u/southern_ad_558

Hey folks,

I shoot Junior C hockey here in Ontario, and the rink lighting is brutally dark. Because of that, I’m seriously considering swapping my 70-200 f/2.8 for a 50-150 f/2 just to gain that extra stop of light.

Depending on the arena, I'm usually shooting from the bench, behind the glass, or up in the stands (if I'm in the stands, I can switch to a 300mm f/2.8 anyway).

I know you don't see many pros using a 50-150 and the 70-200 is the gold standard for hockey, but they're also shooting in bright, broadcast-lit arenas, not local community centers.

Is this a smart move, or am I going to instantly regret losing that 150-200mm reach when I'm tight on the glass or the bench? What do you think?

Hey folks, I recently have been asked to take pictures of a kid's diving team. I'm quite used to hockey photography but have no idea what to look for for diving. Any tips? Looks like there are way less learning material about it when comparing to other sports.

I'm particularly worried about lighting, as their activity runs indoors. I thought about bringing an off camera flash on an diffuser, and position it close to the border, sideways with the board, but I'm not sure if they will allow me to do that. Honestly, I'm thinking about not doing it if I can't have proper lighting. I'm not looking for snapshots here.

Suggestions/recommendations?

my current gear: sony A1ii, 70-200 F2.8, 300 F2.8 and 28-70 F2. I can use a godox remote trigger with a V850iii, but I'm considering a AD200 or AD300 if that would help me.

update: it's a practice session, but not a media day setting.

Is there a specific reason why Sony and Canon decided to make major announcements on May 13th? Is there something significant about that date, or is it just healthy competition as they try to outshine each other?