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Hockey in low lighting. Not the usual NHL...
Robby Gallagher, Student/Intern, Photo Editor
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Brookings | SD | USA | Posted: 9:01 AM on 02.03.10 |
->> I am shooting a game later tonight. South Dakota State University vs University of South Dakota. So it is a pretty big game. I am looking to have some nice bright, but still clear photos. The last time I shot 400 shutter speed and 1600 ASA with a F/2.8 aperature.
The lighting in this building is about the average of a small down ice rink. Not great. So if you have any advice please let me know. Thanks!
Robby Gallagher |
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Jon Wright, Photographer
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Wayzata | MN | USA | Posted: 9:59 AM on 02.03.10 |
| ->> It's hard to give specific advice without being there or knowing more details. What camera/lens combo are you using? I regularly shoot 800 ISO at most of the HS rinks in our area. The reflection off the ice is better than off a gym floor. I'd say use smooth panning on individuals or for scoring in front of the net I sometimes lock on the goalie. I'm sure everyone has different approaches. |
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Jon Eilts, Photographer, Student/Intern
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College Station | TX | USA | Posted: 10:01 AM on 02.03.10 |
| ->> That light is just about a stop better then our local rink! I just go by the "better to have a grainy photo then a blurry one" saying. |
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Robby Gallagher, Student/Intern, Photo Editor
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Brookings | SD | USA | Posted: 10:34 AM on 02.03.10 |
| ->> I am shooting with a Canon 50D and Canon 70-200mm IS f/2.8L |
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Ethan Magoc, Student/Intern
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Codie McLachlan, Photographer
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Edmonton | AB | Canada | Posted: 8:43 PM on 02.03.10 |
->> "Definitely give the under-appreciated search-the-message-boards-feature a run next time."
Is it really that bad to start a new topic when you have a question like this? I know, I know, it gets annoying for some people who regularly respond to the same questions over and over again, but at the very least it puts the question at the top of the board for those who might not have seen the last 30 threads about it.
Now that I've went off topic and blathered on about starting new threads, I would tend to agree with Jon's post. I've shot a lot of hockey lately, and because my 5D Mark II outclasses my 1D Mark II in low light situations, I've been using that. Assuming the 50D has similar autofocus performance (they're both 9 point, right?), I would suggest focusing specifically for each shot you're planning to take rather than relying on the AI servo.
A couple weeks ago, I shot a big hockey tournament (18 games in two days!), and I found my keeper rate drastically improved after I turned the motor drive off. Instead of hoping the AF would track accurately, I focused right before taking each shot. I had far less out of focus pictures and most of the frames looked like I intended to take "that shot" rather than just spraying and praying.
Good luck! |
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