Photographing during the fencing world championships... Any tips ?

[fencergrrl]

Hi there,
Stumbled across this posting while looking for something else on the web.

You should try posting your question on the Fencing.net forums. There are a number of fencing photographers who participate and others who can give you advise on what to expect at the venue. (No, they will not be adjusting the light levels…)
http://www.fencing.net/forums/forum25.html

Serge Timacheff, the official photographer for the FIE, the sport’s governing body, is a regular poster on f.net as it’s colloquially known. Not that he’s going to give away any secrets since it is how he makes a living, but he may be willing to give some advice. (He doesn’t do too bad in low light…)

He will be in Paris shooting in his official capacity, when he’s not shooting; he’s probably in a fencing salle somewhere.

You can see his work here:
http://www.printroom.com/studio_homepage.asp?domain_name=fencingphotos

Good luck, have fun.

 

[sizetwo]

Awesome! Thanks for the feedback! Ill check it out for sure. I dont know why I didnt think about it, I do have a fencing.net account and I browse the forums occasionally, but this is a great call. Will look at his photos and see if I can learn something from them.

Again, thanks!

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[carl english]

Thanks for posting link, very interesting indeed.

 

[jjlad]

Awesome! Thanks for the feedback! Ill check it out for sure. I dont know why I didnt think about it, I do have a fencing.net account and I browse the forums occasionally, but this is a great call. Will look at his photos and see if I can learn something from them.

Again, thanks!

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It's good to see the tide of this thread turned from abuse to advice. All the best on your shoot!

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[chuxter]

Are you serious ? Who the hell are you to make that analogy. I was merely asking for pointers, what, you have never asked anyone for help or get som info from someone with more experience? You, sir, are a douche.

I call him "Moron V."... ;-) Ignore...
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[chuxter]

It's good to see the tide of this thread turned from abuse to advice. All the best on your shoot!

I second that!

You fencer/photographers should work with the organization(s) to have at least a minimum light level from lights with a decent spectral character (avoid Sodium and Mercury HID lights!), a background that is not ugly, and "standard" facilities for the photographers. Other organizations seem to do this.

To the OP: Get a good monopod and a 70-200mm f/2.8 lens (doesn't have to be stabilized...will save $$). Use high sensitivity settings if you need to. Learn how to (if you don't already) use NR software.

Have fun...
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Charlie Davis
Nikon 5700, Sony R1, Nikon D50, Nikon D300
HomePage: http://www.1derful.info

"If ever a time should come, when vain and aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in Government, our country will stand in need of its experienced patriots to prevent its ruin."
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