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09/24/2008 07:34:53 PM · #76 |
Originally posted by Mr_Pants:
Originally posted by Jason_Cross:
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How on earth did you manage to get a picture of me and my wife? |
Now your username makes more sense. Or does it?? :) |
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09/24/2008 07:40:48 PM · #77 |
| Threads should be about peace, not war man. |
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09/24/2008 07:59:57 PM · #78 |
i didnt ask for anyone to comliment me if you would go back to the original post did?
and if i knew how to delete the damn thread i would have done that too.. |
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09/24/2008 08:21:11 PM · #79 |
Send the SC a message that you would like this locked.
And chill out or eat more fiber. |
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09/24/2008 08:32:11 PM · #80 |
Originally posted by JulietNN:
And chill out or eat more fiber. |
What the hell does that mean? Was it necessary to add that and make a nubee feel welcome? Geeze. |
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09/24/2008 08:37:34 PM · #81 |
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09/24/2008 08:47:05 PM · #82 |
I guess that one can never get too much fibre.
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09/24/2008 08:56:00 PM · #83 |
Originally posted by Jason_Cross:
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Please God, let there be at least a speedo under that shirt.
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09/24/2008 09:02:19 PM · #84 |
Ahem. The topic was how to get better sports shots with the kit lens of a Canon 400D.
Lovely as the tie-dyed peeps are, we don't see them performing a sport. :) |
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09/24/2008 09:08:22 PM · #85 |
| Oh I dunno, standing up straight may well be a sport for them!!! |
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09/24/2008 09:08:28 PM · #86 |
| They are performing the sport of peace amongst the forum posters. |
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09/24/2008 09:08:54 PM · #87 |
Originally posted by L2:
Ahem. The topic was how to get better sports shots with the kit lens of a Canon 400D.
Lovely as the tie-dyed peeps are, we don't see them performing a sport. :) |
Oh, come on. Isn't 'wearing a shorter dress than your wife' a sport where you live?
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09/24/2008 09:18:30 PM · #88 |
Here is something related to the post.
If you are at a football game and see these two on the sidelines, take photos of them instead of the football. |
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09/24/2008 09:24:14 PM · #89 |
I read this entire thread-- I'm not gonna comment on anything but the original post--
I would suggest -- with the 2 said lenses that you stick with the 50 not the kit, my guess is you want more length not wide angle shots since your on the sidelines-- The kit lens may seem more comfortable to you, because you r are "zooming" in and out, but the 50 is much sharper and you are only losing a hair of length--
With your 50 on, I would first try the sports icon (little man running)-- if the flash wants to pop up, not enuf light-- then diss that idea--
Try av mode next (av on your dial)-- It will go as low as f/1.8-- this allow more light-- problem is you wont have much depth and it will be tricky to get all the players in focus (unless you want to isolate just one player with shallow depth)-- From here just play around-- adjust your aperture try 2.0,2.4,4.0,5.6 etc, this will increase that depth but will slow down the shutter speed-- you want at least 250/sec I would think to stop the motion, you can compensate the shutter speed getting slower by upping your ISO-- you should get good results boosting that up to at least 400 on your camera-- maybe 800 if you edit with noise reduction software--
I cant believe I'm giving sports advice, cuz I pretty much have no knowledge on this matter-- but that seems like it may work--
Neither the kit lens or the 50 are sports lenses, the 50 does do a reasonable job indoors for close shots in low light for like volleyball-- but you have to up that ISO to get acceptable shutter speeds-- then edit the noise out--
If you could get ahold of a midrange zoom like the 70-200 F/4 L and use it in good light-- your shots would improve 10 fold-- using that lens at f4 in av mode when the light is good would not be that hard, in fact its almost point and shoot-- the results speak for themselves--
Like I said, no expert here, and I WILL NOT be offended if anyone points out any flaws in my suggestions-- just putting in my 2 cents
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09/24/2008 09:25:32 PM · #90 |
I suggest joining a photography club. There will most likely be people there who are on the same level of photography as well as those most proficient with a camera. There I hope you will meet someone who can give you the help that you obviously need. They can also show you one on one what you need to know.
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09/24/2008 09:33:27 PM · #91 |
When I shoot football, I use a 70-300 usually around f4, 200 ISO (unless cloudy) and I try to keep my shot tight. When I pull the trigger I think in my head "football card" because that is what I want the shot to look like. Action, maybe a bit of turf flying, shallow DOF with plenty of light on the subject.
With that said, it ain't easy with a cheap 70-300. That is why the people that do this all of the time use the super cool big expensive equipment that lets in light like the Hubble telescope. With those cool lenses you are able to shoot low ISO, and faster shutter for the awesome stop action. But for a day game you might get by with a cheap lens and be happy. I have done some pretty cool shots, but I don't post them because our school has rules about posting photos of the little ones on websites. |
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09/24/2008 09:37:47 PM · #92 |
I should also add that once you are out of the preset modes (like Sports icon or auto)-- you will have control over the simple things like white balance-- adjust that accordingly to the sky-- (Sunny/Cloudy/etc)-- Auto does a decnt job but not perfect-- also make sure you got your camera in continuous shot not one shot--(read the manual at least for that)-- this will allow you to hold down the shutter and get burst shots--- you will here the shutter go fast-- allowing you to capture alot of frames fames-- then pick the best action--
I tried to keep it as simple as I know-- good luck
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If you got any volunteers-- have them "Simulate" action in your yard-- under the same conditions as the game you will be shooting-- see what works best-- remember the settings and then try it on game day :)
Message edited by author 2008-09-24 21:41:34. |
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09/24/2008 09:40:37 PM · #93 |
| I shoot in RAW and adjust the white balance later. I always shoot in manual however because most of the time the sky vs. the turf play havok with your light meter. Might be my $300 camera however. |
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09/24/2008 09:43:02 PM · #94 |
2.8f, shutter around 1200 or higher, using the lowest ISO possible and the fastest lens possible.
2.8f is the ideal apeture giving focus on your subject, and softness around the bg.
A fast shutter to capture the moment.
A low ISO to keep as much detail possible without noise.
Fast lens sets are pretty much a must for sports.
If you don't shoot sports on a regular basis, you really don't know.
I shoot baseball every spring season for the last 4 seasons, and DPC and Sportshooter both have given great help.
Go to //www.sportshooter.com if you really want a lot of good info.
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09/24/2008 09:45:39 PM · #95 |
Originally posted by Jason_Cross:
I shoot in RAW and adjust the white balance later. I always shoot in manual however because most of the time the sky vs. the turf play havok with your light meter. Might be my $300 camera however. |
RAW is great, but setting your WB before you shoot is better than after the fact.
Grass is a good place to get a reading before shooting, it is close to 18% grey.
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09/24/2008 09:49:10 PM · #96 |
Originally posted by Man_Called_Horse:
Originally posted by Jason_Cross:
I shoot in RAW and adjust the white balance later. I always shoot in manual however because most of the time the sky vs. the turf play havok with your light meter. Might be my $300 camera however. |
RAW is great, but setting your WB before you shoot is better than after the fact.
Grass is a good place to get a reading before shooting, it is close to 18% grey. |
I thought grass was green ... it might be fine for setting the exposure, but not the WB.
Personally, I would shoot in Tv (shutter-priority) mode, as that's the best way to control the amount of motion blur (or lack thereof). If the shots are too dark, then you need to either slow the shutter (pictures will get blurrier) or raise the ISO setting (pictures will get noisier); for "PeeWee Football" the latter is probably the better option. |
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09/24/2008 09:57:58 PM · #97 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
Grass is a good place to get a reading before shooting, it is close to 18% grey. |
I thought grass was green ... it might be fine for setting the exposure, but not the WB.
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DID I say get your WB from the grass? HMMMMM?
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09/24/2008 10:18:14 PM · #98 |
| I have heard that the grass is 18% from somewhere. I never worry about WB, so I just don't pay much attention. Raw Shooter does all that work for me. |
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09/25/2008 09:10:20 AM · #99 |
Now this is much better. You are telling her things she can use rather than belittling her.
carry on, maybe she hasn't been run off yet |
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09/25/2008 11:53:59 AM · #100 |
Originally posted by David Ey:
Now this is much better. You are telling her things she can use rather than belittling her.
carry on, maybe she hasn't been run off yet |
Glad everything is meeting your personal benchmark of civility. |
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