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01/04/2004 11:56:16 AM · #1 |
I'm creating a photo/video montage for my son's swim team. This is one of the better diving photos I've taken, but I was disappointed with the focus.
Most pool buildings aren't that well lit, and I am reluctant to use flash, as it might distract the athlete.
I think the posterization improved the shot. What else could I have done?
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01/04/2004 01:10:56 PM · #2 |
If you have permission before hand I would use the flash.
Most athletes should be use to flashes from the various athletic events with parents and relatives present. Or if they move on up the press will be there to do it.
Try too use a bounce on the flash that should minimize any harsh lighting.
Our boys played football, basketball, baseball and etc. And I was always there using the flash along with many others. If you get permission check with each diver and see how he or she feels about it and if there is any critical point in their dives they would prefer you not use the flash. Try to time it so their eyes are not looking towards you?
Just my 2 cents worth.
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01/04/2004 01:12:54 PM · #3 |
The diving board is always the same distance from you ( as long as you don't move ) so I would just try to use manual focus, the subject are also most often the similuar size so your not zooming in out every time, you might want to try to use 50mm 1.4 / 1.8 , to work in these poorly lit situation.
With this particular shot I think you have did a great job, I like it :) |
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01/04/2004 01:42:14 PM · #4 |
I can tell you from experience from the athlete's perspective that flash is not that distracting! I'm a competitive swimmer, and have had many a flash go while diving, or swimming, and I pay little attention to it! Anytime there have been photographers at the pool, professional ones, they've used some major flash with no problems! The only rules are that you can use it during the start, as a flash is used for the timers, other then that it's free reign!
Hope this has helped some!
Lee
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01/04/2004 04:36:14 PM · #5 |
Thanks for the comments!
If I use flash, how should I adjust the aperature and shutter speed?
Message edited by author 2004-01-04 16:36:35.
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01/04/2004 04:54:17 PM · #6 |
| A Fast lens is really the way to go if you can. That is why the DSLR's are so great for action shots |
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01/04/2004 05:43:12 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by Shelley:
A Fast lens is really the way to go if you can. That is why the DSLR's are so great for action shots |
Yeah, they are really great, but she is using an f717, most "fast lenses" arent really THAT much faster than the lens on the f717.
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01/04/2004 07:26:06 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by oskar:
The diving board is always the same distance from you ( as long as you don't move ) so I would just try to use manual focus, the subject are also most often the similuar size so your not zooming in out every time, you might want to try to use 50mm 1.4 / 1.8 , to work in these poorly lit situation.
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ooopss, forgot to see what type of camere you ware using :)
It would of course only apply to DSLR |
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