A night of Bowling

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Shot these tonight with my new Tamron 28-75/ f 2.8. No flash, 800 ISO, 2.8, 125 shutter.

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http://www.trianglephotography.com/tests/bowling1-600.jpg



#2 Missed by that Much

http://www.trianglephotography.com/tests/bowling2-600.jpg




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http://www.trianglephotography.com/tests/bowling3-600.jpg

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Personally I don't like sports shots with this much blur -- whether it be motion blur or camera shake. My minimum threshold for action shots is 1/350 shutter speed. If I can't dial up ISO enough to get there with my fastest glass, I pack up my gear and enjoy the game. I'm sure you wanted to try out your new lens but your 50mm f1.8 probably would have given you better results.

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Personally I don't like sports shots with this much blur

I agree Jerry, I was not thinking correctly when I took these shots. I was anxious to try out my new lens. I set the shutter to 125 and never changed it from when I first started. In low-light sittuations, such as indoor motion shots what is the usual shutter speed that is used that will still let enough light in to expose properly? I thought the shots were a bit noisy at the 800 ISO I used. I am still a newbie at "full control", I graduated from a point and shoot last Oct.. I have learned alot, but have so much more to learn to get the results that I am after. My main intrest during this event was to not use my flash and see how things came out. I was pleased with my results, but see need for improvement in areas. I am interested in shooting some action sports indoors where flash is not allowed. Therefore I am trying to learn what I can about my settings. Thanks for the reply.

P.S. - Jerry, I looked at your website and really liked your work. You are where I am trying to get to. Sports is my main subjects and I enjoy shooting the games. And baseball is my favorite as well. ;)

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In low-light sittuations, such as indoor motion shots what is the usual shutter speed that is used that will still let enough light in to expose properly?

It's a combination of three factors -- shutter speed, ISO and aperture. As for shutter speed you want that fast enought to stop the action. I can't imagine anything slower than 1/350 being acceptable for sports action and even that would need to be slow motion like when a baseball pitcher starts his delivery. I suggest you try shooting in AV mode and dial in whatever ISO you need to be at or above 1/350. If your ISO maxes out or if high ISO creates unacceptable noise then a larger aperture lens is your only option. Thanks for your kind words -- I'm still learning too and IMO this forum is a great place to do that.