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I've never really shot sports before, but I did take some pics when the torch came through last week.
What I found was that I used the 24-70 the most, especially when the torch itself comes through as you couldn't get a clear shot when it was far away - at least I couldn't and I was standing on a high vantage point.
A telephoto was useful for picking out details in the crowd, but really a wide was the best option. In terms of settings - definitely use continuous if your camera does it - mine does but I forgot to switch it to that so only got one good shot!
Also, when it comes past, it comes and goes really fast so you have to be ready. I got a great shot of the guy as fortunately there were no barriers where I was and I could more or less stand in front of him.
I'll put up my pic when I get a chance.
Hope that helps, but do enjoy the day as there was a great atmosphere (and pretty well organised). From my experience and others that I've spoken to - get there early.
What I found was that I used the 24-70 the most, especially when the torch itself comes through as you couldn't get a clear shot when it was far away - at least I couldn't and I was standing on a high vantage point.
A telephoto was useful for picking out details in the crowd, but really a wide was the best option. In terms of settings - definitely use continuous if your camera does it - mine does but I forgot to switch it to that so only got one good shot!
Also, when it comes past, it comes and goes really fast so you have to be ready. I got a great shot of the guy as fortunately there were no barriers where I was and I could more or less stand in front of him.
I'll put up my pic when I get a chance.
Hope that helps, but do enjoy the day as there was a great atmosphere (and pretty well organised). From my experience and others that I've spoken to - get there early.
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Hi,
I took a variety of lenses with me, 24-70, 70-200 and a 300mm
I think a monopod would get in the way as when the torch comes through it gets a bit frantic
Here are my shots of the day
http://www.pbase.com/caeclyd/olympic_torch_at_blaenau
TOP TIP...wear a high viz vest with you and the team supporting the torch relay might think you are a pro ;-)
I took a variety of lenses with me, 24-70, 70-200 and a 300mm
I think a monopod would get in the way as when the torch comes through it gets a bit frantic
Here are my shots of the day
http://www.pbase.com/caeclyd/olympic_torch_at_blaenau
TOP TIP...wear a high viz vest with you and the team supporting the torch relay might think you are a pro ;-)
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No, believe me they won't. In fact a Hi-Viz is about the worst thing that you can wear around the torch if you want to get close to it.
Btw you can use a monopod for high angle shots very effectively.
I probably should have mentioned my lenses, I have a Canon 17-85mm IS USM, 28-80mm, 18-55mm and a Sigma 55-200mm
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If you have some balls then you can get some decent shots go with the 17-85 and get as close as you can, find the spot they drop the torch barrer off get some shots of that one it can be a mad scramble of people with phones and stuff and wait for the previous one to turn up and head in their direction to shoot them, head back to the other guy for their torch kiss then head further up the road and catch the new one running.
Settings? a fast enough shutter speed to prevent blurring remember younger people move faster than older people 1/500th or higher should be a good start point. Center weighted metering and over expose by 1/3rd maybe 2/3rd's depending on how close your shooting as they are wearing white and your camera will under expose due to that. unless you work in manual then go with that.
When they are moving AI servo with which ever focus point you want centre is usually more accurate when stationalry then go with one shot focusing.
Settings? a fast enough shutter speed to prevent blurring remember younger people move faster than older people 1/500th or higher should be a good start point. Center weighted metering and over expose by 1/3rd maybe 2/3rd's depending on how close your shooting as they are wearing white and your camera will under expose due to that. unless you work in manual then go with that.
When they are moving AI servo with which ever focus point you want centre is usually more accurate when stationalry then go with one shot focusing.
After reading the tips and advice on here I went out on a mission today and ended up watching the Torch go through Sandwich, Ramsgate, Margate and Canterbury.
I found the best places were either on a quiet stretch of the route where there were less people to get in the way or somewhere up high with a long lens.
I also ended up shooting in Jpeg, rather than RAW in order to get the full burst rate from my Canon which helped get lots of shots.
I haven't processed all of the shots, but here is a few from my adventures today.
Triple Olympic medallist Steve Backley in Ramsgate
Artist Tracey Emin
Torch in Margate
Cute charactor hanging out of the car window
I found the best places were either on a quiet stretch of the route where there were less people to get in the way or somewhere up high with a long lens.
I also ended up shooting in Jpeg, rather than RAW in order to get the full burst rate from my Canon which helped get lots of shots.
I haven't processed all of the shots, but here is a few from my adventures today.
Triple Olympic medallist Steve Backley in Ramsgate
Artist Tracey Emin
Torch in Margate
Cute charactor hanging out of the car window