Anybody ever shot wrestling?

[garykohs]

I've never shot wrestling before and I'm going to be shooting a high school match on Saturday. I know the lighting is going to be bad.

I'd appreciate any tips. Specifically what shutter speed is usually going to be fast enough for high school wrestling?

I have a Canon 1D4, a Sony a77, and a Sony a55.

I'm think the 1D4 with either my Sigma 24-70/2.8 HSM or Canon 85/1.8 is the best way to go if I can get fairly close. Otherwise my Canon 70-200/2.8 IS?

But do you usually shoot these things with flash? If so I'd probably rather use the a77.

Ideas and opinions appreciated!

[KenJulio]

I'm thinking 1d4 with the 70-200/2.8 and 85/1.8

If 2.8 isnt fast enough and you're close enough for the 85, you should be covered.

[Chief]

I do ok with my 50d and 20-200 2.8L.
I kinda find it boring. but I cheering on my 7th grade Grandson..

Gordon

[garykohs]

Thanks for the input. I'm going to go flashless and with the 1D4 and 70-200L. Then I'll have a better idea of what to do next time!

[garykohs]

1D4 and 70-200L IS (old version). I was shooting in M with aperture at 2.8 and (for most of these) shutter at 1/500 and auto ISO. So the ISOs range from 3200 to 12,800.

[digitalshooter]

Gary, I have not finished rebuilding my computer, have not adjusted monitors, but these I think much like your virgin football experience, have done well.

My first thought, as you have asked was why couldnt you use a flash pointed straight up or use your Gary Fong DOme?

Look great!

[garykohs]

The ceiling is way too high for bouncing flash. I've tried it and it just doesn't help at all.