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uglytuna
18th of September 2007 (Tue), 23:43
From the side lines any tips would be much appreciated. :)
kevie
18th of September 2007 (Tue), 23:57
Its like the ocean "never turn your back on it" also know where to stand to get the good photos but not get hit. :) Which i dont think is possible.
HoRnYTuRbO
19th of September 2007 (Wed), 16:34
shoot with both eyes open
Kadath
19th of September 2007 (Wed), 22:40
Who are you shooting for and how did you get the gig? =)
PhotosGuy
19th of September 2007 (Wed), 22:50
Sports Shooting Tutorials and Advice (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=135417)
cskn0125
19th of September 2007 (Wed), 23:03
How the Heck did you land that?

My advice:

keep calm and enjoy- a privilege like shooting a pro sport is hard to come by (depending who you are :p). Try and make sure you know where your players are going, or at least think of where they would go. After a few downs, be familiar with the teams playing style so you know where to point the cam.

Good luck, post up when you are done!

Just curious...Aside from how you got the gig, are you shooting for anyone specifically?
uglytuna
19th of September 2007 (Wed), 23:06
Well I won a contest wich included four tickets and a sidline pass oh and a Canon EOS Digetal Rebal XTI camera kit. Go Seahawks...
Strnge
19th of September 2007 (Wed), 23:47
Don't forget to post the photos of the game!
wetclay
20th of September 2007 (Thu), 04:05
wow...you dog! Best of luck and enjoy, that's just awesome...definitely post those shots.
th3r0m
20th of September 2007 (Thu), 04:56
Well I won a contest wich included four tickets and a sidline pass oh and a Canon EOS Digetal Rebal XTI camera kit. Go Seahawks...

Wow! I didn't know people actually won those...they always seemed so ephermal..like you knew someone had to win, but you never really hear who. Congratulations! Have fun shooting and enjoy the game!! And be sure to post some shots! :)
4x4rock
20th of September 2007 (Thu), 10:09
Do they make you shoot with the XTi or any camera?

I wonder what if a Nikon or Pentax user won the contest, which I assume was sponsored by Canon, but using their own camera. :D
Kadath
20th of September 2007 (Thu), 12:35
Oh awesome, I saw at Giants stadium last week they were running the same contest.

http://www.giants.com/canon

If any of you win based on this link, please take me as one of your four! =)
sspellman
20th of September 2007 (Thu), 13:45
It is critically important to get the right lenses to get anywhere close enough to capture the action. Pros use 400/2.8 and 300/2.8 lenses. You could rent these or at least buy a 1.4TC for your 70-200. Sportsshooter.com has extensive info on shooting football.

have fun-
Scott



Well I won a contest wich included four tickets and a sidline pass oh and a Canon EOS Digetal Rebal XTI camera kit. Go Seahawks...
markol
21st of September 2007 (Fri), 13:21
Went to a game a while ago. I am not much into the sport aspect of it. I was more interested in the gear people were using and how they were positioned. Everyone has the long glass. From 300 f2.8, 400mm f2.8 a500mm f4 IS and 600mm f4 IS. Saw one guy with all 3 400-600 lined up on tripods. He was hopping between them depending on where the action was. That's a hell of an investment. Some of them I am sure rent, but that gets pricey after a while too.

We just shipped out a 400mm this morning by FedEx. Shipping alone was $88 each way.