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Photographing Indoor Sports: The Right Settings, Gear, and Tips for Shooting Basketball, Martial Arts, and Other Low-light Sports
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Photographing Indoor Sports: The Right Settings, Gear, and Tips for Shooting Basketball, Martial Arts, and Other Low-light Sports

by Alan Hess
March 2014
Beginner to intermediate
66 pages
1h 41m
English
Peachpit Press
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Conclusion

Photographing sports in low light can be a real challenge. The most important thing to remember is that you need to freeze the action to capture that special moment. Getting a high enough shutter speed usually requires a lens that opens wide, along with a high ISO setting. Don’t worry about the digital noise that might be created, as it is better to get a sharp, in focus, action shot with noise than a blurry action shot without noise.

As you shoot, keep the following tips in mind:

• Stay safe. The number one thing to keep in mind is the safety of the players, officials, fans, and yourself. Follow the rules and use common sense. If you have any questions about where you can and can’t shoot, check with the officials.

• Try manual exposure ...

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ISBN: 9780133829181