ashley_dickerson

<p>If I have a dog in a stay, lock that focus on it's face, and then have it jump over a bar..do I need to keep that back button held or do I let go while I press the shutter?</p>

<p>I started shooting raw a few months ago, that's helped a ton. Good to know about how high I should go.</p>

<p>LR Noise reduction? What does that mean... Light room noise reduction? I have used a noise reducer on the first shot through photoshop which made it look much nicer.. <br /><br /> Thank you Jeff.</p>

 

<p>Hi! I'm taking agility photos this weekend and I've got a few questions. My ISO is 1600, shutter at 1/250 and F 3-4 but that's the highest I can go without it getting dark. I do not want to bump my ISO up.. and I can't go lower on that shutter speed. I shoot with AF, but I have problems with focus... what else can I do to capture these photos better... Would servo make it better? I swear I have tried it once, and did better with one shot.. but maybe I'm wrong. I can't remember what I used if it was servo or one shot for these..<br>

If I used servo.. would it have followed the dog and not made the second picture so blurry? Or should I be shooting with some other settings?<br /><br />Maybe I just have to deal with it because my F stop is so low.. but again.. I can't go higher, or my photos get darker and darker. <br /><br />What I would like to get more often.. http://imgur.com/ylkjpUi<br /><br />settings... http://imgur.com/coKkjur<br>

what I get 60% of the time http://imgur.com/qkiv6Tx</p>

 

<p>Joseph, <br /><br />Yes, that's my boy Jasper. I looked at your friend's website. His shots are great! I couldn't find the agility trial shots you were talking about though. I would love to see them. I'll try looking on Youtube.</p>

 

<p>Just wanted to say thank you to everyone for their ideas and suggestions.. I really appreciate it! I hope I can stick around here as this group seems very welcoming. : )</p>

<p>Hey guys! Here is my first set of examples with the new camera... I like them a lot.. the images are sharp.. and well lit.. I also love the FPS</p>

<p>Hah Joseph! I'm from Texas, yeehaw. My dad is from Germany and moved to MO, then Texas. Guys, I ended up buying a Canon 70d. I have a great photo mom and pop shop who take time to sell what's right for each individual. His opinion was to go with the 70D. He told me if I don't feel happy with the results, I can go ahead and bring it back to switch it for a 7d. I love this camera so far.. won't be back to work till tomorrow to try it out, but I am super excited to see what this bad boy can do.. it's SO fast : )</p>

<p>I am shooting in raw, and yes that's my problem, If I go any higher of a F stop, things start to get really dark. Too much darkness needs more ISO and I can't go any lower than that speed or I get a blur. I feel so confused haha. I really feel the 6D would help with ISO in turn I can get a higher shutter speed.. which is what I need. The dogs aren't going to be running terribly fast as we will go obstacle by obstacle. Flash is iffy because some dogs may get spooked, and then you have a dog that hates agility, and I could get blamed :)</p>

<p>this is a great example of my struggle... black dogs, higher iso.. </p>

<p>another shot</p><div></div>

<p>Still unsure after reading what to get.. If I get a 6d, I could have a higher ISO and couldnt I just raise my shutter speed? Or ... if I get a 7D.. I save $$, the crop sensor is still there, so it won't affect the length I have now, and if it's ISO is ok at 1600, that's all I really need.. I will show you a few more shots of a little more speed, and you guys can tell me what's lacking as far as ISO needed (6D) or Speed)<br /><br />Again, the place I am taking photos will never need changed as far as settings go. I got a gig for a training facility, so the settings will rarely change.. and this is my biggest concern as it has potential for a lot of revenue.<br /><br /></p><div></div>

<p>Thank you both for the responses.. It sounds like a 7D would be greater for the speed.. <br /><br />The place where the photo was taken is going to be where 75% of photo sessions will now be taken. I really was looking for a sharper photo overall... I'll take sharper photos over noise. You guys are great.. thanks again.</p>

<p>Hello all..<br /><br />I had a quick question about deciding on what camera I should buy. I currently have a rebel t3i and I am looking to upgrade.. I want to reduce noise, but also capture much sharper shots. The only reason I bring up a 7D is not because the FPS but more so the more cross-type focus points (19 vs 11)... is that something I need to worry about? I really don't understand what that means.. <br /><br />I am going to be capturing dogs with SPEED... but in the controlled setting sessions... they won't be going terribly fast.<br /><br />I think my best option is to go with the 6D, but another few opinions are always welcomed! Thank you all in advanced.<br /><br />Here is a shot from my rebel t3i... it's edited for a bit more sharpness which makes the photo look a little off.. and the noise isn't terrible... but I just can't bump my ISO any higher without terrible noise. http://imgur.com/BHPtbQ1<br /><br /><img src="/bboard//i.imgur.com/BHPtbQ1.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br /><br /><br /></p><div></div>