I'm here at Ft Huachuca, and the All Army Boxing finals are in progress. I was given permission by the Public Affairs office to photograph the event, but I seem to be having some problems. Even though the ISO on the D1X was set to 800, the images are still coming out dark and slow. We can't use a flash because it could be a distraction to the boxers. The only lighting is the 3 Gym lights they lower for the bouts. Here are a few shots that I like, but I'm curious if someone can help out with something else to make them stand out. Let me hear 'em!

Ken

I find the lighting ok on my monitor and you did a very good job considering.

Interesting shots.

Under the circumstances, you got pretty good shots. My favourite, without a doubt, is the first one, as it seems the least blurry and the level's are pretty good. The second one, a little noisy on my computer, and not a big fan of the red neon sign. The ref's foot is somewhat of a distraction, but regardless it's one of those shots you just take and deal with the circumstances. Third one, the focusing seems like it's on trainer guy's hair, and the face of the boxer is blurry. Again, with no flash, this probably meant longer shutter speeds, which equal blurry shots in sports, but overall, underthe circumstances, nice shots to use.

Jared

I think your best bet is to shoot wide open to get the fastest shutter speeds. If you want to freeze the action (or come close) that's your best choice.
What's your camera/lens combo including max. aperture?

I think your best bet is to shoot wide open to get the fastest shutter speeds. If you want to freeze the action (or come close) that's your best choice.
What's your camera/lens combo including max. aperture?


Currently using a Nikon D1X, 800 ISO setting, lens is a 24-120 , F3.5 - 24 Hopefully, I'll be adding some other shots soon.

Looks like you're shooting ringside so you're probably towards the wide end most of the time?
D1X. Is that 4mp? Probably gets pretty noisy above 800ISO.
Correct me if I'm wrong, I shoot Canon so not too familiar with the Nikons.
If they're really moving it's gonna be hard to stop the action. personally I don't mind the blur in some sports shots. That's what its all about.

I think the blur adds a real sense of movement to the shots that gives a feeling of action, as opposed to completely freezing the frame, which might make it look more static and posed...