HS football, Sigma 70-210mm, f2.8 samples

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EXIF
Model - Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
ExposureTime - 1/400 seconds
FNumber - 2.80
ExposureProgram - Aperture priority
ISOSpeedRatings - 1600
ExifVersion - 220
DateTimeOriginal - 2005:09:26 20:04:28
MeteringMode - Multi-segment
Flash - Not fired, compulsory flash mode
FocalLength - 210 mm

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Model - Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
ExposureTime - 1/320 seconds
FNumber - 2.80
ExposureProgram - Aperture priority
ISOSpeedRatings - 1600
DateTimeOriginal - 2005:09:26 20:04:28
MeteringMode - Multi-segment
Flash - Not fired, compulsory flash mode
FocalLength - 210 mm

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Model - Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
ExposureTime - 1/125 seconds
FNumber - 2.80
ExposureProgram - Aperture priority
ISOSpeedRatings - 1600
MeteringMode - Multi-segment
Flash - Not fired, compulsory flash mode
FocalLength - 210 mm

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Model - Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
ExposureTime - 1/250 seconds
FNumber - 2.80
ExposureProgram - Aperture priority
ISOSpeedRatings - 1600
MeteringMode - Multi-segment
Flash - Not fired, compulsory flash mode
FocalLength - 210 mm

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ExposureTime - 1/160 seconds
FNumber - 2.80
ExposureProgram - Aperture priority
ISOSpeedRatings - 1600
ExifVersion - 220
DateTimeOriginal - 2005:09:26 21:39:20
MeteringMode - Multi-segment
Flash - Not fired, compulsory flash mode
FocalLength - 210 mm

Seamus

That's a great series Ziggy, the last one is a good moment in the game.

I have never shot under floodlights and I can see that you got great shots in very difficult lighting conditions.

If you don't mind a very tentative suggestion, perhaps you could try using iso 3200 for a few shots next time to get your shutter speed up and see if it helps to freeze the motion a little more.

If you find that the pics are a little noisy you could use noise ninja or a similar program.

Shay.

StevenV

70-210? I use a Sigma 70-200 and you can see my football here.

ziggy53

Shay,


My dRebelXT only goes to ISO 1600, unfortunately. I could shoot in RAW and then push an extra stop, and some folks get great results that way, but right now I have limited storage, so I shoot JPG. I very much appreciate the suggestion.

I am saving my pennies for the 20D.

ziggy53

ziggy53

Steven,


The Sigma 70-210mm, f2.8, is about ten years old, and isn't designed for digital cameras. This lens precedes the one you have. I got it for less than $200 and figured I'd give it a try. It was missing the front and rear caps and shade as well as the tripod ring. Still the glass looks clear and the images are very good. Focus is a little slow, but that is to be expected for this level of technology.

I have an e-mail in to Sigma to see if it can be re-chipped to work better with my dRebelXT.

One difference between the 70-200 and the 70-210 is that the 70-210 has an 82mm front end. This is a heavy son-of-a-gun and I use a medium sized video fluid head and tripod to hold it.

It looks like the Sigma 70-200, f2.8 is working well for you. I see some awfully nice shots. How do you like it for night action stuff?

ziggy53

ziggy53

Follow up:

I got a rapid reply from Sigma and it (70-210) cannot be re-chipped.

Bummer! I guess this is a case of, "You get what you pay for."

It's still very good glass for what I paid so I am not terribly disappointed. This will probably accelerate my plans to acquire the newer Sigma 70-200mm, f2.8 or the Canon 70-200mm, f2.8L.

Now if could only remember where I keep my vast fortune?

ziggy53

StevenV

ziggy53 wrote:

The Sigma 70-210mm, f2.8, is about ten years old...

Ah, during the time when I was away from photography. No wonder I'd not heard of it.

ziggy53 wrote:

It looks like the Sigma 70-200, f2.8 is working well for you. I see some awfully nice shots. How do you like it for night action stuff?

I like it, it's reasonably crisp and not horribly heavy. There are some times where auto-focus doesn't happen fast enough for me, but I'm not sure if that's the 70-200, the 10D, the combination or just the lack of light (it does happen more in night football than elsewhen). I'd like -300mm, I'd like f/1.8, but hey, I'd like a bowl of strawbery ice cream and some spare cash too

Now if could only remember where I keep my vast fortune?

I think it's right next to mine. Let me know when you find 'em.