Soccer C&C

I heard shouting from the pitches today so I headed down. Turns out there was a charity soccer match on. Really nice pro photographer lent me a proper 70-200 lens and the organisers didn't have a problem with me sitting on the side line. I messed up as I shot too slow and I let some shots get overexposed. Was a good experience and worth the burning pain in the my arms from hefting that massive lens!

All C&C welcome, the full set is here.

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AnimalRights

As you said the SS is a bit slow, I do very much like the action and style of the shots though.

AnimalRights

AnimalRights wrote: »

As you said the SS is a bit slow, I do very much like the action and style of the shots though.

My fault! I've never done action shots before and if I get the chance again I shouldn't make the same mistake.

Paulw

Some good shots there. I especially like the last two images.

A good learning experience for you.

Do you shoot with autofocus set on the servo or set for one shot?

The guy today didn't use the servo as he said its messed it up for him.

kensutz

Always shoot with AI Servo on. Nice shots for your first attempt

Paulw

I'd always use AI Servo, and have the centre focus point only enabled.

One Shot focus would tend to give you lots of blurred images.

Paulw

Paulw wrote: »

I'd always use AI Servo, and have the centre focus point only enabled.

Thats what I was using yesterday.
Interestingly the other guy said not to trust the servo.

AnimalRights

I have not tried a footy match yet, where you were looked ideal for starting.
I so wanted to do Cricket this year but every time I've being available the game has been washed out due to the weather.

AnimalRights

AnimalRights wrote: »

I have not tried a footy match yet, where you were looked ideal for starting.
I so wanted to do Cricket this year but every time I've being available the game has been washed out due to the weather.

I was about a third of a way in from the corner flag. It seemed the teams were avoiding that part of the pitch though!

AnimalRights

I meant that level of football.

AnimalRights

AnimalRights wrote: »

I meant that level of football.

It was some charity match and also the final of some University League.

There are matches in Trinity and UCD often enough and I know you can sit on the sidelines for the TCD ones. Same for the rugby and the cricket.

padocon

1. I would have a higher shutter speed (SS) to get the ball sharp.
2. This is a great shot, Again hands and feet are a little off, higher (SS)
3. Spot on!
4. Good action! Needs higher (SS)
5. Fantastic! Needs higher (SS)

Good shots!