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SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY

AIRSHOW

Fast shutter speeds, burst shooting, low ISO and speedy lenses are the your best bet here, so photographing airshows requires a pretty specific setup. There's nothing quite like capturing a formation of planes centre frame with pin-sharp accuracy, and these packages should help get you there.

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As tricky as it is to capture a speeding plane tearing across the skyline above you, at least the sort of kit you need to capture it is pretty self-evident. Fast cameras are the order of the day, preferably with high burst rates so you can take dozens of shots a second, and pick the best one later, rather than requiring cat-like reflexes. 400mm tends to be the sweet spot for focal length, or 200mm/300mm on a cropped sensor.

You'll also want a fast lens with its aperture wide open, as the more light you can get in, the faster your shutter speed and the sharper your subject. Many photographers like to shoot in Aperture Priority when taking action shots. This puts you in control of aperture, and lets the camera compensate all other settings for a perfect exposure. With your lens wide open in aperture priority, your camera should choose the fastest shutter speed reasonable in the conditions you're shooting in.

Fast cameras are the order of the day, preferably with high burst rates so you can take dozens of shots a second, and pick the best one later, rather than requiring cat-like reflexes. 400mm tends to be the sweet spot for focal length, or 300mm on a cropped sensor. You'll also want a fast lens with its aperture wide open, as the more light you can get in, the faster your shutter speed and the sharper your subject.

 

Option 1 - Nikon Z 7 II, Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3, Gitzo Monopod
Weekend from £151 - hire now!

The brilliant Nikon Z 7 II has got it all. Despite almost double the megapixel count compared to the Z 6 models, The Z 7 II can still shoot up to 10 frames a second with its 46-megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor, with double the focus points of its little brother. Lens-wise, this package includes the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3, providing a vast focal range to play with, from establishing shots to set the scene, to impressive zooms to zero in on the action. It’s also worth noting that the Z 7 II achieves such fidelity from its sensor, that zooming-in-post is extremely viable. Stability comes in the form of the Gitzo monopod, and the package also includes 2 batteries, a charger, and a memory card.

Option 1 - Nikon Z 7 II, Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3, Gitzo Monopod
Weekend from £151 - hire now!

Despite almost double the megapixel count compared to the Z 6 models, The Z 7 II can still shoot up to 10 frames a second with its 46-megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor, with double the focus points of its little brother. Lens-wise, this package includes the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3, providing a vast focal range to play with, from establishing shots to set the scene, to impressive zooms to zero in on the action. Stability comes in the form of the Gitzo monopod, and the package also includes 2 batteries, a charger, and a memory card.

Option 2 - Sony a7 IV, Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 lens, Gitzo Monopod with fluid head
Weekend from £157 - hire now!

With a 33-megapixel sensor and a 10 frames per second compressed RAW burst mode with an extensive buffer, Sony’s hybrid a7 IV is a powerful little camera that excels in a variety of fields. Expect impressive in-body image stabilisation, fabulous autofocus and dual card slots for live backups, as well as the sort of low light performance you can expect from a modern Sony alpha camera as standard.

Partnering the a7 IV, the Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 is a pin-sharp beauty, offering the perfect range for establishing shots as well as extreme frame-filling close ups. The Gitzo Monopod is also included, helping support you when wielding such a sizeable lens, and providing the muscle rest you’ll inevitably need unless you’re some sort of body builder!

Option 2 - Sony a7 IV, Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 lens, Gitzo Monopod with fluid head
Weekend from £157 - hire now!

With a 33-megapixel sensor and a 10 frames per second compressed RAW burst mode with an extensive buffer, Sony’s hybrid a7 IV is a powerful little camera that excels for airshow work. Expect impressive in-body image stabilisation, fabulous autofocus and dual card slots for live backups, as well as the sort of low light performance you can expect from a modern Sony alpha camera as standard.

Partnering the a7 IV, the Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 is a pin-sharp beauty, offering the perfect range for establishing shots as well as extreme frame-filling close ups. The Gitzo Monopod is also included, helping support you when wielding such a sizeable lens, and providing the muscle rest you’ll inevitably need unless you’re some sort of body builder!

 

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