Sport/Action - Konica Minolta Dynax DYNAX 5D Manual Book

PHOTO SUBJECTS –
Taking images of fast moving subjects is a great
challenge for both the photographer and the
camera equipment. Releasing the shutter at the
right moment is crucial for capturing an expressive
image.
SPORTING EVENTS
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Filling the image area with the subject from a
distance requires lenses with a longer focal length
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(over 100mm). Telephoto lenses or zoom lenses
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with a large aperture (e.g. AF 100-300mm f/4.5-
5.6 APO (D)) are most suitable, so that shooting
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with fast shutter speeds is still possible when the
light conditions are not perfect. This enables the
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photographer to "freeze" a fast movement. The
narrow depth of field that results from the large
aperture separates the main subject from its
background for even greater emphasis.
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SPORT/ACTION

With a slower shutter speed a very dynamic effect
can be achieved. A slower shutter speed needs to
be set on the camera (e.g. 1/60), then the
photographer has to follow the moving subject and
during this movement the shutter has to be released.
TIP:
conditions or with lenses with smaller
apertures, a high ISO number (e.g. ISO 800)
should be set on the camera. For short or
medium distances (up to 25 m) a Program
Flash can be used.
To get good results under difficult light
Lens AF 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 APO (D)