As an amateur sports photographer the most important advice in here is “know the game”. If you know the game, you’ll know where to stand and when the action can result in a good shot
I shoot almost all soccer, mostly with a 500 F4. If I was arrogant I'd say "he's right, listen to him." What I'll actually say is "wow, it turns out I'm doing some things right!". Excellent video, even cooler that it popped up while editing soccer photos!
Yes you do and in Aussie rules you kick a hell of a lot more than American football, which is mostly played with the hands. Sorry I thought you were in North America@@cadmus777
Great video. I really enjoyed it and I learned a lot. I just shot my soccer game, as my grandson was playing. I used what I had, a 70-200mm. Need to start saving for more glass. lol.
Hi, Does it make sense to have a crop sensor camera and start with a 70-200 lense for football/soccer photography? or is it a must to go with a full frame cam?
A colleague of mine was looking at her phone on the sideline instead of shooting. She took a football (soccer) directly to her delicate little nose. It didn't end well.
Any reason why you're shooting horizontal rather than vertical with a battery grip? I've only ever shot vertical and going to challenge myself now to mix it up more and shoot horizontal too. Just curious if there's a reason, do those 400mm lenses not balance well when vertical perhaps?
It would purely be to save rotating between vertical and horizontal, especially as most sports images will use the centre of the frame and cropped. Horizontal captured images can be turned into vertical if there is capacity to do so.
Hi and thanks for watching. The 200/2 is a wicked lens for so many reasons and would make an excellent addition to a kit especially if indoor sports are your thing. Pricey but small with great IQ. Fuji has been making some big strides with their AF system and every generation of camera gets better and better. Their latest gen. X-T5, X-H2 and especially the X-H2s are great options for shooting fast motion. I have shot Track and Field and Rugby with the X-H2s with no problems at all. I would recommend that if at all possible, rent the 200/2 first before you lay down that kind of money. Cheers.
Ok thanks so much! I already have the XT-5 and XH2s. I’m mostly a video guy but I’ve been enjoying shooting sports with the 50-140 f2.8 but it just doesn’t have enough reach and struggles at night games. The 200 is definitely pricey but I love how compact (not light) it is and I really don’t want to move to canon or Nikon.
I shoot grass roots football in the UK with an XT-3 and the 200 plus 1.4 converter. great thing is I've still got a 2.8 lens. Wish I could afford an XH-2s but that's life.
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As an amateur sports photographer the most important advice in here is “know the game”. If you know the game, you’ll know where to stand and when the action can result in a good shot
Totally agree
This was one of the most practical videos I have seen about how to do sports photography right. Thanks!
Just what I wanted to see. Great Video.
I shoot almost all soccer, mostly with a 500 F4. If I was arrogant I'd say "he's right, listen to him." What I'll actually say is "wow, it turns out I'm doing some things right!". Excellent video, even cooler that it popped up while editing soccer photos!
What's soccer?
@@paultrunfull3324 we have five different codes of 'football' here in Aus, so it's easier to just differentiate it by calling it that.
Yes you do and in Aussie rules you kick a hell of a lot more than American football, which is mostly played with the hands. Sorry I thought you were in North America@@cadmus777
@@paultrunfull3324 haha, all good. And to be fair, pretty much all of the other codes kick more than American football!!
love this type of show, way better than an inside instructional video.
Super interesting video. Love to see Todd or another photographer at a different event
Helps when youv have played the sport and know what to expect and catch. 😊
Awesome! Thank you for the simple video. Often times these drag on.
This pure gold in a video
Great video. I really enjoyed it and I learned a lot. I just shot my soccer game, as my grandson was playing. I used what I had, a 70-200mm. Need to start saving for more glass. lol.
Terrific. Fun and useful info. Thank you.
Good video. Thank you.
Photo Mechanic is the best.
I couldn't work without it.
Here in England, we photograph Football, Soccer, as you guys call it, sitting down and not standing up. Up very interesting video
Great stuff! Thanks for sharing!
His experience really shows
Good points!
Really appreciate this video. So helpful! Do you have anything related to baseball/softball sports photography/videography?
Thank you, great video.
great video!
Great video. Was the sony 200 to 600 G of any value under the lights? Thank you.
Which Sony camera did you use in this match
What aspect ratio are you shooting in?
Hi, Does it make sense to have a crop sensor camera and start with a 70-200 lense for football/soccer photography? or is it a must to go with a full frame cam?
I've been using a crop sensor with 70-200 and it works perfectly, it can be good sometimes cause you get a bit more reach😁
A colleague of mine was looking at her phone on the sideline instead of shooting. She took a football (soccer) directly to her delicate little nose. It didn't end well.
Guys it's FOOTBALL not soccer
… great pictures! 👍🏻 So gear obviously matters … 😏 …
Get a Nikon P1000
When it's earning you money.....yeah
@@thewokefindergeneral7631 … 😂 … yes, of cause the absolute best option for this kind of photography.
It sure doesn't ;-)
❤cool
Any reason why you're shooting horizontal rather than vertical with a battery grip? I've only ever shot vertical and going to challenge myself now to mix it up more and shoot horizontal too. Just curious if there's a reason, do those 400mm lenses not balance well when vertical perhaps?
It would purely be to save rotating between vertical and horizontal, especially as most sports images will use the centre of the frame and cropped. Horizontal captured images can be turned into vertical if there is capacity to do so.
I’m a Fuji guy. Thinking about pulling the trigger on the 200mm f2. Am I wasting my time trying to shoot Fuji for sports?
Hi and thanks for watching. The 200/2 is a wicked lens for so many reasons and would make an excellent addition to a kit especially if indoor sports are your thing. Pricey but small with great IQ. Fuji has been making some big strides with their AF system and every generation of camera gets better and better. Their latest gen. X-T5, X-H2 and especially the X-H2s are great options for shooting fast motion. I have shot Track and Field and Rugby with the X-H2s with no problems at all. I would recommend that if at all possible, rent the 200/2 first before you lay down that kind of money. Cheers.
Ok thanks so much! I already have the XT-5 and XH2s. I’m mostly a video guy but I’ve been enjoying shooting sports with the 50-140 f2.8 but it just doesn’t have enough reach and struggles at night games. The 200 is definitely pricey but I love how compact (not light) it is and I really don’t want to move to canon or Nikon.
I shoot grass roots football in the UK with an XT-3 and the 200 plus 1.4 converter. great thing is I've still got a 2.8 lens. Wish I could afford an XH-2s but that's life.
I shoot from the stands because I’m not allowed on the field. 😂😂😂
1/1000 seems slow for soccer
I wish black people were allowed to be in this industry
Let’s your pictures do the talking
@@chrissmart8051 we can’t take pictures, BECAUSE THE MEDIA ACCESS IS ONLY GRANTED TO WHITE PPL!
Who’s keeping them out?
@@chrismorgan2461 white media staff that require all types of exorbitant credentials preventing aspiring black photographers. It’s a shame
Why are you saying CALVERY ?