I agree with both of you. I learned to shoot sports with a 4x5 speed graphic and
6 sheet film holders for an entire game. IMO the key is to learn the game,
anticipate the action, be prepared for the "decisive moment", continously
observe the action-people-spectators-coaches. Watch faces for expression,
bodies for gestures and relationships between everything. An OM1, 65-200 Zuiko,
and a couple rolls of film should be plenty.
BTW- sports photography might be another topic for ADITL.??
Best to all, Mike
Charles Loeven wrote:
> Ken Norton wrote,
>
> . Another thing that has happened is that sports photographers today
> don't develop the timing or the "look ahead" ability that the older sports
> pros had. Most sports photographs pretty much look the same now and are
> taken from the same locations. Fewer sports photographers know how to
> position themselves in relation to the action.
>
> Ken,
> I couldn't agree with you more on all your points. Well done again.
> What I have found is that the autofocus is too slow.
> The sports or action mode focuses on the wrong thing and the rapid fire
> approach is a waste of film. The auto exposure is useless to boot.
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