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<p>Caleb, thanks for the great suggestion. I have Photoshop CS5.<br>

Presumably the sequence will be the same in that?</p>

<p>Wow Scott, thats great work and very well explained. Thanks so much.<br>

Any chance you can share the panned ones and the other thread you talk about?<br>

Focusing right seems to be the only tough part. Probably manual zone focusing is the only way since AF is not likely to work too well?</p>

<p>I found a similar photo at <a href="http://www.daveblackphotography.com/on-the-road/0409.htm">http://www.daveblackphotography.com/on-the-road/0409.htm</a><br>

(second from top). There Dave Black used f/4 and 1/800.<br>

I have the Canon EF S 10-22 on a 7D body - will that be sharp enough for this kind of a photo.<br>

Also, any tutorials etc. you guys can point me to regarding the camera work as well as the Photoshop work.<br>

Thanks</p>

<p>The tripod might be a problem. Does a monopod with a cable release help?<br>

Assuming there is sufficient light, what would be the best manual settings for this, since I need to freeze the long jumper in each frame?<br>

How does one focus manually - zone focusing? <br>

Thanks</p>

<p>I would like to create a composite of an athlete doing a long jump or pole vault. The finished picture would have 4 or 5 images of him from the point of take off to landing, showing him in flight etc.</p>

<p>I need all the help and advice on how to do this as far as taking the multiple exposures is concerned keeping in view the BEST INPUT for Photoshop to then work on these photos. (The Photoshop part is a separate question which I'll deal with later). </p>

<p>Thanks in advance</p>

<p>Thanks once again Mikael and Jerry for all your help.</p>

 

<p>Thanks Mikael for a very comprehensive response.<br>

Just had a quick look at the Alamy site.<br>

Just wondering how does an agency realise the news / urgency value of the photo, what with thousands of photos being uploaded daily?<br>

How does one get accepted at places like Getty Images or Corby?<br>

Also, which are the agencies which specialise in sports?<br>

Thanks for all the help so far guys.</p>

 

<p>No Jerry, what I meant was I send the low res contact sheet right away - within two or three hours from the record being set. These get sent out to a number of agencies and one hopes one or the other likes what they see and uses it and pays me for it.</p>

<p>Thanks Mikael<br>

Agencies definitely have the advantage of taking care of the marketing etc. But I figure that if I can manage to sell directly - after all it is limited to the Commonwealth countries only - it might be more fruitful than trying to get accepted by an agency.<br>

I'm not sure of a few things:<br>

1. Does one have to be previously accepted by an agency or does one just send in a contact sheet kind of thing and hope they like/want something? And if that happens, how does one price it? Also, is there any site which lists out the contact emails of these agencies?<br>

2.Is the nett after the agencies take their cut likely to be more or less than a direct to newspaper/magazine sale?<br>

3. Which are the agencies that specialise in sport?<br>

I dont foresee a problem as far as acceptance of equipment is concerned ( 7D, 24-70 f2.8, 70-200 2.8IS, 300 f2.8 IS, 1.4TC, Gitzo monopod and if I see it working out then I will get the 1D mrk iv before the Games)<br>

Thanks once again for all the help</p>

 

<p>Thanks Jerry. When you say size requirement do you mean minimum resolution etc.?<br>

What about some of the other web based folks?<br>

And is it a good idea to say 'heres my stuff - pay me for whatever you use' ?</p>

<p>Mikael, Thanks a lot for your input.<br>

How does selling photos on the web work?<br>

Would it be a good idea to send a contact sheet to say Reuters or Zuma or AFP/AP or Getty images or maybe someone else who could then pick and choose and pay for whatever they use?<br>

Thanks once again</p>

<p>Thanks for the replies guys.</p>

<p>The press kit only says "Photographs being taken on the competition and non- competition venues of the Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi on the occasion of the Games are to be used for editorial publications only and not for commercial or advertising purposes."</p>

<p>I guess that gives me a pretty free hand ?</p>

<p>I dont really care if its web or print content. </p>

<p>Getting in touch with the smaller newspapers etc. is a great idea and I'll start my research on that. Setting up an account with smugmug or zenfolio will also be done soon. </p>

<p>My limitation is that I dont have too much sports related stuff - its mainly wildlife and photojournalism etc.</p>

<p>I feel my USP is that there wont be many freelance journalists at the event since most of them are committed to their organisations or media houses and can not sell freely.</p>

<p>The big question is pricing. How does one go about it?</p>

<p>Does one quote differently for web and print?</p>

<p>Thanks in advance.</p>

<p>I'm a freelance photographer who will have media accreditation for all the events at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi (Oct. 2010). I wont be committed and thus can offer my services to anyone. Even customization to specific athletes from interested countries is possible.<br>

Any suggestions as to what would be the best business model for me?<br>

Who would be the interested parties and how does one get in touch with them?<br>

Also, how does one price photos in such a case?<br>

I dont have experience at this level but have covered State/National level sporting events.<br>

Thanks in advance.</p>

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<p>What about a tilt head with a hexagonal quick release plate that can probably be had for less than half the price of the RSS. I'm sure Manfrotto makes those.<br>

Or of course an Arca Swiss style plate on a Wimberly head.</p>

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What I would need are model numbers.<br>

Thanks.</p>

<p>Since RRS seems to be most peoples favourite, I've identified two models</p>

<p>(1)MH-01 monopod head<br>

(2)BH-40<br>

Any suggestions which would suit me better.<br>

And also, what else do I need to buy with either of these - any plates or any other stuff?<br>

One suggestion is to replace the foot on my 300mm. How does that work?<br>

Thanks.</p>

<p>Thanks for a quick reply, Edward.<br>

reallyrightstuff seems to be pretty expensive. Any suggestions among Bogen/Manfrotto - which would be the best models.<br>

Any other makes/models providing 'swivel for azimuth control'<br>

Thanks in advance.</p>

<p>Which head would be best on a Gitzo 3551 monopod carrying a Canon 7D + Canon 300 f2.8 lens (about 4Kgs.) for sports action ???</p>

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<p>Thanks for great advice once again.</p>

<p>I dont think CPS is operational in India just yet but I'm going to find out.</p>

<p>I already have the heavy duty Gitzo GM 3551 so I'm well prepared for the height required (at 6'2" I dont want to be bending) and the weight of the lens - though am still looking for the right head for it (Really Right Stuff ..?)</p>

<p>My next bit of research has to be able to figure out the best business model for me for this Commonwealth Games venture. Being a freelancer, I wont be committed to anyone and can sell my photos anywhere. I'm guessing smaller newspapers in the Commonwealth countries who cant send their people over might be interested but I cant figure out how to get to them and fix prices etc. Any suggestions ? ( I know this really should be in the business section)</p>

<p>Thanks for everything so far. </p>

<p>Thanks for all the responses guys. This was my first posting here and I'm more than impressed with the feedback I've got (especially from Scott).</p>

<p>Have now decided for the 300 f2.8, 1.4xTC and another 7D.</p>

<p>Just another question though - since the other 7D will have the 70-200 f2.8IS attached, should I be using it with the 1.4xTC too.</p>

<p>Thanks all.</p>

<p>Wow. Scott, that was a pretty comprehensive answer and you've made me decide for the 300 f2.8. and a second camera body.</p>

<p>I can't decide between another 7D or the 1DMkIV just yet but thats probably because I dont know of any extra advantage in the latter as far as sports photography is concerned. In fact, with a 300 f2.8, I somehow feel 1.6x would be more useful than a 1.3x crop. Needs a little more research on my part though.</p>

<p>Any suggestions why a 1DMrkIV over a 7D for sports given that I will now have the 70-200 f2.8 IS and a 300f2.8</p>

<p>Thanks once again.</p>

<p>J.</p>

<p>Thanks for the quick response guys.</p>

<p>A couple of points:</p>

<p>Renting is not an option in this part of the world.</p>

<p>Scott's suggestion is great. But now its opened a Pandoras Box. If I have to get another body, why not the new 1D mark IV ( I know its more expensive). With its 1.3x crop, maybe a 400 f2.8 becomes a little more practical than with the 7D's 1.6x crop.</p>

<p>Is there any difference in the performance of these two lens - say one is sharper than the other etc.</p>

<p>Generally speaking, is the loss of an f-stop due to the 1.4x TC a big deal ?</p>

<p>Anyone experienced with covering cricket matches - which of the two lenses is more practical for cricket.</p>

<p>I've never covered an event of this magnitude before.</p>

<p>Thanks once again.</p>

<p>J.</p>

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<p>I'll be covering the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi in October '10 as a freelance photographer and want to be ready well in advance. Will be covering almost the entire gamut of events.</p>

<p>Need help in deciding between the 300 and 400mm f2.8 IS lenses. I already have the 70-200 f2.8 IS.</p>

<p>With a 1.6x crop on the 7D and a 1.4 extender, which of the 300 or 400 will be more useful?</p>

<p>Thanks in advance,</p>

<p>J.</p>