Is it good for taking pictures of sports ? Example: Basketball, Soccer, etc. How about for journalism?
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I am a sports photographer and I have this camera. The SL1 will work just fine for sports, however, you will need to pair it with a Better lens. Ideal choice would be the canon 70-200 f2.8 but that will cost you more than the camera unless you can find an in expensive used one. But that wapplies to any DSLR you would buy
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The camera is basically used for vacation shots/scenery and people, so am not really sure how it would do for sporting events. So far the camera takes awesome pictures for what it is being used for, not sure that helps you or not though!!!
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I think there are better alternatives for your hobby, I am using this one for sports and sometimes for inside meetings that I record. Hope to be helpful. Good luck ;)
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That's pretty much the point of this lens - sports. Fast focus and f/2.8 should allow a fast enough shutter speed to capture action in most situations.
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I do. My kid plays volleyball and basketball. It has a small aperture so you wont get great shots in low light games. In the gym great!
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It isn't bad at all! more of a camera for simple recording, i use it for recording sporting events in high light areas
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medal, this is really nice if you do events and don't want to hold the camera the entire time. i used it yesterday for two basketball games, of course i never sit down but it's easy to move with it on the sidelines. I have a 40d Canon which with longer lens is heavy.
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This camera should do a good job for you. It has a sports setting for capturing very fast action. The camera does an amazing job with focus. While at Disney this summer, I took a photo of a still object that was about 1/4 mile away using the zom feature. The framing and focus were perfect. I mention this because I was moving at aprox 10 mph on a train when I snapped the photo. The only thing you have to keep in mind when using this camera is the location of your fingers on the left. It is easy cover up the pop up flash. You should also have a spare battery.
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I've been using it for about a year to shoot several weddings. The only sport like activity I have recorded has been related to running. The camera performs very well when recording in 60fps. The camera is lightweight and very sturdy. The one downside may be the lcd screen that is tucked away within the handle. It may be difficult to pull it in and out during sporting events. However, it should be fine if you leave it out. One thing I might add is that the camera isn't always amazing in low light. I would still recommend this camera over all others at the price range!
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yes. Use the S setting which is for shutter speed priority. I use mine for sports.
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Would this work well for recording athletic events - higher speed action shots?
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I love this lens for cross country, track as well as basketball games. It is more of a midrange lens but it takes fabulous photos. If you are thinking football, soccer or any other similar range photos the answer is a definite yes. On occasion I do use a 75-300 at times because I want to catch more expression and less full body shots.
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I do not know about sports, but have taken wildlife moving and it has done well. Best reviews and info can be found here: http://www.dpreview.com/products/pentax/lenses/pentax_smc_da_55-300_4-5p8/user-reviews
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I think it is great! I use this mode when shooting pictures from the car (husband is driving) and the pictures come out fantastic. Great for taking pics of the kids playing sports, too.
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I don't use it for that but I see professional photographers using it when I watch events on TV. As the other commenter, waverider, stated, the lens struggles as light diminishes. That's why the majority of sports photographers use fix focal length lenses because they have fewer glass elements allowing for more light. The lens you are considering, 100-400, is my go-to lens. That was an unexpected surprise. My brilliant 70-200 stays in the bag. The 100-400 even takes fantastic flower shots from a near distance. They pop!
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I don't shoot sporting events, but I would think you would need a longer lens. I am not crazy about this lens because of chromatic aberration.
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I do have this camera, and I have taken it to arena football games which have a lot of movement. I got GREAT pictures. It does not have image stabilization, but you can easily take shots of moving objects by adjusting the PASM levels and modes on the camera. Such as your shutter speeds, lighting, etc. As for dark area pictures, I took pictures of my dog in the dark and it looks like I took the picture in a well lit room. Just use your flash when you take photos in the dark, whether it is inside, or outside. As for the video, for a little camera, the sound and quality are impressive. JJ
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First off, I'm not an expert or professional photographer and I normally take panoramic views. With that said, I've taken a few shots around the airport of planes coming in to land, and it really does the job. I guess that for sport events like basketball, and with the standard lens, your going to be just fine. If you're into fast pace sports like biking or skate boarding, I would actually recommend something with a viewfinder. I hope this helps.P.S.If you decide to buy this model, get the 200 mm telephoto lens and the DSTE Kit 2pcs BP-1030 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery + Charger. They are worth it! First off, I'm not an expert or professional photographer and I normally take panoramic views. With that said, I've taken a few shots around the airport of planes coming in to land, and it really does the job. I guess that for sport events like basketball, and with the standard lens, your going to be just fine. If you're into fast pace sports like biking or skate boarding, I would actually recommend something with a viewfinder. I hope this helps.P.S.If you decide to buy this model, get the 200 mm telephoto lens and the DSTE Kit 2pcs BP-1030 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery +... » Read More First off, I'm not an expert or professional photographer and I normally take panoramic views. With that said, I've taken a few shots around the airport of planes coming in to land, and it really does the job. I guess that for sport events like basketball, and with the standard lens, your going to be just fine. If you're into fast pace sports like biking or skate boarding, I would actually recommend something with a viewfinder. I hope this helps.P.S.If you decide to buy this model, get the 200 mm telephoto lens and the DSTE Kit 2pcs BP-1030 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery + Charger. They are worth it! « Show Less