Photographing a Boxing match!!

<p>My Boss at work has asked me if i could take pictures for his up and coming Boxing Match, My Question is what is the best settings and equipment to use for shooting a Boxing Match?<br>

I have <br>

Cameras:</p>

<ul>

<li>7D </li>

<li>5D II</li>

<li>550</li>

</ul>

<p>Lenses: </p>

<ul>

<li>EF 16-35mm L 2.8 USM</li>

<li>EF 24-70mm L 2.8 USM</li>

<li>EF 50mm 1.4</li>

<li>EF 70-200mm L 2.8 </li>

<li>Extender EF 2x III</li>

</ul>

<p>Flash:</p>

<ul>

<li>580 EX2 Speedlight</li>

</ul>

<p>If anyone could lead me in the right direction i would really be thankfull.</p>

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<p>I would probably use the 5DII with the 24-70 for wide stuff (if you are close to the ring) and the 7D with the 70-200 zoom to get close ups. I would check out the venue ahead of time to see what the lighting conditions are, make sure you get your ISO high enough to get a fast shutter speed.<br>

As for flash, you may or may not need it if the lighting is good. If this is not in some arena, just a dingy old gym, I bet you will need the flash, try and bounce it if you can. ask/get permission with regards to use of flash, if this is a regular boxing venue, they may have posted rules regarding photography.<br>

If you have not shot sports before, you need at least 1/250th of a second (over 1/500th is better) to stop action.<br>

Ask if you need a Media Credential to get in/close enough to shoot the fight.<br>

I will stop here, as I have never shot a boxing match (have done HS wrestling), and there may be other tips from experienced boxing shooters here. Also check out <a href="http://www.sportsshooter.com/">SportsShooters.com</a></p>

<p>Do you have a ringside seat? What size is the ring? Also, what will the lighting be? Will there be a ring or a cage? "Boxing" usually implies a ring, but sometimes a cage is already set up for other matches. There's no way to answer your questions without knowing these critical parameters. One thing I can tell you up-front is that if it's a sanctioned fight, there will be no flash at ringside. If it's a smoker or something similar, flash may be allowed. Otherwise, give more details and the question can be answered. I've shot plenty of boxing, kickboxing and MMA fights, at every level from smoker to pro and world championship, and can probably give useful advice, but not without more information. </p>

<p>Access is key. Boxing is typically shot at ringside. That means on the apron of the ring, not back in the seats. If shooting ringside I would recommend the 16-35 and 24-70 since you'll be too close to use the others. If you're not at ringside, you actually want to be high up in the seating so you can shoot over the ropes, and then the 70-200 would be useful. If the ring is well lit you shouldn't need flash. If not, then you have to check on whether flash is allowed. If it's not lit andn flash is not allowed, you'll need to do some experimenting to see if you can get anything at all.</p>