some recent volleyball

donek

I've been shooting volleyball for the paper the last couple weeks. Took a couple games to dust off the cobwebs, but I think they're looking better than last year. I've been using the 85mm f1.4 pretty much exclusively with my D200.

ISO 1600 85mm f1.6 1/400


This gym is too dim and requires a flash. ISO 1600, 85mm, f1.4 1/250 SB800 on TTL


No ball, but I liked the float. ISO 1600 85mm f1.4 1/400


ISO 1600 85mm f1.4 1/400


ISO 1600 85mm f1.4 1/400


Comments and critique greatly appreciated.

gus

Nice going for 1600. Mine never seen to work out. That first shot is terrific.

JESTER

Sean, they look pretty darn good to me. Especially at 1600. I have been shooting with my 70-200 at f2.8. I am going to a game tonight and plan to break out my 85mm f1.4. One of these days I am going to get that darn ball in focus! Maybe I will just go out a take a photo of it sitting still on the floor.:D Most of the gyms around here have poor lighting and you can't use flash.

Dave J.

donek

gus wrote:

Nice going for 1600. Mine never seen to work out. That first shot is terrific.

Thanks Gus

donek

JESTER wrote:

Sean, they look pretty darn good to me. Especially at 1600. I have been shooting with my 70-200 at f2.8. I am going to a game tonight and plan to break out my 85mm f1.4. One of these days I am going to get that darn ball in focus! Maybe I will just go out a take a photo of it sitting still on the floor.:D Most of the gyms around here have poor lighting and you can't use flash.

Dave J.

I'm using Noiseware to clean things up. I've used a 70-200 f2.8, but the available light just isn't adequate. f1.4 to f1.8 seems to do the trick. I shoot in one gym that has horrible light. I have to use a flash even at f1.4. Interestingly enough I've never had a complaint. I usually talk with the coach before using it and let them know that I will stop if it's a problem. I've never been asked to stop though.