D300 at the football

[drphibes]

I decided to take my D300 to the Oldham v Huddersfield game at the weekend. This was the first time I had ever taken a camera to the football and I was quite pleased with the results. Lens used was a 70-200vr and the pics are straight out of the camera with no pp.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/sets/72157607563892381/

 

[Ballgirl]

Some nice shots Did you have any problem getting the camera in the ground. Boundary park is 5 mins away from my house and thought about trying it.

 

[johnaalex]

Did you smuggle the camera into the ground, or did you have permission?
Nice shots, BTW.

 

[Some Bloke]

Very impressive shots
Did you use continuous focus and 3D tracking ?

 

[drphibes]

I was sat in the disabled area of the ground so maybe I got lucky because I do know that taking DSLR's into football grounds can be a hard. The D300 was using continuous focus but I locked the focus on the centre due to the camera wanting to wander off into the crowd at various times.

 

[Steve N]

I decided to take my D300 to the Oldham v Huddersfield game at the weekend. This was the first time I had ever taken a camera to the football and I was quite pleased with the results. Lens used was a 70-200vr and the pics are straight out of the camera with no pp.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/sets/72157607563892381/

Good shots.

I was interested to see these as I've got a D300 and 70-200vr.
But never actually used them together yet.
I've considered selling the lens as, because of the weight, I've only used it a couple of times on my old D80.
I tend to use my 18-200vr as an all purpose lens most of the time.

Looking at your shots though I think I'll have to get out and try it on my D300.

 

[drphibes]

Good shots.

I was interested to see these as I've got a D300 and 70-200vr.
But never actually used them together yet.
I've considered selling the lens as, because of the weight, I've only used it a couple of times on my old D80.
I tend to use my 18-200vr as an all purpose lens most of the time.

Looking at your shots though I think I'll have to get out and try it on my D300.

Yes I would give the 70-200vr and try and see what you think. You are correct in stating the this lens is quite heavy and is not ideal to handhold for hours at a time but I do like the results that it gives. Maybe you best bet is give it a try and if you are not happy then I suggest you sell it on and invest in some equipment that is more suited to you.

Cheers

 

[TarMoo]

Good shots.

I was interested to see these as I've got a D300 and 70-200vr.
But never actually used them together yet.
I've considered selling the lens as, because of the weight, I've only used it a couple of times on my old D80.
I tend to use my 18-200vr as an all purpose lens most of the time.

Looking at your shots though I think I'll have to get out and try it on my D300.

I also have got a 18-200 and since using my f2.8 105VR I am looking for a 200 zoom lens with better image quality, so will probably get the 70-200VR. The 70-200 is heavy, but is noted for its great bokeh, fast and accurate focus and pin-sharp. The only downside for the 70-200 is that it is not so good full-frame. On a crop body like the D300 or D80 this lens is as good at it gets.

 

[johnaalex]

The only downside for the 70-200 is that it is not so good full-frame. On a crop body like the D300 or D80 this lens is as good at it gets.

TarMoo Not that I am intending getting a 70-200, but I would like to have a bit more info on your comment about using it on an FX body.

 

[TarMoo]

TarMoo Not that I am intending getting a 70-200, but I would like to have a bit more info on your comment about using it on an FX body.

See dpreview of Nikon 70-200 and Bjørn Rørslett review of Nikon 70-200.

 

[johnaalex]

See dpreview of Nikon 70-200 and Bjørn Rørslett review of Nikon 70-200.

Wow - amazing to think a lens costing a grand that gets such poor comments on FX. I am happy I am not intending on getting one. Thanks TarMoo.

 

[jkharmer]

You taking it to the Stockport game tonight? Should be a good atmosphere, with it being a local Derby!!