The Cannon 1D Mark IV camera is one of the most popular cameras used by amateur and professional photographers alike when photographing sporting events. However, even when using the best camera sports photography can be quite challenging unless you master some of the basic strategies utilized by many professionals in the industry. One of the most important things when taking photos during a sporting event is to choose your location carefully especially in a crowded venue as you will want to avoid the potential of your shots being blocked.

The background is also an important factor to consider and you should choose your location so that it will give you a clear and interesting backdrop as well as separate the action occurring in the foreground from the background. The type of techniques used when taking pictures at sports events varies greatly depending upon the type of sport. Baseball is one of the most challenging sports to photograph as the action is unpredictable and long periods of time will typically go by before there is any action worth photographing. Much of the field is also out of range when using the normal telephoto or zoom lens; therefore, you will need a longer lens that is at least four hundred millimeters long especially when taking shots from the dugouts.   

Basketball is typically one of these easiest sports to shoot as the majority of the action is contained in a one hundred by fifty foot area. Many of the best shots of the players can be taken during the free throws and when the players are dribbling or attempting to make a pass, however, the lighting in any type of gymnasium setting is typically quite challenging but can be overcome by learning how to use the white balance settings on your Canon 1D. If you would like more detailed information on how to use your Canon 1D camera for capturing some of the best photos during a sporting event, please visit us!