Photographic skills of sports meeting

Sports meeting photography skills are as follows:

1. Because photographers often can't get close to the subject and walk around at will, telephoto lenses are essential for sports photography. For example, a 300mm/2.8 or 400mm/2.8 fixed-focus lens is called a "standard lens" for sports photographers.

Zoom lenses of 2.70 ~ 200mm and F2.8 are the most commonly used lenses in sports photography, which can basically cope with most sports shooting. Of course, a wide-angle lens is essential when shooting a big game scene or a large group gymnastics.

3. Using the range extender to increase the corresponding lens focal length on the basis of the original lens is the most economical choice for long-distance shooting. Range extenders usually have specifications of 1.4X and 2X. If an X 1.4 rangefinder is added between the lens and the camera, the focal length of a 200mm lens becomes 280mm, and if 2X is added, it becomes 400mm.

4. The aperture of the lens should be large. Because sports photography is often limited by light and sensitivity, and sports photography must use a faster shutter speed. Therefore, a lens without a large aperture (above F2.8) often cannot take high-quality photos.

5. Tripods are also needed. Although tripod is not necessary (it has the disadvantages of mobility and inflexible framing), it is helpful to improve the image quality for shooting movements with relatively stable shooting point and framing angle.

However, if the lens used is large and heavy, it needs to be equipped with a monopod with small floor space and convenient use, because it is difficult to hold the heavy lens for a long time and it is impossible to take a clear picture. It is best to choose a lightweight and durable carbon fiber monopod, which is also one of the commonly used equipment in sports photography.

This photo was taken by the Royal Oak photographer at the Beijing Olympic Games. In sports competitions with large field and long shooting distance, photographers mostly use binoculars and monopods over 300 mm