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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 03-21-2011, 09:19 PM  
Tips for taking boxing pictures with KX
Posted By whatamiat
Replies: 3
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Hi all,

Ill be taking some photos for my club next week at a fund raising event.

Points to note:
I will be ringside
Flash is not an option, but the lighting in the hall is quite good (basketball arena)
I only have the 2 stock lenses (the 18-55 & 50-200)

This will be the first time I'll have ever used the K-x properly :eek: so I'm am a little nervous (please excuse any silly questions!).

I know the K-x is not a sports camera but I just want to get the most out of it that I can with what I have.

Id be grateful if anyone can answer my questions:

From reading up on this I'm gathering i should use a high ISO (circa 2000), is this right?
Manual or Auto?
Single shot or try make use of the 4.7fps?
Shoot RAW or JPEG?
Any other tips or advise, aperture, shutter speed etc.?

Thanks!
Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 11-26-2010, 06:22 PM  
K-x for boxing photography
Posted By whatamiat
Replies: 17
Views: 5,473
Unfortunately I cannot buy online as I would be charged duty on the camera when it arrives in Ireland.
I plan on going in-store and purchasing then.
Do they have the same prices instore as online?
Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 11-26-2010, 05:08 PM  
K-x for boxing photography
Posted By whatamiat
Replies: 17
Views: 5,473
Thanks alot guys, im sold.
I don't know whether to start a new thread and ask but ill try here first:
I'm traveling to New York (Live in Ireland) next week for a week holiday. So its the perfect time to purchase the K-x.

Can anyone recommend a shop in the city for the best prices?
From research Adorama seems good. Would I get the same prices instore as I see in the online shop?
Looking at this kit to start off:
IPXKXBK1B Pentax K-x Digital SLR Black Camera /Lens Kit, with Black 18-55mm DA-L Lens. 8GB SD Memory Card, 4 AA Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) 2900 mAH Rechargeable Batteries with 4-Hour AA & AAA Quick Charger, 110/220 volt. Camera Bag, Digital Camera &

Anyone recommend a better option?

Cheers again.
Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 11-26-2010, 03:37 PM  
K-x for boxing photography
Posted By whatamiat
Replies: 17
Views: 5,473
Thanks hcc, im getting alot of different opinions from people/sources regarding which is better for what I need.
DPreview has 'sports action' as a con.

Would be interested to hear what other people think, especially anyone who's used the K-x for sports shooting
Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 11-26-2010, 01:44 PM  
K-x for boxing photography
Posted By whatamiat
Replies: 17
Views: 5,473
Im looking into buying a camera for a multitude of purposes (roughly 500 budget). The K-x is top of my list but I am worried about its 4.7 frames per second for sports shooting.

Its only for personal use and I know I'm not going to get high end pictures with a low level dslr.

My other option is the bridge camera Fuji HS10 (10 fps).

I'd prefer to get the K-x over the HS10 but only if I can take decent (unblurred) pictures of a boxing match with it.

Cheers for any advice/info!
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