Sports Photography: an Equipmentguide

CANON SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY: AN EQUIPMENTGUIDE

Capturing the action, drama, and suspense of sports photography, whether it’s a runner crossing the ﬁnish line or a footballer scoring the winning goal, is an experience unlike any other. If you love the thrill and intensity of sports photography, here’s a beginner’s kit to help you get started.

1. CAMERA Shoot those peak sporting moments with the Canon EOS 1500D, equipped with APS-C-size CMOS sensor and fast, accurate AF.

2. LENS The EF70-200mm f/4L IS II USM lens is ideal for sports photography with its high-speed AF and IS mode that allow for the shooting of fast-moving subjects and tracking of irregular movements.

3. FAST MEMORY CARDS Choose cards with read and write speeds of at least 90MB/s and shoot in JPEG format to help you capture more continuous sporting action.

4. BATTERIES & CHARGER Capture every moment, even those split-second ones, by ensuring your batteries are fully charged.

5. CAMERA STRAP Prevent dropping your camera accidentally by using a camera strap always. Can’t hang the strap around your neck? Wrap it around your wrist.

6. LENS CLEANER KIT Wipe dust, sand and water o your lens as often as possible with a lens blower and a microﬁber lens cleaning cloth.

7. MONOPOD Enjoy better mobility so you can photograph fast-action shots better and prevent blurred images due to camera shake.

8. RAIN COVER & BAG Protect your gear in case it rains, especially if you’re photographing at a sporting venue outdoors.

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT, AND HAVING THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT WILL HELP YOU BE READY WHEN THE PEAK SPORTS MOMENT HAPPENS.