These are actually some great tips man. Usually I stick to the sideline with an 80-200. I like your tip on wide angle really close to the basket. Two questions: have you ever been trampled by players (lol) and have you ever shot with court rafter strobes
With my Canon 1D and Canon 85 F/1.8, I shoot around 1/400 at F/2 at ISO 1250 to 1600. Sometimes I use a battery pack on my 550EX flash and bounce it off the ceiling (poor man's strobe). It surprisingly gives me a pop or two per play of decent light. I, too, kneel mostly and it kills my knees, but sitting cross-legged hurts even more. Do you ever run into other photographers' in-ceiling strobes ruining your shots? I do.
Nice video. It mirrors my experiences, but with lesser equipment and at mainly smaller venues. I shoot Florida Atlantic University games almost exclusively (BTW, can't beat the "food trough" and facilities at the Orange Bowl Classic hoops tourney at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise). I was kind of surprised the Tallahassee Civic Center was not brighter.
I would definitely have that setup as the primary one but would also try putting the 70-200 and the 20mm on the D3S for a few minutes to get a variety of shots. I'm assuming you're on the floor on the baseline....
You probably won't see this in time , but I'm shooting community college basketball for the first time on Friday. I have a D3s, a D300s, 70-200, 24-70, 20mm 2.8, and 50 1.4. Would my best bet for the main combo be the D300s w/ 70-200 and D3s w/ 24-70?
So; I noticed you said that you were shooting at 1/400, 2.8, and iso 1600. Faster SS and low ISO because of how well the gym is lit? I'm just curious, being as I usually shoot at Max SS of 1/320 @2.8, and 3200 ISO on two D200's.
Hi I have a nikon d5100 and only have the 18-55 lens but I am planning on shooting some of my boyfriends basketball games and is planning on renting the 70-300 f/2.8 because I am not really that serious about indoor sports photography. Is the nikon d5100 suitable for shooting an indoor sports game or is it just the lense that matters?
@patdelrosario08 I don't believe NIkon makes a 70-300mm f2.8. It's f4.5-5.6 which is too slow for indoor shooting like this. The body you mention will give you a lot of noise when you push the ISO to 1600 or more to get a fast enough shutter speed to freeze the action. Also, you will not have the benefit of fast frames/second shooting. That doesn't mean you can't use it, just don't expect pro-quality images.
@photoblur2u No the 5100 has the same sensor as a Nikon D7000. I use a 5100 with a tamron 70-200 2.8 and take great shots . its no D3 but for what she is doing would work fine with the right lens.
Mike, this series is magnificent. I'll be covering some of these same sports (FSU and elsewhere) and I can't thank you enough for the FULL walk-throughs including facilities.
I'm not sure what the policies are on stuff like this, but on the kneeling front, I've got a little plastic folding stool that came from Bed, Bath, and Beyond that you can sit on and be right at about kneel height, and it flattens to about the size of a laptop. I use mine for both getting over the top of people in front of me and for taking some strain off my back when I'm shooting low but need to be above floor height.
Great video, thanks for all the advice. It's especially helpful for a beginner, like myself, to hear about all this from someone while they are actually doing taking the photos.
I have now posted 39 images from this game on my Facebook page (Miguel Antonio Olivella) and the BaselineShots Facebook page so you can see examples of the images from the game.
These are actually some great tips man. Usually I stick to the sideline with an 80-200. I like your tip on wide angle really close to the basket. Two questions: have you ever been trampled by players (lol) and have you ever shot with court rafter strobes
RoundTheBendFilms 4 days ago
Your videos give me amazing tips!
BigK2G 1 week ago
With my Canon 1D and Canon 85 F/1.8, I shoot around 1/400 at F/2 at ISO 1250 to 1600. Sometimes I use a battery pack on my 550EX flash and bounce it off the ceiling (poor man's strobe). It surprisingly gives me a pop or two per play of decent light. I, too, kneel mostly and it kills my knees, but sitting cross-legged hurts even more. Do you ever run into other photographers' in-ceiling strobes ruining your shots? I do.
SoFlaTrojan 1 week ago
Nice video. It mirrors my experiences, but with lesser equipment and at mainly smaller venues. I shoot Florida Atlantic University games almost exclusively (BTW, can't beat the "food trough" and facilities at the Orange Bowl Classic hoops tourney at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise). I was kind of surprised the Tallahassee Civic Center was not brighter.
SoFlaTrojan 1 week ago
I would definitely have that setup as the primary one but would also try putting the 70-200 and the 20mm on the D3S for a few minutes to get a variety of shots. I'm assuming you're on the floor on the baseline....
photoblur2u 2 weeks ago
You probably won't see this in time , but I'm shooting community college basketball for the first time on Friday. I have a D3s, a D300s, 70-200, 24-70, 20mm 2.8, and 50 1.4. Would my best bet for the main combo be the D300s w/ 70-200 and D3s w/ 24-70?
wrbwrxmax 3 weeks ago
Great, helpful video. I appreciate you taking the time to share with us! Thank you!
bike21 1 month ago
beautiful man!
and1hotsauc3 1 month ago
So; I noticed you said that you were shooting at 1/400, 2.8, and iso 1600. Faster SS and low ISO because of how well the gym is lit? I'm just curious, being as I usually shoot at Max SS of 1/320 @2.8, and 3200 ISO on two D200's.
4Alpha7Kilo 1 month ago
Thanks heaps that was great and really helpful:)
Moshinj55 6 months ago
Hi I have a nikon d5100 and only have the 18-55 lens but I am planning on shooting some of my boyfriends basketball games and is planning on renting the 70-300 f/2.8 because I am not really that serious about indoor sports photography. Is the nikon d5100 suitable for shooting an indoor sports game or is it just the lense that matters?
patdelrosario08 7 months ago
@patdelrosario08 I don't believe NIkon makes a 70-300mm f2.8. It's f4.5-5.6 which is too slow for indoor shooting like this. The body you mention will give you a lot of noise when you push the ISO to 1600 or more to get a fast enough shutter speed to freeze the action. Also, you will not have the benefit of fast frames/second shooting. That doesn't mean you can't use it, just don't expect pro-quality images.
photoblur2u 4 months ago
@photoblur2u No the 5100 has the same sensor as a Nikon D7000. I use a 5100 with a tamron 70-200 2.8 and take great shots . its no D3 but for what she is doing would work fine with the right lens.
MrBrett02 2 months ago
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calvinball10 8 months ago
Really appreciate the video.
Thanks for the info and Go Noles!
calvinball10 8 months ago
Mike, this series is magnificent. I'll be covering some of these same sports (FSU and elsewhere) and I can't thank you enough for the FULL walk-throughs including facilities.
Goldmine here folks.
perroneford 10 months ago
Thanks for sharing with people this pro stuff. You are very kind.
Cortometrajista 11 months ago
I'm not sure what the policies are on stuff like this, but on the kneeling front, I've got a little plastic folding stool that came from Bed, Bath, and Beyond that you can sit on and be right at about kneel height, and it flattens to about the size of a laptop. I use mine for both getting over the top of people in front of me and for taking some strain off my back when I'm shooting low but need to be above floor height.
wrbwrxmax 11 months ago
Appreciate all the kind words. Glad this video is helpful.
photoblur2u 11 months ago
Great video, thanks for all the advice. It's especially helpful for a beginner, like myself, to hear about all this from someone while they are actually doing taking the photos.
ryer89 11 months ago
It is nice to get this kind of insight as it confirms what I am doing right and to keep at it.
candidcapture 11 months ago
Great stuff. Some great insight on how to things properly. Thanks for sharing.
P.S.: Scott Kelby sent me here.
szabiakanich 11 months ago
I have now posted 39 images from this game on my Facebook page (Miguel Antonio Olivella) and the BaselineShots Facebook page so you can see examples of the images from the game.
photoblur2u 1 year ago