What is a good camera / lens set up for taking sports action shots?
I am looking to begin taking high quality sports action shots for my school. I would like to know what camera would be ideal for this, as well as what sort of lens. Prices would also be insanely helpful. I’d like to keep the pricing within reason, as it is a starting project.
A Nikon D3100 w/ a 55-200 or a Rebel T3 w/ a 55-250 would be a good start. There is no such thing as a camera that will guarantee you great pictures. Along with the camera, pick up a few basic photography books from your local library.
A Nikon D3100 w/ a 55-200 or a Rebel T3 w/ a 55-250 would be a good start. There is no such thing as a camera that will guarantee you great pictures. Along with the camera, pick up a few basic photography books from your local library.
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Your sending mixed signals here..
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looking to begin taking high quality sports action shots
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And then –
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keep the pricing within reason..
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A good lens for sports photography alone will set ya back a few grand.. Shall I continue..?
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Get a nikon D3100 and get a lens that is at least 200mm. You will need to learn about photography to get good shots. Don’t expect the camera to do it without you.
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Photography is 70% skill, 20% lens and 10% camera so grab whatever entry level DSLR (T3 or T3i for example, or a D3100, D5000) invest on good lenses … a 24-105 f4 (800$) would be … moderately good but a 70-200 f2.8 (2600$) would be much better to start.
Here are a few good lighting articles for sports photography:
http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/04/on-assignment-prep-basketball.html
http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/04/on-assignment-big-gym-little-lights.html
http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/05/lacrosse-head-shot-v20.html
http://strobist.blogspot.com/2007/01/on-assignment-lighting-large-interior.html
http://strobist.blogspot.com/2007/02/on-assignment-speedlighting-college-gym.html
You get the idea.
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