Sports Photography – Outdoor Daytime

Athletes in action under good light.

First Test Shot Settings

  • Shooting mode: Shutter Priority
  • Focus: Continuous AF with zone or tracking
  • Aperture: Camera chooses
  • Shutter: 1/1000 s
  • ISO: Auto (upper limit 3200)

Take a short burst → check sharpness → adjust as needed.

Suggested Equipment

70–200 mm or 100–400 mm, monopod.

Quick Tip

Pre-focus on a spot where you expect the peak action.