Photography/Cameras?

Question

what's a good camera to take live/actions shots with?
do not reply if you have no knowledge of the subject.

Answer 1

Action shots: Canons are the best brand, i just bought one (inexpensive) and it takes excellent photos of hurdlers!

Answer 2

A good action shot does not solely depend on the camera. It depends on the combination of shutter speeds, a good lens, and ISO as well. The easiest way to get the best sports, action shots is to get a SLR camera. Along with higher ISO speeds and cleaner images, you will also be able to get better and longer range interchangeable lenses. The key with lenses, whether it be interchangeable or fixed (on a digi cam) is that the wider the f-stop, the better equipped for sports and action. The reason why I bring this up is because usually sports, action shots occur in low light. A wider aperture, f-stop, will make this a lot easier.
The way to freeze action is to up the shutter speed. If not done in a combination with the f-stop and ISO, your images will be underexposed. So up the shutter speed, and either open up the aperture or raise the ISO speed. Do this to suit your needs.

Answer 3

Stopping action requires a fast shutter speed - at least 1/500 sec. A fast shutter speed requires a lot of light. When shooting outdoors that's seldom a problem although ISO and f-stop must be taken into the equation. Using an ISO of 400 on a sunny day allows you to use an f-stop of, perhaps, f8 or even f11 and still keep the shutter speed high. (The old "F16 Rule " states: "On a sunny day, set your f-stop to f16 and your shutter speed to the reciprocal of your ISO speed". So under sunny conditions you'd be at f16 and 1/500 sec. shutter speed if using ISO 400). Open up a stop to f11 and your shutter speed would be 1/1000 sec; at f8, 1/2000 sec. Under overcast conditions you may have to increase your ISO to 800. When trying to stop action its all about shutter speed. Its still best to use the meter in your camera.

If you shoot in Shutter Preferred mode you'll have better success. Let the camera choose an f-stop.

Shooting action at night is a whole different story. This is where you really need the fastest lens you can get. A zoom lens with a constant aperture of f2.8 is all but mandatory. Ones with apertures of, say, f3.5/6.3 just aren't going to be useful. (A constant aperture means the lens is an f2.8 from its shortest focal length to its longest. One with two f-stops means it is f3.5 at its shortest focal length and f6.3 at its longest. f6.3 is slow. Very slow).

Even with a fast lens you'll still need to use at least ISO 1600 and perhaps even ISO 3200. That football field or basketball court may look bright to you but not to your camera.

If you can experiment under actual game conditions it will help.

Answer 4

Depends on how much money you want to spend. If you are limited to $300, then you're looking at a point and shoot camera, but if you can spend more, then you should look at an SLR. You haven't even said if you want film or digital, so nobody will be able to tell you what you want (whether they have no knowledge or a lot), unless you give more info.

Answer 5

mmh. . .SLR camera or point/shoot?

I like Canon, personal preference. if you like action shots then shutter speed is a big deal for you. Fast shutter speed would be nice for what you want (1/1000 or faster). My old piont/shoot digital camera (Nikon) can shoot anything fast. I dont know its fastest shutter speed but its not as fast as ide like.

I would love to help more but you were not too specific in your question.

Answer 6

Depends on the shot, the budget, etc.

Please be more specific.

Answer 7

Any SLR with a fast lens.