(H2+1.7XTele) Philadelphia Eagles training camp

[Nate8833]

Hello,

I figured I'd give sports photography a shot, since I've taken enough nature photos for the week! Criticism, either for the photos or the post processing, is definitely welcome. Thanks for looking!

Camera: Sony DSC-H2
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/800)
Aperture: f/5
Focal Length: 72 mm
ISO Speed: 80
Exposure Bias: 0/10 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire

William Thomas



Camera: Sony DSC-H2
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/800)
Aperture: f/3.7
Focal Length: 72 mm
ISO Speed: 80
Exposure Bias: 0/10 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire

Brian Westbrook



Camera: Sony DSC-H2
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/800)
Aperture: f/3.5
Focal Length: 36.9 mm
ISO Speed: 80
Exposure Bias: 0/10 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire

Jon Runyan and Shawn Andrews



Camera: Sony DSC-H2
Exposure: 0.002 sec (1/640)
Aperture: f/3.7
Focal Length: 72 mm
ISO Speed: 80
Exposure Bias: 0/10 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire

McNabb in action



Camera: Sony DSC-H2
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/800)
Aperture: f/3.5
Focal Length: 36.9 mm
ISO Speed: 80
Exposure Bias: 0/10 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire

O-Line



Camera: Sony DSC-H2
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/800)
Aperture: f/3.7
Focal Length: 72 mm
ISO Speed: 80
Exposure Bias: 0/10 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire

Jevon Kearse in action (Look at those calves!)



Camera: Sony DSC-H2
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/800)
Aperture: f/4
Focal Length: 72 mm
ISO Speed: 80
Exposure Bias: 0/10 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire

Hank "Honey Buns" Fraley and Jeff Garcia (I like this one)



Camera: Sony DSC-H2
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/800)
Aperture: f/3.5
Focal Length: 36.9 mm
ISO Speed: 80
Exposure Bias: 0/10 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire

Fraley and a tired group



Camera: Sony DSC-H2
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/800)
Aperture: f/3.5
Focal Length: 48 mm
ISO Speed: 80
Exposure Bias: 0/10 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire

Better not do much of this!



Camera: Sony DSC-H2
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/800)
Aperture: f/3.7
Focal Length: 72 mm
ISO Speed: 80
Exposure Bias: 0/10 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire

Buckhalter and McNabb



Camera: Sony DSC-H2
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/800)
Aperture: f/5
Focal Length: 72 mm
ISO Speed: 80
Exposure Bias: 0/10 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire

Mike Bartrum - Long Snapper (I like this one, too)



Thanks for checking out this long series! I hope there are some Eagles fans on here who can also benefit from the pictures.

 

[charles marshall]

Some really good shots!

 

[tyampel]

Great shots. Not on par with Sports Illustrated yet but very enjoyable nevertheless.

Thanks for posting.

--
Tod

 

[Daryl Hanauer]

Good shots. Looks like you had fun at the training camp.

I especially like the one of McNabb with the guy on the sideline with the
T.O. Sucks T-shirt.

I am thinking about going over to the Seahawks training camp in a few weeks and if I get some good shots, I'll post them as well.

thanks for sharing.

dh

http://dhan355.smugmug.com/

 

[Nate8833]

I didn't even see that! It completely changes the tone of the shot.

 

[drpsyfl]

Great shots. Did you use a tri-pod, or were they taken hand held !!!!!

 

[amarjie]

Those are great shots...

The muscles.. the the sweats... the actions...

I wonder what the guy with big guns at his disposal think when he saw you with just H2 taking those shots...

Cheers..

--
-tabrizi-
[ http://tabrizi.smugmug.com]

 

[tocarver]

I'm no sports photo editor, but these are great, crisp and well expose, great facial captures, nice timing. I think you can be proud of you efforts.
--
Jerry
H-One, H-Five All asscessoy lenses
http://www.pbase.com/tocarver

 

[Nate8833]

I think that is why I'm as happy with them as I am. They could just be a bit sharper, but that is to be expected. Also, a lot of the pictures were taken at 1/800, which should be good enough for handheld, even with the 1.7X zoom.

 

[Nate8833]

I was glad I bought the camera, but now I'm really glad I did based on the results I'm getting at camp. The 1.7X addition is amazing, and the steady shot helps so much when I'm all the way out at 732MM! I definitely recommend that setup!

 

[Dayton Dave]

n/t

 

[lowphat]

I,m a big EAGLES fan...thanx for sharing these.
--
lowphat-
http://lowphat.zoto.com/
SONY DSC-H1 Camera
AAK-Certified Duck Club Member

 

[zackiedawg]

almost look superfluous!

(for those about to argue how much higher quality those super lenses are, how much faster shutter speeds can be achieved, the quality of glass and resolution, and awesome burst speeds...I know).

For the money and for the size, I think the bang you are getting from the H2 + tele is unbelievable. Certainly, noone with those 5-figure kits on the sideline would possibly imagine that the guy across the field with the little compact digital in his hands is getting anything close to their monster 600, 700, and 1000mm lenses.

Surprise! 732mm of decent 1/800 and 1/1000 shutter speeds makes for a surprisingly capable little camera for this type of thing! And you've done a great job in capturing expressions, positions, and moments (the launching player straining the calf muscles is wonderful).

--
Justin

 

[Nate8833]

I don't know if those are muscles, tendons, or whatever...but it's amazing that anyone can look like that. The person in question is Jevon Kearse, and they don't call him "The Freak" for nothing I guess.