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Sports and Action Photography Flashcards

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  1. When photographing an indoor basketball game under artificial gymnasium lighting, which camera setting adjustment is most critical?

    Answer: Setting white balance to match the artificial lights

    Gymnasium lights (often tungsten, fluorescent, or LED) produce strong color casts, so setting a custom or preset white balance is critical to accurate skin tones.

  2. A photographer uses a 400mm f/2.8 lens to shoot a night football game. What is the primary advantage of the f/2.8 maximum aperture?

    Answer: It allows faster shutter speeds in low light to freeze action

    A wide f/2.8 aperture admits more light, enabling faster shutter speeds to freeze motion even in low-light stadium environments.

  3. In sports photography, what is the 'zone focusing' technique?

    Answer: Pre-focusing on a specific distance where the action will occur

    Zone focusing involves pre-setting focus to the distance where peak action is expected, ensuring sharp images when the subject enters that zone without relying on autofocus speed.

  4. Which image stabilization mode is most appropriate when panning with a fast-moving subject?

    Answer: Mode optimized for panning (corrects vertical movement only)

    A panning-specific stabilization mode compensates for unintended vertical shake while allowing intentional horizontal panning movement to create a natural motion-blur background.

  5. What is a key consideration when selecting a shooting position for sports photography?

    Answer: Anticipating where peak action will occur and positioning for clean backgrounds

    Anticipating peak-action locations and selecting positions that provide uncluttered backgrounds results in stronger, more publishable sports images.

  6. During a swimming event with strong overhead tungsten lights reflecting off the water, the photographer notices blown highlights on the water surface. What is the best corrective action?

    Answer: Reduce exposure compensation by -1 to -2 EV

    Reducing exposure compensation by -1 to -2 EV darkens the overall exposure, recovering blown highlights on the reflective water surface while preserving subject detail.

  7. For a professional sports photographer, what is the main purpose of using a monopod rather than a tripod?

    Answer: Monopods allow fast repositioning while still supporting heavy telephoto lenses

    A monopod supports the weight of heavy telephoto lenses while permitting the quick lateral and vertical repositioning essential on sports sidelines.