I shot wrestling many years ago in a high school gym. It's not all
that difficult, but the light will probably suck. Bring the FA 50/1.4
and the 70-200 zoom. You won't know for sure how much reach you'll
need until you're in position. Check the light when you get there.If
you can get f4 @ 1/125th, ISO 800, go without the flash. If there's
not enough light to get to that exposure, add the flash. You want at
least f4, or you're not going to have enough DOF for this kind of
shooting. You also need a shutter speed of 1/125th. Even at that
speed, you'll want to wait for moments of minimal movement. If you
have to use the flash, stick with the ISO 800, f4. 1/125th. You want
as much ambient light in your shots as possible.
And good luck.
Paul
On Feb 10, 2009, at 9:24 PM, Ed Keeney wrote:
A lurker coming out...
Let me preface with I'm an advanced amateur, but an amateur non-the-
less.
I've been asked to take photo's this Friday for a high school
wrestling match. The coach is my brother-in-law. He's having Senior
Night as well as Alumni Night (asking for pictures of both) as well as
some shots of the match's themselves. I'll be on the mat during the
matches.
I've been kicking around what I need for this.
My current equipment...
Pentax K100D
Pentax SMC-DA 18-55 3.5-4.6
Pentax SMC-FA 28-80 3.5-4.6
Pentax SMC-FA 70-200 4-5.6
Pentax SMC-FA 100-300 4.5-5.6
Vivitar 285HV Zoom Thyristor with vari-power
I'm expecting that the lighting in the gym will be poor, especially
during the matches. I've asked about using the flash and he's
checking to see if it will be allowed or not (sometimes it is,
sometimes it isn't).
Since the most I'll be is about 30-40 feet from the action, the long
zoom is out.
I think the FA28-80 lens is pretty much the same as the DA18-55 (the
28-80 was a kit lens for my old PZ-20). I could use this with the
flash to get close and well lit shots (if I can remember how to use it
- flash pictures have been the bane of my photo experience). I'm a
little afraid of too much flash and harsh shadows.
The 70-200 could fit the long range shots, but I'm afraid of losing
too many close in shots.
In my quest to get more light, I've purchased today a Pentax Normal
SMCP-FA 50mm f/1.4 Autofocus Lens from B&H and should have it by
Friday. This really was one of the few, if only, prime in my price
range.
My questions...
Did I do right by getting the new lens? (at least in the terms I
need it for, not in overall "yes, it's a great lens").
Has anyone shot this type of event?
Any suggestions or comments?
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Thanks!
Ed
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