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This is really late notice but tomorrow I am shooting at a local horse show. This is fine for me as I love doing it but because of the weather change I have to shoot indoors now in a very dark arena.
I need some tips on help with camera settings ISO, aperture and SS. And whether to shoot in RAW or JPEG
I have a Canon EOS 400D with standard, telephoto and fisheye lens.
Last time I photographed indoor show jumping my photos came out dark and fuzzy and i thought my settings were right!! please help!! Thanks :)
 
You need to be a lot more specific with the lens you have.. really need to know what F? aperture you have available

general rule of thumb is... lens wide open... iso to the max.. see what shutter speed your left with..
 
KIPAX said:
general rule of thumb is... lens wide open... iso to the max.. see what shutter speed your left with..
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I'd second that, if you get the chance do some tests today to see what the highest ISO is you can get away with, and try and find out what the final usage is for. If its just for web you can get away with a lot more.
 
Minimum requirements for a badly lit indoor arena horse event are camera that will go to 6000 + iso minimum aperture F2.8 shutter speed approx 250-350 (to freeze action) Flash is usually a no no at these events so good luck and fingers crossed regards Steve (http://www.smile-event-photography.co.uk)
 
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Just a thought if you are struggling in the arena they usually have an outdoor practise jump you may be as well photographing there and also the riders always love portrait pics with their horses so maybe go for that at least you will have enough light to get some really good pics Steve
 
Thanks guys. They don't have an outdoor arena just and indoor and portraits are my best attribute! My telephoto goes down to f2.8 so will try my best with that not sure that my ISO goes up to 6000 will double check tomorrow. I'm going to get there early so I cn have a few practise shots.
 
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