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07/20/2006 07:04:10 PM · #1 |
Where is the best place to shoot hockey? I am getting some passes for a game in September and I am just curious where the best place to be would be.
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07/20/2006 07:10:23 PM · #2 |
Pro, Semi-Pro, Or Amatuer?
Do you have access to any part of the rink?
What lens will you be using, (how fast, what zoom range)?
That might narrow it down for us to answer better.
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07/20/2006 07:38:01 PM · #3 |
Pro
No - won't have access to the rink - just general seats and I can get any seat I want
I will be using a 70-200mm 2.8 lens and will have access to a 200-400 2.8 also |
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07/20/2006 07:46:46 PM · #4 |
If you can get seats right on the glass, that's where I'd go, and hope that it's clean enough to shoot through (it probably will be). The netting that's now in all of the rinks isn't very photographically friendly.
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07/20/2006 07:50:10 PM · #5 |
Am from across the big pond but I do know that many stadiums over here put a limit to the length of your lens (never been to hockey), maybe they think more than 4 inches means your a pro?
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07/20/2006 07:51:30 PM · #6 |
I would sit near either goal (not behind it)-- low seats.
Do the "Passes" allow you to bring those lenses?
The 200-400 is probably too long-
EDIT--
By too long I meant focal lenght not dimension, I was postin while andi was.
Message edited by author 2006-07-20 19:52:52.
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07/20/2006 07:55:25 PM · #7 |
Oh, that's why you never see hockey in the papers... never really thought about the difficulties of shooting in a rink with ten foot high plexiglass and fans right up on the glass. And now netting up to ??
Hmmm....
Can you check into where anyone might be taping the game from? I'd think whatever fantage points they gave to the TV cameras would also afford you some spot to shoot. Though you might need something longer than 200 from there....
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07/20/2006 08:00:11 PM · #8 |
I tried hockey once--
Excuse the quality-- but this might give you an idea of how close a 70-200 will get.
I shot from center ice and near goal-- it was just a City League game..
Buzz's Lame Hockey Pics
BTW-- Exif Info is there if your curious.
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07/20/2006 09:49:01 PM · #9 |
During the hockey season I go to every home game and I always shoot over the glass.
I use an 80-200 and I find it perfectly adequate.
I am only going to ECHL games and therefore I have my pick of seats.
But usually I just sit on the half way line and I can easily follow the action at either goal mouth.
Here's a little example.
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07/20/2006 09:59:45 PM · #10 |
in Toronto at the ACC the limit is no camera longer than 75mm (including body) which is about 3 inches.
Originally posted by Ecce Signum:
Am from across the big pond but I do know that many stadiums over here put a limit to the length of your lens (never been to hockey), maybe they think more than 4 inches means your a pro? |
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07/20/2006 10:46:34 PM · #11 |
I don't know what lens limits are, but I remember reading somewhere someone went to a Sharks game and they got in with their 200mm zoom (I think). If I recall correctly, said person (hiya couchie!) also dropped a lens at the game, but I believe it was ok.
I can't give you advice for pro, but I find sitting on the sides, in the lower levels, give best vantage points. If you want practice, go to your local rink and ask to shoot a couple of whatever league games are playing in the area
I have someshots from a local league, and these are all shot through the glass. They aren't fabulous, but I hope they give you an idea
My hockey stuff
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07/21/2006 10:27:14 AM · #12 |
| seems like a lot of photos are from behind the net just over the glass. this would allow you to get alot of good shots of offense and with the zoom, you probably could get the goalie making saves at the other end. Also when the teams break out from one end you could get some nice 2 on 1 situations. you would also have a good angle on the boards for some hits, and fights are almost always in the corners. |
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07/21/2006 11:42:03 AM · #13 |
I did a couple of local hockey games this past season and have received lots of compliments from pleased fans. I took most of the shots from a hole in the glass where the zamboni enters the ice and some from a press box. Also had access to the ice surface when game was over. I was fortunate enough to have a press pass and full access to the entire stadium. You can check it out here if you wish:
//www.hardbread.com/photos/ceebees/index.html
Cheers,
Brian |
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