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I'm taking photos of a wrestling gig tomorrow. I've never done anything quite like it. Mostly only do still/model stuff as opposed to sports.
Any tips and stuff about what settings to use etc.?
Shooting on a canon 7D
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>>2912051
Can you even use speedlights for wrestling?
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Wrestler here. Unless the gig requires you to have pictures that are crazy beautiful don't worry about it. When I went to my state championships we just gave our stat girls (fancy name for girls we shagged after the match) shitty digital cameras and the pictures turned out fine. Don't over think it.
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>>2912176
learn to HSS, bitch
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Get test shots beforehand because lighting can be tricky. Fast shutter speed; high ISO, though I often had trouble shooting indoor sports when I had a 7D because ISO went to shit after 1600. 70-200mm at f/2.8. Shutter speed and ISO will depend on the lighting. Servo AF and center point. You need to be low to the ground.
This early in the season, you're likely shooting a tournament. It might be hard to set up near the subject you want. It just depends on the venue. If it's a high school gym, there will likely be six mats and bleachers close to the action, which could limit the outskirt areas for and shooting positions. If it's in a convention-type arena, there's almost always plenty of room to shoot, but you won't be able to get close access to any of the center mats.
Duals can be fun to shoot. I used to work in sports information, and all of our home duals were in the gym but only lit mostly with overhead spotlights. It's popular at a lot of schools, but some just keep all the lights on. If you're shooting a duals event, you might consider an 85mm lens to better deal with lower light and because you're likely going to be locked into shooting from one position.
It's almost a given you won't be able to use a speedlight and there won't be strobes. Find out the event's policy beforehand.
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