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Unread 23-03-2010, 16:24
ThatHubrexGuy ThatHubrexGuy is offline
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Re: Photographing FIRST Competitions

This will be my first time photographing a FIRST event. These are my specs:

Camera: Nikon D3000
Lens: AF-S DX VR Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G
Wide Lens: AF-S DX VR Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G
Flash: Nikon SB-600

And here is what I think I will be using as far as settings go:

ISO: Hopefully 800 (The D3000 doesn't handle ISO 1600 and 3200 (Hi 1) very well)
Format: Large Fine quality JPEG for field shots, RAW for scouting and team photo
Flash Angle: The high roof of the stadium will not allow for very much bounce flash capacity, so 0 degrees
Flash Mode: Manual (Automatic wouldn't know a good fill-flash setting if it bit it from behind)

I've never really photographed in a large, open indoor area before and I expect it to be a challenge, and I'm open to suggestions for adjuestments to the above settings from photographers more experienced than myself.
And to all photographers, good luck! Light conditions will be tough to deal with!
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