Sports Shooting.

Photo-Sniper

Hey.Im just starting to shoot sports.I have the nikon d40 and no matter what anyone else says i actualy love this camera.I am using the sigma 70-300 for my shots and im just wondering could anyone give me advice on what settings to use Especialy if anyone on here uses the D40.Thanks

City-Exile

The camera you use shouldn't really make that much difference, in terms of basic settings.
Depending on the light available, you should use the fastest shutter speed possible. To get blurred backgrounds, you should use the widest aperture possible.

This picture was taken in the rain, last Sunday.



Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/800)
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 300 mm
ISO Speed: 400

Paulw

Sports photography is about knowing your camera and knowing the sport.

Here's two images from today -



Shutter Priority
Shutter Speed: 1/1000
Aperture: f/4
ISO 200
Focal Length 200mm



Shutter Priority
Shutter Speed: 1/1600
Aperture: f/3.2
ISO 100
Focal Length: 200mm

kensutz

Excellent shots Paul.

Paulw

Thanks ken.

Photo-sniper - your exact settings will depend on the sport and the weather. Usually you want a fast shutter speed, and enough ISO to get that. A low aperture (under f/4) would tend to work best too.

So, it'll depend on your equipment, the amount of light, and your subject.