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<blockquote data-quote="Moab Man" data-source="post: 590828" data-attributes="member: 11881"><p>If another lens is not an option then it's not an option, but the 70-300 is going to kill you for a number of reasons.</p><p>1. It's not a fast focusing lens</p><p>2. It's not a fast lens for low light such as f/2.8</p><p>3. On that crop sensor the zoom factor is going to be too much assuming you will be on the floor since you were asked to shoot. </p><p></p><p>Most of the action tends to take place at near or under the basket. I would want a 24-70 f/2.8 if that's an option.</p><p></p><p>In regards to white balance. The color of light will be terrible between the lights and reflected light from the floor. The Expodisc works amazing for correcting white balance. </p><p></p><p>Have really fast writing cards to clear the buffer that much quicker.</p><p></p><p>Finally, practice practice practice. Get to know how the athletes play. For example, when shooting softball or baseball, just before the ball comes into the frame the athletes will really tense up their arms. Some more than others. Because I have picked up on this I can pretty consistently capture the ball in flight while zoomed in on the athlete. </p><p></p><p>Best of luck to you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Moab Man, post: 590828, member: 11881"] If another lens is not an option then it's not an option, but the 70-300 is going to kill you for a number of reasons. 1. It's not a fast focusing lens 2. It's not a fast lens for low light such as f/2.8 3. On that crop sensor the zoom factor is going to be too much assuming you will be on the floor since you were asked to shoot. Most of the action tends to take place at near or under the basket. I would want a 24-70 f/2.8 if that's an option. In regards to white balance. The color of light will be terrible between the lights and reflected light from the floor. The Expodisc works amazing for correcting white balance. Have really fast writing cards to clear the buffer that much quicker. Finally, practice practice practice. Get to know how the athletes play. For example, when shooting softball or baseball, just before the ball comes into the frame the athletes will really tense up their arms. Some more than others. Because I have picked up on this I can pretty consistently capture the ball in flight while zoomed in on the athlete. Best of luck to you. [/QUOTE]
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