From a housekeeping perspective: it's always good to number your photos so others understand which is being commented upon. Also try to use an app that maintains the exif data which allows viewers to see settings in use for each photo.
Good exposure, and very sharp
#1 & #2 are too close to being the same. I'd only pick one to display instead of both. IMO #1 is slightly better with feet off the ground. Is there any room on the right to include all of the defender?
#3 Check the horizon, needs a slight re-leveling.
#4 Crop shown is a bit distracting with the small amount of an on coming player at the extreme right. If there is space, I'd zoom back out to include more of the player while keeping the action a hair right of center in the frame.
Thanks schlotz for taking time and commenting. My bad, I should have included the exif with the images. These are as I said shot very casually so compositions are framing are all over the place. Let me put some follow up questions if I may.
* Does it make sense to slap a TC on a crop body? I mean i was at 900mm effective FF focal length. It becomes handful to compose and shoot for close or even midfield action.
* Would you go FF if given the choice? Even shooting portrait mode, the FOV is limiting.
* What more can I expect if I were to use lets say 4/2.8 in terms of subject isolation and cleaner files?( During the morning and afternoon sessions that is )
900mm IMO is a bit much. I’ve shot FF for many years. No issue with a crop body if the frame you are working with doesn’t require excess cropping which can degrade IQ. Personally not a fan of portrait mode with soccer. Regarding f4-2.8, it definitely helps to improve the final result but as you approach 2.8 the technique necessary to capture peak action is essential. Low side lit shots from a morning match shot at 2.8 can be quite spectacular. F4 during that time can produce very good results too! Unless the lens being used does not support wider apertures I always suggest f4 or better.
cs3is wrote:
Thanks schlotz for taking time and commenting. My bad, I should have included the exif with the images. These are as I said shot very casually so compositions are framing are all over the place. Let me put some follow up questions if I may.
* Does it make sense to slap a TC on a crop body? I mean i was at 900mm effective FF focal length. It becomes handful to compose and shoot for close or even midfield action.
* Would you go FF if given the choice? Even shooting portrait mode, the FOV is limiting.
* What more can I expect if I were to use lets say 4/2.8 in terms of subject isolation and cleaner files?( During the morning and afternoon sessions that is )
Yes to this! Once you get much past 600mm at midfield, you will have any subject on a football pitch only partially in your frame for a microsecond -- and zero flexibility to follow.
And ...
The one thing none of us can control - or even correct for in post - is harsh midday lighting. And while the pictures are indeed good, the quality is capped by the light which creates a shadow fest. It's always good to get out there and shoot as much as possible to improve aspects of competition, timing etc... but you will get more technically great (or at least technically pleasing) pictures on one overcast day than you will from a half dozen games shot under a "sunstorm"
schlotz wrote:
900mm IMO is a bit much. I’ve shot FF for many years. No issue with a crop body if the frame you are working with doesn’t require excess cropping which can degrade IQ. Personally not a fan of portrait mode with soccer. Regarding f4-2.8, it definitely helps to improve the final result but as you approach 2.8 the technique necessary to capture peak action is essential. Low side lit shots from a morning match shot at 2.8 can be quite spectacular. F4 during that time can produce very good results too! Unless the lens being used does not support wider apertures I always suggest f4 or better.
Thanks again. I may remove the TC next time around, Unless i am curious about the watch or the label on the shades...Show more →
Yes to this! Once you get much past 600mm at midfield, you will have any subject on a football pitch only partially in your frame for a microsecond -- and zero flexibility to follow.
And ...
The one thing none of us can control - or even correct for in post - is harsh midday lighting. And while the pictures are indeed good, the quality is capped by the light which creates a shadow fest. It's always good to get out there and shoot as much as possible to improve aspects of competition, timing etc... but you will get more technically great (or at least technically pleasing) pictures on one overcast day than you will from a half dozen games shot under a "sunstorm"...Show more →
Yes. The TC is coming out. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your feedback
