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First Rugby shots with Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D AS-S ED-IF

Discussion in 'Photojournalism, Candids and Street Photography' started by Clivegriff, Apr 3, 2005.

  1. Clivegriff

    Clivegriff

    1,089
    Feb 20, 2005
    Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
    After buying the above lens second hand in mid-week, I anxiously awaited Saturday's game to put it through its paces for action shots.

    I'd already shot many stills and rejoiced in the advantages of good glass but I was curious as to exactly how fast shutter speeds I could expect.

    The example below is from the resulting shoot during which the settings were...

    Aperture priority; f/2.8; ISO 200; WB flash +2

    PP in PSCS consisting mainly of crop and USM(100,1,0)

    original.gif

    Comments and critiques welcome.
     
    Clivegriff, Apr 3, 2005
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  2. NeilCam

    NeilCam

    609
    Feb 21, 2005
    Ottawa, Ontario
    Nice sharp shot of a goofy forward* Clive. It's a shame the ball isn't in the shot as well, but still a terrific shot for those who know the game!

    I was going to say the skin tones were a bit pink, but then realized they're a bunch of poms who haven't seen the sun since that one day last summer. Or was it the summer before? :D :D

    Neil
    * I played out on the wing and operated with the Monty Python motto of "Run away! Run away!"
     
    NeilCam, Apr 3, 2005
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  3. Clivegriff

    Clivegriff

    1,089
    Feb 20, 2005
    Leeds, West Yorkshire, England

    Oh, picky, eh?

    Here's a line-out with the ball in shot...

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    D'ya think number 4 (on the ground) has got his wife's stockings on?

    I hear what you say about the skin tones. I thought they were OK but now I think you're right. There! I've said it!

    I'm going to have a further play in PSCS and think again about the WB setting - a tip I picked up from DPR which I thought was serving me well, but now I'm not so sure.

    Thanks for your comments.
     
    Clivegriff, Apr 3, 2005
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  4. MontyDog

    MontyDog

    20,438
    Jan 30, 2005
    #1064 - You have an error in your SQL syntax;
     
    MontyDog, Apr 3, 2005
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  5. PhotoDawg

    PhotoDawg

    2,495
    Jan 25, 2005
    Huntsville, Alabama
    Nice action shots Clive.......wonderful color as well!! :) :) :) :) :)
     
    PhotoDawg, Apr 3, 2005
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  6. Clivegriff

    Clivegriff

    1,089
    Feb 20, 2005
    Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
    Thanks, Bryan.

    I was particularly pleased with the new lens' colour rendition.
     
    Clivegriff, Apr 3, 2005
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  7. greyflash

    greyflash Subscribing Member

    32,654
    Jan 29, 2005
    St. George, Utah
    Fun pictures all. You have definitely captured the action and done it well.
     
    greyflash, Apr 3, 2005
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  8. Clivegriff

    Clivegriff

    1,089
    Feb 20, 2005
    Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
    Thanks, Gordon. I'm really enjoying this new (to me) lens.
     
    Clivegriff, Apr 3, 2005
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  9. Uncle Frank

    Uncle Frank

    1,011
    Jan 26, 2005
    San Jose, CA
    Told ya :p.

    Little different feel from the Bigma, isn't it?

    Let me know when you're ready to talk about your midrange zoom :twisted: .
     
    Uncle Frank, Apr 3, 2005
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  10. Clivegriff

    Clivegriff

    1,089
    Feb 20, 2005
    Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
    Yep. And you were right.


    Yes, indeed, but I missed the Bigma's reach on a couple of occasions.


    Er...thanks...I think. The 80-200 will be my birthday present and I'll have to wait until Christmas for the mid-range zoom - unless something unmissable comes up in the meantime, of course! :lol:
     
    Clivegriff, Apr 4, 2005
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