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what is the best camera for action and distance shots?

December 3rd, 2012 Leave a comment Go to comments

I’m considering getting a SLR, possibly a canon? I want one that I can get good shot from a distance and take action shots(for sports, etc.) without a blur.

This is how I do it; that’s as affordable as I can make it….

– Canon 500D.
– 75-300mm IS lens

In my eyes; this is as cheap and light as it is possible.
Advantage
– cheap
– light
– long reach
disadvantage
– plastic mount. not as durable
– slow lens i think it is a 6.3 at 300mm
– not protected from the elements

For sports photography, having long reach is just a small piece of a bigger puzzle.
– getting as close as you can to the player or the person. They stand on teh sideline for a reason
– fast lens (some use 300mm f/2.8 <– very expensive)
– if you are taking picture in harsh weather conditions. Dirt bikes; snow… You need weather protection… Canon 7d + 70-200mm f/2.8

edit; the rest of it is knowing the gear you are using….
fast shutter speed to freeze the action
high iso to get the faster speed
getting the proper exposure… etc

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  1. Dr. Iblis
    December 3rd, 2012 at 06:03 | #1
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    you should know that the camera is just to take the picture, the zoom is in the lens.
    the cheapest canon DSLR camera is the Canon Rebel Xs, which is a very good camera that can get awesome results. You will have to buy another lens which will cost around $300

    so total for a setup, you are looking at around $850-$900
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  2. sagara
    December 3rd, 2012 at 06:17 | #2
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    This is how I do it; that’s as affordable as I can make it….

    – Canon 500D.
    – 75-300mm IS lens

    In my eyes; this is as cheap and light as it is possible.
    Advantage
    – cheap
    – light
    – long reach
    disadvantage
    – plastic mount. not as durable
    – slow lens i think it is a 6.3 at 300mm
    – not protected from the elements

    For sports photography, having long reach is just a small piece of a bigger puzzle.
    – getting as close as you can to the player or the person. They stand on teh sideline for a reason
    – fast lens (some use 300mm f/2.8 <– very expensive)
    – if you are taking picture in harsh weather conditions. Dirt bikes; snow… You need weather protection… Canon 7d + 70-200mm f/2.8

    edit; the rest of it is knowing the gear you are using….
    fast shutter speed to freeze the action
    high iso to get the faster speed
    getting the proper exposure… etc
    References :

  3. David
    December 3rd, 2012 at 06:37 | #3
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    You need a camera that can provide you with fast auto-focusing as well as a good burst rate.

    Check the new Sony Apha 55, it goes up to 10 fps, something only very expensive pro-cameras can achieve. It features: 16.2MP, Translucent Mirror Technology™, Quick AF Full HD Movie, GPS tagging, Live View with Phase detection, 10 fps, 15-point auto focus, 18-55mm zoom lens included.

    You will need to add a telephoto lens for distance shots.
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  4. keerok
    December 3rd, 2012 at 07:24 | #4
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