Hi Scott, I decided on the canon 7D now need help with lens i want the 70-200 2.8 lens, but do i need to spend an extra $ 1000 for the IS or is the non IS canon ok, shooting kids sports and family functions. Thanks again for your info and videos.
@805coach - Sorry I didn't see this comment sooner. I have the non-IS lens because IS doesn't help to stop action. I'd just as soon spent that extra money elsewhere. Good luck.
@downtoearthwithben - I can't say I shoot at any particular aperture; totally depends on the situation and what I'm trying to achieve. Will f4 be fast enough? For daylight or well-lit situations, but not for indoors or nighttime sports.
Hi Scott, First of all let me say i really like your videos . My question is what camera body do you like to use, i'm having trouble deciding , don't have a hole bunch of money to spend but i have been looking at the 7D and the D300s , any help or thoughts would be great .
@805coach - Thanks for the kind words about the videos. I currently am using Canon 1d Mk2n and Mk2 bodies. The important thing isn't the gear, but raising your level of competency to the point that whatever gear you have or can afford is the kind of gear you can get the most out of and operate like it's second nature. Good luck.
This is great! I am a photographer with a huge background in football as a player & student. My photography is more of Landscapes but recently had request to do portraits for clients. I am getting involved with sports photography and this is really helpful. Thanks so much.
Whatthatguysaid I have a cannon eos 1. My dad gave it to me. I have a 280-400mm lense with it. Works great for sports. Plus it's durable. It can shoot very fast. Somewhere along 20 per second
Man, I need to be someone's shooting partner! Im a 15 year old avid sports shooter, and i just about contorted myself into knots to afford my Sigma 70-200 2.8! I love your videos, they are a great resource.
I almost never shoot vertical when I'm photographing sports like football, hockey, and so on., because the sport is played horizontaly. Shooting bascetball however, I photograph vertical. You really just have to understand the sport..
I use Pec Pads and Eclipse Optic Solution most of the time. Sometimes I will use ROR (residual oil remover). All of these items are pretty easy to find with a Google search.
Have you covered Soccer games?I intend to get a Canon 300mm f4 and would like to know if that focal length would be enough.I just subscribed to your channel , great tips for outdoors sports photographers.Thank you for the vids.
I do cover soccer on a fairly regular basis and the 300/f4 will work for daytime games. I typically use a 400/f2.8 and a 120-300/f2.8, but the 300 would be fine. Good luck.
how do you keep your cameras from focusing on other stuff around the player with the ball? Say like if he's running down the sideline, how do you keep it from picking up coaches standing there or people in the stands?
It's changing Custom Function #4 (C.Fn.4) to either 1 or 3 (I prefer 3 because it doesn't lock exposure until the shutter is fired). This disables the shutter button focussing and allows focussing to be made using the * with your thumb. I use this feature with 99% of what I shot, including portraits. I would highly recommend it.
Ok cool, I just set my camera for 3, hope it helps with basketball games, I use to get the crowd in focus when someone was driving to the hoop. thanks for the detailed response!!
Also... when shooting with you second body ... Do you use the (*) to focus? I tried to shoot with only one had (righ, of course), but using the (*) button and only one hand.... seems impossible...! Thanks for your tips and time.
Yep, I've been hanging around FM for a few years. And you?
Sometimes when using the 70-200 on a 2nd body and think I might be picking up that set-up quickly and shooting with one hand, I will switch the focus back FROM the * button back to the traditional one-button method. It is a little easier to not have to get the thumb around to press the * button AND the shutter button when I've got to be quick.
HI Scott, i think i could of seen you at a Collage game i wasnt shooting then but yeah, I carry my 70-200 and a 400mm, i had to get out many times haha some times on the half side they charge quick
A little helper? If you're talking about my older son, he shoots on his own. We often shoot together, but he can hold his own in just about any situation he's been in.
I shoot all levels of football...youth, high school. college and NFL. My older son (who is almost 16) has been shooting since he was 11 and has shot all levels of football except NFL.
Scott, nice vids. I wish I had the possibility of shooting with both lenses but I'm limited to the 70-200 and have to wait for the action to come to me. But with today's cameras, you can crop and still have a good image.
Hi Scott, when you switch out the 400 for the 70-200, do you just anticipate the play lay down the whole 400/mono etc on the ground, compose and fire away w/ the 70-200.
Since you're an SS member I'm thinking you do what Robert Hanashiro demonstrates on his how to shoot football video? Is that kind of what you do?
Epiha...it's really a matter of seeing what's happening with the play in front of you. Sometimes I might make the switch and I should have kept the 400, and other times it's the opposite.
You might check out the video about managing multiple bodies. In that video I demonstrate how I manage the 400 when I make the switch to the 70-200. Basically, I don't ever lay the 400 down when I'm shooting action. It's too big and cumbersome to pick up and get out of the way quickly.
Thanks Scott, I had forgotten about your multiple body demo, it had been over a month since I saw it. I actually prefer what you do over what Hanashiro does.
Do you ever get low w/ an angle finder like Peter Miller or do you primarily stay w/ these two common lenses.
Again thanks for all you do for helping serious togs. See you on FM.
I sometimes will shoot something really low with a wide angle lens, but rarely bring along the angle finder. I probably should, but I usually just prefocus then hold the body on the ground (or very low or high) and fire. When I do this, I am usually shooting something very specific and don't leave the body on the ground long (like on a base or mount of some kind).
Hi Scott, I decided on the canon 7D now need help with lens i want the 70-200 2.8 lens, but do i need to spend an extra $ 1000 for the IS or is the non IS canon ok, shooting kids sports and family functions. Thanks again for your info and videos.
805coach 8 months ago
@805coach - Sorry I didn't see this comment sooner. I have the non-IS lens because IS doesn't help to stop action. I'd just as soon spent that extra money elsewhere. Good luck.
sds4kst8 6 months ago
Appreciate the insight ! Good work.
mgruichjr 9 months ago
@mgruichjr - Thanks!
sds4kst8 8 months ago
What f-stop do you shoot at? Would a 70-200 f4 is be fast enough?
downtoearthwithben 9 months ago
@downtoearthwithben - I can't say I shoot at any particular aperture; totally depends on the situation and what I'm trying to achieve. Will f4 be fast enough? For daylight or well-lit situations, but not for indoors or nighttime sports.
sds4kst8 8 months ago
What is your opinion on the 200mm f2.8 II USM?
MYTRB 9 months ago
@MYTRB - I don't have one and have never used one. Sorry.
sds4kst8 9 months ago
Hi Scott, First of all let me say i really like your videos . My question is what camera body do you like to use, i'm having trouble deciding , don't have a hole bunch of money to spend but i have been looking at the 7D and the D300s , any help or thoughts would be great .
Thank you for your time,
Rudy
805coach 10 months ago
@805coach - Thanks for the kind words about the videos. I currently am using Canon 1d Mk2n and Mk2 bodies. The important thing isn't the gear, but raising your level of competency to the point that whatever gear you have or can afford is the kind of gear you can get the most out of and operate like it's second nature. Good luck.
sds4kst8 9 months ago
This is great! I am a photographer with a huge background in football as a player & student. My photography is more of Landscapes but recently had request to do portraits for clients. I am getting involved with sports photography and this is really helpful. Thanks so much.
83Batesphotography 11 months ago
Very enlightening! Thanks Scott! I don't think I could swap lens that quick! Keep up the great work (and videos)!
srdesch 1 year ago
@srdesch - Thanks!
sds4kst8 1 year ago
Do you use speed or aperture priority? ISO? Metering?
Great video.
Vamp1963 1 year ago
@Vamp1963 - totally depends on what I'm shooting and in what lighting conditions. Can't say there's one specific way to shoot everything.
sds4kst8 1 year ago
Whatthatguysaid I have a cannon eos 1. My dad gave it to me. I have a 280-400mm lense with it. Works great for sports. Plus it's durable. It can shoot very fast. Somewhere along 20 per second
TheSurferBros 1 year ago
Man, I need to be someone's shooting partner! Im a 15 year old avid sports shooter, and i just about contorted myself into knots to afford my Sigma 70-200 2.8! I love your videos, they are a great resource.
RyanCPhoto 1 year ago
I almost never shoot vertical when I'm photographing sports like football, hockey, and so on., because the sport is played horizontaly. Shooting bascetball however, I photograph vertical. You really just have to understand the sport..
tadej172 1 year ago
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Whatthatguysaid 2 years ago
I have the 3002.8L IS (still clean :). When it comes time to clean the big glass do you have any tips? Thanks in advance.
Whatthatguysaid 2 years ago
I use Pec Pads and Eclipse Optic Solution most of the time. Sometimes I will use ROR (residual oil remover). All of these items are pretty easy to find with a Google search.
sds4kst8 2 years ago
@sds4kst8 What do you think about the new upcoming Canon 1D-IV ? I have a 5d MkII and I would like a fast camera to go along side my current camera.
Whatthatguysaid 2 years ago
I haven't used a Mk4 or even had one in my hands yet, but I would not hesitate to buy one.
sds4kst8 2 years ago
the pics taken with the 400 are like 1000 times better...
wow your patner is so lucky man... he cant have bought his gear at his age.... im work very hard for my 70-200mm 2.8 non is
philbm900 2 years ago
Great lenses for photographing the cheerleaders
nikonguy102 2 years ago
Have you covered Soccer games?I intend to get a Canon 300mm f4 and would like to know if that focal length would be enough.I just subscribed to your channel , great tips for outdoors sports photographers.Thank you for the vids.
royraiden 2 years ago
I do cover soccer on a fairly regular basis and the 300/f4 will work for daytime games. I typically use a 400/f2.8 and a 120-300/f2.8, but the 300 would be fine. Good luck.
sds4kst8 2 years ago
how do you keep your cameras from focusing on other stuff around the player with the ball? Say like if he's running down the sideline, how do you keep it from picking up coaches standing there or people in the stands?
theone2225 2 years ago
I use center point focus and the * button technique. Otherwise, practice, practice, practice. :)
sds4kst8 2 years ago
what's the * button technique??
theone2225 2 years ago
It's changing Custom Function #4 (C.Fn.4) to either 1 or 3 (I prefer 3 because it doesn't lock exposure until the shutter is fired). This disables the shutter button focussing and allows focussing to be made using the * with your thumb. I use this feature with 99% of what I shot, including portraits. I would highly recommend it.
sds4kst8 2 years ago
Ok cool, I just set my camera for 3, hope it helps with basketball games, I use to get the crowd in focus when someone was driving to the hoop. thanks for the detailed response!!
theone2225 2 years ago
oh, nice! i'll try this method out, thanks !
wolfpaws94 2 years ago
scott, what bodies do you use?
bobby401ca 2 years ago
I'm using a Canon Mk2n and a Mk2.
sds4kst8 2 years ago
Scott;
are you a FM member?
When shooting with the 70-200 ...
You use both hands?
Also... when shooting with you second body ... Do you use the (*) to focus? I tried to shoot with only one had (righ, of course), but using the (*) button and only one hand.... seems impossible...! Thanks for your tips and time.
liosphoto 2 years ago
Yep, I've been hanging around FM for a few years. And you?
Sometimes when using the 70-200 on a 2nd body and think I might be picking up that set-up quickly and shooting with one hand, I will switch the focus back FROM the * button back to the traditional one-button method. It is a little easier to not have to get the thumb around to press the * button AND the shutter button when I've got to be quick.
Good question! Thanks for asking.
sds4kst8 2 years ago
Yes! I'm a member too. I will send you a PM later on (via FM).
I always wanted to ask someone how to shoot (focus) with only one hand ... You gave the answer, Thanks Scott.!
liosphoto 2 years ago
HI Scott, i think i could of seen you at a Collage game i wasnt shooting then but yeah, I carry my 70-200 and a 400mm, i had to get out many times haha some times on the half side they charge quick
Recon9143 2 years ago
A little helper? If you're talking about my older son, he shoots on his own. We often shoot together, but he can hold his own in just about any situation he's been in.
I shoot all levels of football...youth, high school. college and NFL. My older son (who is almost 16) has been shooting since he was 11 and has shot all levels of football except NFL.
sds4kst8 2 years ago
So you have a little helper?
I'm 16 and photograph mainly football and basketball. I have a Canon 30D, 70-200mm f/2.8 IS, and 100-400mm L IS. Football photography is my favorite.
Is this college or pro football that you shoot and how old is your assistant??
PhotoTeen 2 years ago
Scott, nice vids. I wish I had the possibility of shooting with both lenses but I'm limited to the 70-200 and have to wait for the action to come to me. But with today's cameras, you can crop and still have a good image.
markbuffalo 3 years ago 2
Hi Scott, when you switch out the 400 for the 70-200, do you just anticipate the play lay down the whole 400/mono etc on the ground, compose and fire away w/ the 70-200.
Since you're an SS member I'm thinking you do what Robert Hanashiro demonstrates on his how to shoot football video? Is that kind of what you do?
Epiha 3 years ago
Epiha...it's really a matter of seeing what's happening with the play in front of you. Sometimes I might make the switch and I should have kept the 400, and other times it's the opposite.
You might check out the video about managing multiple bodies. In that video I demonstrate how I manage the 400 when I make the switch to the 70-200. Basically, I don't ever lay the 400 down when I'm shooting action. It's too big and cumbersome to pick up and get out of the way quickly.
Hope that helps.
sds4kst8 3 years ago
Thanks Scott, I had forgotten about your multiple body demo, it had been over a month since I saw it. I actually prefer what you do over what Hanashiro does.
Do you ever get low w/ an angle finder like Peter Miller or do you primarily stay w/ these two common lenses.
Again thanks for all you do for helping serious togs. See you on FM.
Epiha 3 years ago
Glad to try to help.
I sometimes will shoot something really low with a wide angle lens, but rarely bring along the angle finder. I probably should, but I usually just prefocus then hold the body on the ground (or very low or high) and fire. When I do this, I am usually shooting something very specific and don't leave the body on the ground long (like on a base or mount of some kind).
sds4kst8 3 years ago