> On 9/11/03, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
disgorged:
>
> >I am invited to be a video/photo shooter on our companies weekly
> >basketball games. Since I have no experience whatsoever in shooting
> >things like that, I have my share of questions (only for photo part
> >though):
> Fast film and fast lens. Obviously you won't have time to change lenses,
> so think of at least 2 bodies. One with the 24mm on - you can effectively
> wave it about under the net almost, shooting from the hip, or the ground,
> pre-focussed, get some wide wacky perspectives. The 70-200 will be good
> for when the pack is down at the far end. Personally I wouldn't bother
> with body number three, but you could always use a fast 50mm for mid
> shots, close to. Or alternate bodies for film changing - have an
> assistant changing the film, providing you with freshly loaded bodies as
> a matter of course.
I have had reasonable success with the Fuji 1600 iso colour film.Grainy but in a good
way.I think Cotty
is on the right track(court??)1 body with zoom and 1 with shorter lens for action near
you.
> >
> >3. Technique - pre-focus is necessary I think. As for exposure -
> >either flash, or 1/125 or so speed and whatever aperture the light
> >gives... Any other, more educated, suggestions?
Pan.Pan.Pan.:-)
>
> Available light, 800 ISO, maybe even higher! The 70-200 will need a
> faster speed, brace the camera by leaning on something (near post?) when
> using it. The wide lens obviously can use slower speed - why not
> experiment - try 1/15th or even 1/8th for some interesting blurry action
> effects?
>
> Extra - for a team shot why not get some ladders and get above the net
> and get the players crowded around underneath looking up at the camera,
> one sticking the ball in (use flash here obviously)...
Or a tall friend?????
Dave
>
> HTH,
>
>
> Cheers,
> Cotty
>
>
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