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TYOsborn · 08-09-2008, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by Wheatfield

First, you need good light, bright but with the sun not really high in the sky. I like mid to late afternoon light. Don't be afraid to bump the ISO to perhaps 800 (any higher and the noise becomes objectionable) to make up for your somewhat slower lenses.
I'm not familiar with the K200. If it has shooting modes, try the action or sports mode. If it doesn't, try shutter preferred automatic.
You want to try for a shutter speed of at least 1/250th of a second. Higher is nicer, but don't sweat it to much if it isn't possible.
Here's some action stuff I shot with my K10 a while back, to give you some idea of what is possible.

A Gallery of Fun

Don't be afraid to shoot lots of pictures. Puppies don't hold still for long, and they do very cute things.

Thanks so much. I'll try that. Awesome shots by the way. EXACTLY what I'm trying to achieve.

08-09-2008, 11:59 AM	#8
TYOsborn Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Illinois Gallery Photos: 3 Posts: 212	Originally Posted by Wheatfield First, you need good light, bright but with the sun not really high in the sky. I like mid to late afternoon light. Don't be afraid to bump the ISO to perhaps 800 (any higher and the noise becomes objectionable) to make up for your somewhat slower lenses. I'm not familiar with the K200. If it has shooting modes, try the action or sports mode. If it doesn't, try shutter preferred automatic. You want to try for a shutter speed of at least 1/250th of a second. Higher is nicer, but don't sweat it to much if it isn't possible. Here's some action stuff I shot with my K10 a while back, to give you some idea of what is possible. A Gallery of Fun Don't be afraid to shoot lots of pictures. Puppies don't hold still for long, and they do very cute things. Thanks so much. I'll try that. Awesome shots by the way. EXACTLY what I'm trying to achieve.