Photography

[joebloggs]

Anyone here photograph gaelic matches? Im starting to learn how to use a DSLR I have and wondering what various settings do people use to take good pictures?

[Norf Tyrone]

Anyone here photograph gaelic matches? Im starting to learn how to use a DSLR I have and wondering what various settings do people use to take good pictures?

Good question. I take photos for our website. I am not too sure of the specifics of my camera (I'll check and post later), but I'm sure with a bit of training the pics could be improved.

[ziggysego]

FoSB is a good man to ask about these. Some of his photos are excellent.

[Pangurban]

You need to use a telephoto Lens aperture wide open and fast shutter speed

[Aerlik]

If you can get you hands on a telephoto lens that's good for a start.  I use a Tamron 28-200mm with my Canon 400DSLR and this is adequate for my needs at this stage, as it's easy to get up close to the action when you're pitch-side.  I use a combination of Av and Tv settings, but for freezing the action I can set about 1/500 to 1/1000.  Any faster and considering the lighting conditions in Ireland and you might end up with dark images.  You may even have to set one stop slower.   Over here in Oz 1/1000 is adequate.

One day I will justify buying a EOS 1D with a 600mm lens...one day.

Hope this helps.  It's so satisfying when a great shot is achieved.

[gerry]

If you can get you hands on a telephoto lens that's good for a start.  I use a Tamron 28-200mm with my Canon 400DSLR and this is adequate for my needs at this stage, as it's easy to get up close to the action when you're pitch-side.  I use a combination of Av and Tv settings, but for freezing the action I can set about 1/500 to 1/1000.  Any faster and considering the lighting conditions in Ireland and you might end up with dark images.  You may even have to set one stop slower.   Over here in Oz 1/1000 is adequate.

One day I will justify buying a EOS 1D with a 600mm lens...one day.

Hope this helps.  It's so satisfying when a great shot is achieved.

thats some price for a camera

Canon EOS 1D Mark III

[Aerlik]

Like I said, Gerry, one day.