Posted: 3/22/2025 4:06:14 PM EDT
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was wondering what cameras most of the photograpers are using? Looks like mostly Canon? I'm a Nikon guy (D780, D500, and D3s), but I STILL find myself looking at the low end Canon cameras. Think about picking one up to mess with. What Canon model on the low end will out-perform my D500 for sports? R50? R10? R7? Their autofocus system, even at the low end, just drags me in and keeps my interest. |
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How much do you wan to spend? Plus you need new lenses. The APS-C cameras aren't great for anything that is in low light. I had an R7 for a while and sold it after a few months. I just wasn't happy with the performance and the look of the smaller sensor compare to full frame. The R7 will be the fastest and best performing out of the APS-C cameras. But the R8 is full frame and right in the same budget line as the R7. Speeds are similar to the R6 mkII. Check the Canon refurb site, I think they still have refurbished R8s in stock, which are right around $1,000-1,100. Fast lenses are the standard for sports shooting. The RF 70-200mm f/2.8 is still around $2,400. I think the refurbs are about $2,000 if you can find them. they go fast. Most of those pro sport photographers are using R1s and R3s, which are $6,500 and ~$4,000 respectively. And the RF 100-300mm f/2.8 lenses are $9,500. 
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| You wont get much help from me. I'm a Nikon guy, and also an old school guy. I took forever to give up film and go digital. It wasnt until the D200 came out that I found a camera with enough features to sway me away from film, and I havent seen anything since that has made me want to upgrade. The D200 was the last camera that was capable of somewhat emulating film and I still love it. I bought it in 2007 and havent looked back since. |
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I think there are some photographers with new, high end equipment. The BYU folks have a mix of gear to cover their games.  How to Photograph Basketball - BYU Photo |
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Originally Posted By Grendel-OK: How much do you wan to spend? Plus you need new lenses. The APS-C cameras aren't great for anything that is in low light. I had an R7 for a while and sold it after a few months. I just wasn't happy with the performance and the look of the smaller sensor compare to full frame. The R7 will be the fastest and best performing out of the APS-C cameras. But the R8 is full frame and right in the same budget line as the R7. Speeds are similar to the R6 mkII. Check the Canon refurb site, I think they still have refurbished R8s in stock, which are right around $1,000-1,100. Fast lenses are the standard for sports shooting. The RF 70-200mm f/2.8 is still around $2,400. I think the refurbs are about $2,000 if you can find them. they go fast. Most of those pro sport photographers are using R1s and R3s, which are $6,500 and ~$4,000 respectively. And the RF 100-300mm f/2.8 lenses are $9,500. Not quite. ISO 104,000  ChickenChopper High ISO by FredMan, on FlickrISO 51,200  ChickenChopper High ISO-1 by FredMan, on Flickr |
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