Soccer: 300/2.8L IS on the 1Ds3

[AeroSmith]

Not exactly the MSL but I like 'em. My four and a half year old, Shep, had six goals yesterday in a romp. I reckon the beauty of 21 mega pixels is being able to crop and not loose IQ. My guess is that I could also start sharpening a lot more than I have in the past with lesser bodies.



M: f/5.6; 1/640; ISO 400.

http://AeroSmith.smugmug.com/photos/232652177-L.jpg



http://AeroSmith.smugmug.com/photos/232651004-L.jpg



M: f/7.1; 1/500; ISO 500.

http://AeroSmith.smugmug.com/photos/232653640-L.jpg



M: f/5.6; 1/640; ISO 400.

http://AeroSmith.smugmug.com/photos/232649801-L.jpg

[Zivnuska]

Those are great kids! Smiles all around----including me!

[AeroSmith]

Those are great kids! Smiles all around----including me!

Many thanks, Ziv! These have been keeping a smile on my face for sure. :)

[MDJAK]

super shots. Nice camera you got there. ;)

mark

[MDJAK]

Damn, Josh, I love that avatar.
me

[AeroSmith]

super shots. Nice camera you got there. ;)

mark

Damn, Josh, I love that avatar.
me

Thanks, Mark. I think these came out pretty well. :)

[AeroSmith]

Here's one more.

M: f/5.6; 1/640; ISO 400.

http://AeroSmith.smugmug.com/photos/232648804-L.jpg

[mkuriger]

When I see superb photos like yours, it makes me hate my 30D!!!!

[PhotosGuy]

Nice work!

[Peter G]

Sweet pics!

Sheesh, you got a 1Ds III too. I saw Mark (MDJAK) snagged one. Man, I'm on a wait list out here, but coming up empty so far :(

[AeroSmith]

When I see superb photos like yours, it makes me hate my 30D!!!!

Don't hate your 30D, Michael! Love your 30D! It's a very capable camera.
And, btw, I took all of these in ONE SHOT mode (AI SERVO, though).


Nice work!

Frank, many thanks. I only wish the subject matter had greater mass appeal.


Sweet pics!

Sheesh, you got a 1Ds III too. I saw Mark (MDJAK) snagged one. Man, I'm on a wait list out here, but coming up empty so far :(

Thanks, Peter. Have you tried BeachCamera.com? My guy there, Rick, has come through for me on just about every new model. Good luck!

[Jimmyhickey]

Wow, fantastic shots the quality it amazing and I love their faces:)

[PhotosGuy]

I only wish the subject matter had greater mass appeal. Bell curve? With 127,000+ members, no matter what you do, some will love it, someone will hate it, many will miss the point entirely, & some measurebaters should go out & spend more time shooting & less time talking about it? ;)

[Aaagogo]

i love those images, but i have a qn...

why are you not shooting wide open and at ISO 100?

[DavidEB]

#2 is absolutely perfect. beautiful facial expression.

[AeroSmith]

i love those images, but i have a qn...

why are you not shooting wide open and at ISO 100?

Thanks. I prefer a little more depth of field to be honest with you. I rarely shoot wide open unless I absolutely have to. And I figure with the 1Ds3 that ISO 400 shouldn't be a problem from a noise standpoint. And in fact I didn't need to apply any NR in PP. Perhaps I should have shot at f/4 and ISO 200 to isolate the subject a bit more.


#2 is absolutely perfect. beautiful facial expression.

Many thanks, David. :D

[Scott6]

Thanks. I prefer a little more depth of field to be honest with you. I rarely shoot wide open unless I absolutely have to. And I figure with the 1Ds3 that ISO 400 shouldn't be a problem from a noise standpoint. And in fact I didn't need to apply any NR in PP. Perhaps I should have shot at f/4 and ISO 200 to isolate the subject a bit more.




Many thanks, David. :D


even a 20 or 30d @ iso400 shouldn't be a problem... especially in bright daylight like that.

Those are great pic, even beound the details (what shutter, f stop, iso.. yadda yadda..)

Even is those were low res, form a P&S lacking real detail, there still great because of the comp. cough the kids smiling look up! perfect.

[c3p1]

You have captured what it is all about--FUN! They are great!
Paul

[AeroSmith]

even a 20 or 30d @ iso400 shouldn't be a problem... especially in bright daylight like that.

Those are great pic, even beound the details (what shutter, f stop, iso.. yadda yadda..)

Even is those were low res, form a P&S lacking real detail, there still great because of the comp. cough the kids smiling look up! perfect.

Thank you so much. The only problem with the P&shoots is the slow shutter response.


You have captured what it is all about--FUN! They are great!
Paul

Paul, many thanks. It warms my heart to see the boy having so much fun. Cheers. :)

[dlpasco]

Great shots and the smiles made me smile. I wonder though - don't you have a big grin on your face with the 1ds and the 300 f/2.8? I would be ;)

[AeroSmith]

Great shots and the smiles made me smile. I wonder though - don't you have a big grin on your face with the 1ds and the 300 f/2.8? I would be ;)

Easily as big as my son's. :D

I'm very fortunate.

[chrisvl]

#2 & 3 are awesome captures with the smile and the ball in the shot.

[AeroSmith]

#2 & 3 are awesome captures with the smile and the ball in the shot.

Thank you.

And no ball in the shot = recycle bin. :)