Craig Griffiths
9-Jul-2006, 19:10
I have been looking at trying some different subject matter to my usual landscape/ still life subjects. I have done a fair amount of amateur sports photography in the past using 35mm and digital so have thought along those lines in finding different subject matter. Portraits don't really appeal as I am a little intimidated by people (my wife thinks it is more that I just don't like people at all and would make a great recluse).
Has anyone had experience with using large format to document sporting events. I am well aware of the benefits of smaller formats for this type of photography, but have been thinking seriously about using 4 x 5 for some shots of various events. The type of shots I am thinking of are to include as much of the field (or players) as possible with focus on the action as it happens.
I am thinking of prefocussing on a point and waiting for the action to arrive before taking a shot. The sports I am thinking of are Rugby Union and/or League, Cricket, Basketball, and Volleyball, all of which I have successfully photographed previously with digital gear.
Are there any particular large format techniques to use or pitfalls to avoid? Any assistance greatly appreciated.
Craig Griffiths
Has anyone had experience with using large format to document sporting events. I am well aware of the benefits of smaller formats for this type of photography, but have been thinking seriously about using 4 x 5 for some shots of various events. The type of shots I am thinking of are to include as much of the field (or players) as possible with focus on the action as it happens.
I am thinking of prefocussing on a point and waiting for the action to arrive before taking a shot. The sports I am thinking of are Rugby Union and/or League, Cricket, Basketball, and Volleyball, all of which I have successfully photographed previously with digital gear.
Are there any particular large format techniques to use or pitfalls to avoid? Any assistance greatly appreciated.
Craig Griffiths