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Sigma 50f1.4 HSM Does College Hoops

November 15th, 2008 · 5 Comments

With the arrival of college hoops season, I got to put the Sigma 50/f1.4 HSM to the test in Kentucky’s Rupp Arena as the visiting VMI Keydets stunned the Wildcats 111-103.

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Tags: basketball · lenses

D300 Does D3FF

March 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

I took a pair of D300s to the NCAA Division III Final Four in Salem, Virginia, this weekend.

D300 w/MB-D10 & EN-EL4, 80-200/f2.8 AF-S, Auto ISO (2000), 1/500 @ f2.8 manual

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Tags: Cameras · basketball

Secret D300 High-Speed Auto ISO Trick

February 28th, 2008 · 9 Comments

Somewhat by accident, I discovered a very powerful combination of settings on the D300 for shooting low-light sports action.

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Tags: Cameras · basketball

Remote Camera on the Cheap

January 22nd, 2008 · No Comments

Here’s a neat radio remote that won’t break the bank - and is even cheaper than just the Nikon pre-trigger release cable for the Pocket Wizard system.

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Tags: Accessories · Lacrosse · Uncategorized · basketball

Camera Settings - Basketball (D300)

January 13th, 2008 · 6 Comments

To complement the article on the gear I pack for basketball season, here’s a rundown of the shooting and custom settings I use for that sport on my D300.

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Tags: Cameras · basketball

Camera Bag: Basketball

January 6th, 2008 · 2 Comments

With college hoops season in full swing, my camera bag is most frequently loaded for basketball.  Here’s my typical setup:

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Tags: Accessories · Cameras · basketball · lenses