How to Take Great Sharp Sports Photography

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If you’re a keen sports photographer who wants to get the sharpest possible pictures, then read on! We will look at various aspects of photography, and how to best capture the action on the pitch and field, from shutter speed to lighting and how to capture the perfect shot.

Shutter speed

In general, the faster the shutter speed, the less likely it is for the picture to blur due to camera movement. The maximum shutter speed allowed on digital cameras is 1/4000th of a second. For many sports photographers, it is common to shoot at higher shutter speeds, around 1/200th or faster. As long as the shutter speed does not exceed the maximum amount allowed, a fast shutter speed is usually sufficient to capture motion. However, it is important to note that the maximum amount of time a shutter is open is known as the maximum sync speed, which … Read the rest