John_A_G

hmm - that's odd.  I never ran into that when selling swimming photos.  Most competition swimmers pay more attention to proper technique and form.  I never recall selling photos of the backs of...

as has been discussed, shutter speeds are way too slow.  With your current equipment, an external flash is the only option. Beyond that though, you need to address a few technique issues: you need...

Getting under the helmet is part of it but really it's about reducing the red-eye - or "monster eye" as it occurs in football.

If you don't mind - you have to be careful with shots like that.  If you're trying to get the player in white, you're shooting from behind so not a good shot.  If you're covering the pplayer in...

don't bother shooting serves - it's like a free-throw in basketball.  Work on the other action.  And yes, if the teams really stink any sport can be boring to shoot.  Any halfway decent team...

Agree.  I would say WB still is a bit on the cool side but the composition, inclusion of ball, action and facial expression make this a much better shot.

Yes, baseball can be more on the boring side.  Let's face it, from an interest standpoint, shooting batters at the plate is like fish in a barrel.  Same with pitchers pitching.  So, the interest...

A non-starter.  Businesses have to make money.  I get that Pentaxians especially are afflicted with this disease (said tongue-in-cheek) that causes them to believe that any product not garage-sale...

Precisely.  The 645D supports a SEGMENT of the population that uses full frame in other brands.  But, there are other market segments using full frame in other brands.  The 645D is not a useful...

Marvin, Glad to hear you're seeing the improvement you're looking for. Now, you keep mentioning the 80-200 2.8.  It's optically nice, but it's a screw-drive lens which means it isn't as fast as the...

Well, the short answer is:  it depends. I used a 20d for years, then a 1dIII and now a 5dIII.  The 5dIII image quality is in another league.  The amount of image detail, dynamic range and shadow...

Well, It depends on what you are after with the shot.  You've captured his number which I guess is OK.  But, you didn't capture the face.  I'm not sure if he's a starter or not - the picture...

Your post brings up some very good points: 1.  Sports or action shooting is as much about the lens as the camera.  Anyone using consumer grade lenses in their action shooting is going to really...

Basically, when both of us suggested you needed shots of other action, your reaction was " Also, I am well aware of all of the other shots that I should get." That comes across as an...

I agree completely with mounting the flash on your monopod - that is key.  Get an external battery pack as well - it will recharge faster that way. Now, I tend to do my settings a bit different...

thankfully, yes.  It's Friday.  Been a long week!

Scott, I gotta ask - what was your purpose in posting.  People try to help you and you cop an attitude.  If all you want to hear is how great your shots are, post on facebook.  There are no "bonus...

sorry for confusion - my reference was to the other poster asking if you needed an assistant.  Your response was posted while I was entering mine.  Sorry if it seemed like I was responding to your...

NCAA sidelines do not come with a specific spot in most cases.  It is "fist come, first served".  But, if you've ever shot football at any level, you can't cover the whole game staying in one...

Look, Canon and Nikon still dominate ILC market share.  They have the brand recognition others do not.  So, the market as a whole is still going to be swayed by what those two do. From a...