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For anyone who is interested. The golf day went without a hitch. Quite annoyed at the fact they had arranged for another photographer to be there although my equipment and photos destroyed hers. And the local newspaper people showed up late and couldnt get any group photos (which i had already taken) Then left early too. I could have done with a longer lens, i didnt like being so close to them and firing the shutter as they swung but a they seemed ok with it. Im waiting for the slides to come back, i believe they are where the best shots are. I used the 20d for the group shots and higher FPS. The Fe2 i used for the semi-arty shots but ill have to wait and see. All in all im not happy with the photos ive taken. Ive decided i dont like the 20d. The LCD is crap, makes you think all your photos are too dark, so i increased exposure, then photos look fine on lcd screen but way too light on PC or HDTV....I can fix them all up but it means extra work. Also if anyone is thinking about it, the Sigma 28-200 lens... i dont recommend it, but thouroughly recommed the sigma 24-70 f2.8.
I didnt get paid, none of the people expressed any interest in having prints of the photos i took of them, they came onto my girlfriend, being middle aged golfers with all thier mates they really thought they were something. Some of the ones i noted as being particuarly over-friendly with her i made a point of laughing out loud at thier rubbish golf swings. One of these people challenged me on the driving range where i proceeded to out drive him consistently after making out that id never held a golf club before (i had ... once)
Got given a free lunch and a couple of drinks. To be honest, the fact that the whole day was put on for free for the charity i couldnt ask for anything. I know the other photographer didnt get paid either. Ho hum, at least i got some practise in... sports photography never was my thing
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