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Russ Dittman 0 pts

February 20, 2008 11:22 AM

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I cant get sports pictures (indoors) sharp

I have tried everything I know I have tried every setting and I am still unable to get sharp pictures. I have talked to photographers (they tell me its a throw away camera) I was going to buy the Cannon D40, but went with the a100 because I had lenses that fit. I have a point and shoot that still takes great pictures, but wanted to move up to a DSLR. I really hope that its me and not the camera.

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Andrew Skinner (blackdoorphotos) 18535 pts

February 21, 2008 6:49 AM

Russ,

I can reassure you that its not you, and its not the camera either. Its the lens you're using. For indoor sports photography, you need a "fast" lens. This is a lens with an extra wide aperture f/2.8 or lower. This will allow more light into your photos so you can use a faster shutter speed. While this will cost a little more, its definitely worth it. I would suggest the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 lens for when you can be courtside for basketball or volleyball type games, or if you want more zoom, go with the Sigma 300mm f/2.8 lens. The long zoom lens will run you over $2000, so you might pare it back with the Sony 135mm f/2.8 lens. Good luck and happy shooting.

Andrew

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