Review Digital Camera World 06-30-2013

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Digital Camera World

Photo Anatomy: the Olympic vision of one of the world's best sports photographers Jun 29th 2013, 23:01, by jmeyer In our Photo Anatomy series on Digital Camera World we select pictures by famous photographers and explain point by point what makes them work. In our latest instalment, world-famous sports photographer Mark Pain explains how he made this unique image from the 2012 Olympics. Perfect moment Everything came together for this shot. "I had a clear view, the blue and yellow kit worked nicely with the red track and the runner's body was in the ideal position," Mark says. Blocked view Frustratingly, a huge TV camera boom arm swung into Mark's shot in almost every race. "The only time I got a clear view was at the beginning of relay races," he says. Freezing movement For this shot of a Bahamian sprinter in the 4x100m relay final, Mark was using a Nikon D4 with a 300mm lens. His settings were 1/500sec at f/4, ISO 800. Vision and position Mark saw the potential of photographing athletes through Olympic flame's heat haze, but had to shoot from the public seating area. Luckily, there was one spare seat in the stadium's back row. Painterly effect "I found that when the runners were in exactly the right place above the flames, the blurring effect made them look like figures in an Impressionist painting," says Mark. READ MORE Famous Photographers: 100 things we wish we knew starting out How to see photos like famous photographers… every time you shoot The best lenses for sports photography (and ideal focal lengths to use) Shoot sharper sports photography: pro techniques and the settings they use Capture Camera Clip System review: have camera straps had their day? Jun 29th 2013, 13:00, by jmeyer We test the Capture Camera Clip System, which promises to hold your camera on any strap or belt, keeping it secure. But does it? Find out in our review. The Capture Clip is a simple but ingenious way to transport your camera. A small aluminium clamp attaches to a belt or bag strap and connects to your camera via a quick-release plate attached to the tripod mount. Just slide your camera into the clamp for instant camera support without swaying straps or a camera bag to negotiate. It's not perfect, though. Mount anything heavier than an entry-level DSLR to your belt or chest and things can get uncomfortable. At least the rugged all-aluminium construction and precise locking mechanism inspire confidence that your gear is well supported, plus there's the added security benefit from ditching a dangly camera strap. If you're after a discreet way to keep your camera to hand and give your neck a break, the Capture Clip is great for smaller cameras. Price: $79.99 / £52 Buy it: https://peakdesignltd.com/capture/ Score: 4/5 READ MORE Best camera strap: 6 top models tested and rated Best tripod under £150: 6 top models tested and rated Best tripod head: 6 top models tested and rated Camera bags vs photo backpacks: which should you buy?

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