CAMERA SETTINGS DAYLIGHT: ISO 400–800, Av 5.6–8 or Tv 1/500–1/4000 SUNSET & DUSK: IS0 800–1250, Av 2.8 or M 2.8 & 1/250–1/500 NIGHT & GYM: ISO 1600­­–3200, M 2.8 & 1/250–1/400 *You want the shutter speed at 1/250 or higher. If you don’t have a fast lens (2.8), move the f-stop to the lowest number and increase ISO to 2000–3200. If necessary, drop shutter to 1/125–1/160. football football tips Shoot • Shoot from the 25-yard • If you have more than one anywhere line to the end zone. (Avoid photographer, spread out along the standing with the players.) strategically. end zone º Be respectful of the º One with the quarterback when offense referees and don’t ask º One ahead of the first is in the red them to move. down marker zone (20 or º Don’t be afraid to ask º One at the other end closer). ball boys to make space of the field (Don’t miss for you. a long run, pass or an interception.) • Stand near the line of scrimmage when on offense. • When close to º Pre-focus on quarterback. scoring, assign zones º Follow the ball. to photographers. 17–50mm 2.8 70–200mm 2.8, 120–300mm 2.8 º One along end zone 24–70mm 2.8 70–300mm 4–5.6 • Shoot behind the line º One at the corner Use a wide angle lens for photos Stay close to the 25 when players are of scrimmage on defense º One near the 5 or of cheerleaders, mascot and fans. in the midfield area. Pay attention to the to see players’ faces. 10-yard line downs to know when to move. volleyball tips • For kills and blocks, shoot º Shoot vertical for setting, across the net, on opposite blocks, kills and serves. side from your team. (Note: This is not the best º Stand at the back of the angle for kills and blocks. gym, middle of the net. Players’ arms will be in º Auto or manually focus on the way.) the middle blocker behind 70–200mm 2.8 the net, wait for the kills • Don’t forget to shoot When team is and blocked shots. reaction shots of the bench on far side of º One end of the net to the and players on the court. court, shoot other will be in focus. blocks and kills º Zoom in as you get more • For creative shots, sit at at the net. comfortable. the back of the gym, in the middle, behind your team. 17–50mm 2.8, 24–70mm 2.8 • For serves, digs and º Shoot setting shots when 70–200mm 2.8 setting shots, move to the they turn to you. Photograph serves, digs, setting side close to the net. º Show players’ reactions shots, reactions and the bench º Shoot horizontal for digs. after scoring. from this spot. 55–250mm 4–5.6 tennis tips 70–300mm 4–5.6 • Check in with the coach to • Anticipate the . Stand at the back determine where to stand. It’s easy to miss the ball so between two courts º The best place is between start clicking before the player to shoot two matches courts at the back. Shoot makes contact. at once. (Your player two matches at the same should be on other time: backhands on the • Don’t move during a point. side of the net.) left court, forehands on º Wait until the point is the right court. finished. Preferably, move when players • When shooting through switch sides. a fence, use a lens hood. Place the lens on the • Shoot serves, reactions, If the school has bleachers, take opening in the chain link coaches, handshakes, advantage of the location and height. as you focus. This will teammates, changing the eliminate lens blurs. scores, etc.

70–200mm 2.8 basketball tips Stand near the • Follow NCAA rules and • Don’t use a flash. corners for passing sit or stand to the right It’s distracting to players. shots, rebounds of the basket. and three-pointers. • Limit free-throw photos. • Use a telephoto lens to shoot cross court. • Don’t forget to shoot off-court action: the 17–50mm 2.8 º Get the team playing defense, blocking shots, timeouts, bench, managers, 24–70mm 2.8 grabbing rebounds and trainers, coaches and crowd. 50mm 1.4/1.8/2.8 heading back up court. Look for reactions. Stand under or near the basket for layups, dunks and rebounds. CAMERA SETTINGS DAYLIGHT: ISO 400–800, Av 5.6–8 or Tv 1/500–1/4000 SUNSET & DUSK: IS0 800–1250, Av 2.8 or M 2.8 & 1/250–1/500 NIGHT & GYM: ISO 1600–3200, M 2.8 & 1/250–1/400 *You want the shutter speed at 1/250 or higher. If you don’t have a fast lens (2.8), move the f-stop to the lowest number and increase ISO to 2000–3200. If necessary, drop shutter to 1/125–1/160. swimming tips • Take advantage of outdoor normal to get swimmers’ pools for better photos. heads above water. º Shoot at a lower ISO (400 vs.1600 or 3200). • The butterfly is one of the º Use a higher shutter speed. best and easiest races to º Use a telephoto zoom that photograph, if you shoot the isn’t a fast lens (2.8). swimmer racing toward you. Freestyle and backstroke are • For indoor pools, use the better from the side. night and gym settings suggested on the camera • Don’t forget to have a 70–200mm 2.8 70–200mm 2.8 settings list above. wide angle to photograph warm-ups, player interactions Shoot the starting blocks and Shoot anywhere along the side of the pool to • Shoot more photos than and awards. the swimmer coming at you. capture the starts and races. soccer soccer tips • Pre- activities make putting the ball back into play. good shots. º Warm-ups • Avoid shooting action º The team line-up for the on the far side of the field. national anthem º Be patient. Wait for action 70–200mm 2.8 to come closer. 70–300mm 4–5.6 • Take advantage of day º Use a 300mm or 120–300mm 2.8 matches and tournaments. 400mm if shooting Shoot anywhere along º More light results in across the field. the sideline. Start lower ISOs and higher toward the middle shutter speeds. • Shoot the sideline. and move closer to º Use a longer lens that º Photograph players the goal as the play doesn’t have to be a 2.8. throwing the ball in bounds. moves downfield. º Move to the opposite side • Move closer to the goal of the field to capture the for saves and the goalie bench and coaches. & baseball & softball tips • Stand in the dugout, • Take advantage of day preferably at the far end and sunsets for (near first or third). better shots. º Be respectful to coaches. º Use a higher shutter º Don’t distract players by speed to stop the action. talking on your phone or º Use a telephoto zoom that to them. doesn’t have to be a fast º Wait until between innings lens (2.8). 70–200mm 2.8 to open the gate. 120–300mm 2.8 • Don’t forget the action 70–300mm 4–5.6 • Strategically choose a before the game and Shoot along the dugout to shoot from. between innings. first base side º Stand in first base dugout º Outfielders lined up for for right-handed for right-handed batters the national anthem batters, runners, and crossing home plate. º The team in the dugout º Stand in third base º The defense warming up 70–200mm 2.8 double plays, and between innings home plate photos. dugout for pitchers and 120–300mm 2.8 left-handed batters. º Pitchers in the bullpen 70–300mm 4–5.6 70–200mm 2.8, 120–300mm 2.8 From third base 70–300mm 4–5.6 dugout, photograph For a straight-on photo of the pitcher, shoot pitchers, left-handed behind home plate. Place the lens right at the batters, runners, and fence, between the holes and wait for the pitch. outs at second and third base. track & field track & field tips • Be prepared to cover the • Shoot the beginning and entire meet. end of races and handoffs º Schedule photographers in relays. 70–200mm 2.8 throughout the day to 70–300mm 4–5.6 cover morning, afternoon • Photograph every attempt and evening events. on field events. On the field, shoot º Know the locations of º Keep the shot put or handoffs and field events which may be discus in the frame. additional laps away from the main track. º Stand where the athlete’s of longer races. face and body will be • Take advantage of the visible at end of attempt. races and field events in 70–200mm 2.8 daylight for better photos. • Look for non-track action 70–300mm 4–5.6 70–200mm 2.8 You’ll be able to use longer like stretching, race prep and 70–300mm 4–5.6 Stand near the finish line telephoto zooms. coach/player interactions. to get straight-on shots of Shoot the beginning of the race. If it’s a runners and hurdlers. long race, rush to the other side of the track for handoffs and the finish.

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