Not playing organized games with cameras, but rather the genre of photography which deals with taking pictures of the action.
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What is the best way to photograph a marathon?
I've had trouble finding information on how to best photograph action at a marathon. I don't mean tips for finding locations, ideas, etc, but rather technical tips for a beginning photographer to ...
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How do I find the right motion blur/depth of field trade off in sports photography?
I could be wrong but when doing sports photography I'm always thinking about the following trade off:
A fast shutter speed to freeze the action.
A small(er) aperture to increase DOF and thus ...
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Why my “action” shots are blurry even shooting on AF-C, is this a lens or camera limitation?
I'm currently using a Nikon 28-200mm AF-D with my D7000. While trying to take action shots (e.g. my dog running or sports) none of the shots seem to be in focus even on AF-C mode. Would this be a ...
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What is the right way to photograph in the gym?
I need to photograph an instructor in the gym for a gallery of some lifting exercises (will be used in an application and on the web).
I want to look pretty dramatic and powerful, though instructive ...
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What is the upgrade path for Nikon D300 with better low light sensitivity?
While I shoot Canon, my brother shoots a D300. We were talking about indoor sports photography. I don't know the Nikon lines, but I know that his D300 is a 2007 vintage, and sensors get better all the ...
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Is the Nikon 300mm f/4 a good lens for Nikon D7000 for shooting sports & wildlife?
I am looking for a good Nikon lens for my D7000 to shoot both sports & wildlife. I want to get really sharp images. I've been working with the 18-200mm & really disappointed by some of the ...
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What settings should I use with my TZ10 at ice hockey?
I have a TZ10. What is the best setting to have the camera on for taking photos at ice hockey without the flash and red eye reduction coming on? Do I need to put in my own settings? If so how?
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Would this Sigma 70-210mm f/4-f/5.6 be good for starting sport photography?
I'm starting out in photography and told to buy cannon 7D & lense 70-200 f/2.8. It's for equine photography (outdors, long distance shots etc).
I've been looking on ebay and came accros this -
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What camera do I need for equine / sport photography?
I'm a complete beginner - the only type of camera I've ever had is a cheap £100 digital camera! But I'm really interested in photography and I am thinking of starting a career in it. I don't want to ...
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7D or D700 for hockey?
I hate to be THAT GUY that starts another comparison thread, especially one that may really seem like comparing apples and oranges and has probably already been answered somewhere, but all the ...
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What type of camera is used to photograph marathon finishers?
I've seen these camera setup at the finish lines of road races, where it'll automatically shoot at 1 second intervals to capture photos of all of runners. The camera could be on for 2+ hours so it ...
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Night sports photography - Nikon D90/Nikkor 70-300 lens
I need help with the settings for everything it seems. While I'm able to get some really good shots using shutter priority and flash, it's not consistent. I end up with very grainy pictures, ...
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Taking sports and action shots with regular lenses
I do not shoot action or sports photos. I was asked to shoot a friend's soccer game. I am not looking for perfect magazine quality images; however, I'd like to maximize the quality of my shots with ...
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How can I take slow, wide-open photos in bright light? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What are neutral density filters and how do I use them to create long exposures in daylight?
I like to take photos of motorsports and high speed action. Sometimes I use ...
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What camera settings should I use for NASCAR night racing?
I am attending the Coca Cola 600 NASCAR race next weekend in Charlotte, NC. Much of the race will be after dark, illuminated by the track lighting.
I will be using a Nikon D-80 with an AF-S Nikkor ...
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Practical Difference Between Nikon 80-200 f/2.8 and 70-200 f/2.8?
As a photographer for my college's newspaper, most of what I shoot is either low light (concerts, dances, etc.) or sports, so I'm looking into getting a low-light/high speed telephoto zoom for my ...
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What would be a good all-round lens for the London Olympics 2012?
I was lucky enough to get London Olympics 2012 tickets to the Volleyball, Hockey and Table Tennis
The Hockey and Volleyball will be outdoors and the Table tennis will be indoors. I have seen the ...
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How many pictures per play should I take in outdoor sports?
I have recently started photographing outdoor sports, and I want to know when I see a good play happening, should I immediately hold down the rapid-shot button, and take a ton of pictures hoping to ...
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How can I get non-blurry gymnastics pictures with my entry-level DSLR?
I have a Nikon d3100 with 18-55mm and 55-200mm lenses. My issues are the lighting and the shutter speed for fast moving objects. My aperture is set to f/3.5, shutter at 1/1000th of a second, and ISO ...
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How can I take non-blurry extreme sports photos in winter?
I currently have a Canon T3 with the basic EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens that it came with. I'd like to go out to the local ski hill though, and there is a terrain park there. Most of my photographic ...
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What do I need to take better landscapes and low light sports photos?
I have a Nikon D5000, and Nikon 70-300mm VR Nikon 18-55mm lenses.
I am looking to improve my basketball, soccer, football, and baseball photos, and also scenery photos. My pictures in a gym or low ...
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Can I shoot sports photography in the studio with continuous lights?
I want to try to shoot some sports action, for example shattering bricks and wood. My lighting equipment is not so advanced and needs 0.8 sec to recharge for the next flash, so I can't use high fps. ...
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How far away can I be and still get a sharp subject with a 100mm lens?
If I have a 100mm lens, how far away can I shoot the subject? If I am shooting basketball, how far can I shoot the subject and still get a sharp picture?
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What camera and lens do I need to get started doing sports photography?
I want to find a camera and lens that will for work for sports photography, specifically soccer and basketball. I would like to be able zoom in across the field for some good action shots.
I am ...
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Will the Canon T1i with EF kit zoom lens be good for indoor sports?
Should I be able to get good indoor sports photos with the following camera/lens?
Canon T1i
Canon EF Zoom lens: 18mm-55mm, f/3.5-5.6, Canon EF-S
The indoor sport would be basketball. Just ...
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What is the right lens for shooting car racing with a Nikon D90?
Friend of mine goes on track days quite a bit, and since I no longer own a race-worthy car, I was thinking of tagging a long to get some fun shots of the action.
The track has a few good lookout ...
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What is the best setup for shooting sports at night with a point & shoot camera?
I always try to take good photographs in soccer matches or in races at night, not using flash, and I have always the same result: too much blurred photos.
I don't have an SLR, but I'm sure that's not ...
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Could the Nikon V1 be a good camera for sports photography?
I think the new Nikon V1 looks promising as a camera for sports photography:
it has lots of auto-focus points and focuses quickly
it has a fast continuous shooting frame rate
it is small and might ...
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Should I upgrade my camera or lens to shoot pro hockey games?
I've gotten the opportunity to shoot pro hockey games. My current gear doesn't cut it:
Nikon D70
Nikon 18-70mm F/3.5-4.5 Kit lens
Nikon 70-300mm F/4-5.6 D
Nikon 50mm 1.8D
Monopod
From where i'm ...
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What features would you focus on in a point and shoot camera for sports photography?
I know that "point and shoot" does not belong in the same sentence as "sports photography". But if you only have $200-300 in your pocket and a need to photograph indoors martial arts competition, e.g. ...
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Is a Canon Rebel T3 an appropriate entry-level DSLR?
I'm starting photography and am wondering if the Canon Rebel T3 is a good choice.
My only real constraints are that I want to able to take "burst shots" (such as of sports events) and low light ...
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Are full-frame cameras bad for sports photography?
I was reading about crop factor from various places on the internet, and the general idea that kept building in my mind was that full-frame cameras are good for wide-angle shots but not that good for ...
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How do I combine multiple exposures for action shots?
I'd like to create one of those "stacked" action shot images where multiple exposures are combined to show the subject moving across a static background. Here's an example I found on Flickr (by ...
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How can I get better focus when a subject is moving towards or away from the camera?
When shooting events or action photos, engaging people, I often find that frontal (or rear) perspective may be very expressive, but my problem is focusing when the subject moves towards the camera (or ...
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How does the GoPro camera perform for photography?
I've been looking into the GoPro HD Hero 960 as an option for more creative photography pursuits. Examples include high speed exterior car photography, rock climbing, skydiving, bicycle riding, ...
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How to get focused pictures for action shots?
My daughter just started playing Tee-Ball and I was out there with my Digital Rebel XT and a Sigma 300mm. I know enough to be dangerous and I was shooting in "Auto mode" with the action preset (the ...
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How “slow” can I take a picture at a boxing match?
I'm to take pictures at a boxing match, probably under low lights conditions.
My plan is to set the camera on a fixed shutter speed, and the let the camera automatically set aperture and ISO. But ...
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How was this dramatic lighting of an NBA game achieved?
This is a very cool effect, dramatic and not your usual basketball image: Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images. There are other examples like it in the linked gallery. My question is how ...
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How do I get the best results for sports with a 70-200mm f/2.8?
Can anyone help? I am using a nikon d7000 for sports photography. My husband kindly bought me a sigma 70-200mm telephoto lens 2.8 as I shoot a lot of low light indoor sports. I have only just started ...
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What are some good techniques for using a monopod while shooting sports?
What are some good strategies/techniques for using a monopod while shooting sports?
I'm doing a lot of shooting of Figure Skating right now, and am finding the camera and 70-200mm lens is heavy ...
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For sports photography, should I use image stabilization or a faster lens?
For sports, I know that a faster lens would usually be considered more important than image stabilization, but what if, after selecting your shutter speed, your camera is picking apertures that don't ...
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Sigma 70-200mm vs. Nikon 80-200mm auto-focus speed
I'm considering the newest Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG APO MACRO HSM II and comparing it against the older (but still for sale) Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D ED.
These are roughly in the same price class, ...
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Focusing on moving target with large aperature?
I have read about difficulties getting focusing right when using a large aperature (because of depth-of-field issues).
If I am using a fast prime wide open (say F1.4 or F1.8) to shoot a target in ...
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Fast prime vs. expensive zoom for indoor sports photograhy?
I plan to try shooting my kids' indoor activities (Tae Kwon Do and Figure Skating). I can get pretty close to the action for TKD, and I have access to ice/board level positions for shooting at the ...
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Can I capture motion-trails with a point-and-shoot camera?
Is it possible to capture motion trails (like throwing a ball or running) using a camera like the Nikon Coolpix S70?
If so, how do I do it?
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How to select lenses for sports photography?
I would like to get into sports photography, and would probably want a better telephoto lens so I can get better close up shots.
What other factors should I keep in mind as I make my choice? Does IS ...
