Sports Photography

thebaz · 31-01-2008 11:48PM

Borderfox wrote: »

they go all the way down to f1 Barry but generally f1.2 is more common. you would only be shooting f2.8 if you had to, always best to stay off wide open maybe got to f3.5 but if you have to shoot at f2.8 its there. I use a 50mm f1.4 and an 85mm f1.8 for indoor showjumping and shoot at 1/500th and depending on the venue you can be from ISO 800 to ISO 6400. If you shoot wide open it can be soft when you look at them on the computer.

cheers keith , i still have difficulty with the sigma 1.4 (30mm) , maybe ill try it not maxed completly !

City-Exile · 31-01-2008 11:57PM

I think it's important to know & love your subject.
Paul has shown some great examples of his rugby work & Borderfox has shown some of his brilliant equestrian work.
I'll shoot anything, but football is my first love.
I've spent years covering it for nothing & finally, I've begun to see some financial reward.
It means far more to get "that" shot though!

Seeing this on the wall of my Local, always puts a smile on my face...

Borderfox · 01-02-2008 12:02AM

Says it all Peadar...

Barry, I think the point of really wide apertures is image quality and to achieve that you cant use them wide open but just a tad closed and if you have f1.4 then bring it to f1.8 and see the difference, when shooting sport I would prefer to go up in ISO than use a lens wide open, mind you where I shoot I run out of options really quickly.

Dodgykeeper · 01-02-2008 01:33AM

I was at a Basketball match in the National Basketball Arena last week (It was my first visit despite living less than half a mile away) and it was very difficult as the action moved so quickly! Must have taken 200 pics in the half hour I was there.

Would anybody be interested in a Meet at a soccer match when the Eicom League starts, could get a small crew into Bohs if anyone was interested and there are 3 bars there!

shepthedog · 01-02-2008 03:43AM

Ya i definitely would be interested,. its an area would love to get involved in..

City-Exile · 01-02-2008 05:16AM

Dodgykeeper, I don't see a single face in that Basketball shot, so it's a good example of what doesn't work. Seems to be a tough sport to cover, as I've never seen a good shot on Boards.

Dodgykeeper wrote: »

Would anybody be interested in a Meet at a soccer match when the Eicom League starts, could get a small crew into Bohs if anyone was interested and there are 3 bars there!

While I'd be glad to meet anyone before/after a game, I really don't think I'd have the capacity to chat to someone, while the game is in progress.
Paulw & I meet for the rugby, but we barely speak during the games, because it takes so much concentration to cover the action.

I'll cover at least one eLoI game a week, particularly Cork Cith FC games in the greater Dublin area, so if any of you see me, don't be afraid to introduce yourself.

OnLooker · 01-02-2008 09:10AM

Yeah I wouldn't mind going along but my 200mm wouldn't be great for the access you get on those grounds.

Nice shot of yours in the Gazette this week.

Paulw · 01-02-2008 10:52AM

Dodgykeeper wrote: »

Would anybody be interested in a Meet at a soccer match when the Eicom League starts, could get a small crew into Bohs if anyone was interested and there are 3 bars there!

Yeah, I'd be interested in that, just for comparison, of course.

Just give me a few days notice.

Paulw · 01-02-2008 10:54AM

City-Exile wrote: »

While I'd be glad to meet anyone before/after a game, I really don't think I'd have the capacity to chat to someone, while the game is in progress.
Paulw & I meet for the rugby, but we barely speak during the games, because it takes so much concentration to cover the action.

And I thought you just didn't like talking to me. :eek: Ok, just teasing.

Yeah, there's seldom time to talk during a game. It's a case of keeping focused on what's happening. Quick chats before the game, half time, and then at the end are about it.

But, I'd certainly be interested in a boards sports event shoot.

OnLooker · 01-02-2008 11:29AM

If anyone is interested in getting a hurling game in this weekend, Dublin are playing Clare in a challenge match this Sunday at 2.30pm in St Brigids out in Castleknock. I doubt there will be a massive crowd so plenty of sideline access.

Third_Echelon · 01-02-2008 11:30AM

Dodgykeeper wrote: »

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Would anybody be interested in a Meet at a soccer match when the Eicom League starts, could get a small crew into Bohs if anyone was interested and there are 3 bars there!

Yeah, I'd be up for that...

Hearvee · 01-02-2008 11:47AM

Dodgykeeper wrote: »

Would anybody be interested in a Meet at a soccer match when the Eicom League starts, could get a small crew into Bohs if anyone was interested and there are 3 bars there!

I'd definitely be on for that, if you haven't got too many already.

Paulw · 01-02-2008 12:05PM

Here's a nice resource for sports photos - MSNBC weekly sports

Mr Dave C · 01-02-2008 02:50PM

Great tread folks with great info.I would have an interest in sports photography myself and would love to meet for the Bohs game.

Dave C

Dodgykeeper · 01-02-2008 03:02PM

Will get on to my contact at Bohs and see how many we could accommadate, only prob being they may not let you all in for nothing

. Also a friend of mine works for Sportsfile and maybe could answer any questions you may have after the game, Will look at fixtures and get back to you all when the season starts.

BTW Onlooker what pic did they print in gazette!

soccerc · 02-02-2008 09:54PM

Got out today for an hour and took a few.

challengemaster · 02-02-2008 09:57PM

possibly boost the saturation in the second? it looks a bit washed out imo.

good action shot

soccerc · 02-02-2008 10:06PM

challengemaster wrote: »

possibly boost the saturation in the second? it looks a bit washed out imo.

good action shot

Oops uploaded wrong team pic, changed now

challengemaster · 02-02-2008 10:19PM

ah, thats better

03-02-2008 07:01PM

Thanks for the thread Paulw.Inspired by it I decided to bring my camera to the Irish match,just to shoot the warm up from my seat.I was using the 28-135mm at 1/400th,ISO 400 and F 5.6 so the results didn't really come out as planned but here they are anyway.

thebaz · 03-02-2008 07:17PM

Paulw wrote: »

For most sports events, a 70-200mm f/2.8 lens (Canon, Nikon, Oly, Sigma) is what you really want.

For those serious, the 70-200mm f/2.8 lens is a must.

on these lens , can you shoot at f 2.8 , at 200 mm ??

ps.nice last shot inibaz

Fajitas! · 03-02-2008 07:24PM

Yep

dreamweavers · 03-02-2008 10:49PM

Hi Paul , great site, I was at most of the Leinster matches and you have captured the games excellently.
I am a hobbyist photgrapher and I am looking for a change of career and was wondering would you have any advise.
I have a small pentax digital the s6, which is great for the hobbyist but I am looking on doing some courses in digital photography and I would like to start from the beginning and hopefully lead on to sports photography .
would you know of any courses in Dublin which you would reccomend where I could do it part time eves.
Thanks for any advise in advance.:D

Paulw · 03-02-2008 11:04PM

Welcome to boards.

Thanks for the comments.

Ok, let me say this, I'm a hobby photographer, for the most part. I'm not a full-time pro photographer. My real day job pays too good, so photography is my hobby.

I would have no advice for anyone turning pro, except that it is not to be taken lightly.

I'm not one for plugging, but DigitalBeginners do some digital photography training courses. Supposed to be very good. They don't yet have a sports course, but I believe they are investigating it.

Anyway, I hope that is of some small help to you. Feel free to PM for any more info.

OnLooker · 04-02-2008 10:17AM

Dodgykeeper wrote: »

Will get on to my contact at Bohs and see how many we could accommadate, only prob being they may not let you all in for nothing . Also a friend of mine works for Sportsfile and maybe could answer any questions you may have after the game, Will look at fixtures and get back to you all when the season starts.

BTW Onlooker what pic did they print in gazette!

The Bernard Brogan goal.

Paulw · 04-02-2008 11:09AM

Inibaz, lovely photos. Crisp, clear, sharp and well captured.

Third_Echelon · 04-02-2008 02:06PM

Deleted User wrote: »

The third pic is a great capture...

CraggyIslander · 12-02-2008 05:38PM

*bump*

Some excellent advice in this thread.

Oh great mods can we add a link to this thread to the ultimate sticky sticky so it doesn't get lost in the gray mist of boards archives

Paulw · 23-02-2008 10:19PM

Just a few images taken today -

Going for the ball??

Jumping high

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