Good info and good shots. It would be nice to have more separation from the crowd. One idea is to put your focus box on the bottom of the frame when you are on the opposite side shooting your players through the net. You then focus on the attacker's legs under the net because in most attacks, the player's head is in basically the same plane as their thighs so you avoid your AF grabbing the net. Also, it's great to get some shots in warm-ups. Usually if you ask, the referees are fine with you using the referee's stand during warm-ups. Also during warm-ups, I like to put my camera on the floor on a Platypod just beside or slightly under the referee stand and then shoot up at attacking players. You get some very dynamic shots that way. Good job and keep it up. Yes, volleyball is hard (I shoot for a DI P5 school) but it can also be very rewarding.
Never thought of aiming for the kegs when shooting across. Great tip, I’ll try it out in the fall! I do shoot pregame just don’t usually share that in videos! It gives me options to get players that don’t play often! Thanks for swinging by Mike!
My volleyball daughters have tormented me endlessly for saying "spike", "spiker" or "spiking". Apparently, it's "hit", "hitter" and "hitting". I'm on the West Coast though; maybe it's different back east? Great Photos! Thanks for taking the time to share and help the rest of us learn.
The position is Outside Hitter or Opposite (Hitter). Spike is a specific type of attack designed to drive the ball quickly to the floor without giving an opponent a chance to defend.
Nice shots. I shoot swimming outdoors. I know the challenges of shooting fast action indoors, battling iso and shutter speeds. I had to shoot one swim meet indoors and it was a challenge.
Nuno, I appreciate the positive words dude! Always appreciate you watching my videos. I can say the same for you. Loved your Lomo 92 shots and that portraits on film video was a vibe!!
Perfect timing young man. Tomorrow will be my first volleyball event in many years. No way on the 300. I tried that from a platform above the stands and found it impossible to use free hand and the monopod was worse trying to shoot down over a railing. Too big too. I plan on using my old ef 70-200 with adapter on the R6. I dont have a lot of choices in this gym. All on the floor and nothing elevated unless I use the far corner platform above the stands. I think that would make me too far out for 200mm. I will just roam back and forth along the side. Nice shots and gives me something to look for. Thanks and take care.
Hope it helps just a bit. I’m still learning my self and the 300 is a beast but it’s been a blessing in times but the 70-200 is perfect for volleyball tbh. Happy shooting!
My 300 is a beast and the best I got. For some reason with the 1dx mk1 I am getting a series of photos sharp sharp soft soft sharp? No clue what is happening. Not slipping off focus because soft gets softer behind the player????@@DLivingston
Love the photos you took and thanks for the tips you gave throughout this video! Did you experience any issues with overheating when recording video with the R6? I currently shoot sports for my local university on the 7D Mark II and I’m looking to go full frame to get decent quality video.
I have been using the R6 for 2 years now, if not more.. I can't remember when I got them but I have never had my R6 overheat. I have shot 8 hours of video at a wedding and never saw it overheat. I have covered Track, Baseball and Softball all in one day doing photos and never had an issue. The R6 is a solid camera!
Very nice photos unlike a lot of the UA-cam volleyball photography tips… Your examples are really above average like way above average fantastic work…
I appreciate the kind words. I am def learning more and more everytime I go photo volleyball and def not satisfied so always trying new things.
Good info and good shots. It would be nice to have more separation from the crowd. One idea is to put your focus box on the bottom of the frame when you are on the opposite side shooting your players through the net. You then focus on the attacker's legs under the net because in most attacks, the player's head is in basically the same plane as their thighs so you avoid your AF grabbing the net. Also, it's great to get some shots in warm-ups. Usually if you ask, the referees are fine with you using the referee's stand during warm-ups. Also during warm-ups, I like to put my camera on the floor on a Platypod just beside or slightly under the referee stand and then shoot up at attacking players. You get some very dynamic shots that way. Good job and keep it up. Yes, volleyball is hard (I shoot for a DI P5 school) but it can also be very rewarding.
Never thought of aiming for the kegs when shooting across. Great tip, I’ll try it out in the fall! I do shoot pregame just don’t usually share that in videos! It gives me options to get players that don’t play often! Thanks for swinging by Mike!
Great video and pics
I appreciate it! Thanks for watching
My volleyball daughters have tormented me endlessly for saying "spike", "spiker" or "spiking". Apparently, it's "hit", "hitter" and "hitting". I'm on the West Coast though; maybe it's different back east? Great Photos! Thanks for taking the time to share and help the rest of us learn.
I don’t know what the proper terms are. I’m going with what I think they are. Ha! Also thanks for watching!
The position is Outside Hitter or Opposite (Hitter). Spike is a specific type of attack designed to drive the ball quickly to the floor without giving an opponent a chance to defend.
Nice shots. I shoot swimming outdoors. I know the challenges of shooting fast action indoors, battling iso and shutter speeds. I had to shoot one swim meet indoors and it was a challenge.
I have always wanted to photograph a swim meet but out local schools dont have swimming... maybe one day.
Your videos and photos keep getting better and better man, well done! Love the new video recording area as well!
Nuno, I appreciate the positive words dude! Always appreciate you watching my videos. I can say the same for you. Loved your Lomo 92 shots and that portraits on film video was a vibe!!
@@DLivingston My pleasure! Thank you so much!
Perfect timing young man. Tomorrow will be my first volleyball event in many years. No way on the 300. I tried that from a platform above the stands and found it impossible to use free hand and the monopod was worse trying to shoot down over a railing. Too big too. I plan on using my old ef 70-200 with adapter on the R6. I dont have a lot of choices in this gym. All on the floor and nothing elevated unless I use the far corner platform above the stands. I think that would make me too far out for 200mm. I will just roam back and forth along the side. Nice shots and gives me something to look for. Thanks and take care.
Hope it helps just a bit. I’m still learning my self and the 300 is a beast but it’s been a blessing in times but the 70-200 is perfect for volleyball tbh. Happy shooting!
My 300 is a beast and the best I got. For some reason with the 1dx mk1 I am getting a series of photos sharp sharp soft soft sharp? No clue what is happening. Not slipping off focus because soft gets softer behind the player????@@DLivingston
Love the photos you took and thanks for the tips you gave throughout this video! Did you experience any issues with overheating when recording video with the R6? I currently shoot sports for my local university on the 7D Mark II and I’m looking to go full frame to get decent quality video.
I have been using the R6 for 2 years now, if not more.. I can't remember when I got them but I have never had my R6 overheat. I have shot 8 hours of video at a wedding and never saw it overheat. I have covered Track, Baseball and Softball all in one day doing photos and never had an issue. The R6 is a solid camera!
Why 1/800 shutter speed and not faster? What kind of lighting is in the gym?
Very dim lighting or I would go faster.
What case in camera do you use?
It changes often tbh. I think I am on 2 most often though.