my big debut

[blinking8s+]

not really, but my first time down on the sideline with the big boys I guess you could say....pretty new to indoor sports photography.

http://www.blinking8s.com/photos/ets...eston/gallery/

[flashpunk]

Wow, those are some really great shots..
I've been meaning to go down to the gym to shoot a basketball game or something at my college. Seeing your photos just might be the inspiration I need to actually do it..


Strange how I guessed you were using a 20D, then i saw it in your about section..
That is one nice camera, very low noise.
What ISO were you shooting at in those photos? had to be over 200-400.

[blinking8s+]

800 on the right side of the court and 1600 on the left...lighting made a pretty dramatic change when I switched sides. She handles noise very very well. Everyone else there was shooting on nikons so for once I was unique...hehe

I love the camera...she never and i mean NEVER leaves my side

thanks for the comments...

[pixelpunk]

Some very nice photos indeed. I also follow your blog so I know you got it

// punk

Canon? Pfff Nikon baby

[turnover]

Very nice shoots !! I love the photograph number five :wink:

[flashpunk]

ahhh, the age old argument of which is better, Canon or Nikon.



In the end, all they really are is names.

[astroflux]

CANON!
the 20D is my next investment.

what lens did you shoot with? 70-200 f4L? is that a canon lens?
those are awesome shots! i like the flash interface too.

[tparlin]

Great photos!

[blinking8s+]

Originally Posted by astroflux

CANON!
the 20D is my next investment.

what lens did you shoot with? 70-200 f4L? is that a canon lens?
those are awesome shots! i like the flash interface too.

no...85 f/1.8 (AWESOME lens)

the 70-200 f4 cannot handle indoor sports, the 70-200 f/2.8 can but its out of my price range for the IS version right now...i prefer primes for their clairity per $ and fast AF speed in not having to deal with the parfocal issues of focusing...not having to zoom in or out and focus at the same time can mean a lot when things are moving fast...and with 8mp and high res i have a little room to crop if needed...but for web shots outside portfolio work I just stick to the standard 4:6 aspect to keep things uniform

here is my latest set...

back to back mens and womens games yesterday...its still break so once again the crowd was DEAD...what a suprise

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and thank you for the comments

[flashpunk]

Awesome shots!
Lets just say first that I am Canadian. But #5 is my favorite of these ones. The DOF is perfect. Great work!