The original Sony a1 is one of the most capable, advanced, and expensive flagship cameras ever. When it first came out, it wowed potential buyers with a fast-scanning 50-megapixel sensor without major rolling shutter issues while offering fast burst rates.
Shooting live sports is a tough endeavor; the photographer has to be aware of their surroundings even when trained in the viewfinder. But it's easy to make a mistake as one camera operator did at a cricket game in Australia on Thursday. [Read More]
A photographer has sued the Detroit Lions for allegedly using his photo of former football star Barry Sanders to design a statue of him. [Read More]
The vast majority of sports photographers turn up for their jobs and cover games without incident. But this summer, there have been a series of nasty accidents, injuries, and most tragically of all -- a death. [Read More]
Showing that there is more in common between paintings and modern athletes than most might think, ArtButMakeItSports has gained quite the following by combining excellent sports photography with classic artwork. [Read More]
Freelance NFL photographer Janaye Johnson has shared a dizzying video of her perch high in the rafters above the field which gave her an incredible perspective of the in-game action. [Read More]
Shooting from a photo pit or area is an important part of photography niches such as concert and sports photography, but how do you get access in the first place? This is not an easy task but with a little work and dedication, you can position yourself to be allowed in this coveted area. [Read More]
Brad Bradley photographed his first Cotton Bowl in 1948 with a Graflex Speed Graphic when he was just 26 years old. When he photographs the 87th edition of the annual college football game on January 2, 2023, he will be 100 years old, having turned a century in July 2022. [Read More]
Since Canon’s initial development announcement for the EOS R3, rumors have swirled that the company — despite its statement otherwise — was not the manufacturer of the backside illuminated sensor at its core.
Milwaukee Bucks basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo took advantage of his team’s blowout lead over the Indiana Pacers by picking up his camera and snapping photos from the sidelines. Antetokounmpo took a camera out of his bag to, according to an interview with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal, photograph his brother. “I was taking pictures of my […]
Photographer Paul Rutherford specializes in photographing sports and has shared his experiences both with the MLB and NFL during the age of COVID. His latest video goes over his experiences with the NHL, where he details what he looks for and how he approaches the shoot.
The National Hockey League (NHL) recently released a behind the scenes video that shows you what it’s like being an official NHL photographer inside one of the league’s COVID “bubbles.
Nikon has officially announced the “retail availability” of the flagship Nikon D6 DSLR. After unveiling the camera in February and being forced to delay its release in March, the company says that the D6 will finally ship on May 21st, two weeks from today.
Canon has released a firmware fix to the dreaded “lock up” issue that has plagued some 1D X Mark III users, making the camera unusable for high-speed shooting. Firmware version 1.1.0, released earlier today, fixes the problem and adds a few additional features at the same time. The problem cropped up in early March, when […]
Over the years I’ve been contacted through social media, emails and in person by young photographers seeking advice on being a sports photographer. I never try and discourage them, but I also have to try and be honest: Sports Photography is dead as a profession… sad but true. I know very few who are scratching […]
When it comes to technology, consumers have been conditioned to expect notable feature changes with version numbers increases. The iPhone 11 Pro, for example, not only included the snappier A13 Bionic chip, it also sported a three lens array and significantly better low light performance.
Photographer Ryan Mense put together a completely (purposely) ridiculous video “exposing” Canon for making the new 1D X Mark III … too good. How so? Well, it turns out that, at full speed, it’ll only take 8 hours 40 minutes and 48 seconds of continuous use to “kill” the Canon 1D X Mark III’s shutter. […]
Sony has unveiled a Software Development Kit (SDK) that will give developers remote access to “key camera controls and still image data,” so they can develop their own third-party applications for controlling Sony’s mirrorless full-frame cameras remotely.
A photographer was knocked unconscious at a college football game this past weekend after a player slammed into her as she shot from the sidelines. The scary incident was captured on national TV. Georgia Bulldogs photographer Chamberlain Smith was covering the Saturday game between Georgia and Auburn at Jordan Hare Stadium in Alabama when Georgia […]
Sports photographers on the sidelines of games sometimes find themselves a little too close to the action. One NFL photographer had an unexpected meeting with the quarterback recently, and the clip of what happened quickly went viral online.
It’s time for one more Sony a9 demo, because a high-speed sports camera is only as good as its AutoFocus system. Sony Artisan Gary Fong uploaded this pole vaulter demo, showing how well the a9 can keep up with a running athlete while shooting wide open. Just like the 20fps no blackout demo last week, […]
Neil Leifer‘s photograph of Muhammad Ali standing over a knocked out Sonny Liston is, without a doubt, the most iconic image of the heavyweight champion ever captured. And now, you can own the photographer’s own print of the photo, signed by Ali himself.
A photographer has documented the sport of Muay Thai for 10 years, traveling to the sport's home in Thailand to capture impoverished youngsters quite literally fighting for a better life. [Read More]
NFL Films has dropped a short documentary about an amazing and rare lens that it uses to capture the jaw-dropping shots regularly seen by fans. [Read More]
This past weekend saw Formula 1 arrive in Japan, and in a country with a rich amateur photographer culture, it is perhaps no surprise that organizers of the Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit sell special tickets for sports shooters. [Read More]
Andrew Bernstein is the NBA's (National Basketball Association) chief photographer and has worked with them for the last 42 years. He has captured iconic moments with Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Michael Jordan, and many more legends. [Read More]
The EOS R6 Mark II surprised me. Historically, Canon's "6" series has been a stepping stone camera that, at least to me, lacked an identity of its own. That changes with the R6 II, which now punches way above its weight. [Read More]
Formula One photographer, Michael Potts, captured remarkable images of a huge accident at the recent British Grand Prix, where everyone involved was fortunate to escape uninjured – including Potts himself. [Read More]
For photographer and art director Christopher Dormoy, combining electric skateboarding and futuristic photography editing evokes the same feelings he enjoys during his rides -- freedom and excitement. [Read More]
Being a photographer for a professional sports team is a dream for most, but it does not come without challenges. With an owner-imposed lockout ending well after 2022 Spring Training was set to begin, Andy Kuno was faced with a condensed and chaotic Spring Training to prepare for the most important day of his season: Major League Baseball’s famed Opening Day. [Read More]
The 2022 Olympics in Beijing have concluded, and the Associated Press (AP) photographers look back at the monumental task of creatively capturing the athletes in sub-zero temperatures while in a COVID bubble. [Read More]
Long-time motocross and Red Bull photographer Chris Tedesco received exclusive access to shoot the biggest freeride course in the world, packed with unique features and designed by freeride motocross icon Tyler Bereman.
A professional sports photographer has shared a unique behind-the-scenes look of what it’s like to shoot an NBA game — specifically the Boston Celtics — and details preparations, how he chooses equipment, and how a game-day unfolds.
Canon has announced the development of a new professional-focused mirrorless camera called the EOS R3, which will sit between the R5 and the 1DX series. Built for speed, it will feature the first full-frame backside-illuminated CMOS sensor developed by Canon.
The Army versus Navy college football game has been taking place since 1890 and annually since 1930. Photographer James Quantz Jr. was given the opportunity to capture Navy’s specialty uniform as part of its 175-year celebration of the Naval Academy’s tradition.
Professional sports leagues such as the NBA and MLB have returned to action without fans in attendance due to COVID-19 pandemic safety measures, and there are still sports photographers on hand to document the games.
DxOMark have published their results after testing the sensor inside Sony’s (relatively) new a9 Mark II, and despite sporting the exact same chip as its predecessor, the Sony a9, the Mark II somehow managed to get a higher score.
The official Olympics broadcaster has warned camera operators against “sexist” filming of female athletes at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. [Read More]
The Professional Baseball Photographers' Association (PBPA) has announced the winners of its inaugural photo competition celebrating the best baseball images captured in 2023. [Read More]
Sports Illustrated, the foremost sports journalism outlet and purveyor of some of the world's best sports photography, has reportedly laid off many staffers. [Read More]
Canon has announced the EOS R6 Mark II that the company positions as a "Swiss Army knife" of a camera. Centered around a newly-developed 24.2-megapixel sensor, it can shoot up to 40 frames per second and features a "highly accurate" autofocus system. [Read More]
One of several photographers who are currently testing the unreleased Canon EOS R3 at the Tokyo Olympics has shared a burst from the forthcoming sports-focused camera that shows what its 30 frames per second capture looks like.
Let me begin by saying I am in no way a professional sports photographer. I am simply a high school math teacher who loves three things: teaching, mathematics, and photography. As a serious photographer in my school, it often fell upon me to document sporting events for the benefit of the school and the students […]
A freelance photographer who has been working with the NBA for several years has been kicked out of the league’s Orlando “bubble” after he was called out for re-sharing an offensive meme about Joe Biden’s running mate Kamala Harris on his Facebook page.
Ever since joining the San Jose Sharks two years ago, I’ve looked for different ways to photograph hockey and showcase our athletes. There was one specific photo that I had been thinking about for a while.
A couple of weeks ago, a number of Canon 1D X Mark III users began reporting that their cameras were locking up mid-burst, making them unusable for any sort of high-speed photography. Canon has now confirmed the issue, has found a workaround, and is preparing a firmware fix. The issue cropped up in early March, […]
French photographer Hadrien Picard was recently put to the test by his friends at Red Bull. In one of their recent “Pressure Shot” episodes, Red Bull challenged Picard to capture a full photo essay with BMX star Matthias Dandois.