Re: [Leica] Apples and Oranges, cromlech and soccer

[tedgrant@islandnet.com (Ted Grant)]

Dominique wrote:

>But I still think that an AF camera is a good prosthesis for an
>unexperienced photographer.Not for a pro, of course.>>>>>

Bonjour Dominique,

Yes and no! The inexperienced photographer may well have more images in
focus, but that maybe the only good point in relation to shooting his first
game. He must still be aware of where to be to capture the best action of
play.

For the auto focus to be effective it's still important aqs to where the
"sensor" to be correct, although I believe the new model Canon's and
Nikon's have multi point focus which helps.

And as far as a Pro? Well even pros would screw-up on their first soccer
game, auto focus or not as it's isn't an easy sport to shoot.

You can position yourself at one end to capture the action of the goal
tender and you don't get anything simply because all the action is at the
other end. You decide to switch, move to the other end. Now just as you
feel you've made a strategic move now all the action is happening from
where you just leaft.

Trust me.....do not move again....just wait, the play will come to you.

As I said before, you have to shoot a number of matches before you really
get the feel for the action, anticipation of what is going to happen and
this comes by understanding the game it's self.

Don't give up, go back again and shoot more. Position yourself at the end
of the weaker team, you find this out from asking some regular fans or one
of the sportscasters reporting the game.  By the way, this doesn't
guarantee the best action photos, as there are days when the weakest team
in the world can have a brilliant day and the champions get their asses
kicked.

You learn very quickly that on some occasions you really do have to move to
the other end or you wont have any of the goasls being scored.

ted



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