Capturing the Amusing Sports Photos

The Photography Equipment I Use

AFS Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 Lens
The new version of this lens is extremely expensive. Mine was purchased used eBay
Apple Aperture 2 Software for Mac OS X
My photo organizing and post-processing software of choice for Mac
Aqua Tech SS-300 Sport Shield Rain Cover
Rain cover for 300mm lens and camera
Manfrotto 682B Monopod
Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR G-AFS ED-IF Lens
I have the VR AF-S, not the G-AFS version
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D Autofocus Lens
Can be used for basketball, and a great all-around lens
Nikon D300 SLR Digital Camera
Has the same auto focus system as the pro D3
Nikon MB-D10 Multi-Power Battery Grip for D300
Gives me an extra battery in the grip and allows for easier portrait shooting
Nikon Telephoto AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D Autofocus Lens
Use this for basketball

Cool Sports Photo Sites

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11/09/2009

Capturing the Amusing Sports Photos

It pays to shoot lots of photos when you're taking sports photos. After all, it's only digital. It really doesn't cost you anything to shoot as many photos as you can. The benefit for holding down that shutter release button is you'll capture some very interesting sports shots that you really can't plan for.