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?
Quote from: joebloggs on July 13, 2009, 03:29:22 PM
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.
FoSB is a good man to ask about these. Some of his photos are excellent.
You need to use a telephoto Lens aperture wide open and fast shutter speed
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.
Quote from: Aerlik on July 14, 2009, 07:20:30 AM
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 (http://www.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_SLR/EOS_1D_Mark_III/index.asp)
Like I said, Gerry, one day. :-\