K-5 for sports-photography

**Ash** · 04-04-2011, 04:25 AM

I'm sure you'll find Pentax a refreshing change in that regard Peter.
All the best in your intended switch.

RonHendriks1966 · 04-04-2011, 01:06 PM

By the great pictures you'r taking, we only had a few days of Sun here.

Originally posted by Peter Lea

Hi, I'm a newbie on this forum. I've got a Canon outfit, but am seriously thinking of switching to Pentax. While the Canon telephoto primes are great, I find the total weight of the gear I'm lugging around (13 pounds/6kgs for a body and three lenses+TC+filters) is just too much for me now. It's OK for a short while, but after a couple of hours you really know it's there. Airline carry-on weight limits are a problem too - one European airline limits it to 6 kilos. Peter

O wow and what are you wanna change in for a K-5?

Originally posted by BrendanPK

I got a 77 limited F1.8 its great for fights (i shoot boxing a few times a year) and combine that with a 50 F1.4 for the "wider stuff" works great, granted im shooting ring-side between the ropes. I also use a 70-200 for shots from "the stands" of the fight and ocasionally a 16-50 or my 24 F2 if I want really wide stuff ring-side

Thanks for the tips. Any pictures to look at? I'll take some lenses with me, but no idea where to stand or not at the time.

Originally posted by Ash

I'm sure you'll find Pentax a refreshing change in that regard Peter.
All the best in your intended switch.

Refreshing it will be!

RonHendriks1966 · 04-06-2011, 06:55 AM

Went to a local swimclub, my cousine is swimming there, so some familyshots, but also for the clubs website and for practice since I'm also going to a national swimcup this weekend.

CRPhoto · 04-08-2011, 07:13 PM

I find the K5 more than capable to shoot sports. I've been shooting cars, bikes, quads, boats...and have gotten excelent results. Here a couple of samples.

1/250, f5.6, ISO 200, FL: 110mm. Pentax K5 + Sigma 70-200 2.8HSM

1/400, f8.0, ISO 320, FL 70mm. Pentax K5 + Sigma 70-200 2.8 HSM

RonHendriks1966 · 04-09-2011, 05:32 AM

Nice shots. The Swimming is a bit difficult since the light is dramatic and the stand where we have to stay is not good for my DA*50-135mm. Often used f2.8 1/640th second and iso6400, so that is not so generous is light.

This is a portrait of the director of the tournament, it is triple olympic gold medal winner Pieter van den Hoogenband, where the Swimcentre is also named after.

dave2k · 04-09-2011, 02:51 PM

I have also found that indoor pools can be quite challenging for action shots. I can get shots with the K-5 that I could not have dreamed of getting with my K200D. As an amateur I am usually quite a distance from the action and that makes it even more difficult. Here a few shots from a recent NCAA championship meet.

I am very much enjoying the capabilities that are provided by the K-5.

Christine Tham · 04-09-2011, 09:42 PM

I took some shots at the Sydney Triathlon today, and I played with different settings.

It seems to be there are some advantages in shooting at a higher f stop and lower shutter speed, which may negate some of the perceived advantages of "fast glass."

For example, this photo is taken at 135mm f8 1/125 (no SR - so the shutter speed was marginal):

It seems to be better at conveying motion (because of the motion blur of the wheels and the background) than this one taken at f5.6 1/750:

What do people think?

Another comparison - runners at f8 1/125 (note motion blur around arms and legs):

Compared to a sharp, but fairly static image at 1/750:

On the other hand, I quite like this one, even though it's rather static:

RonHendriks1966 · 04-10-2011, 10:33 AM

This is going to be a nice thread with al these pictures.

Christine, it is giving totaly different pictures with fast shutterspeed or slow. Panning is one option (that I'm not so good at) or being lucky and have some motion-blur in your picture but still a respectable total image.

A1 World Combat Cup was a great experience. Sometime there is more to see then just sports

This is from the main fight where the left player wins the game and is the new worldchapion King of the Ring World from the WIPU - World Independent Promotors Union. This game was also on one of the Eurosport channels and in Turkey they have a lot of viewers for these games.

Col · 04-10-2011, 02:44 PM

Sports with a nephews involvement.

iransirijillo · 04-10-2011, 07:48 PM

**andre-mz5** · 04-11-2011, 04:03 AM

If you have to shoot indoor sports the K5 plus fast glas is the way to go. Here you can find some pictures I shot at the same meet as Ron hendriks, using ISO 4000-10000.
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/140056-sports-swimcup-eindhoven-2011-a.html

RonHendriks1966 · 04-11-2011, 03:25 PM

Still working on my site and how to do an index with more pages, but just put up one of the fights.

A1 World Combat Cup

Christine Tham · 04-11-2011, 03:39 PM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

Still working on my site and how to do an index with more pages, but just put up one of the fights.

A1 World Combat Cup

Some pretty amazing photos there Ron!

RonHendriks1966 · 06-09-2011, 04:32 PM

Good to keep this thread alive and ad just some new shots:

Field hockey with 60-250mm at 250mm.

Golf at Dutch championship for amateurs:

Love this thread, only it just went a little down the pages.

spineguy · 06-11-2011, 02:24 PM

Question for all you experienced... For Outside, high speed sports - What setting are you using?

AF-C (I assume)
auto (11 points) or single?
shake reduction?
focus or release priority?

Im using the 60-250 lens at f/4

taking some diving pictures but tracking my diver and Im getting a lot of OOF (something else) than my diver. Cant seem to track.

just wondering what settings would give me the best chance? Might even be moving the f/4 to f/10? Be nice, Im just starting in this!

thanks

Spineguy

04-09-2011, 02:51 PM	#96
dave2k Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery Posts: 419	a few more shots from a pool I have also found that indoor pools can be quite challenging for action shots. I can get shots with the K-5 that I could not have dreamed of getting with my K200D. As an amateur I am usually quite a distance from the action and that makes it even more difficult. Here a few shots from a recent NCAA championship meet. I am very much enjoying the capabilities that are provided by the K-5.

04-10-2011, 07:48 PM	#100
iransirijillo New Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: United States Posts: 8	With a K10D, hopefully I can do better with the K5

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04-04-2011, 04:25 AM	#91
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	I'm sure you'll find Pentax a refreshing change in that regard Peter. All the best in your intended switch.

04-04-2011, 01:06 PM	#92
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675 Original Poster	By the great pictures you'r taking, we only had a few days of Sun here. Originally posted by Peter Lea Hi, I'm a newbie on this forum. I've got a Canon outfit, but am seriously thinking of switching to Pentax. While the Canon telephoto primes are great, I find the total weight of the gear I'm lugging around (13 pounds/6kgs for a body and three lenses+TC+filters) is just too much for me now. It's OK for a short while, but after a couple of hours you really know it's there. Airline carry-on weight limits are a problem too - one European airline limits it to 6 kilos. Peter O wow and what are you wanna change in for a K-5? Originally posted by BrendanPK I got a 77 limited F1.8 its great for fights (i shoot boxing a few times a year) and combine that with a 50 F1.4 for the "wider stuff" works great, granted im shooting ring-side between the ropes. I also use a 70-200 for shots from "the stands" of the fight and ocasionally a 16-50 or my 24 F2 if I want really wide stuff ring-side Thanks for the tips. Any pictures to look at? I'll take some lenses with me, but no idea where to stand or not at the time. Originally posted by Ash I'm sure you'll find Pentax a refreshing change in that regard Peter. All the best in your intended switch. Refreshing it will be!

04-06-2011, 06:55 AM	#93
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675 Original Poster	Went to a local swimclub, my cousine is swimming there, so some familyshots, but also for the clubs website and for practice since I'm also going to a national swimcup this weekend.

04-08-2011, 07:13 PM	#94
CRPhoto Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Jose, Costa Rica Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 260	I find the K5 more than capable to shoot sports. I've been shooting cars, bikes, quads, boats...and have gotten excelent results. Here a couple of samples. 1/250, f5.6, ISO 200, FL: 110mm. Pentax K5 + Sigma 70-200 2.8HSM 1/400, f8.0, ISO 320, FL 70mm. Pentax K5 + Sigma 70-200 2.8 HSM

04-09-2011, 05:32 AM	#95
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675 Original Poster	Nice shots. The Swimming is a bit difficult since the light is dramatic and the stand where we have to stay is not good for my DA*50-135mm. Often used f2.8 1/640th second and iso6400, so that is not so generous is light. This is a portrait of the director of the tournament, it is triple olympic gold medal winner Pieter van den Hoogenband, where the Swimcentre is also named after.

04-09-2011, 09:42 PM	#97
Christine Tham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,269	I took some shots at the Sydney Triathlon today, and I played with different settings. It seems to be there are some advantages in shooting at a higher f stop and lower shutter speed, which may negate some of the perceived advantages of "fast glass." For example, this photo is taken at 135mm f8 1/125 (no SR - so the shutter speed was marginal): It seems to be better at conveying motion (because of the motion blur of the wheels and the background) than this one taken at f5.6 1/750: What do people think? Another comparison - runners at f8 1/125 (note motion blur around arms and legs): Compared to a sharp, but fairly static image at 1/750: On the other hand, I quite like this one, even though it's rather static:

04-10-2011, 10:33 AM	#98
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675 Original Poster	This is going to be a nice thread with al these pictures. Christine, it is giving totaly different pictures with fast shutterspeed or slow. Panning is one option (that I'm not so good at) or being lucky and have some motion-blur in your picture but still a respectable total image. A1 World Combat Cup was a great experience. Sometime there is more to see then just sports This is from the main fight where the left player wins the game and is the new worldchapion King of the Ring World from the WIPU - World Independent Promotors Union. This game was also on one of the Eurosport channels and in Turkey they have a lot of viewers for these games.

04-10-2011, 02:44 PM	#99
Col Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stansted Essex Photos: Gallery Posts: 614	Sports with a nephews involvement.

04-11-2011, 04:03 AM	#101
andre-mz5 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eindhoven Photos: Gallery Posts: 268	If you have to shoot indoor sports the K5 plus fast glas is the way to go. Here you can find some pictures I shot at the same meet as Ron hendriks, using ISO 4000-10000. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/140056-sports-swimcup-eindhoven-2011-a.html

04-11-2011, 03:25 PM	#102
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675 Original Poster	Still working on my site and how to do an index with more pages, but just put up one of the fights. A1 World Combat Cup

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04-11-2011, 03:39 PM	#103
Christine Tham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,269	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 Still working on my site and how to do an index with more pages, but just put up one of the fights. A1 World Combat Cup Some pretty amazing photos there Ron!

06-09-2011, 04:32 PM	#104
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675 Original Poster	Good to keep this thread alive and ad just some new shots: Field hockey with 60-250mm at 250mm. Golf at Dutch championship for amateurs: Love this thread, only it just went a little down the pages.

06-11-2011, 02:24 PM	#105
spineguy Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 31	Question for all you experienced... For Outside, high speed sports - What setting are you using? AF-C (I assume) auto (11 points) or single? shake reduction? focus or release priority? Im using the 60-250 lens at f/4 taking some diving pictures but tracking my diver and Im getting a lot of OOF (something else) than my diver. Cant seem to track. just wondering what settings would give me the best chance? Might even be moving the f/4 to f/10? Be nice, Im just starting in this! thanks Spineguy