photographing Snooker/Badminton!

[GetMeEazy]

Hi All,

I've an option of photographing few sports events organised in my company. The events are Tennis/Golf/Snooker/Badminton.

I've D70s with 70-300,18-55,50mm1.8D, and no flash.

I need some expert advice on the Indoor photography - Snooker/Badminton. Will the lighting in the indoor badminton halls/pool halls,is good enough to get some awesome pics?

Also, For golf and Tennis, What are the pre-steps I should follow, in case if it is after
rain/before rain - to be precise, too cloudy/dark.

Also, Do is it addvisable to use a Monopod for sports photgraphy to avoid vertical shake?

of course I donn wanna use flash on the players face on any of the events.

you valuable inputs are most welcome.

Thanks
Get

 

[westwest2]

Hi All,

I've an option of photographing few sports events organised in my company. The events are Tennis/Golf/Snooker/Badminton.

I've D70s with 70-300,18-55,50mm1.8D, and no flash.

your setup is what most people have...its good enough

I need some expert advice on the Indoor photography - Snooker/Badminton. Will the lighting in the indoor badminton halls/pool halls,is good enough to get some awesome pics?

we are not there...not able to tell you...

but lighting there usually are quite bright for badminton and snooker...drive your iso up...

Also, For golf and Tennis, What are the pre-steps I should follow, in case if it is after
rain/before rain - to be precise, too cloudy/dark.

nothing...get a raincoat

Also, Do is it addvisable to use a Monopod for sports photgraphy to avoid vertical shake?

what kind of sports and what lens are u using? is it that heavy?

of course I donn wanna use flash on the players face on any of the events.

you valuable inputs are most welcome.

Thanks
Get

got a idiot offical during my sports day use flash...cause distraction...wanted to slap him sia...

 

[Chris Lim]

i think ur gonna need a fast zoom lens. Cos firstly u cant be standing too close to them. and unless u wanna distract them u might not be able to use flash. Esp for the snooker or badminton.

 

[GetMeEazy]

nothing...get a raincoat

what kind of sports and what lens are u using? is it that heavy?

Thanks West! the rainy/coudy qwestion is on how to improve the pic quality on a dark mood!?

reg the monopod, for any sports - is it advisable to use a monopod?

Thanks again!

 

[GetMeEazy]

i think ur gonna need a fast zoom lens. Cos firstly u cant be standing too close to them. and unless u wanna distract them u might not be able to use flash. Esp for the snooker or badminton.

Thanks Chris!

 

[cichlid]

I took some photos of my colleagues playing pool these 2 days... i think a lens of at least
f/2.8 is needed but then maybe my recreation room as bright as a proper pool room ?:dunno: