Wanted to start a thread to discuss any tips, tricks, types of gear that you use to shoot softball games. I'd like to keep this to still photography.
Gear:
I shoot Canon, 7D Mk II, primarily with a 70-200 2.8 IS Mk II lens.
Settings:
During the day with lots of light, I shoot in AV mode at F4.0, Shutter Speed is usually in 1/1000+ (whatever is needed to get a balanced exposure). I find that shooting at F4.0 helps me get more shots in focus.
At night and under the lights, Manual Mode, F2.8 and I bump ISO as far as I need to to get at least a shutter speed of 1/250. The 7D MkII does fairly well with higher ISO (3200). I figure I'd rather get the shot and worry about sharpness/noise later.
Still trying to figure out the best settings for focus so I can get more shots in focus. I use the back button focus method to help control what I want in focus.
Struggles/Questions:
My biggest struggles......watching a great play instead of taking pictures of it! I'd also like to take different types of shots instead of the standard batter in the box, pitcher on the mound...etc. I also struggle to get good shots of the outfielders in action.
Link to pictures I took from one of our last couple of games:
https://www.amazon.com/clouddrive/share/38aUWrx1a1cqbEcxN1TcVPtTspSxonqXP08eEkm4pe2
https://www.amazon.com/clouddrive/share/q9sD40yiAgsordNKR0cko9DHTWgc1TfqU6ZYWgX780M
*****TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHY THESE LINKS DO NOT WORK******
Looking forward to what other aspiring sports photographers have to say about their experience!
Gear:
I shoot Canon, 7D Mk II, primarily with a 70-200 2.8 IS Mk II lens.
Settings:
During the day with lots of light, I shoot in AV mode at F4.0, Shutter Speed is usually in 1/1000+ (whatever is needed to get a balanced exposure). I find that shooting at F4.0 helps me get more shots in focus.
At night and under the lights, Manual Mode, F2.8 and I bump ISO as far as I need to to get at least a shutter speed of 1/250. The 7D MkII does fairly well with higher ISO (3200). I figure I'd rather get the shot and worry about sharpness/noise later.
Still trying to figure out the best settings for focus so I can get more shots in focus. I use the back button focus method to help control what I want in focus.
Struggles/Questions:
My biggest struggles......watching a great play instead of taking pictures of it! I'd also like to take different types of shots instead of the standard batter in the box, pitcher on the mound...etc. I also struggle to get good shots of the outfielders in action.
Link to pictures I took from one of our last couple of games:
https://www.amazon.com/clouddrive/share/38aUWrx1a1cqbEcxN1TcVPtTspSxonqXP08eEkm4pe2
https://www.amazon.com/clouddrive/share/q9sD40yiAgsordNKR0cko9DHTWgc1TfqU6ZYWgX780M
*****TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHY THESE LINKS DO NOT WORK******
Looking forward to what other aspiring sports photographers have to say about their experience!
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