Harry How - Sports Photographer - Part 1

Masterjai Says:

Aug 23, 2009 - thx man ! really helpfull!

dinguya Says:

Sep 6, 2009 - Why is he saying 80-200 2.8 when he's holding a 70-200 and saying 300 2.8 when he's holding a 400 2.8? Either way, good advice :)

calvinboy24 Says:

Sep 28, 2009 - It must be an older video before the 70-200mm came out. Notice he also says 17-35 and not 16-35. The 17-35 came out before both versions of the 16-35.

gslusher Says:

Sep 30, 2009 - @calvinboy24: "It must be an older video before the 70-200mm came out." The Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L has been out since 1995. The IS version was released in 2001. More to the point, the 80-200mm f/2.8 was black. (Check Wikipedia.) In another clip, he corrects himself that the lens is a 70-200mm. Check part 2. In that clip, he makes the same 80-200 mistake, first, then says, "70-200" at about 8:00.

dvamateur Says:

Oct 1, 2009 - Why not use Olympus lenses? Their lenses are more compact and the 35-100mm (70-200mm) is f/2.0 constant from Olympus, so it's twice as bright as the Canon. You can also use the 150 f/2.0 (300mm equiv) with 1.4x converter which gives you a 420mm equivalent 2.8 lens. And the new Olympus camera bodies also have 10 megapixels, albeit 5 fps max. Unless you really need 10 fps, then you need Canon. But if 5 fps cuts it, then the Olympus lenses are brighter (faster) then Canon.

dh3790 Says:

Oct 6, 2009 - That 2x Crop sensor does not have the image quality and high iso performance that larger sensor cameras have. Other than that, they are good. If it was that great everyone would be using it.

dvamateur Says:

Oct 7, 2009 - I think it has to do more with fashion or what 90% of other people are using, just like with Microsoft software on computers, almost everyone is using Canon equipment in photography. There are some pro photographers who use Olympus equipment, and I know one of them won Purlitzer photographing rodeos. Another guy used Nikon lenses to shoot gymnastics. But 90% of people use putty colored lenses. I think it has to do more with the Canon brand than quality. Not to say that Canon is bad though

rocket881 Says:

Oct 9, 2009 - As a fairly dedicated Canon sports shooter, I will admit that Olympus bodies (sensors) produce some of the nicest colors I've seen. However, the Canon lenses, while most of them max at f/2.8, are far better than Olympus lenses with regards to edge-edge sharpness and autofocus. Plus, they are flat out built better, water proof, and have superior IS. If you have the cash, Canon's 200 f/2.0 is out there and a dream to use.

rocket881 Says:

Oct 9, 2009 - Also, Canon sponsors many of those shooters. But the quality is there. Canon lenses are superb.

rocket881 Says:

Oct 9, 2009 - To summarize: 1) Get good gear. 2) Take good photos. 3) Apply for job.

dvamateur Says:

Oct 9, 2009 - Well, I have a very basic kit around Olympus E-500 including a 35mm macro lens and 300mm 4.5 OM manual focus lens. I also have a higher end Sony A900 with 24-70mm f/2.8 and 70-200mm f/2.8. For some reason, I wouldn't consider a Canon camera, maybe becasue it disgusts me when I see 90% of DSLR users shooting with the Rebel. Nikon also turned me off lately. On the other hand, I am really drooling over the Pentax K7 now, with 200mm f/2.8, 100mm f/2.8 macro and 14mm f/.28 wide angle.

rocket881 Says:

Oct 10, 2009 - I suggest try to worry less about what others are doing and do what works for you.

chowmonkey2002 Says:

Oct 16, 2009 - This is the most insane clip I've seen. It tells you you can be big when you buy expensive stuff. This is just not true. Check what photographers are doing when coming from artschool and check what gear they have.. This is sooooooo geartalk..

TBoy205 Says:

Oct 18, 2009 - How's the 70-200mm IS F/2.8 to start with?

TBoy205 Says:

Oct 18, 2009 - There isn't even an 80-200mm . Really, I also like how you were looking all over the place every second.

mpx1 Says:

Oct 20, 2009 - Sure, 80-200 -,-

2deluxe58 Says:

Oct 22, 2009 - sports photography is all about gear dude.(to get those farrrr shots). when photogs are coming from art school, chances are they arent going into sports photography. fuck youre dumb

AndreaPontPhoto Says:

Nov 3, 2009 - it's really a good stuff... really expensive, but it makes the deal... i've got it and it's fabulos. think to try the f/4 IS... fantastic too...

Smorter Says:

Nov 6, 2009 - Not knowing the focal lengths of his own lenses seriously damages the credibility of this photographer and the videos 17-35 we can give the benefit of the doubt for since you can't tell from this video size 80-200...that is a black lens. This one is clearly white

welch9999 Says:

Nov 7, 2009 - dont know ur own focal lengths huh? 80-200mm? jezzzz.......

Sdfrien Says:

Nov 14, 2009 - Canon lenses can be white...............

graffsax Says:

Nov 15, 2009 - hi, my mom gave me the sony alpha 200 Im starting to take photo for a local teen magazine. I really need some new cheap and good lenses for sport photography . Please help me get the correct lenses....

graffsax Says:

Nov 15, 2009 - hi, my mom gave me the sony alpha 200 Im starting to take photo for a local teen magazine. I really need some new cheap and good lenses for sport photography . Please help me get the correct lenses....

sumitino Says:

Nov 18, 2009 - for all of you bashing Harry on his 80-200 slip up think about this - while you are out drooling over gear on youtube Harry is out getting paid.

johannescourtens Says:

Nov 20, 2009 - Thank you.