Hi there. So I am just starting out with photography but really getting into it. I do all my research, watch videos, look for tips, look at reviews etc. to help me get a better understanding. However I cant find an answer to this question: with skateboarding/snowboarding or any other similar sport, what is the best way to focus on a subject, is it manually or AF? I have taken some pictures where from my view point, they seem pretty good but there are obvious things like, "the board and torso and face are in focus but not his hands". how can eradicate this, by editing or the way I focus and settings? Also, I only have a kit lens (18-55 vr) but everything points towards getting a prime lens. to start off with, maybe a 50mm f1.8d prime. would this be suitable? cheers gowge
Skateboarding photography
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A good starting point would be for you to let us know which camera you are using. I think that if you are using a cropped sensor, you might be better with the 35mm 1.8. It would give you more depth of field and more leeway and better perspective for your boarding shots IMHO.
Nikon d3200 mate.
Then I will confirm that if it was me, I'd take the 35mm before the 50.
Welcome to nikonites! I agree with my buddy Marcel! It would give you a wider field of view, allowing more leeway to get the moving shots easier in my opinion!
Ahhh ha, gotcha dude! also, manual or AF? I hear more towards manual but sometimes AF... what is best? (whilst we are at it!) haha
A cropped sensor increases the magnification to more than just what the lens states. This narrows your field of view and makes it harder to keep on a subject in focus.
It also cuts down the area surrounding the subject.
It also cuts down the area surrounding the subject.
When you say better leeway and perspective for my shots, could you elaborate? and how does the cropped sensor affect the situation? (sorry for the questions, just trying to get a solid understanding).
I don't do these types of shots myself, but I've heard that using manual focus works better unless your using very fast glass(fast to focus).