...this time I tried flash (loved it/hated it) but my camera has a sync speed of 1/250 max so I missed a lot of action shots (pretty soft). Also, because of my tendency to have the focus fall on the net, I upped the f-stop to 5 to see if I could get the girls in focus on their net shots (didn't seem to work but not sure if it's a DOF issue or motion blur that's causing the softness). In this shot, I like the action that was stopped but I hate that the background is clearer than I get with a larger aperture. Sooooo, next time, I'm planning on trying flash, f3.2, and ss1/250 - tho I do believe my camera has the ability to override that number (maybe I'll have to read the manual tonight :)ISO1000, ss250, f5.
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Okay, so the flash froze your subject, which you want. The ball shows motion, which you want. And the shadows aren't harsh, again what you want.
I shoot Nikon. There is a mode within camera (d200 anyway) where you can shoot at a higher shutter speed, but it isn't "synced."
I don't have the problem focusing on the net, but it could be the angle I'm shooting (beside the upref - so net isn't an issue).
Try this: chose a player and focus on her, lock the focus, then catch the action. Of course, the key is to know the game and read the ball so you know where that player is going. By now, I know you are getting a feel for the game.
I like this shot, don't you?
I really like this shot. You may try decreasing the aperature. If you are using a speedlight on TTL, then you can decrease the exposure compensation to help decrease the brightness of the flash.
Cindy I need you to tutor me in sports shots...I just don't seem to get them up close like that...their heads get chopped off. LOL
Ruth, I didn't take this one!
Oh Ruth, that's not a problem for me...I just delete those :)
I can't tell you the number of shots I have where the girls arms are cut off at the elbow...geez!
Another question Cindy...when you say 'lock the focus' which focusing are you using? I have mine on AL servo so it is continuously focusing. If I put it on one shot, it will lock on the location and not focus if she starts moving around. The AI focus is SUPPOSED to do a bit of both but I've never really trusted it, is that the focus mode I should be shooting in?
One of the other sports photogs told me that if I wanted to cut down on some of the motion blur, setting the ISO lower would cut down on the ambient light being allowed in and only show the flashed player, therefore being sharper on the player. Not quite sure if that will work but I'm willing to try anything at this point.
And yeah, I like the shot, but I would love to have the crowd blurred more. And most of the ones I got that night are just not sharp. The camera is either focusing on the net in front of them or there is just too much movement to be stopped at 250.
And Kim, I am a dunce with the flash, I turn it on and go. The only adjustments I make are setting it to bounce or using the camera control to decrease the brightness. When you say 'decrease the aperture' do you meant f-stop number or the actual aperture size? I was planning on shooting tonights game at 3.2 (or 2.8) to see the difference.
I REALLY appreciate all the help gals, THANK-YOU!!!
I am talking about the f-stop, sorry. I could tell you how to adjust the flash if it was Nikon, but I have no idea about Canon. Although I wish I had your ISO.
oh cool nice freeze on the action shot, i think you did a nice job with this!
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