Part II expands on this advice

Glance over at the sidelines once in a while when a team is in the huddle or in other breaks in the action such as TV time outs. If you mostly shoot in automatic mode, experiment by pushing your digital camera a step or two faster than what it recommends. With so much going on over a 100 yard field, it is extremely difficult to position your digital camera at the right place and the right time to take great photos. You might notice coaches interacting with their team, emotions running high after a Frisbee great play or costly mistake, cheerleaders, or mascots, all of which can make interesting photo subjects.
This can add to the camera s total cost, however. 6) Take Photos as Fast as Possible Action in football happens fast. In conjunction with this: * Experiment by increasing your ISO sensitivity. By learning about the teams you will increase the likelihood of having your digital camera s focus on the right player at the right time. You might not memorize every player s name and a team s entire playbook, but reading team rosters and scouting report won t hurt. 9) Prepare for the Unexpected This is football and anything can and will happen. Especially if you re sitting in the stands, the combination of fast action and hand holding a digital camera often leads to blurry photos. 7) Glance Over at the Sidelines Not all of the action in a football game occurs on the field. Some prosumer digital cameras can shoot with 200 or even 400 with reasonable results; with a digital SLR you should be able to use an ISO setting of 800 and possibly higher. Your ISO setting determines how sensitive your digital camera is to light.
Shoot with the fastest possible shutter speed (usually adjustable by a digital camera s S setting) that still results in photos not appearing too dark. Learn the Game and the Team The more you understand the game of football and the teams playing, the better your compositions should be. Does a team have a pattern of running on first down and then throwing on second? Are they a deep ball passing team or only using the pass for short yardage situations? Is the quarterback an analytical drop back passer or likely to run if the pocket begins to collapse? On the defensive side are the players more likely to play zone or man to man? As there are so many players on the field it is virtually impossible to take photos of every big play. Once at a game I attended at the Louisiana Superdome, the game was briefly halted as a small blimp shaped balloon drifted onto the field! Football is an exciting spectacle full of suspense, drama, and the unexpected.
You may not notice a difference in picture quality, and shooting in JPG means your digital camera can save photos to memory faster, letting you take follow up photos quicker. The higher the ISO (the default is usually 100), the faster you can adjust your shutter speed. * Don t shoot in RAW mode use high quality JPG. However, a higher ISO will add some grain (noise) to your photo. Fake quarterback spikes aren t uncommon. However, with preparation, the right equipment, knowledge of your digital camera s settings, and a bit of luck, you too can take digital photos at football games that will make your viewers shout Touchdown!
Part II expands on this advice and mentions a few technical tweaks you should make in order to take great photographs. Plus, interesting things can occur outside the realm of the actual game.Part I of this article on taking Touchdown! shouting photos at football games discussed some advice on preparation before the game, tips on useful accessories to take to the game, plus suggestions on what features to look for when buying a digital camera to take to sporting events. Don t always put your digital camera down during a punting situation as you might miss a fake punt attempt. If you own a digital SLR and are allowed to bring it to the game, a faster lens may help increase the camera s fastest possible shutter speed.