Hello, I will be shooting my first soccer game in a couple of weeks. Never shot soccer before so what can I do to get good shots...
tennfan1125 Member  161 posts Likes: 4 Joined May 2007 Location: lexington,ky More info | Sep 17, 2014 11:38 | #1 Hello, I will be shooting my first soccer game in a couple of weeks. Never shot soccer before so what can I do to get good shots... canon 30d, canon 1d mkIII, 50mm 1.8, 18-55mm, canon 1.4 extender, canon 400mm f2.8 IS, canon 70-200 f2.8 IS II, Canon 16-35mm f2.8,Pocket Wizards,430 ex II, 580 ex II, Canon 430 EX, sigma SA-9, 70-300 5.6, 28-80mm(which I NEVER use)
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Brian_R Goldmember 2,656 posts Likes: 6 Joined Aug 2010 More info | Sep 17, 2014 11:45 | #2 is this your first soccer game or first sports event?
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Sep 17, 2014 15:09 | #3 tennfan1125 wrote in post #17161033  Hello, I will be shooting my first soccer game in a couple of weeks. Never shot soccer before so what can I do to get good shots... Various football pictures and settings used to acquire them.
Camera Maker: Canon Camera Model: Canon EOS 60D Lens: 150-500mm Image Date: 2011-10-07 17:28:55 (no TZ) Focal Length: 213.0mm Aperture: f/10.0 Exposure Time: 0.0010 s (1/1000) ISO equiv: 1000 Exposure Bias: none Metering Mode: Matrix Exposure: Manual Exposure Mode: Manual White Balance: Auto Flash Fired: No (enforced) Orientation: Normal Color Space: sRGB
Camera Maker: Canon Camera Model: Canon EOS 60D Lens: 70-300mm Image Date: 2011-10-08 12:22:49 (no TZ) Focal Length: 300.0mm Aperture: f/5.6 Exposure Time: 0.0005 s (1/2000) ISO equiv: 1250 Exposure Bias: none Metering Mode: Matrix Exposure: shutter priority (semi-auto) White Balance: Auto Flash Fired: No (enforced) Orientation: Normal Color Space: sRGB
Camera Maker: Canon Camera Model: Canon EOS 60D Lens: 70-300mm Image Date: 2011-10-08 12:24:07 (no TZ) Focal Length: 100.0mm Aperture: f/4.5 Exposure Time: 0.0005 s (1/2000) ISO equiv: 500 Exposure Bias: none Metering Mode: Matrix Exposure: shutter priority (semi-auto) White Balance: Auto Flash Fired: No (enforced) Orientation: Normal Color Space: sRGB Very fast shutter speeds to stop unpredictable action. There's an unending argument over whether the best location is behind the end line, midfield or on the sideline at the penalty spot. Some pitches will restrict you to behind the end line, which will require you to use your longest lens for most play. A 400mm f/2.8 lens would be an excellent choice. The most compelling images come when two players struggle over the ball. As with other sports photography, follow the action and be ready to frame as tightly as possible. Some football photographers have a goal of capturing a header with the player's head buried in the ball. The dramatics of goal celebrations are always colorful, along with the flops that you're not supposed to pay attention to or take seriously. The best sports photographers are on a constant hunt for peak action. Never give up when there appears to be a lull on the pitch, because that's when the biggest surprises can happen.
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Hannya Goldmember  1,062 posts Likes: 65 Joined Apr 2008 Location: UK More info | Sep 20, 2014 13:59 | #4 You seem to have enough gear. AIservo, centre point focus. Fast ss, wide aperture, iso to give decent exposure. Look for peak action, avoid backs of players. Sit down. What level of 'soccer' is it? “Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst.” ― Henri Cartier-Bresson
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It's college, never even been to a soccer game before so I am nervous.. canon 30d, canon 1d mkIII, 50mm 1.8, 18-55mm, canon 1.4 extender, canon 400mm f2.8 IS, canon 70-200 f2.8 IS II, Canon 16-35mm f2.8,Pocket Wizards,430 ex II, 580 ex II, Canon 430 EX, sigma SA-9, 70-300 5.6, 28-80mm(which I NEVER use)
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Paulstw Senior Member 827 posts Likes: 2 Joined Nov 2012 More info | Sep 22, 2014 04:52 | #6 I've Only ever been to one football/soccer game in my life. I don't follow a team and watch it rarely on tv. I was asked if I wanted to shoot some top flight scottish premier league games for an agency.
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Hannya Goldmember 1,062 posts Likes: 65 Joined Apr 2008 Location: UK More info | Sep 22, 2014 08:56 | #7 Not a bad set at all, Paul. Could be improved by avoiding the backs of players shots, ball or otherwise! I have a 70-200 and resign myself to just shooting the action in my quadrant of the pitch. For the OP, if you are not familiar with the game, the ball moves around the pitch a lot, and can be tricky to forecast where it will go next, so watch the game on TV a bit if you can. “Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst.” ― Henri Cartier-Bresson
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Paulstw Senior Member 827 posts Likes: 2 Joined Nov 2012 More info | Sep 22, 2014 09:22 | #8 Hannya wrote in post #17170741 Not a bad set at all, Paul. Could be improved by avoiding the backs of players shots, ball or otherwise! I have a 70-200 and resign myself to just shooting the action in my quadrant of the pitch. For the OP, if you are not familiar with the game, the ball moves around the pitch a lot, and can be tricky to forecast where it will go next, so watch the game on TV a bit if you can. Aye that was another tip. If you can't see their face, it's not a keeper, unless of course, it's the keeper lol.
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Really great shots Paul. So crisp and clean. What was the secret canon 30d, canon 1d mkIII, 50mm 1.8, 18-55mm, canon 1.4 extender, canon 400mm f2.8 IS, canon 70-200 f2.8 IS II, Canon 16-35mm f2.8,Pocket Wizards,430 ex II, 580 ex II, Canon 430 EX, sigma SA-9, 70-300 5.6, 28-80mm(which I NEVER use)
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Paulstw Senior Member 827 posts Likes: 2 Joined Nov 2012 More info | Oct 06, 2014 06:58 | #10 tennfan1125 wrote in post #17179522 Really great shots Paul. So crisp and clean. What was the secret I don't know about any secrets. I did another game on Saturday passing and it felt a lot better. I guess, I have a background in wildlife so it felt very similar to that. It's just fast action and being prepared I think. I still don't think the 5D3 is going to stay though. Just don't have confidence in it. I'll see what it copes like when I get rid of the f4 for the 2.8 70-200
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