CPP Sports and Action Photography 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Setting white balance to match the artificial lights

Answer

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.

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

It allows faster shutter speeds in low light to freeze action

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Mode optimized for panning (corrects vertical movement only)

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Anticipating where peak action will occur and positioning for clean backgrounds

Answer

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

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CPP Sports and Action Photography 2