I-Cubs info....

We're meeting at the I-Cubs game Tuesday (7/17) instead of regular class... here is the info... email/call me if you have questions!

I-Cubs & Shooting Sports

Parking:

• I-Cubs lot (pay)

• Lot across from Science Center (across West MLK)

Meet:

• Outside Gate C at 6:15-6:30pm

• If you get there late, pick up your media pass at desk inside Gate C

Media dugout:

• Stay low/behind the metal bars

• Watch out for foul balls

• Enter/exit between innings

Locations to try:

• 3rd base side dugout good for: players sliding into 2nd base, right-handed pitchers, left-handed batters, shortstop making a play, players sliding into 3rd base or home

• 1st base side dugout good for: plays at 1st base, 2nd basemen throwing to 1st base during a double play, left-handed pitchers and right-handed batters

• In the stands by 1st base good for: 2nd baseman turning double plays

• Behind home plate good for: view of pitcher and capitol

Camera:

• File: JPG Large (Fine)

• Exposure mode: Aperture priority (set f-stop to lowest number)

• Long lens is a must (over 100mm.... up to 200mm or 300mm recommended)

• Try to get shutter speed to at least 1/500 (increase ISO if needed)

• Continuous shooting mode

• Continuous focus vs single-shot focus... depends on situation

• "Pre-set" focus in manual mode (Andy will explain......)

Other tips:

• Stay safe! Watch out for foul balls.

• The media pass will let you go anywhere. 

• Don't block the view of people in their seats.

• When runner gets on first, look for action at 2nd base. Pre-set focus for 2nd base.

• Knowing the game really helps. Does the pitcher tend to strike people out or get a lot of ground balls to the shortstop? 

• Shooting isn't done when the play is done. Get the reaction and emotion of the players.

Shot checklist!

• Batter in action

• Pitcher in action

• Player sliding into base

• Infielder throwing the ball

• Fans having a good time