Thanks, Jack.
This shot was really impromptu. Larry (the guy in the photo, and a very
good shot) was just shooting around for some practice when I asked him
if it would distract him if I took a few snaps. Over the years, I've
noticed that a lot of pool players are very animated after taking a
shot, and I wanted to get the shooter in the frame, so I figured I'd see
if I'd have any luck getting a reasonably sharp capture if I kept the
shutter speed somewhere around 1/20 or 1/30 sec. Someday, I'll actually
recruit someone to knock the balls around while I shoot. Maybe one of
the attractive girls (maybe LeeAnn from my photos from earlier in the
month) would be willing to work with me.
I figure if I can get the hang of capturing someone shooting an actual
game, getting a staged shot will be relatively easy. At that point, I'll
use settings closer to what you're talking about. They strike pretty
sound suggestions for capturing the motion and DOF that I'd ultimately
like to have.
Thanks for the input!
-- Walt
On 2/26/2013 3:43 PM, Jack Davis wrote:
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From: Jack Davis <[email protected]>
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Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 11:54 AM
Subject: Re: PESO: Ten in the Corner
Walt, you've probably thought through this process and had good reason for your
camera settings.
I'd probably have started off with a very small aperture (f/16 or 22) and 80
ISO. That is if you simply want more evidence of motion.(?) Could possibly try
a range of cue ball speeds.
These settings would maybe require the shooter to hold his post shot cue
position for a moment.
Will be looking for more of your shots.
Jack
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Sent: Tuesday, February
26, 2013 11:36 AM
Subject: PESO: Ten in the Corner
So, I took the camera to work again over the weekend (forgot to take the
tripod, dammit) and thought I'd take another what at capturing motion on the
pool tables.
This is probably the best I got, though I wish I'd bumped the ISO up and closed
the aperture a bit instead of shooting at f/2.8 -- which gave me less DOF than
I'd have liked.
But, I did manage to get some decent motion and will be better prepared next
time with regard to DOF.
http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8510101519/
K-5, FA 50/1.4, f/2.8, 1/30 sec, ISO 200
Thoughts, comments, tips and/or suggestions eagerly solicited.
Thanks!
-- Walt
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