Sports Photography - Photographing The Premier League. Safe Shift, Focussing and Pan Blur settings.

[@Agnivolok1]

Super super grateful for your effort to give us so much info and a close look on what it means to shoot soccer ! Thanks Mark!

[@davemears8272]

You captured some super sharp images Mark.

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Dave👍🏻

[@guelbergoes]

Lots of value here. Thank you! Greetings from Brazil.

[@Bushcraft242]

Great sports photography specialist sports nutrition athletes

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@nigelbaldwin8593]

hey up Mark what a breath of fresh air to watch and listen to a Englishman giving simple explanation and information to the rest of us out here who are unable to gain access to he professional circuit. Nikon user myself but they are very similar tools and the little tit bits of info helps us out a great deal keep em comings..

[@MarkKerton]

Hi Nigel. Thanks for your support, it is very much appreciated. And great that as a Nikon user you still chose to watch👍🏻 It’s all much the same isn’t it, just a few different setting types! Thanks again Nigel and stay safe!

[@behnamfirozi]

you are the best. thanks for share your experience 👍

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Behnam👍🏻 You are very kind

[@stewartfinley]

I knew of safe shift on the 1dx but hadn’t realised that it was available on the 7dii as well. Cheers

[@twizzle1952]

Enjoyed your video. More stuff about settings, lenses etc please. Just subscribed 👍

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Jim. Sounds like you e found some videos to help out with your requests👍🏻

[@LSvlogging]

That tip about the focus point is super amazing for me, I had always gone into the menu on the camera back to change it, so being able to cut out that step and do it in one button is amazing. Please keep up the amazing videos super useful

[@MarkKerton]

Ah great. Pleased it's helped you out. Certainly speeds up the flow for sure.

[@grahamalderton]

Great video. Any reason you don't have a lens hood on the 400

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Graham. We only tend to use hoods during rain really. Most guys remove them in fine conditions as they tend to get in the frame for the guys next to you👍🏻

[@meghangallagher5414]

Loved this video!

[@oddityepics6323]

A genius in your own class sir ,👏 bril

[@hevriwijaya5317]

great video., great tips mate

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Hevri👍🏻 Appreciate you watching

[@unknownKnownunknowns]

Great pan blur

[@bobblack4048]

Loved the video, Mark. I didn't know any of the early tips you showed. Glad you got to capture Maxies celebration. He is a great player for us. I've sent my Canon 7d mk2 and my 70-200 2.8 away to be calibrated. Looking forward to seeing my results.

[@MarkKerton]

Yes, was a great cele that was! Fingers crossed your kit gets set up right🤞🏻👍🏻

[@rblast1]

Thanks for taking us along, great tips for my kids football games.

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Richard. Great that you took something from the video, brill👍🏻

[@danielmartinnapiya8802]

brilliant video..cheers mate

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks for watching Daniel👍🏻

[@markbuffalo5804]

I'm so glad I've found your videos on KZbin and we connected on Facebook As a sports photographer in USA, I'm always interested in how people shoot sports. I used to cover high school soccer but haven't in a few years. I shoot Canon. Still with a 7D and a 1D Mark III. I just acquired a Sigma 120-300 2.8. I use it for American football and baseball. I may try it with basketball this year too. Thanks again!

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks for getting in touch Mark. Great that you’ve found the videos helpful. Good luck with the basketball if you do try it. Keep in touch👍🏻

[@matthewmockovic4351]

Great video! Where were you 5 years ago when I was trying to learn this stuff? Seriously, brilliant. Thanks

[@MarkKerton]

Hi Matthew. Thanks ever so much for watching, glad you enjoyed it. It sounds like you were in the same boat as me when I first started, hence why I thought it might be handy to make a video or two from my days at work. Glad it has helped you out in some way. Thanks again👍🏻

[@matthewmockovic4351]

@@MarkKerton I sent your video to a friend who just got started in sport photography and he thought it was brilliant and he learnt so much. If your ever inclined, a video on how you use Photomechanic would be fantastic. Cheers!

[@MarkKerton]

@@matthewmockovic4351 Ah thanks Matthew. I've filmed a brief vlog on PM5. It was a lockdown vlog shot on my local beach, haha! kzbin.info/www/bejne/raizkpqYed2MjNk

[@irfanany7250]

Kreeennn 🔥🔥🔥

[@rkob1]

Just want to say thanks. I’m a non league photographer and your videos are a great in sight and helping me Improve so much! I have a big FA cup game this weekend and can’t wait for a taste of photography in a proper stadium!

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks ever so much for watching the video and I am glad that you can take something from them. Sorry for the late reply and hope you had a good FA Cup game. Be sure to pop over to our Facebook group “photography chat” and post any of your work👍🏻

[@dchodeva]

thank you for another very informative video. loved that VAR monitor-ref shot!

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Donald. Although nice, personally I wish I'd been sat behind the goal for this frame, so I could see a section of the screen at 45 degrees, but we can only capture what we see!

[@stevebailey6079]

Another great video, Mark. Full of practical tips and 'real world' experience.

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Steve, appreciate that. Sadly one of the last sport vlogs for a while. Will try and keep up with different aspects if possible

[@stevebailey6079]

@@MarkKerton Very difficult times coming, of course. Keep your chin up

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Steve. I’ll still be out and about👍🏻

[@rahmadfaizal3756]

so glad to find your video,,,

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks for watching Rahmad👍🏻

[@rahmadfaizal3756]

@@MarkKerton hope you make more Vlog about Sport Photography... really enjoy it... anyway, stay healty Mark... GBU...

[@martinstokes5596]

Brilliant stuff..a story within a story..

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Martin. Turned out to be my last game this one! Captured a good goal celebrating at least👍🏻 Thanks for Watching

[@ruslibontot3035]

Idolaa🤩🤩🥰

[@jamesbrailsford5427]

Hi Mark. enjoyed the vid. I am club photographer for Rotherham United FC ( Lge 1). With whats going on with covid 19 not had any photo work, how are you doing . hope your ok for work. Nice to see what goes on in a Prem game. relay enjoyed the vid. Keep up the good work. you can see some of my work on the rotherham united web site under Gallery. Cheers Jim Brailsford.

[@MarkKerton]

Hi James. Thanks for your support. Tough times right now! Currently no work but we're all in the same boat! Just keeping the family and myself indoors, going through archives and bits. Currently putting together a "whats in my bag" video, out in the next few days all being well. I'll go and check out your pics yeh sure. Keep safe and catch up soon.

[@anthonycaffery4230]

Your videos are well put together and informative, keep up the nice work!

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Anthony

[@mikegunn1954]

Great tip's thank you

[@virmin32]

Cracking celebration shot Mark.

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Thomas. Pleased I moved at half time!

[@MLeeMedia]

Great work once again Mark, I really appreciate all the editing you put into this, it's a lot of work. If you want an easier video idea, you could just film yourself talking about the gear you take with you to a football match, people love knowing what camera bodies, lenses, and bits and bobs people use for games, and it's an easy one to make. Great ROI for you ;) Keep up the great work.

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks David. Yes, I plan on making a “what’s in my bag” video soon all being well. It sure will be easier to edit, that’s for sure!

[@rockyrowe5970]

Hi Mark, just catching up on some of your earlier sports vlogs and really interesting. Big rugby fan myself and sometime take a compact to home matches at Bournemouth RFC but only for fun and only about a couple of hundred spectators.

[@MarkKerton]

Ah nice one Rocky, thanks for taking a look. Always good to keep your eye in at the rugby👍🏻

[@darrenfrancis326]

Just received my mini tripod, awesome piece of kit. Thanks for sharing Mark 👍

[@MarkKerton]

Ah brilliant Darren. Great pice of kit for sure!

[@BruceLeroyUK]

Didn't know about safe shift. Thanks Mark.

[@MarkKerton]

Ah pleased it's helped you out Mr T. It is a great function.

[@avijitdas8852]

fantastic

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks for watching👍🏻

[@marianofigueroamusic]

I just started working for an agency here in Mexico City, and your videos have been super helpful, I'm subscribing for sure, keep the great content coming! Bay far the most useful and true to life sports photography channel in KZbin!

[@MarkKerton]

marianofigueroamusic THANKS👍🏻 Wow, Mexico! Good Luck with your new position at your agency. Keep us informed how it goes

[@Glennsphotography1968]

I know this was 4 years ago but I am looking to get into football photography. What is a good lens to start of with ? I have a canon 70-200 F4 as I normally do street photography or landscape. BRILLIANT video, you are great at this.

[@s1dew1nd3r4]

Enjoyed this a lot, good to see how a prem photographer goes about their day etc - do you have the goal cam on remote or timelapse or what?

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. My remote camera is triggered by my 70-200 camera body using pocket wizards. It doesn’t always fire in time but has a 90% success rate of catching reaction👍🏻

[@mika2666]

Earned yourself a subscriber, great content!

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks for your support Mika👍🏻

[@eli_thevlogger]

Love to go into sports photography

[@MarkKerton]

Hi Eli.It's never too late to give it a go! What do you shoot at the moment?

[@eli_thevlogger]

@@MarkKerton am into fashion photography

[@MarkKerton]

Ah nice. One area of photography I haven’t explored, yet! Fast like sport I would imagine!

[@mimonbarakagamingvevohd1317]

those 400mm shots look so damn nice. i need me one of those lenses to shoot amateur football. my 800D + 70-200 f2.8 mark III is already getting me good results but the 400mm look is just another league...

[@simoncarlton6424]

Really good vid again Mark. Love how you are showing 'behind the scenes' footage. Thumbs up! :)

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Simon. I’m trying to tempt you back onto the touch line! 👍🏻

[@simoncarlton6424]

You never know Mark, as has been said millions of times. Never say never! ;)

[@chargerrtjoe3197]

Great video. I like your colors , what picture control do you shoot at ?

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks for watching. I shoot in cloud as a re, for the warmer tones👍🏻

[@ianpetriesphotography]

Loved the idea of 2 settings due to lighting differences, never thought of that. I am shooting my first football match in a few weeks, not at your level but its a starting point. So that info will be a big help. Do you have a video on how the goal cam works, does it shoot automatically or do you have to remote trigger it when you think something will be in frame? Thanks again Ian

[@MarkKerton]

Hi Ian. Thanks for watching👍🏻 The next football vlog on from this one goes through the remote set up👍🏻 Great that you’ve got a game to shoot, brill. Let us know how you get on.

[@YuliusRianto]

Hi. Greetings from Indonesia.. finally find a channel, sport photographer.. *subscribe

[@MarkKerton]

Hi Yulius. Thanks for getting in touch and supporting the channel.

[@StephenDavisMonsignor]

Another great video, Mark! Sweet pan blur!!! And that somersault grab was sick!!!! Your suggestions for the buttons were very helpful - especially the lighter/darker parts of the field.. excellent all around!! Cheers from Texas!!

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Stephen. Yes, pleased to have chosen that spot and grab the somersault! Hopefully the safe shift could be very useful in all that Texas sunshine! 👍🏻

[@JgHobley]

Great video MK! 📷⚽

[@MarkKerton]

Cheers Jon

[@daveewers1661]

Hi mark just watched your video 1 1 year ago Q and A how do you go about getting a press pass to get into games I’m a landscape photographer trying to get into sports kind regards Dave Ewers .

[@rossforte_photography]

Great work Mark, these videos are much appreciated and very helpful, I would like to see some athlete motion blur

[@MarkKerton]

Hopefully I will be at some athletics meets soon, and will have some examples to show.

[@matthewsisson2388]

Hey mark another great video thank you quick question if I may When you programmed the panning setting into button what are you using to focus

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Matthew. I still use the sitter button for focusing. Hope that helps👍🏻

[@mauriziocascone]

Hi Mark, one question, why don't you use the lens hood in the 400?

[@MarkKerton]

I only really use the hood in extreme light or when it’s raining. We all tend to take them off so they don’t obstruct colleagues👍🏻

[@ddawgs18]

Great work! Any thoughts on group focus points vs single vs other options? Thanks

[@MarkKerton]

Hi. I nearly always use single point👍🏻

[@mangofsr]

Nice work as usual!

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Rene

[@moeran1944]

Thanks Mark - the idea of a recall function to cope with shaded pitch in sunshine is a brilliant idea (just set mine now!). One thing though - if you set your AF-ON button to recall won't that cancel out the back button focus, which is pretty essential? My learning curve is rising steeply with your great succinct videos! You don't come across as an ego desperate for likes, just a photographer who clearly enjoys their work and wants to share. Love it!

[@johnhummel8810]

He doesn't use back button focus, he uses shutter button half press focus.

[@marnow76]

I use AE Lock for this, perfect!

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Pete. Yes, like Jon says, I'm still on shutter button focus! Tried back button but my muscle memory won't let me change the habit, haha!

[@kellysmy7872]

Another fantastic video Mark. Thank you for sharing your talent with us all. I look forward to receiving a notification on my phone telling me that you've uploaded a new video, even if your videos make me miss Old Blighty, lol, I've been away too long. Keep up the brilliant work! Oh, and I'm hoping to be shooting The Players Championship on Thursday where I'll really get the chance to test out my 400mm once and for all.

[@MarkKerton]

Ah thanks Kelly, really kind comment that is, much appreciated. Haha, old Blighty! It’s not a bad old place to be! Fingers crossed you can have a good shoot through the 400 then, keep us posted👍🏻 Thanks Kelly

[@pascalkesselmark7529]

Thanks Mark. Didn’t know about the safe shift. I’ll try it, but I need to look for another button, since I’m using backbutton focus. So I need to add the function to a key on my 1DX which I can reach with my middle finger.

[@MarkKerton]

Pascal Kesselmark Pleased it’s helped you out. 2 or 3 front buttons you can choose for Safe Shift. Let us know how you get on👍🏻

[@marnow76]

I use AE Lock for this, works perfect!

[@MarkKerton]

Nice one Mariusz. I use that button to freeze focussing👍🏻

[@Pentalvers]

Hello Mark just started watching your vlogs. I live in Southampton myself and support the saints. I do photography as a hoby, was wondering do you do walk around or take anyone group classes please.

[@MarkKerton]

Hi Tyrone. I do one-one workshops yes. Or did you mean at or around saints? Thats a no unfortunately as the club run things like that themselves. Thanks for getting in touch Tyrone.

[@nemanjaaleksic6799]

Good job! What are lenses called? Thanks.

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks for watching👍🏻 Lenses are 70-200 f2.8 & 400 f2.8. Hope that helps👍🏻

[@SteveChick02]

Another great video. I have only just discovered your channel but love your videos. I love sports photography and I am currently shooting local football in North Dorset with my crop sensor Nikon (D7200) and Sigma 100-300mm F4. I would love to get to a level where I could justify upgrading to some more professional kit. I'm learning so much from you channel so thanks for that.

[@MarkKerton]

Ah many thanks Steve. You're not far from me then. Keep at it, build your portfolio and opportunities will come I'm sure.

[@joakimolsson1024]

Hi Mark, what is the reason you are not shooting wide open? (400m @ 3.2 and 70-200mm @ 5.6)

[@MarkKerton]

Hi Joakim. Thanks for Watching. My 400 is getting a bit tired now and sometimes captures frames a bit soft so I knock it up slightly to 3.2. With the 70-20 I like to shoot at 5.6 to ensure 2 or 3 players in frame are sharp. Hope that helps👍🏻

[@royottaway9434]

Thumbs up and Subbed Mark , thanks for the video .

[@royottaway9434]

Do you set your goal camera to auto iso ?

[@MarkKerton]

A Photographer in Thailand Thanks for the support👍🏻

[@MarkKerton]

A Photographer in Thailand Yes, the remote is also on auto iso👍🏻 I run all 3 bodies on auto iso.

[@royottaway9434]

@@MarkKerton Does the 1DX mk1 have Auto ISO ?

[@MarkKerton]

A Photographer in Thailand Hi, yes it has Auto iso. I use it a lot👍🏻

[@TheGray01974]

Great video mate, love these videos where you can see what goes on. I have just moved over to a Sony system from Canon as I wanted a smaller system as its easier to travel with. I have been shooting local football and Cup finals so seeing your videos is a big help. Love the pan idea and I'm going to try a few of them next week

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Graham👍🏻 One or two of my colleagues have gone over to Sony. Some VERY sharp imagery being produced from them now! Let us know how the panning goes👍🏻

[@cadmus777]

That was an excellent video, thanks Mark! Can I please ask how and when you're firing your goal cam (I'm guessing pocket wizard, but is it firing when you shoot the 70-200, or manually?), and why you don't use the hood on the 400? Thanks!!

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Cadmuss. Yes, the remote fires off the 70-200. Think I cover this in the next video if you need any more info. I only really use the hood on the 400 if its bright or raining. We all tend to take them off so they don't obstruct anyones view. Thanks for watching

[@cadmus777]

@@MarkKerton Thanks for the reply Mark, I'll definitely be watching the next one - and many others!

[@LehelFekete]

You are my inspiration :) What do you recomend if I have only money to buy f4.5 70-200mm instead of f2.8 :( ?

[@MarkKerton]

Hi Lehel. That is very kind, thank you. The f4 is still a very good lens for sure. I hardly ever shoot in f2.8, only the very dark games! I usually use it at f5.6 mostly. If you aren't going to be shooting in dark conditions the f4 will be fine. You can always trade in and upgrade at a later date too. Thanks for getting in touch

[@LehelFekete]

Mark Kerton thank you for the answer!

[@franklandis5272]

Hello Mark - Noticed your ISO is constantly changing through out the match. Is your ISO on auto?

[@MarkKerton]

Hi Frank, good point. Yes, I usually work with auto ISO. Always keeping an eye on it, i find it work well.

[@johngc100]

Great video again Mark, many thanks. You seem to be very relaxed throughout the day? I shot at Southampton back in 2013 as part of the PhotoPlus magazine “apprentice for the day” with pro photographer James Cheadle. A great day, but I was so nervous. ps, my game ended Southampton 0-0 West Ham 😒 Keep up the great work 👍

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks John. Ironically I was at that game, as a fan! Mid week if I remember rightly? Its a real privilege to work where we do and I enjoy the build up to every game, which then gets us into the flow and before you know it, the full time whistle blows! I still get a few nerves for the big games! I think it’s because we all have a little plan in our minds for what we want to capture, and feel a bit pressured to achieve it!

[@JackDoobz]

What Canon camera do you use ?

[@paultimms3442]

Excellent info again Mark. What is the button your'e pressing on the lens? Thank you very much.

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Paul. I'm just resting the hood tensioner on my finger Paul, nothing technical. Feels nice a balanced when I hold it this way.

[@johnmallett2217]

Love the panning settings on the AF button but that got me thinking what do you use for your regular shots are you on shutter button half depress or do you use another back button ?

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks John👍🏻 It’s a cheeky little function! Yes, on shutter focus. Tried back butting but my muscle memory just isn’t up for change, ha!

[@johnmallett2217]

@@MarkKerton That's interesting. I do a lot of cricket and always used Back Button Focus. started doing football last autumn and having some issues getting the % of tack sharp shots up. Perhaps I will try reverting to shutter button focus for the football action. I will have to remember to keep shutter button 1/2 depressed while following the subject. Hope my muscle memory will relearn that quickly

[@MarkKerton]

You’re probably better at adjusting than me John! I was hopeless when I tried to convert to back button!

[@AlexanderBischof]

Do you send directly from the camera to press agency or to your notebook?

[@MarkKerton]

We send straight to the editing desk yes. Thanks for watching

[@AlexanderBischof]

@@MarkKerton Thank you very much

[@MichaelKantormusic]

I have a 400 prime and everyone says shoot wide open. Do you prefer to stop down to 3.2 or more to get better depth of field with the rest of the people in the area ? Any thoughts appreciated.

[@MarkKerton]

F2 .8 does give the best depth but I find that sometimes if you’re not quite on the players chest you can suffer with focus problems so to be safe I usually shoot at 3.2👍🏻

[@joshdafoe5407]

Great video, quick question. I see there is a Pocket Wizard on your 2nd body, what are you using it for?

[@MarkKerton]

Hi Josh. Thanks for your support. The pocket wizard on the 70-200 is to trigger my remote camera behind the goal. I cover the remote in the next football video👍🏻 Hope that helps Josh

[@joshdafoe5407]

@@MarkKerton It does, I'm interested to see where you are placing the remote so it doesn't get kicked or knocked over. I saw them used in the Olympics behind the goals. Interested in how you set it up and what you are using, good stuff!

[@MarkKerton]

Hi Josh. Yes, check out the next football video on from this, I go through settings and set up. Let me know if you need any more info👍🏻

[@patrickbarnettphotographyl2011]

Brill video 👍

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Patrick, appreciate your support on the channel.

[@patrickbarnettphotographyl2011]

Any thoughts on the New R5/R6 do you think they can give 1DX a run for the money as a sports shooter?

[@MarkKerton]

Don’t think they’re quite up to speed just yet from what I’ve heard! I’ll certainly be sticking with the 1Dx for a long time yet!

[@davidfeatherstone5078]

Your match photos are pin sharp and so colourful! Are these straight from the camera or do you tweak them when you get home? Also, what is your average take during a game?

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks David. I do try and get it right in camera, to help the editor out. I do however, pop some frames through PS afterwards.

[@stanislavkasala6754]

And what about the average take?

[@MarkKerton]

Stanislav Kasala Average is 800-1200 for a good match👍🏻

[@stanislavkasala6754]

You sure do have quite a few published work as i can see on your website. Well done 👍👍👍 I was always interested, and I am sure there is more people who are interested than myself only if It's better to be paid by day or by photo or published photo?I am sure you are not going to tell us exact amount (it is secret 😉) but you can tell us which one do you prefer or which you think is the best way to paid. 😉 W

[@MarkKerton]

Stanislav Kasala I was commission only for a number of years and it’s hard work, especially the 0-0’s! Definitely better to go on a day rate if you have the opportunity👍🏻

[@fespri8280]

Love watching your videos Mark, I’ve been using them to help me take better action photos of dogs when they’re doing security training. Your photos always seem so well composed and perfectly framed, are the pictures we see cropped or exactly how they came out of the camera?

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks, appreciate your support👍🏻 Great that you have taken something from the video. I have cropped one or two frames on here but only a little👍🏻

[@oi643]

Awesome channel! Definitely one of the best sports photography ones I've found on YT. I had one question, as a relatively new photographer I've been wanting to get into sports photography. Between a 28-75 mm f/2.8 and 28-200 mm f/2.8-5.6, based on your experience, what would you recommend if I could only get one lens? (Ideally, it would be 28-70 and 70-180/200 but that's $$$ haha) Mainly would be taking pictures at my Sundays footy games and ski slopes

[@MarkKerton]

Hi Juan. Thanks for getting in touch and supporting the channel. It sounds like you’ll mainly be shooting in good light so if you can only choose one lens I’d go with the 28-200. A bit more option with that range and allow you to capture a wider range of action. Hope that helps👍🏻

[@oi643]

Mark Kerton Thank you for the response! That seems like the one I’m going with then, I appreciate your input :)

[@ddawgs18]

Also! Do you use image stabilization using your mono pod?

[@MarkKerton]

No, IS isn’t active above 1/500th is it? Certainly not needed for sports speeds, 1200-2500👍🏻

[@ddawgs18]

@@MarkKerton true...good point.

[@MarkKerton]

@@ddawgs18 👍🏻

[@JulietHotel7]

Great video as always Mark... at the risk of kicking off a canon vs Nikon debate, I’m have Nikon... do you or anyone else reading this know what the equivalent ‘Safe shift’ is on Nikon? There are custom shooting menus which I think is it but could only find a function to switch by pressing fn button and then turn command dial... doesn’t seem to be as slick and easy as the canon on/off.

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Tommy. Ooh not sure on Nikon, I'll ask colleagues

[@AbuDujanahImraan]

How comes you shoot at very high ISO even when it's day time and seems quite bright there? Thanks

[@MarkKerton]

Hi Abu. Thanks for watching. I shoot on auto iso for sport, one less setting to worry about. I do keep an eye on it but generally, as long as it doesn’t go too high, like to keep the shutter speed at 1600-2000👍🏻 Hope that helps

[@grassmanBoca]

I dont understand how you focus the remote it looked like you are using your 70x200 with trigger but how do you focus? and what was cable from your 400mm. rookie just learning.

[@MarkKerton]

Hi Greg. The remote is on manual focus, which I set when I position it behind the goal. The lead coming out of the 400 body is an Ethernet cable. I send the images straight off the camera so using a lead is quicker than WiFi. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching👍🏻

[@royottaway9434]

Hi Mark , A brief history I shot private school sports fo many years starting out with a Nikon D1 ( one of the first in the country (1999 /2000) and expensive at the time , costing me £3800 body only ) I persevered with that until changed to Canon getting a canon 1D and stuck with the one series all the way untill the mk4 , then because I retired I got a 5D series . I now have a EOSR and whilst I like it for many things I miss the 1 series camera , now back to my main reason for posting this . I am coming back to the back so in your experience would a 1DX be a good start as I can stretch to a MK2 or MK3 until I start earning with it again . Thank you .

[@MarkKerton]

A Photographer in Thailand. Hi, definitely yes, I really like my 1Dx’s, a great camera body, for al occasions👍🏻

[@greenlady1979]

Hi Mark, loving your videos. Amateur sports photography and learn so much from yourself and other pros. Main issue I am still grappling with is exposure. I just can never decide on ISO. I shoot usually in Manual and manually adjust the ISO but tend to not go above 500. I am wondering should I use Auto ISO and secondly am I just being cowardly by not bumping up the ISO? The sports I shoot include soccer and other fast paced sports so constantly adjusting iso is something I would rather not have to do during a game. My gear is intermediate - Nikon D7500, Tamron 70-200. Decent enough for me who is not doing this for pay (yet) and I get some good stuff but would like to be brave enough just shoot and not be checking and adjusting every 10 seconds . Does any of this make any sense? Any advice?. Should I just try out next game? Cheers.

[@MarkKerton]

Hiya. Thanks for watching, glad its helped you out a bit. Yes, that all makes sense. I would defo try Auto ISO for sure. Just always remember to keep an eye on it through the shoot. My 1dx's are great for high ISO's so I know I can get away with keeping it on Auto. However, some bodies soon get very noisy at 3200 plus, so just be careful. Have a go on auto iso for the next game and let us know how you get on.

[@motonic4864]

Love your work... Can you make a video of editing as well?

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Dipu. Yes sure, that’s in the plans coming soon👍🏻

[@motonic4864]

@@MarkKerton I really am loving it... You'll grow soon in KZbin... 😍

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Dipu🤞🏻👍🏻

[@IndiWoolley]

What is the camera you are using in this video ????

[@MarkKerton]

Hi. I use the Canon 1Dx, 5Dmk4 and 7dmk2👍🏻

[@IndiWoolley]

Mark Kerton thanks 🙏

[@bobjohn9695]

are you shooting the games in RAW or JPEG?

[@MarkKerton]

Hi Bob. Thanks for getting in touch. All shot in jpg Bob, mainly for transfer speeds. The papers only print in low res and online content is also low obviously. Thanks Bob👍🏻

[@josefpre]

Are you in manual mode this whole time?

[@MarkKerton]

Hi Josef. Yes, always in manual for everything. Just like to be in total control really. Thanks for watching👍🏻

[@mikeyduke10]

Seems like a lot more photographers there than i assumed would be at games. How does pay work? Are you all paid a flat fee that you agree yourself? Or a club retainer? Or are you all just paid depending on what photos you sell on afterwards/are used by the club?

[@fp3359]

Why did you tape the 400 mil black?

[@steadycamman1]

Hi Mark, when your taking photos of the fans arriving, do you need to get permission from them first , thanks for making the videos and keep up the Fantastic work, Pete👍

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks👍🏻 If there is children involved I always speak with the parents either before or after the frame. Everyone else is great usually.

[@GregEleftheriou]

I'm a musician and composer and lately I got into photography as a hobby. Interested in photography, loving football and came across your channel! Beautiful work, keep it up! :)

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Greg, appreciate your support on the Chanel. Keep in touch and let us know how your photography is going👍🏻

[@johnhummel8810]

What is going into your decision on choosing what f stop to use?

[@MarkKerton]

Hi John. F stop choice mainly stays the same on each lens. For the 400 I like to have a shallow depth of field, so the player is prominent against the back drop. I might knock it up to f4 or f5.6 for the opposite goal mouth action, if there’s time to alter it! This just giving me a better chance of achieving sharpness for the group of players. With the 70-200 I always keep it slightly wider at f5.6 to ensure at least 2 or 3 players are sharp enough for any action in the box area. Sometimes it all happens so fast changing from the 400 to the 70-200 my focus area can be slightly off the main player and f5.6 just helps me out a fraction. Hope that helps👍🏻

[@neilr1176]

I just found your channel...and have enjoyed all of your videos. I noticed that you rarely shoot at f/2.8...which most sports photographers do with the lens you use (myself included). while I'm certain you do it to gain more DofF with multiple players in the frame, but do you ever find that you wish you had more background separation/blur? This also assumes you have enough light to keep the ISO down. just curious. Keep up the great work on the videos. You are touching on many topics that most sports photographers do not.

[@MarkKerton]

Hi Neil. Thanks for the kind comments👍🏻 I’m mainly on f3.2 lately as I’m still on a mki IS 400 and she’s getting a bit tired! I’ve found just lately that it’s lost some quality at f2.8 so have knocked it up a tad. Pennies being saved as I type to purchase a mkii/iii in the near future! Yes, I thought I’d have a go at the odd vlog, and it’s been great for starting various topic conversations, so I’ll keep at it when possible all being well. Where abouts are you based and which sport do you cover?

[@neilr1176]

@@MarkKerton Understood. Please don't take my comments as though I thought anything was wrong with your photos not shot at f/2.8. Actually, quite the opposite...you have given me food for thought about getting off f/2.8 because sometimes if the action is close I lose some potentially good images because only one of the players is in focus. That bugs me so end up deleting most of the time! I'm located in Central PA, USA. I shoot many different sports, but mainly American football, soccer, and basketball. I'll definitely keep looking for your upcoming videos!

[@MarkKerton]

Not a problem Neil. The one aspect I’m really enjoying is that the vlogs are creating some great discussion between all of us. It’s good to compare our settings and methods. I for sure sometimes get stuck in my ways using the same settings! So its been great to hear how others set up etc👍🏻

[@StephenDavisMonsignor]

Sorry - another question... when staking out a spot to shoot the game, do you mark the spot or leave a bag there or is it just first come first serve? Same with the LAN cable? A friend of mine shoots the NBA and they “claim” their spot with gaff tape and mark their names on the tape. Thanks as always!

[@MarkKerton]

Hi Stephen, no worries at all re the Q’s👍🏻 We usually head straight pitchside and pop our stool or monopod down where we intend to sit, and get plugged in too, at the busier games anyway.

[@StephenDavisMonsignor]

Mark Kerton cool.. so sort of a ‘claim’.... good to know. Seems some grounds have you closer to the touch line than others. Does this affect your lens selection or are you pretty standard across the board?

[@MarkKerton]

I always use the 400 and the 70 -200 as a rule Stephen. One or two stadiums don’t have digital boards all the way round the pitch, so we do get to sit slightly closer to the touchline but 70mm usually works okay

[@darrenfrancis326]

Great vid Mark, especially seeing saints lose 😉 I’m always intrigued by how the photographers afford such high end equipment, so I’d love to know how you got started ?how did you get all your gear? was it over time or all on the credit card ?😂 also how much do you make being a sports photographer? It’s if questions but ones that I’ve always wanted to know. Keep up the good work 👍👍

[@MarkKerton]

Thanks Darren. Yes the gear has definitely melted my credit card! Started at non league Darren and just built up a portfolio which helped me progress. Lot of free time and miles but totally worth it! Money wise some of us are on day rates and some on commission sales. A credit card is definitely needed to keep up on the tech!👍🏻

[@z10ane]

Welcome Camera canon 90 D Do you achieve good and professional results in the football fields Note that it is not a full frame

[@kevinwright1313]

No back button focus?

[@MarkKerton]

Tried several times to master the back button but my muscle memory always wins!

[@Piccyman1]

I thought that Southampton was one of the nicest stadiums for photographers

[@charlesazevedo4849]

All Canon.

[@MarkKerton]

Yep, all canon

[@fp3359]

Super stuff and 'll be around when others vanished.

[@JgHobley]

My mate Jonny Bromley with you!

[@MarkKerton]

He was lurking about somewhere Jon🤣

[@Roomcamper543]

Hi Mark, out of interest, why do you use half press on the shutter instead of back button auto focus? Also, I'm 17 years old and just getting into prem games... doing alright for myself since I've been approached by a couple big agencies but I want to know is there anything that you wish you knew when you was starting out? I want to keep improving and making my photos better but need a bit of advice lol, my instagram is @its_jacques_photos, if you want to see! Great video as well, keep it up!

[@MarkKerton]

Hi Jacques. Thanks for the support👍🏻 It sounds like you’re progressing nicely. Advice wise all I can really say is be prepared to put many hours in and a lot of travelling and it should work out well. Sounds like you’re already making the effort though so keep at it. Who are you sending through at the moment?

[@MarkKerton]

Focussing wise Jacques I’ve had a go at back button focus but couldn’t get on with it. I think my muscle memory is that used to the top trigger that to change now could result in a lot of soft frames!

[@Roomcamper543]

@@MarkKerton I'm working with a smaller agency called MI news and sport but have had an offer from Sportimage and interest from Sportsfile, Getty and PA. Hoping it works out with PA but it's very early stages🤞🏻 but yeah I'm travelling a lot, 3 matches a week isn't cheap to get trains either! But it'll be worth it