Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/11/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Robert wrote: >I will be shooting some NCAA and CIAU basket ball tonight and had a few >questions for the pros. After taking a quick look at the NBA web site, I >noticed the pictures look like they were taken with the aid of a flash. Is >the use of a flash acceptable in this sport or are the arenas wired with >flash systems in the rafters? What is the best lens focal length? I was >thinking of bringing a 35 summicron, 90mm Elamrit, and a 60mm Elmarit. Is >there any point in bringing longer lenses. I have a Leica 400 2.8, Tamron >300 2.8, or a Leica 105-280 4.2 to choose from. > >As for cameras, I will use an R7 with motor for the longer shots and a R8 >with winder for under the net and close shots. I wish the R8 had a motor >available.>>>>>>> Hi Robert, I'm going to be quick as there are American brethern much better at shooting basket ball than I, but a couple of points. The R8 will just kill you with the winder, as it's slower than a dead snail trying to cross the road. Basically the R8 with winder is a "one shot" camera when you are accoustomed to motor driven R7's! I've absolutely given up using the R8 as a "fast moving sports" camera with winder. As long as you keep in mind it really is only a one shot camera for action it's wonderful. The lens side the others can answer... But I think the 400mm 2.8 you might get some neat end to end stuff. Might be a little long? ted