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Sports Photography Help - R6

Started Nov 6, 2020 | Discussions thread
OP Jdubkc Junior Member • Posts: 38
Re: Sports Photography Help - R6
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Tazz93 wrote:

Jdubkc wrote:

Also, forgot to ask what causes that shadow on the edges? Anything I need to do specifically to eliminate it?

I think you're referring to vignetting. You have two options to mitigate that, stop down (tough at ISO 4000), or use post processing lens corrections (probably your best choice).

Honestly, I feel like you need to get the 70-200 off the bench and in the game. Try going over to Best Buy and setting up a stock "notify me" reminder for the EF to RF adapter. If you react quickly you can get one in the next shipment. Also another trick, do some searching for small camera shops around the country that have online shops. They tend to have the adapters just sitting on the shelf.

Unfortunately, with a 24-70 you'll literally have to be lucky to have all the action happen right in front of you, which it seldom does.

Funny you mention the ISO 4000. I know the importance of low ISO to prevent grainy photos but in camera they were so dark and I just kept increasing the ISO based on what I was seeing. It was way too high! I also agree you have to be very close for the 24-70 and as for basketball I don't want to sit right under the basket. I am dying to use my 70-200 with this R6. I took it outside and practiced on kids using the R6/RF 24-70mm and Canon 7D 70-200mm. There was no comparison. The 7D photos were terrible (my camera is ten years old) so I need to get that 70-200 on the R6. I'm confident that will be answer for sports.

As for the RF 24-70mm, I took it out to shoot my son's senior photos on a beautiful fall day today. It was AWESOME. I love it and it will be the perfect versatile lens for me for travel, everyday shooting, etc. I was shocked at how well it did for portraits because I had the understanding I would need a prime. Very pleased I purchased this lens.

Will take your advice & order an adapter asap.

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