Talk about ultimate overkill ........ !

I am definitely in the shoot a burst to get the shot camp. It matters not whether the guy is pro or not, this is an interesting discussion. If it is possible to do it, why not increase your chances of getting the shot.

Several top end pros take hundreds of shots on a portrait shoot, let alone an action shoot.

The technology is there to help. I see no reason not to take advantage of it. Their is a difference between shooting a burst and the spray and pray method though. That is a whole different kettle of fish.
 
Martyn... said:
Single shot mode is more reliable, and just as likely to get you the shot, burst mode is not the be all and end all.

Let us say you are set at 1/250 sec, with a 10fps ability, that means in that 1 second period you can capture 10/250 of a second worth of action, you actually miss 240/250 of a seconds worth of action.

That means you capture 4% of the action, but miss 96%

On a 5fps body that would equate to 2% hit, 98% miss.

Keep firing in burst mode and the buffer will fill up and freeze the camera, just as the money shot happens.

Firing in burst mode runs the risk of introducing vibration through longer lenses because of mirror slap.

I look at it as a bit like playing darts with a shotgun, you are going to hit something but cannot be sure what ;)

Burst mode has it's place, but it is not a replacement for skill
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Using that method though, the single shot captures a lot less time. And the human brain cannot react quickly enough to know exactly when to press the shutter for optimum. Sure you gain experience and a feel, but you stand more chance of nailing it with a burst.
 
ding76uk said:
Using that method though, the single shot captures a lot less time. And the human brain cannot react quickly enough to know exactly when to press the shutter for optimum. Sure you gain experience and a feel, but you stand more chance of nailing it with a burst.
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I dont agree with this actually ! I use one shot 99% of the time , and whenI do a burst shot, i rarely get the shot i want
 
ding76uk said:
Using that method though, the single shot captures a lot less time. And the human brain cannot react quickly enough to know exactly when to press the shutter for optimum. Sure you gain experience and a feel, but you stand more chance of nailing it with a burst.
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It actually comes down to studying and knowing your subject.

If you are comfortable in the way you shoot that is all that matters :thumbs:
 
Martyn... said:
If you are comfortable in the way you shoot that is all that matters :thumbs:
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No, no, no.

Other people must be judged for the camera they use, whether they shoot raw, jpeg or film, whether single shot or rapid fire, whether hand held or supported, far away or close up, in colour or black and white, heavily photoshopped or left alone, into the light, away from the light, upside down or with elbows jabbing at other photographers.
 
He may be shooting like that so they can review the riders technique after the session? Same sort of thing is done with golf swings etc.
 
Martyn... said:
Keep firing in burst mode and the buffer will fill up and freeze the camera, just as the money shot happens.

Firing in burst mode runs the risk of introducing vibration through longer lenses because of mirror slap.
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My canon 50D has a buffer that can take 16 raw or 60 jpeg images before it needs to write to flash, so effectively more when used with a fast flash card.

There are times with rugby when I'll shoot in burst mode as the action develops so I get the shot, i.e.
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It's part of the toolset, so I'll use it when appropriate.
 
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