New lens

[rklepper]

Well, I just got my new 70-200 f2.8 L in. I am going to be shooting some indoor volleyball as well as some outdoor football. I am using the Rebel XT. Are there Camera settings for each of these sports that might be a good place to start?

Thanks

[fortinaa]

1st good suggestion I can give is to use TV and set at at least 1/200th of a second to freeze action. If the 2.8 blinks in the viewfinder, you'll need to bump up your ISO to keep the speed up and not underexpose. I can tell you that indoor volleyball is going to be a real challenge if you don't have good light. Expect to have to shoot at ISO800 to freeze any action.

[grego]

Better to shoot in AV(keep it at 2.8) and see what shutter you get. Anything under say, 250 is dangerous. You need to shoot at 1600, probably.

If you are daring, you can underexpose with M and force a faster speed, and then clean it up in RAW processing.

[dmwierz]

I agree that using AV mode is more appropriate. Pick your aperture ( 2.8 ) then adjust your ISO to keep your shutter speed over 1/500

[PhotosGuy]

VBall is tough! Good luck, Doc! I'm going out to shoot much easier car races. ;-)

[rklepper]

Yes, it was indeed tough. Luckily we have a few scrimmages prior to the actual start of the season on 3 Sept so I have some time to practice. Hoping this 2.8 is the ticket for the photos.

[gmen]

Plenty of good, recent volleyball discussion here:

http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=94520 and here: http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=94110

If you want to stop the action then you'll need a shutter speed of at least 1/500s. Don't be afraid to crank up the ISO. I just hope that the gym you're shooting in is bright enough to let you shoot at f/2.8!

Good luck with your pics... looking forward to seeing them.

---- Gavin

[PhotosGuy]

Doc, the old lens still works well, too! Thanks, again!
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[KartGirlsMom]

I agree with using AV at 2.8. Most gyms are so, so dark. I know in a lot of my gymnastics shots I have to use 1600 or even 3200. I've been using my 85mm f1.8 a lot for indoor sports.

[fortinaa]

I've seen a lot of people here recommend using AV at F2.8. Can someone tell me if there is an advantage to using this over the method I recommended of setting your shutter speed first, then adjusting your ISO accordingly? It seems that it should yield the same results, but without the same risk of getting blurry shots due to motion when the AV setting causes your shutter speed to drop too low before you increase your ISO. Just wondering. As they always say, there are two ways to skin a cat. I can't wait for my 85 F1.8 to arrive tomorrow! Sometimes 2.8 just isn't fast enough indoors or in the evening.

[GyRob]

i seen no benefit and set the same as you either way you end up with the same result a faster shutter speed.
Rob.