trevor_little1 Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Does anyone know where I can get information on setting up and running remote cameras with sports photography? I am currenty a photojournalism student and I want to experiment with a remote camera (d2h)and maybe some strobes for some basketball shooting. any tips, guidelines, etc. would be appreciated. cheers,Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelging Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 we used to use a remote camera for shooting the Phoenix Suns. We would use a 20mm,or 24mm lens behind the backboard .We used a super clamp ,and then gaffer taped it just to be shure. It was then hard wired to a switch that a photographer on the floor operated. I have attached a camera to a planes wing and a sailboats spreader,using pretty much the same system.I also mounted a camera on the handbar of a motorcycle,set the camera to a long exposure,and had a strobe on the other handlebar.I put the camera on rear sync and had the rider fire the camera,and at the end of a long exposure the camera fired the strobe. If you look at my portfolio the photo of the motor officer was shot using the above method. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelging Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Neil Leifer shot a lot of Photos for SI using remote cameras. It seems he used 10 cameras for one shot.I bet if you google you will find more info on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles_feigenbaum___dallas_ Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 i have set up one of my Canon F1N's in a little league outfield with a FD 500 f4.5 L lens aimed at home plate and another at first base. I used the POCKET WIZARD to fire each camera from the bleachers. The motor drive advanced the film as i had the drive set to single frame advance. The down side is you get about 36 shots, digital is another story. prior to the game, i spot metered on a person at each location and preset the exposure specs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikos peri Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Intrigued by your description of the places you've attached your camera, and looking for the cop photo, I found your portfolio. What an amazing collection! So just a simple, awestruck congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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