Low light, activity shots blurry, what to do??

[Transportithere]

I was at a roller rink today, for a birthday party. I took some photos with my EOS. The photos came out blurry and way out of focus. Simple thinking would be Wide AP with fast shutter. Simple did not correct it. Could it be that some locations are ment to not be photographed at?

[liza]

You need a "faster" lens than the ones you have listed in your sig. A couple of good ones are the 50mm f/1.8 (or the 1.4 version) and the 85mm f/1.8. Another alternative might be a zoom with a maximum aperture of 2.8 like the Tamron 28-75 or the Sigma 24-70. The zooms would be more versatile but still may not be fast enough if the light is really low. A faster shutter speed and higherISO would also help with shooting in low light.

[Transportithere]

I need to shop. I will look into what you mentioned. Many thanks, I have an opportunity to move to the east coast for a work assignment. I have been told there is plenty of aircraft work to do there. AZ has been calling again also. A 20D might be in the making or better. From what I have seen 20D is very popular... What do yyou think???

[liza]

It's a great camera. I have one and love it.

[mdm]

The 20d with the canon 85mm 1.8 is a wonderful combo. Research it, I don't think there is any thing better for the price and results.

[MTalley]

20D is a great camera. It will not directly fix the problem you originally mentioned, though. I say directly because one of the fixes to your problem (faster lens) would perform the same (more or less) on the 20D as well as the Dig Rebel.

However, the high ISO performance of the 20D is much better than the Dig. Rebel, and that would help to some extent.

For money-saving opportunities, check out the 50mm f/1.8 lens, which can be had for around $75 new. Indoors, set to f/1.8 and ISO-400 or ISO-800 on your DRebel, you might get some pretty decent shots, depending on the lighting.

[Transportithere]

I am learning more and more. The 20D, is for me going to be quite an investment. I most likely will stick with my Rebel EOS for the time being. I will shop for another lense or two. At least untill I can remember to change setting and what the setting are doing for me. At this time. I am kinda monkey see, monkey doing. Many times monkey happy.. LOL I am so happy with the input I recieve.
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