u/Kingpako88

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some practical tips for shooting indoor basketball with a Canon mirrorless setup.

I’m using a Canon R6 Mark II with the EF 70-200mm f/2.8 on the EF-RF adapter. I also have an EF 24-70mm f/2.8 and an EF 85mm f/1.4.

My main goal is to get sharp, crisp action shots with a better keeper rate, especially in indoor gym lighting.

I’d love advice on:

• Best lens choice for basketball: 70-200, 24-70, or 85mm?
• Best autofocus settings on the R6 Mark II for fast action.
• Recommended shutter speed, aperture, and ISO for sharp indoor shots.
• Should I use Auto ISO, or is manual ISO better for indoor sports?
• Mechanical shutter vs electronic shutter for indoor basketball.
• Whether anti-flicker should be enabled.
• Should I avoid using flash during live games? I have a Godox V1-C, but I don’t want to distract players or cause any issues.

Any real-world tips on positioning, timing, and getting sharper/crisper basketball photos would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!