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Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

11/04/2011 04:01:40 PM · #2

Originally posted by david1707:

Cage Fight Photographer Offer

!!! I ACCEPT !!! WE SHALL MEET IN THE OCTAGON AND DO BATTLE !!! MAY THE BEST MAN WIN !!!

Message edited by author 2011-11-04 16:04:21.

JulietNN

Canon EOS-7D

Tamron 16-300mm Di II VC PZD MACRO w/Canon Nikon mount

11/04/2011 03:44:10 PM · #3

Crap crap crap, I got sucked into an old thread ARKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk lol

JulietNN

Canon EOS-7D

Tamron 16-300mm Di II VC PZD MACRO w/Canon Nikon mount

11/04/2011 03:13:31 PM · #4

OKay here are some tips for Cage Fighting Photography.

Use a 24-70 mm F2.8, 70-200 F2.8 and a 10-20 F4-5.6. Use a strobist using a 430EX and 3 580EX II Speedlights through umbrella or softboxes, usually umbrellas because they give a slightly harder light and emphasis battle wounds such as scar tissue and broken noses.

One large problem is the blood on your lens(((bring wipes)), you should mostly be laying on the floor with your head and camera upright. The strobes and umbrellas could be a problem (cus it can stun the fighters)

If you shoot at F2.8, it will pull in the light, to avoid motion blue, set the ISO at 3200 to provide a faster shutter speed of at least 1/500 sec. Sweet spot is 1/640 at F4 at large shows that have stadium lights.

Hope that helps!

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

11/04/2011 10:31:26 AM · #5

Holy Necromancer!

donnyl00

11/04/2011 09:28:47 AM · #6

Matt0 is right. Why did muckpond post photos here? It is obvious you are a rookie or you would know you loose all ownership rights without your copyright water mark when posted on a public forum...they are now public domain photos. But judging from the shots I don't think anyone would want to pirate anyway. Pretty bad choice of f/stop. Notice how prominent the cage links are? A more shallow DOF would make the links less visible. So you shoot for a newspaper?????
If David has to use the $$$ to purchase a lens for the shoot, (especially one so cheap) I question how much professional work he has done. Granted I have purchased a specific Canon L series lens (85mm L f/1.2 USM) but I was sent to Cabo to shoot a well known rocker at his home and that shoot dictated using a world class lens.....but a $150.00 50mm? mmmm.
Just a thought.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

07/14/2009 05:09:27 AM · #7

I had to shoot alot closer to the backround than I wanted to. I was getting alot of ambient light. 1/200 is the max sync speed of the D90 and I needed the high f stop to make the backdrop come out black. At F25 the exposure looked good on the screen and with the black backround I couldn't really rely on the histogram as much as usual (probably more inexperiece).

MattO

Nikon D4

07/13/2009 01:22:59 PM · #8

I just went through the gallery and have a quick question. Why in the world would you shoot at F25? Or is that a smugmug error? As powerful as AB800's are it would certainly be hard to hit good exposure at F25, ISO 200, and 1/200 I can see why you would have to lighten them.

Matt

And yes I like the poses and the lighting technique. Just curious as to your thinking on the settings.

07/13/2009 10:01:31 AM · #9

Thanks for the comments. I have set up a public gallery HERE. So if you want you can see how they are going. The ones that I thumbnailed have been brightened up and look better now. If you are into MMA at all, the quickest knock out of the evening was 14 seconds. Roundhouse kick to the chin.

The promo shots were done with 2 Alien Bee 800's. Key was camera left at 100% through a shoot through umbrella and the rim light was at camera right at 50% about 45 deg behind the subjects left shoulder aimed up through a shoot through umbrella.

Message edited by author 2009-07-13 10:09:44.

Digital_Susie

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

07/13/2009 09:16:52 AM · #10

wow they look good... why do all the wife get jelous over other women. I shoot male models almost naked and my husband doesnt give a shit.. Maybe he think those guys wouldnt like girls like me.. hmm who knows.

AJSullivan

07/13/2009 08:52:10 AM · #11

Nice. Thats how I would have (and have) done those. The 3rd one in the 2nd row, guy with the red and white shorts, damn near perfect. I would have tried not to have the highlights as blown out (in fact I would have probably eliminated that light all together, and maybe just used a reflector down low, and behind, to provide just a slight rim to the shadowy side) but other than that, good show.

Bebe

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

07/12/2009 07:47:53 AM · #12

great pictures david! I love the lighting & the drama it creates

07/12/2009 04:16:05 AM · #13

Just thought I'd post a couple of the promo shots I did. Not much work done on the photos yet as the fight was last night and I have to work at my "real" job today. So far the promoters are very happy. Wish I could say the same for my wife after I took shots of the ring girls. I need to go back and brighten a couple of them up a little. And now to go through the other 1200+ shots. Oh, and the lighting was terrible for the fights. I had to shoot mostly at 3200 iso. Thank got the D90 is awesome in low light and Noiseware professional works great. I'll post a few fight shots once I process some.

Message edited by author 2009-07-12 04:28:37.

06/24/2009 01:48:37 AM · #14

Picked up the Tamron 17-50mm 2.8 yesterday. Tried it out in the store first. Looked tack sharp at 2.8. It's the one with the internal motor so the focus time isn't too bad. Stutters a bit to get focus lock at real low light. But should be fine for the fight.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

06/22/2009 12:41:53 AM · #15

Renting is NOT an option where I live in Germany. I may be able to afford the Sigma 18-50mm 2.8 or the Tamron 17-50 though. Any thoughts on those lens? They both seemed to get good reviews. Anyone know if they extend as you zoom them?

Message edited by author 2009-06-22 06:34:42.

senor_kasper

Nikon D800

06/21/2009 02:19:36 PM · #16

Originally posted by pineapple:

How about using the set up in the video at the top of this page.

Nahh...I would say he wants to use the really good stuff, not crap like that.

Message edited by author 2009-06-21 14:20:14.

Five_Seat

Canon EOS-6D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

06/21/2009 02:15:54 PM · #17

Originally posted by david1707:

This was the lens that was recommended to me by a cage fight photographer. One of the biggest reasons is it is awesome in low light and fits through the chainlink. I am able to move where I want during the fight. Yes, I would love to have a wide angle 2.8 to play with. But no way I can afford one before the fight. Gotta work with what I have. Thanks again for all the advice.

Remember, renting the lens is always an option.

eta: I can't spell

Message edited by author 2009-06-21 14:16:18.

MattO

Nikon D4

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

06/21/2009 02:00:45 PM · #18

Originally posted by david1707:

I think the reason its not a suggested lens is its focus speed is the equal to a snail after having smoked pot.

Matt

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

06/21/2009 01:38:46 PM · #19

brianlh

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

06/21/2009 04:23:22 AM · #20

Granted I've never done anything like this, but I'd also say that I don't think the 50 is the best choice.. I'd go with a zoom as well, because you're going to want versatility for when they're either on the other side of the ring or right in front of you. I don't know the Nikon ranges, but I'd lean more towards a 17-85 or something like that which offers some wider angle option for shots where they're super close.. and some short telephoto for the other side of the ring.

jprezant

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

06/21/2009 04:12:55 AM · #21

umm....i'd say the 50 1.8 is a terrible lens to use for this. My opinion. I'd much rather use the 24-70.

pineapple

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

06/19/2009 08:47:36 PM · #22

How about using the set up in the video at the top of this page.