Tim Ambler wrote:.

Hi,.

I'd like to get a new camera to replace my aging Canon S400. It'sbeen a good camera as far as taking decent pictures, but I spend alot of time on my mountain bike and it is absolutely terrible forsports photography. Even when I do a bunch of the thinking for it(manual mode, explicit no flash, half-press the button to lock infocus, etc.) it is very difficult to capture a moving rider where youwant them. Furthermore, the continuous shooting mode is bit of ajoke, even in "high speed" mode..

I'm guessing that cameras have overall gotten faster since my S400was made (better cheaper processors, etc.), but does anyone haveadvice on the best current point-and-shoots for sports? I'm noartist, I just want to be able to get my pals in the frame when themoment happens!.

Part of the answer depends on what type of sports you like to shoot. For example, indoor sports without sunlight have additional challenges. Outdoors when there's plenty of light has it's own challenges but at least there's plenty of sunlight..

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I would suggest a camera with Optical View Finder for live tracking of subjects (LCDs introduce a delay and freeze momentarily while capturing).Canon A710IS (7MP, 6x zoom, OVF, good IQ, reasonably fast)..

Tim Ambler wrote:.

Hi,.

I'd like to get a new camera to replace my aging Canon S400. It'sbeen a good camera as far as taking decent pictures, but I spend alot of time on my mountain bike and it is absolutely terrible forsports photography. Even when I do a bunch of the thinking for it(manual mode, explicit no flash, half-press the button to lock infocus, etc.) it is very difficult to capture a moving rider where youwant them. Furthermore, the continuous shooting mode is bit of ajoke, even in "high speed" mode..

I'm guessing that cameras have overall gotten faster since my S400was made (better cheaper processors, etc.), but does anyone haveadvice on the best current point-and-shoots for sports? I'm noartist, I just want to be able to get my pals in the frame when themoment happens!.

Thanks,Tim.

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Your criteria is pretty close to the same reasons why I purchased a DSLR intead of a point-n-shoot. You'll be hard pressed to find one that will do much better than what you already have. Like one other response mentioned, an optical view finder (rather than an electronic one or using the LCD) will help, but you can still have problem with shutter lag..

Chris.

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Have any suggestions for basketball photography? Mostly indoors?.

Best,-RHS-..

RonHenry wrote:.

Have any suggestions for basketball photography? Mostly indoors?.

DSLR with a fast lens. And I mean fast, not f/2.8. For APS-C DSLRs (Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony), try an 85mm f/1.8..

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Nickleback wrote:.

RonHenry wrote:.

Have any suggestions for basketball photography? Mostly indoors?.

DSLR with a fast lens. And I mean fast, not f/2.8. For APS-C DSLRs(Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony), try an 85mm f/1.8..

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Best,-RHS-..

Nickleback wrote:.

DSLR with a fast lens. And I mean fast, not f/2.8. For APS-C DSLRs(Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony), try an 85mm f/1.8..

I've shot BB with a 50mm f/1.8 from the baseline just outside the Key.The fast prime lets you concentrate on the shot (cause you can ignore the zoom)..

The only problem is that the lens is so compact, it's almost embarrasing next to the 80-200's, etc..

Warm regards,DOF..