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Saab93Aero · 11-02-2008, 06:06 PM

so i recently got the nikon d90 and have shot 2 high school football games, ive been getting some alright pictures and have asked for some imput on pic/lenses and i want to know how to get from these...

to this....

BlackTypeR · 11-02-2008, 06:19 PM

For starters, you need to fix your white balance. I'd try maybe using a custom white balance and setting it before the game starts.

dt98gsr · 11-02-2008, 06:41 PM

^^^Yeah that, or atleast shoot in RAW so you can adjust the white balance during post processing.

The shot seams slightly out of focus, are you using a monopod or tripod, or just shooting freehand? Aside from that it might help to have a slightly longer lens for sporting events.

**TROLL** · 11-02-2008, 06:48 PM

could also be a camera shake issue... if your shutter speed is too low then the entire photo wont be sharp due to you not physically being able to hold the camera steady enough to freeze the moment. as your focal length gets longer, your shutter speeds have to get higher as well to avoid this.

general rule of thumb is your shutter speed should be at least 1/x where x = focal length. ex: use 1/60 or faster on a 60mm lens and 1/200 or faster on a 200mm lens.

also looks slightly underexposed which will lower overall quality, and as said above white balance is a big thing. focus is also something to keep an eye on but you'll always get some keepers and some crap.

The Captain · 11-02-2008, 07:10 PM

How cropped is that photo? Looks a little grainy too, what's ure ISO at?

**TROLL** · 11-02-2008, 07:20 PM

yeah i was also going to ask about the crop... the more you crop the less quality you'll end up with.

howielong · 11-02-2008, 07:39 PM

Oh a skins game, was that from the other night? I should hit up a game but I'm to cheap to buy a ticket to get in. Really should wonder what my D300 can do at high ISO.

11-02-2008, 06:06 PM	#1
Saab93Aero Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2007 Member #5580 iTrader: (1)	not getting what im looking for..... so i recently got the nikon d90 and have shot 2 high school football games, ive been getting some alright pictures and have asked for some imput on pic/lenses and i want to know how to get from these... to this....

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BlackTypeR Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Member #459 iTrader: (0)	For starters, you need to fix your white balance. I'd try maybe using a custom white balance and setting it before the game starts. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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dt98gsr Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Heart of Jersey Member #2949 My Ride: '98 Integra GSR (Gone) '07 Si Coupe (Daily) '08 s2000 (New Project!) iTrader: (1)	^^^Yeah that, or atleast shoot in RAW so you can adjust the white balance during post processing. The shot seams slightly out of focus, are you using a monopod or tripod, or just shooting freehand? Aside from that it might help to have a slightly longer lens for sporting events. __________________ Dave@Canibeat.com '07 Si Coupe & '08 s2000 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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The Captain Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Philly - FBG$ Member #3369 My Ride: Prelude iTrader: (2)	How cropped is that photo? Looks a little grainy too, what's ure ISO at? __________________ Thank you for flying Air force Airlines. Oh me? They call me The Captain. - "America is all about speed - hot, nasty bad-ass speed." Eleanor Roosevelt (1965)

11-02-2008, 07:39 PM	#7
howielong Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Langhorne, PA Member #586 My Ride: Grandpa Cruiser iTrader: (0)	Oh a skins game, was that from the other night? I should hit up a game but I'm to cheap to buy a ticket to get in. Really should wonder what my D300 can do at high ISO. __________________ I drive the grand kids around *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.