5 Reasons Your Phone Can’t Compete with a Real Camera

Action can only be frozen with a super fast shutter speed of at least 1/500th of a second. This will allow you to freeze most action. As the competition advances to the varsity, college and professional level, you'll find 1/1000 is a better match for the intense speed of the game. Since the shutter is so incredibly quick, not much light gets into the camera. As a result, you'll need a wide aperture around f2.8 or f4, along with a very fast ISO such as 800, or 1600. The photographer here uses all of these settings well to create a dynamic image.


Common Problem #2: Lackluster Composition
The lens of a phone camera doesn’t offer much in the way of creative flexibility. You are limited to a very small focal range. As a result, it’s difficult to create gripping compositions.Solution: Interchangeable Lenses
When you watch any professional sporting event, pay careful attention to the sidelines. That's where you'll see the photographers working with two, and sometimes three lenses. Why do they do this? It's all about being ready for anything. In addition to the telephoto lens, they are working with wide angle lenses to capture the action as it nears the sidelines. When a player is just a few feet away, a focal range between 24-70mm will operate nicely. You can also try fun options like a fisheye lens. Using a full complement of tools makes it possible to capture stunning imagery from anywhere in the stadium.