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Hi All
Just joined PI after following site for ages,now im looking for some tips on Sport’s Photography heading to the Olympics and will be using 7d with EF 100-400mm 1:4.5-5.6 L IS hand held (no monopods allowed in) and will probably be sitting in the gods. have never shot long range under floodlights.
Thanks
PYou should check your ticket. You may not be permitted to bring such a lens in during the Olympics.
I have some tips on shooting sports on my website.
hope this helps out http://www.petapixel.com/2012/06/05/olympic-committee-clarifies-photography-rules-for-london-2012/#more-58238″ onclick=”window.open(this.href);return false;
It’s down to image rights and safety.
They don’t want you bringing in a large lens in case you hit someone with it (by accident). They also don’t want you disturbing others watching the event.
With regards to image rights, the Olympic Council are very strict on this, even for accredited photographers.
Better off leaving the camera at home and just enjoying the event.
and it would have nothing to do with the fact that GETTY are the official photography agency of the london games http://www.petapixel.com/2012/06/16/getty-to-capture-olympics-with-helicams-timelapse-360-degree-cameras-and-more/” onclick=”window.open(this.href);return false; do they think we are all gullible they want you to spend your money and do what other big company’s want you to do was China this bad …… no then again it is England we are talking about hell they might think you are going to use the image’s for some other sinister activity lol
Hi Paul
Thanks for the reply was thinking along the same lines myself,might still bring an old 300mm and hope for the best.
Regards
Peterpeterm wrote:
Thanks for the reply was thinking along the same lines myself,might still bring an old 300mm and hope for the best.
Just remember, if they stop you, you have two choices – turn around and not enter (or go leave the camera somewhere safe and secure) or else hand over the equipment (which may not be secured and you may not get it back).
Hopefully you’ll have a great time and enjoy the event. :)
Hi Paul
Forgot to say that I did put your tips to use,pushing out the iso to 4000 and 5000 in the right conditions got me some interesting results.
Cheers
Peter
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