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Uploaded: 03/07/15 9:09 PM GMT
Jump Shot
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Taking basketball photos in poorly lit gymns has always been a problem for me. I bought a Nikkor Prime 50mm f/1.8D lens a couple of years ago and my shots have improved. After much experimenting, I have found that setting the Nikon D7000 on the sports mode, ISO to 6400 and just shooting away seems to work the best. That way I don't have to use a flash which the officials frown on.

That is my grandson #1, as he shoots a jump shot and scores in a basketball tournament last night. Just thought I would share some info with you and sneak my grandson into a shot.

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.GIGIBL
03/07/15 9:14 PM GMT
Great shot very well captured lovely scene.
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::corngrowth
03/07/15 9:29 PM GMT
This action shot is, without doubt, captured by a proud granddad.
Small grandkids have become tall ones Tick. My grandson #1 meanwhile is grown even taller than I am, but I'm - even for him self-evident - the 'captain', lol.

Thanks for this very fine shot Owd Fella!
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::Jimbobedsel
03/07/15 9:33 PM GMT
Tick, I suppose he will be playing for Mizzou in the future. When he does, I will look for him on the cover of Sports Illustrated...the picture taken by you, of course. Excellent work with that high ISO.
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.mesmerized
03/07/15 9:53 PM GMT
I believe I see the resemblance to the proud Grandfather...great action shot and choice of settings.
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::Ramad
03/07/15 10:10 PM GMT
Nice action shot of your grandson scoring for his team Tick. Even with the high ISO there is no noise to be seen.
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::trixxie17
03/07/15 10:44 PM GMT
Sharp details and no noise can't do much than that on a sports shot Tick - I'm surprised at that ISO. But I'm a fan of Nikon's pre-programmed modes.
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.casechaser
03/07/15 11:27 PM GMT
He is going to go far in the basketball world. Making the jump shot and doing the Michael Jordan tongue is clear evidence of that ;)
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::tigger3
03/07/15 11:28 PM GMT
Oh this is a good one Tick, you nailed the action, and it has good color as well. tigz=^..^=
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.Starglow
03/07/15 11:29 PM GMT
I know it's hard to take photos in a gym, but this is a great one, specially as he scored and made you proud. Nice one.
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::Dunstickin
03/08/15 8:32 AM GMT
I have my camera set on 'Sports' mode quite frequently!...especially where animals and people are prominent!....

You got a good 'action' capture here....another one for you 'family' album eh!
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::LynEve
03/08/15 12:44 AM GMT
Very well done Tick - both you and your grandson. Beautiful clarity on the pic and your grandson has a great jump. I am sure you are proud of him :)

I watched some basketball today - our NZ Breakers won the championship in the Australian NBL competition !A new player Ekene Ibekwe who is a professional from your country jumped and dropped a tie breaking shot at the end - very exciting.
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.gizmo1
03/08/15 8:42 PM GMT
Your shutter setting was spot on when you took this photo it as froze the action superbly and the colours are amazing too.This is one of the cameras that I use and love it to bits.
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.gonedigital
03/09/15 10:18 AM GMT
Please confirm the boy on the right is your #1 grandson, looks like he's levitating. (o: I'd prefer to see more of the left frame so that the 3rd boy isn't cut up.
A good action shot though Tic, it seems you've got the indoor sports setting on your Nikon well sussed!
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.susanlynn
03/09/15 2:36 PM GMT
Good action shot Tick. The lighting is really good on this one.
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::garrettparkinson
03/09/15 9:56 PM GMT
Great capture. I like his tongue hanging out. A lot of athletes do this when they concentrate.
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.Eubeen
03/12/15 1:53 AM GMT
A good capture of the scene, TicK. Nice clarity and colours in the photo.
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.icedancer
03/12/15 11:03 PM GMT
Does his tongue help him make the baskets, lol. Superb action shot and great lighting. I've always used the Sport mode but have to try the ISO setting to 6400, thanks for that info.
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.rvdb
03/25/15 10:09 AM GMT
Excellent shot.

Rob
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