Posted: 3/11/2009 6:09:11 AM EDT
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I've got to cover a couple track meets in the next few weeks.
It's something I haven't shot before. Was just wondering if anyone wanted to pass along any tips. I'll be using a 1dmkII and a D60(the canon one) For lenses I have 120-300 2.8 70-200 2.8L 17-35 2.8L I can grab a 2x converter from work if I want. I was thinking about grabbing a film body to set up on a remote(don't know that I like that idea), or grabbing a D2Xs from work and using one of my bodies for a remote. |
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Been awhile since I shot track and field, but here's what I remember:
I always liked shooting the field events. You can get some pretty good stuff at the long and high jumps. Even some of the throwing events. Are you going to have complete access to the track/field? If you can set up so the action is coming toward you on the field events, that was where I always had the best luck. As far as for the track events, just down from the finish line is a good place. That way you can get them coming down the straightaway and also finishing. On relays, try to get some of the handoffs, and of course hurdles give you a bit more action. Try to get a mix of wide shots showing multiple runners as well as some that are in nice and tight. |
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Never shot Track before... but from my experience with other sports:
Don't bother with the D60 (this is the predecessor to the 10D, right?) unless you have no choice, or perhaps only for wideangle shots when you need to keep your longer lens on the 1D. Being the pre-10D era, it won't hold a candle to the 1D in focus speed/accuracy. I don't think the 2x is a good idea unless necessary... our 1.4x slows down the focusing and somewhat degrades the IQ, I'd imagine the 2x is even worse. Obviously, use AI servo for moving subjects. I personally would shoot wide open, in an attempt to blur the background... the 70-200L with a 1D camera should have no problem tracking focus in AI servo mode, both are really fast. Never used a 120-300 2.8, so I can't comment on it... but if it's anywhere close to the speed (focusing) & quality of the 70-200, it should be a good tool to use. Just my thoughts... remember they're worth what you paid for them. 
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Never shot Track before... but from my experience with other sports:
Don't bother with the D60 (this is the predecessor to the 10D, right?) unless you have no choice, or perhaps only for wideangle shots when you need to keep your longer lens on the 1D. Being the pre-10D era, it won't hold a candle to the 1D in focus speed/accuracy. I don't think the 2x is a good idea unless necessary... our 1.4x slows down the focusing and somewhat degrades the IQ, I'd imagine the 2x is even worse. Obviously, use AI servo for moving subjects. I personally would shoot wide open, in an attempt to blur the background... the 70-200L with a 1D camera should have no problem tracking focus in AI servo mode, both are really fast. Never used a 120-300 2.8, so I can't comment on it... but if it's anywhere close to the speed (focusing) & quality of the 70-200, it should be a good tool to use. I'm not sure how well the 1Dii handles noise at higher ISO, but with our cameras (XXD, and 5D's) I'd feel comfortable bumping the ISO up to 800 or 1600, in order to keep the shutter speed up high. That's probably a personal preference with your camera, and your comfort level with ISO noise. If it's a bright image (slightly overexposed), you will get a LOT less noise than an underexposed shot. Just my thoughts... remember they're worth what you paid for them.
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