Sports Action Mode: Don’t Miss Your Child’s Big Goal!
Author: admin // Category: UncategorizedUsing the sports action mode setting on your digital camera is a great first step to taking better pictures of your child’s memorable athletic moments. This mode is the one indicated by a basic stick figure that looks like it is running. One you have selected this mode, the camera will limit auto-select to its widest apertures and fastest shutter speeds in order to freeze the action. This mode works best in bright sunny weather or slightly cloudy. Sports Action Mode should not be used for night or late afternoon games.This/tag helps explain it more.
When switching to sports action mode, be sure to also switch your auto-focus setting to continuous. By making this adjustment, you can center your child in the frame as they are running down the field and the camera will automatically continue to track and adjust focus along with your movements. If you do not switch to continuous auto-focus, the sensor will take an initial reading and focus where your subject was when you first lined up the shot.
The last key to great action shots is anticipation. Do not quick-draw your camera every time there is something happening. Keep the camera out and anticipate where the action will be.