the main goal. I can't tell you how man shots I have of these speed demons zipping past and all I see is a blur or their backside...
I've been following my granddaughter and her soccer teams for nine years and through fifteen seasons. (Here I thought I'd travel when I retired? Foolish man...) Anyway, there are some amazing sports photographers on here, and looking at their work and settings has helped me a lot. Best wishes.
Mar 27, 2024 09:57:52 #
rangerjohn wrote:
I haven’t shot outside sports in years.
Last week I was asked to shoot the girls soccer games so I gave it a shot.
Nikon Z7ii w/Nikon Z100-400 4.5-5.6
Most shots were around 1/1000-1/1250
I found the stadium lights to be pretty weak for photography, so ended up with a higher ISO and slower shutter than I like towards the end.
Last week I was asked to shoot the girls soccer games so I gave it a shot.
Nikon Z7ii w/Nikon Z100-400 4.5-5.6
Most shots were around 1/1000-1/1250
I found the stadium lights to be pretty weak for photography, so ended up with a higher ISO and slower shutter than I like towards the end.
Nice shots. Listen to Jules, he is the MAN. Just need to practice, practice, practice. You will get there you shoot good already. You said you still had 1300 to go through. That is plenty to go through and see what works the best. It is always good to have the information for other peoples photos but lighting (sun going in and out) really effects the shots. Keep posting. Thanks BE SAFE!!
Tom
Mar 27, 2024 14:30:21 #
Thank you everyone for the suggestions and all.
Constructive criticism and feedback is how we learn so I’m always open to them.
Constructive criticism and feedback is how we learn so I’m always open to them.
Mar 28, 2024 18:56:24 #
rangerjohn wrote:
Thank you everyone for the suggestions and all.
Constructive criticism and feedback is how we learn so I’m always open to them.
Constructive criticism and feedback is how we learn so I’m always open to them.
Comely action start, beautifully shot
Mar 29, 2024 07:13:18 #
rangerjohn wrote:
Thank you everyone for the suggestions and all.
Constructive criticism and feedback is how we learn so I’m always open to them.
Constructive criticism and feedback is how we learn so I’m always open to them.
Nice shots keep working at it. Thanks BE SAFE!!
Tom
Apr 6, 2024 20:02:13 #
rangerjohn wrote:
Thank you everyone for the suggestions and all.
Constructive criticism and feedback is how we learn so I’m always open to them.
Constructive criticism and feedback is how we learn so I’m always open to them.
Now we're talking John. Nice and close, see the face, the ball. Great stuff. Let that action come to you.
Jules
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