In a message dated Mon, 4 Mar 2002 11:10:42 AM Eastern Standard Time, "Charles
Geilfuss" <cgeilfuss@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
>
> Greetings All,
> I have recently been given the opportunity to use a press pass at an
> upcoming women's professional tennis match in exchange for some of the
> photos which will be used in city brochures.
What a great opportunity!
> They have requested color
> transparencies which I had intended to shoot any way. > I'm seeking
> suggestions on film and equipment since I've only rarely shot sports events.
> The matches will be held outside in daylight. I plan to use my OM-4Ti with
> Winder 2 on a monopod.
Bring a backup body!
>I have 100, 200, 300 primes as well as 65-200 and
> 28-85 zooms.
Without knowing exactly how close you'll be to the action, I'm guessing the
65-200 will get the most use. I'd bring that, the 28-85, and the 300. Maybe the
100 in case you need the speed.
>For Slide film: is ISO 100 fast enough for tennis or should I
> go with 200?
I'd pack Provia 100F. It pushes quite well. make your decision on what speed to
shoot it at when you get there. Depending upon the duration of the match(es)
you may need to shoot some at 100 and some at 200 or even 400, if shadows start
creeping in on you or the clouds roll in (or out). Make sure you have a sharpie
to mark the rolls accordingly.
Best of luck. Sounds like fun!
Paul Schings
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