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Q I am being given access to a small show jumping event, but I’ve never shot this type of subject before. Any tips?
Kelly Purcell
There’s no need to be nervous, Kelly: as long as you follow some basic techniques, you will get excellent shots. The first thing to remember is to keep your shutter speed high – nothing short of 1/800 sec, but faster is better. Ensure you are using continuous autofocus, too: your subject is going to be moving, so you need to maintain focus on it. This will enable you to track the horse and rider, ensuring your shots are sharp. And, of course, set the camera to its fastest continuous drive mode.
