Cannon 300D...Some advice when using the SIGMA 70-200mm 70-200 2.8 EX APO...

[gobears20]

Hey folks, I took some pictures with this lens the other night. I am a huge rookie and I was sitting on row 17 taking basketball pics. I just need some advice to help me take better pictures. Thanks for any advice and don't go too ahrd on me ;-)

This pic was
TV
ISO 1600
1/800 5.0

http://www.baylorfans.com/pictures/mens_basketball/2004/oklahoma/?current=23

This pic was
TV
ISO 1600
1/800 2.8
http://www.baylorfans.com/pictures/mens_basketball/2004/oklahoma/?current=17

This pic was
TV
ISO 1600
1/800 4.0
http://www.baylorfans.com/pictures/mens_basketball/2004/oklahoma/?current=20

[jeisner]

You should have been able to get away with ISO 800, I would only use 1600 when absolutely no other choice!

[jamison55]

I agree on lowering the ISO. I would also back off a little with the zoom so your cropping is not so tight. Finally, You might want to invest in a low cost monopod...