TimHphotovideo wrote in post #15736314
Hello POTN,
I was just asked by my mother to come take pictures of a dodgeball tournament this Saturday. Its very short notice but in a perfect world I would probably rent an 85mm or 70-200mm for this. Since I cant I will have to use my Sigma 30mm and I also have the kit 18-55mm which might get the most use on the longer side. Has anyone shot a dodgeball or similar game inside that has some advice? Anyone with sample pictures using a wider lens than 50mm?
Thanks
The equipment and techniques used for volleyball probably will work.
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Camera Model: Canon EOS 60D
Lens: 70-200mm
Image Date: 2012-11-30 17:48:13 (no TZ)
Focal Length: 200.0mm
Aperture: f/2.8
Exposure Time: 0.0010 s (1/1000)
ISO equiv: 6400
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: Manual
Exposure Mode: Manual
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: No (enforced)
Orientation: Normal
Color Space: sRGB
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Camera Model: Canon EOS 60D
Lens: 70-200mm
Image Date: 2012-10-17 19:05:54 (no TZ)
Focal Length: 86.0mm
Aperture: f/3.2
Exposure Time: 0.0008 s (1/1250)
ISO equiv: 6400
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: shutter priority (semi-auto)
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: No (enforced)
Orientation: Normal
Color Space: sRGB
In turn, volleyball is handled in the same manner as basketball or other indoors gymnasium sports, where the typical available-light combination is a 70-200mm f.2.8 lens and high ISO. However, 55mm or 30mm will lead to framing that is far too wide to lead to useful images. Also, an 18-55mm kit lens will be too slow for indoor action.