Recent content by neilsmaf

I use the Optech ones for my sports photography, I've used it during heavy downpours and also sleet and snow. To me they are a better value for money than the expensive versions that are available.

Great idea, I have added my details

cheers fir that Graham, I'll take a look at it

Wow I've just downloaded and used the trial of that software and I cant believe the results. It doesn't lose that much detail compared to photoshops built in filter. Now I just need to afford it

Thanks very much for your advice everyone, it was really so that I had a piece of mind that I wasn't missing something simply to resolve the issue. Roll on to when I can upgrade.

I have tried parts of the above regarding maxing out the ISO I even at one time resorted to using a shutter speed of 250/s but run the risk of deforming the players hands etc when in movement. I do always shoot on RAW as I enjoy the freedom I get from it. I've also got a budget for better...

I try to keep the ISO at 4000 but sometimes I have to resort to 6500, the lighting isn't very even and there are definatley dark patches across the pitch. I have tried talking to the chairman at the club to get new floodlights the next time they get some grant money

thanks for your reply Nigel, I've posted a few of the photos below:

I need some major help with my night time photos at Northern League football grounds. This may take me a while to go through the problem and desired result so please bare with me. I am one of the club photographers for Gateshead FC & for my home town team Chester-le-Street Town FC. I’ve been...