Indoor Sports Photography

 
 
 
Equipment employed:   Lens settings:   Camera settings:
         
Camera - Canon 1Dx MK I   Lens focus - Auto   Exposure - AV
Lens - Canon 70-200 mm MK III   Image Stabilization - Auto   White balance - Tungsten
1.4X tele-converter - No       Drive - Hi Speed
        Auto focus - AI Servo
Tripod - No       Shutter delay - No
Head - No       Live view - No
L-bracket adaptor - No        
Acra-Swiss adaptor - No       f Stop - f/2.8
        ISO - Auto
Cable release - No       Shutter speed - 1/500 minimum
        Focal length - Varies based on composition
Circular polarizer - No        
ND filter - No        
 
 
My Process:
 
Indoor sports photography presents some unique challenges. The lighting on the courts is usually pretty poor. The players move rapidly and not always in a predictable fashion. The best photos freeze the ball.
 
 
 
 
Reference articles on this topic:
 
How to Photograph Volleyball
 
Volleyball Tips & Techniques