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Hi Roger,

I used my 30D with my 200 f/2.8L + Canon 1.4x TC. This combo works very well, alot better than even I anticipated. I did post process each shot....cropping, slight levels adjustments, noise reduction (used ISO400 up to ISO640, due to low daylight because of impending thunderstorms) and USM. However, the original pics were still fairly sharp for using a TC.

I had 1st row seats behind 1st base, where the infield dirt meets the outfield grass. About 45 degrees to my left was 1st base and about 30 degrees to my left was second base. The lens combo is too long for plays at 1st base, but is perfect for the 2nd baseman, plays at 2nd, the pitcher and home plate. Its a little short for the shortstop, 3rd baseman and the outfield. Requires more cropping. :o)
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Cheers,

Bryan P.

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The best thing that could poke you in the eye....is your viewfinder.
 
Thanks...that's a concern for me in some of my shots...but I'm often prefocusing on the base or batter, so I don't think I'm locking in on the background. Does the added magnification of the TC decrease the margin of focus error? Is it a function of the TC coupled with my XT body? When I shoot my son's 9-10-year-old baseball with the 70-200 and no TC, I get razor-sharp shots. I don't think my technique is any different at MLB games (though the distances are greater)...so I'm a bit baffled. Interested to hear what others have to say about these shots.

Also: for all these shots, I used one-shot focus. Our next O's game is vs. White Sox in two weeks...perhaps I'll shoot only in servo mode to see if there's a difference (oh...and I use center-point focus).

Thanks again for the feedback.

--Roger
 
Roger,
Mind sharing a few examples of your shots with XTi and 70-200 without the TC?

Thanks

-- Rob
 
Here's one more from little league, as an example of a hastily-captured shot of action at 3rd base:



And here's one from a previous O's game, shot at 200mm w/o TC:


RJR said:
Roger,
Mind sharing a few examples of your shots with XTi and 70-200 without
the TC?

Thanks

-- Rob
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Alessandro Catuogno
 
Thanks Bill I'm glad you like them. I need to update it they are getting a bit old.
Bill Kobs said:
Bryen
Good series of hoops shots and I gotta say you got some great stuff
on sports shooter. The wrestling good twisted up, the stiff arm from
little number 5, and the poor girl getting wacked in the head with
the lacrosse sticks are some of my favorites. Very impressive
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http://www.sportsshooter.com/bryenf
Whats in my bag
Canon EOS since 1989

20D, 1D, 1DMK3, 17-40 4.0L, 24-70 2.8L, 35mm 2, 50 1.8, 85 1.8, 100mm 2.8 macro, 135mm F2L,70-200mm 2.8L , 300 2.8 IS, 1.4X L, 580EX
Turbo Z Batt pack
 
Some baseball form tonight using my 300 2.8 IS and Mark 3. I really love the mark 3 now that I have a setup that works for me.
  1. 1 1/2000 2.8 ISO 800

  1. 2 1/2500 2.8 ISO 1250

  1. 3 1/1000 2.8 ISO 800

  1. 4 1/1600 2.8 iso 800

  1. 5 1/2000 2.8 ISO 1250

  1. 6 1/1600 2.8 ISO 800

  1. 7 1/1600 2.8 ISO 800


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http://www.sportsshooter.com/bryenf
Whats in my bag
Canon EOS since 1989

20D, 1D, 1DMK3, 17-40 4.0L, 24-70 2.8L, 35mm 2, 50 1.8, 85 1.8, 100mm 2.8 macro, 135mm F2L,70-200mm 2.8L , 300 2.8 IS, 1.4X L, 580EX
Turbo Z Batt pack
 
gee those p[htos are really awseome i would love to be able to take photos like that if you dont mind me asking what camera were you using and also what lenses aswell as what mode you had your camera in. Thanks again
 
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