Essential Gear for Sports Photography

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Sports Illustrated staff photographer of over twenty years, Bill Frakes opens up his gear bag in this exclusive class. Bill discloses his best performing cameras, lenses, accessories and lighting equipment, while he reveals the best set-ups for specific situations. Always be prepared, save money and achieve jaw-dropping precision sports photography with this very special inside track!

Camera Overview (08:34) Bill reviews his cameras of choice, the performance of each, and the features and benefits to look for in any make or model.
Fundamental Lenses (11:29) Bill gets into greater detail with a review of over twenty different lenses, offering his favorites for various shots. He discusses the best value lenses, pound-for-pound, for fast action, field of view, focal length and more.
Vital Accessories (10:09) Dig into Bill's daily accesory case and see why he's prepared for any situation. View it all from shock absorbers, clamps and modified cables to jumpers, ballheads, and gloves.
Essential Lighting (06:11) When it comes to small camera flash, precision is your friend. Catch peak action and motion with Bill's essential list of small strobes, smart cords, diffusers, meters, transmitters, gel kits and more.
Multiple Remote Cameras (03:53) Bill discusses multiple remote camera set-ups ideally used for indoor sports, track and field, horse racing and swimming. He reviews, step by step, the equipment used for up to sixty remote cameras.
Situation Specific Set Ups (09:44) Bill wraps up this course with a core list of equipment to use for each major action sports situation depending on the shot, angle, and light levels citing examples of his work along the way.

Course Time: 00 Hours 50 Minutes

M. Land

Jun 4 2012

Great information to know. Thanks!
R. Warren

Mar 14 2012

That was sensational. I think it is one of the best and most information rich course on Kelby Training. More from Bill please.
J. Brandon

Mar 3 2012

Bill is great! Now that he's introduced us to the gear, let's go on assignment. I'd love to see how he picks his remote camera locations.
A. Breckenridge Smith

Mar 2 2012

One of the most valuable classes for me yet!

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Bill Frakes

International Sports Photographer

Bill Frakes is a Sports Illustrated Staff Photographer based in Florida who has worked in all 50 states and in more than 125 countries for a wide variety of editorial and advertising clients. His...VIEW FULL BIO»

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