October 9, 2008 1:30 PM PDT
Indecent Exposure 25: Infinite exposures
Guest Jack Howard's illuminations and ruminations on high dynamic range (HDR) imaging.
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Rumormongering: Canon EOS-1Ds Mark IV and Nikon D500
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Shooting sports
I am a hobbyist shooter looking for a lens that takes acceptable pictures for night sports, mainly football. I am using the basic canon 70-300mm F4-5.6 zoom lens on a rebel xti. Unfortunately, even at the highest ISO setting, I cannot get acceptable pictures. I am convinced I need a new lens, but I am not sure what to look for. I am a student and do not have loads of dispensable income for a new lens so I would like to keep it under $400. Any suggestions for a lens or shooting techniques to make my pictures acceptable? Thanks? Jordan in Kentucky
Senior Editor Lori Grunin has been covering digital imaging for two decades, but her memory's kind of sketchy on the details. You can hear about it every week on Indecent Exposure, the podcast she co-hosts with Matt Fitzgerald.
Lori Grunin has been an avid photographer for almost 30 years, and spent the past 15 attempting to master every aspect of technology.
Matt Fitzgerald has been involved with digital camera technology and the photo industry for more than 15 years. Matthew's background includes work as a professional photographer, a technical representative, and a repair technician.
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by keithober
October 10, 2008 7:24 AM PDT
- I'd recommend that Jordan not buy another sub-$400 lens, but use the opportunity to improve technique while saving for that really fast sports lens (and high ISO body). Take a lot of shots in the continuous shooting mode, get creative with different shooting angles (low to the ground, top of the press box, end zone, inside the hot dog stand, below the goal posts, locker room pep talks, outside the stadium, etc.), master exposure and white balance, practice handheld steadiness, practice panning, use a monopod, use a tripod, and pay attention to light (a good off-camera flash might be a better investment than a lens right now). To find out why Lori giggled when you asked for a sub-$400 sports lens, rent the Canon 300mm or 400mm f/2.8L IS for the week of the big game (they rent for <$300/week), and start saving those pennies!
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