Watching this was a real blast from the past for me, I was a press photographer for 18 years and covered thousands of footy matches over the years! Must have been so strange to have the stadium almost to yourself and so quiet too. I'd forgotten how hectic it is taking pictures, editing and then sending images back to the sports desk. Fabulous shots by the way 🤩⚽

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Diane, thanks for watching. Who did you shoot for? It was SO strange without fans! Football really is nothing without them! Shame the game was a tad slow but that’s football!

Sports photographer verite........ quite entertaining

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Certainly a different game this was!

I watched two of your videos today and really enjoyed them. 👍🏻😃

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Gary, thanks ever so much, appreciate that👍🏻

The most informative videos on the net great stuff Mark

@MarkKerton

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Pete. Very kind words👍🏻

They must have some great lights there for those settings. Nice clean shots.

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

First half was better than the second! The 1Dx really does perform well under low light and high ISO’s. Thanks for watching Angelo👍🏻

@angelogarciajr5356

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarkKerton You are quite welcome. I also use the 1D X, but the lights here are bad. I can seldom get lower than ISO 5000. End zones are brutal. Be safe.

Good job well done Mark.

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir👍🏻

Always good to watch your videos 👏🏻

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, your support is much appreciated👍🏻

Another great insight Mark. Lovely first touch when the ball came your way. 😃

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Giles, I was so pleased when I realised I’d got that on film🤣

Using a Canon 1D and a 400mm F2.8 lens must be an absolute dream. I shoot way, way down the leagues at Chadwell Heath Spartans FC in the Essex Alliance League Division 1 and I just love to see how the professionals do it. You must be using about £20k worth of kit at least here, must be great to use that kind of equipment? I really enjoyed watching this and will be watching some of your other stuff. Thanks. Neil

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Neil. Nothing wrong with shooting grass routes football. That’s where I started. The 1Dx’s are great for sport, a good if very expensive investment! Good luck with your photography👍🏻

Enjoyed your video Mark.

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Randy

I'm sport photographer in Colima, México. My team is named "Caimanes". I love your work.

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Bernardo. Have a good season👍🏻

Haha - you learn that holding the breath as you go to the view finder quickly hey! You come away from the game feeling like you've done a workout with all the holding your breath!

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Ha yeh that’s right Rob. Was a pain wearing it but worth it to get back pitchside. Not the usual buzz mind!

The advice from Canon is to attach the extender to the lens not the body as that allows the extender to talk/connect with the lens properly and then connect the lens/extender to the body.

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

👍🏻

Good to see you covering a football match again, bit of a change for you from your photography adventures, hopefully you get to cover more games soon.

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Darren. Good to be back although it felt very strange after 9 months off! Thanks for watching Darren👍🏻

Been waiting ages for this, Great video mate! 👍🏻

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Isaac. It HAS been a while! Unfortunately another long gap again now as now more shifts on the calendar! Thanks for watching👍🏻

Apparently a bandaid across the nose at the top will solve your eyepiece fogging problems. Won't look cool, but there's noone there to see! Great to see you back again Mark.

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Bob. Thanks for the tip. Defo need to sort something out before my next game!

5:22 a few shots of the ground lol

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

🤣 D’OH!

I love these videos. Please continue to post them. My favourite

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joel. I’ll film more as and when I shoot sport👍🏻 Thanks for watching

Great to see you back pitch side!! The pics you posted from the remote looked good! Nice angle! Enjoyed the glimpse into your workflow.. good information there. And yeah kind of eerie with the stands being silent.

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephen. Was happy with that remote frame, something a bit different! Was a VERY eerie experience for sure! The game NEEDS the fans back! Thanks for watching Stephen and hope you’re all well over there👍🏻

He’s back! Great video Mark, really enjoyed watching. Glad your getting work down the footie again! 🙌

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jamie. Sadly a one off I think with the way it currently is but we shall see. Thanks for watching👍🏻

Great to see you back in action pitch side..love the images, must be so difficult in that light..Safe to say your video was probably more interesting than the game..you did a great job there Mark !..

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Martin👍🏻 Stadium lighting can be tricky at some grounds yes, a right pain in the neck for settings in different parts of the pitch! Luckily PS helps us with correcting the frames. The game was a stinker🤣

Good to see you back doing football it takes you while to get back into the swing of things it took me a bit of a while to get back into my comfort zone

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Hi William. Thanks for watching👍🏻 Certainly felt odd after 9 months off! Soon remembered how to do it! Just such a shame it was so quiet!

Hi Mark .man that is my local football club I support and usually go to(pre-covid-19 obviously).could not believe it when in saw the football ground in your intro 😀

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Stanislav. I was really impressed with your ground and it’s facilities. Great atmosphere there I bet. It was certainly drab without fans there! Thanks for watching👍🏻

@stanislavkasala6754

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarkKerton yes Mark. Recently renovated and renovated grandstand and facilities too. Yeah it sure is nice and loud with the crowd in there. Who know when we will be allowed to go and enjoy to watch football the way it should be.

@stanislavkasala6754

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarkKerton if i can be nosey what photo agency you have been through?

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

@@stanislavkasala6754 I was shooting for Huw Evans at Plymouth. I usually shoot for the press Association👍🏻

@stanislavkasala6754

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarkKerton thanks Mark.i really am envy of your job.i am kind of Sport photographer myself (only hobbyist though 😀😀)and i would love to be shooting pro sport one day. Check out my Instagram Stankasalaimages if you have 2 min.few pictures there from my local league 👍

great to see you back pitchside Mark great insight into how different times are at the moment

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris. Very different indeed! Without fans the game is nothing! Hope you’re keeping well Chris👍🏻

Great video and behind the scenes, man. Keep up the hard work!

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Danny. Appreciate your support👍🏻

Great to see you are back in-action Mark! Don't give up the landscapes though.. I was lucky to cover a few matches here in Athens in the summer ( Greek League play-offs, Europa and Champions league qualifiers) and Munster rugby in Ireland . Got lucky to get a pass for the AEK v Leicester game and hope the same of Olympiacos v Man City in 2 weeks time. Keep up the good work and use the hood on the 400. It's really sad and strange not having fans in the stadium but it makes it so easy to get in and out off the grounds. Nice video

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, appreciate that. Great that you are getting into a few games, keep applying! I don’t usually use the hood for night games. Not sure if that’s a bad thing or not? Never suffered any flare or anything. Thanks for watching👍🏻

Great video Mark. It’s great to see you pitchside once again. This COVID has done a right old number for many sports photographers. Hopefully you’ll get the opportunity to shoot some more sports mate. Wish you all the best!

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kelly👍🏻 It’s been a right pain in the neck this whole covid thing! A lot of guys on the circuit have lost their jobs, so sad! I’m just thankful I can turn my camera to landscapes! Thanks for watching👍🏻

Good to see you back shooting sports Mark. Waiting for the hockey to restart hopefully that first week of December.

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Steve. Yes, fingers crossed the rest of the sport world can get going again in December🤞🏻

Great insight Mark. Thanks for sharing. Best of luck for another appointment.

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Jim. Fingers crossed for another shift soon🤞🏻

Good to see you back in action at a football match. I think if Covid has tauight us anything it's that football really needs fans.

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve. DEFO! Football is nothing without fans for sure! Thanks for watching👍🏻

Great to see you back at it.

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Glen, was good to be pitchside again! Shame it was so quiet with fans! So important to the game! Thanks for watching👍🏻

Hey Mark lovely to see u back at sport hopefully your get to shoot some more 😁

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ed. Not sure I’ll be back pitchside again soon but we shall see! Thanks for watching Ed👍🏻

Love your landscapes but this is the reason I subscribed to your channel! Fantastic you got a ‘gig’ at last seeing a real pro at work though I can’t understand why you would have to wear a mask in an empty stadium with no one around you! Let’s hope you get another one soon 🙏🏻

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks David, great to be back after such a long time off, 9 months! No real buzz from this game but still good to experience the lockdown side of it! Yes, with no one witching 20-30feet of me and then only one person, it was a tad ridiculous wearing the mask! Good job I don’t have to wear it in the Forest🤣

Great to see you back shooting Pro Football again Mark.... superb I bet you have missed it although your landscape blogs have been great to watch too

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Trevor. It’s been a very strange time! I quickly turned my eye to landscapes and it’s led to other avenues I certainly wouldn’t have explored had the sport continued! So all in all, a positive time in all the negativeness! Thanks for watching👍🏻

Great vid Mark. Hope you get to shoot some more games soon.

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeremy. Fingers crossed mate🤞🏻👍🏻

Well done Mark , hope it continues for you ... RO

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roy. Sadly no more shifts on the calendar but keeping an ear out👍🏻

Uuuu that profile picture is stunning!

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Juan👍🏻

Fascinating to see you in action Mark, and at the home of my Argyle. I didn’t realise you have so much to do, makes landscape photography feel like a Sunday stroll in the park.

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richie. I had thought of staying down and checking out Wistmans but wasn’t to comfortable leaving all the sports kit in the van whilst I was away. Hopefully back down for a couple of days in December. Like the look of Bellever Forest too. Thanks for watching Richie👍🏻

@richiejohns2288

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarkKerton let me know when, I’ll meet you at the car park. That’s if you can get in, it’s manic up there now. Belliver is ok 👍🏻

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

@@richiejohns2288 will do Richie, thanks. Really, I thought it would be quiet down there now! Or is it a certain book that has added to the appeal?

@richiejohns2288

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarkKerton If you go up early like the last time you will beat the crowds

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

That’s the plan Richie👍🏻 Keep you posted.

Enjoyed that Mark - I've done fourteen games up here in Scotland since the restart and you do get used to there being no crowds, but it's very different - In particular photographing Celtic in an empty stadium and being in Hearts ground on opening day of their season with no fans was truly strange. In some ways it's a little easier - parking in particular and ability to try different remote angles is nice - but it's not the same experience. I've found goal celebrations are often muted or back towards the centre circle rather than towards where the fans would be normally and you don't get the players celebrating towards the fans at full time or fans raging at a defeat to up your quota of useable pics on a low action day. I've also found out that clubs are keen to shut down stadiums as quickly as possible after games - I've sent most of my post match stuff from the car a few times. Hopefully we get fans back in before the end of the season - it's not the same. Thanks for doing this vlog though, I've been asked a few times what it's like inside a locked down stadium and you've pretty much shown it - and 36.2° is the only correct temperature.

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching David. I did laugh at the 36.2 being the only temp🤣 It was all very different for sure. Obviously I expected it would be different but it really brought it home to me how vital fans are to bring the game and my job to life! Let’s just hope they can sort this rumoured vaccine out and get our whole lives back to normal soon! Keep safe David and all the best for the rest of the season👍🏻

Great to see you back in sporting action Mark! Masks are a nightmare when shooting and wearing glasses!

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick. Best thing I did when I first started was turn to contact lenses. Thanks for watching Nick👍🏻

i found your channel by accident and i love it and subscribed ,great behind the scenes of my home ground of Argyle well done.Like someone else said landscape photography is a doddle compared to sport photography.

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Phill, glad you enjoyed the video👍🏻 I think sometimes with landscapes, as it’s a lot lot slower, it can play tricks on you with compositions and what have you. I think I possibly got more frustrated shooting sport than landscapes to be honest. You can miss the action so quick and that’s it, gone! Thanks for watching Phil

I use the normal medical masks when photographing, I also wear glasses and they don’t cause any fog because you can shape them to your nose, if you twist the ear loops it creates a bit of a breathing hole either side too! Worth a try

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks George. Unfortunately I think the main problem was that the wire in my mask has broken! Must get a new one for the next game! Thanks for watching👍🏻

Cracking video mate, love the honesty in your work. What card reader and any chance on a new update cam kit again. I will be doing my first two international games on Tuesday and Wednesday for Gibraltar can’t wait but I am nervous Any tips I’ve been shooting local matches but this is official uefa Again love the content keep it going mate

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks David, appreciate that. Not much new in the way of kit lately, not for sport anyway. I usually use a Lexar reader but for some reason it was playing up so I turned to a cheap amazon reader for this game! Good luck for next week. Tips wise, research for any possible stories prior to the game which could have a frame needed. Other than that, just stay alert and sharp, keeping an eye on the dugout and subs etc and enjoy it👍🏻

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

👍

Glad to see you shooting soccer again. Great video! I wear glasses. It's impossible to keep from fogging up. But, I purchased a mask from Adidas and I bought some "3D Mask Brackets" from Amazon to put in the mask. The mask has a pocket on the inside that holds the bracket. It will work with any mask but the Adidas mask is the best (in my opinion). Problem solved. The 3D Mask Bracket was the game changer. You get 5 of them for $11.99. Just thought you might want to check it out. I hope you get some more games soon.

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kent, I will check the Adidas masks out for sure👍🏻 Fingers crossed for more shifts🤞🏻 Thanks for watching

@kentaufderheide8454

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarkKerton The Adidas mask is really good but don't forget that the Mask Bracket is the game changer. They work with any mask but best with the Adidas only because it already has an opening on the inside for the bracket. Good luck.

Love from Nepal 🇳🇵❤️

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Hi Mark . Good to see you back on the football field. About the mask problem , drop the mask off your nose so it rest under your nose but still over your mouth, then just breath through your nose. that works for me. Hope to see you back out again on the football field mate. Take care. Jim ( Rotherham Utd FC )

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jim. Good too that is. Guessing no one has pulled you up for not wearing it properly? It defo was a pain in the neck but worth putting up with. Not sure when I might get another shift? Thanks for watching 👍🏻

love watching your video,s and how to tell what len,s and settings you use keep up the good work

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Robert. Glad they helped you out👍🏻

@roberthall8920

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarkKerton Hi Mark thanks for your reply can iask you what settings do you use for the football i set my camera to manual at1200 sec at f4 on my nikon 200-400f4

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

@@roberthall8920 I shoot in auto ISO and exposure compensation. Around 1600th-2000 shutter speed f2.8-3.2 on the 400 and f5.6 on the 70-200 and auto white Balance. Hope that helps👍🏻

Great to see you covering a football game again even though the stadium was empty. Padraig Almond used to play for my team Shamrock Rovers ☘ . Another Kerton Kracker video and did you not have the waterproof icap pro with the inclement weather. Where did you get screen cover you used at the game. Has your approach different in taking photos compared to pre covid?.

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Al. Padraig seemed a good player.👍🏻 My sun shade is mage by Griffgear but I think he’s stopped trading now. I’ll find out who makes them Al

@NikCan66

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarkKerton Thanks Mark and I have my icap pro laptop cover still in its bag as I have had no chance to use during this covid

Hi Mark, great to see you in action! You don't stop for a minute! Getting that work flow of yours is a well of information. The 'screen blinder' on the laptop in light conditions must be very helpful. Noticed the card reader and the (blue) usb cable. The card reader is a 'common' one? Would you be able to specify? Thank you again for the valuable information. Cheers

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Carlos. Thanks for watching👍🏻 I usually use a Lexar CF card reader but for some reason it wouldn’t work! So the reader in the video is just a chest amazon alternative. The shade is from Wooshades in Australia. www.wooshades.com.au Hope that helps Carlos👍🏻

@carlosdias1940

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarkKerton Thanks Mark for such a quick reply! Great video and to your level, if ever, I will really have to work hard!!! Cheers

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Keep striving forward Carlos and it will come I’m sure👍🏻

Do you shoot all your football pic in JPEG? I think all your videos are great and very help full

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching David👍🏻 Yes, we always shoot in jpg

Compared to yourselves down south, we up here in Scotland have no access on field side, us Scots togs must stay behind the kickboards. Also, we are not allowed to have team sheets, touch the ball, and if we want to change positions during half time we have to walk around the outside of the stadium. The balls are sprayed each time it goes off. Accreditation up here in Scotland is also different to England. Currently the Scottish FA have allowed six togs and two club togs, the six can be from any of the agencies and newspapers. A pre match health questionnaire is given and also on the night is the temp checks and likewise for wearing face coverings. (Its even worse for us who wear specs) It is really surreal without the fans behind cheering but in the main the players are just getting on with the job. The match I covered last night (Wednesday 11th November 2020) St Mirren v Greenock Morton Championship Cup rounds, the fans outside fired off fireworks and Sky Sport were commenting from behind me saying it was akin to matches in Istanbul! Its a right pain is night time sports photography, helps when there is good flood lighting. Hope you get to more matches in the following weeks and months. Paul Paterson Photography

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul. It was certainly pretty relaxed at Plymouth. Still zoned but easy enough to work with. Chatting with colleagues each ground seems to have their own rules on media positions etc! It sounds a lot tighter up there with you guys! Great that you are covering plenty of games though, brill 🤞🏻 we can get the vaccine up and running and all get back to normal soon! Thanks for watching Paul👍🏻

Hi Mark, I have recently come across your channel and found it really helpful in seeing how you work during match days. How many photos do you send during a match, I know each game is different but how many would you say roughly? Keep up the good work! 🙌

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Hiya Jessica. Thanks for getting in touch and watching the videos. I’d say on a busy game I might shoot around 800-1000 frames. Slow games might be say 400 Max. Unfortunately I’ve shot very little sport since March! However, I did manage to film 3 Premier League games back in February. Videos back down my gallery, lots of tips n tricks in them. Thanks for your support👍🏻

I’m not a big football fan so almost didn’t watch but was quite interesting watching you swap cameras , cards, lenses etc! Oh and I counted 5 you know what’s ! Haha 😂

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, brill , yes I certainly went overboard with the JG’s🤣 Really appreciate you having a watch. It’s certainly a totally different type of photography! Back in the forest tomorrow👍🏻

@newforestexplorer

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarkKerton Cool ! Hope the weather is good for you tomorrow

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Weather was far too bright unfortunately! I also went to a new part of the forest and found it hard to compose! Since however, realised with a bit of post editing I captured one or two nice frames in the end!

@newforestexplorer

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarkKerton Have you checked out Soarley Beeches yet ? You might like the little wood there. I think I gave directions in comments on one of your videos if you can’t find it

Hai Mark, very nice to see a sport photographer in action :-D but how many shots did you took to replace the CF card ? or is it a small card... and how many shots do you take during a game ?

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Generally I just take the card out to download when something happens. Every 5 minutes or so. So the card never has too many images on for download. Approximately 500-1200 shots on a good high action game. With around 60-100 being sent the the papers. Hope that helps👍🏻

Great to see you back shooting Mark. Know what you mean about the mask fogging up the eye piece, I have to hold my breath as well before taking a shot.

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Darren. I need to get a new mask as my current one has no wire, it snapped! Think this was the main reason for my fogging issues!

Hi Mark very good video love it , what Card would you recomend for slot 2 on the 1DX please.

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Harry. I would use the same size cf card in both slots. Ironically I never used two cards. I would suggest using Sandisc over Lexar as Lexars have failed on me in the past! Hope that helps👍🏻

@harrycook3196

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice appreciated, hope work picks up for you in this difficult time Mark.

Fstoppers makes a good mask. I have glasses so I had to buy something that would not fog those up and the eye piece.

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Christopher, I’ll check it out. No more games planned at the moment mind unfortunately. Thanks for watching👍🏻

Great video learned a lot in that 27mins, I would love to know more about using photo mechanic.

@paullinton3388

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry just found your Photo mechanic video

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul. You beat me to it. Sorry I haven’t replied soon, moving house at the mo. Let me know if you have any Q’s👍🏻

@paullinton3388

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarkKerton Many thanks Mark & good luck with the house move.

Watching your channel has given me loads of helpful tips when I’m working on the motorsport just one question which was bugging me throughout that video was Was you worried about the ball hitting your equipment I would be worried sick

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Matthew, thanks for watching👍🏻 It is a bit worrying but we’re insured with great companies who understand the risk with our kit and being pitchside. I’ve had my laptop knocked off before, goal remote cam smashed and my 400 knocked over! It’s a risk but worth it when we capture THAT image👍🏻

@matthewsisson2388

3 жыл бұрын

Completely understand I’m like that when I’m able to get trackside capturing that one image which makes it all worth while

Watching this makes me realise how fortunate I have been to do 8 or 9 games since the restart. I agree Mark the mask is a nightmare. I have tried wrapping a couple of tissues along the top seam of the mask which makes the ‘steaming’ issue a bit less. Apparently the masks with a built in vent are supposed to be effective but I have not tried myself. Was using the 400 without the lens hood deliberate ?

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Hi John. Thanks for watching. Yes, the mask was a bit annoying but worth putting up with to finally be pitchside again! Yes, I never use the hood at night games. Just always thought I need maximum light coming in. Not really sure if it helps with no hood?

Hey Mark. I finally captured the nerve to watch this video as I have been a little bummed out about the residuals of this pandemic. Again, I really appreciated your insights. I would consider myself a serious amateur sports shooter but recently I have been hired on to be part of a Pro-Am (D3) photographic team. Problem, the league is still under suspension due to government protocols here in Canada. I shoot with a 1Dx and 7D2 while trying to sort out longer reaching glass. Instead of a 70-200 I have a 200 prime and a 135 prime as I also shoot basketball. I have the opportunity to purchase a 70-200 (Version 1) but wonder if I am better off sticking with my primes and my 1.4 extender. I noticed that you attached a 2x extender to get some shots of the Manager. I would like to know your settings with the extender as I'm sure it sent your F-stop and subsequently ISO setting, through the ceiling. Do you have any suggestions for longer glass as I will be shooting a lot of matches in daylight. What are your thoughts on third-party lenses? Also - Photo Mechanic seems to be the 'go to' software for the sports industry. I have recently switched from Lightroom to ACDsee Professional as I'm not a fan of subscriptions. Can you foresee this posing a difficulty? Thanks and I hope you can get back to sports shooting sooner than later.

So many moving parts! Knowing me, I would've fumbled something...

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Haha! Soon get used to it Dave. Sometimes miss the action, its all part of it! Thanks for watching

Nice Video mate and feel your pain with the mask I’ve got glasses what makes it hard work on top of the eye cup foggy

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Russel. Have you tried contact lenses? I quickly gave them a try and haven’t looked back since!

@RussellDossett

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarkKerton Yer I did last year unfortunately I’m due for an eye test and it’s been hard work booking a retest but will definitely go that route when I can get my eyes re tested 👍 Just found out our games have been cancelled due to a case in the team so another few weeks with no sport’s 😩 I just hope everyone is ok 👍

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Ah fingers crossed then. Bugger about the game being cancelled!

What a fascinating insight in to the world or sports photography. What was your thinking on the crop at 16:00 with the player leg showing on the left? I know you have time constraints in getting them sent off, but this obviously is the inverse of 'border patrol' and distractions when doing landscapes? Keep up the great content Mark.

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Stuart. I decided to keep it wide as it was quite poor quality. I usually keep a crop wide so that the client can have more option to edit how they choose. With this particular frame, the editor could easily clone out the leg and overlay it with text if they so wished. On the whole the papers prefer a lot of room to play with I’ve found. Hope that helps👍🏻

@stuartansell4027

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarkKerton Ok makes a lot of sense then, didn't realise the client would edit again.

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the papers often crop to fit it in alongside text or other images, so I always give them plenty of room👍🏻

I work for darlington fc and due to covid and no fans its a surreal feeling..no atmosphere...hopefully can get the fans back in

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Fingers crossed Andy🤞🏻 The game is nothing without the fans! Thanks for watching👍🏻

Nice to see you in action. Do you also do cyclingsport?

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ruud. Was good to finally have a game and experience the “lockdown” atmosphere! I’ve covered cycling before yes, enjoyed it. Usually nice weather and good light👍🏻

I notice that you use the lens hood with what looked like the 70-200, but not with the 400. Is it to allow more light in? Do you ever feel like the stadium lights give you flare? Great video, appreciate your work.

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tim, thanks for watching. Good question! That’s been quite a common question on this video, which has made me think if I’m making a mistake?! I leave the hood off the 400 for the lighting aspect, although I’m not sure if it actually benefits me or not? I’ve never experienced flare at night as yet. Obviously it’s always on during the daytime, unless I’m sat tight to another snapper, then it might come off. Sorry I can’t be more technical Tim. Thanks again for getting in touch👍🏻

@timasbell108

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarkKerton Thanks for the response to the question! Keep up the great work!

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Anytime Tim, thanks for your support👍🏻

Just found your channel. Very nice! I am a budding sports photographer and find this type of video very interesting so thanks! What software are you importing to?

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew. Thanks for watching. Most of us use Photo Mechanic 5 or 6, industry standards really. I’ve covered the process in previous videos and also filmed 3 other games covering different aspects of sports photography, just before lockdown1! Thanks for getting in touch👍🏻

I'm not sure about Canon, but I know that you can get anti-fog eyepieces for some of the Nikon pro cameras like the D3

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Oliver, I’ll look into that👍🏻

@ThePixeluser

3 жыл бұрын

There is also one for Canon it is called Anti-Fog Eyepiece EG

stay safe

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard, you too👍🏻

Great to see you back again at the game, enjoyed as always. One question do you not use the lens hood on the 400 ?

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Stephen. I tend not to use the hood at night. Not found any flare issues or anything. I might be going against certain rules not sure? Thanks for watching👍🏻

@stephenedmunds4503

3 жыл бұрын

Ok thanks does that help with low lighting then ?

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

It may do a little bit perhaps although I don’t think it’s been proven. A habit of mine!

Why did you have a Pocket Wizard on your second camera? Thanks, enjoyed the video.

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Patrick. Thanks for watching. The PW was triggering my remote camera placed in the stand behind me👍🏻

Do you use back button focus and how many focus points do you use! I shoot for Greenock Morton and the mask issue with glasses is a nightmare!

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

No I’ve always used the shutter button. Tried several times but my muscle memory always goes back to the shutter button! I use single point focussing as a rule. AI Servo and set the tracking👍🏻

Ever try shooting tethered Mark? I find its quicker and less hassle than pulling cards in and out, especially in poor weather Pics appear on the laptop screen immediately and you can work on them instantly and get them edited, captioned and sent within seconds.

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Hi David. I’ve often thought about it but just too messy with using two bodies and having two leads tangling up! Must say 95% of the time I wire remotely off the camera which is fantastic. Only for lower league game do I edit myself, I’m very lucky! Thanks for watching David👍🏻

@davidmag479

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarkKerton - Yep I can understand that, lol. I find the Canon 200-400 is a good compromise lens. No need for the 70-200 plus it has the 1.4x built in if you need to stretch to the other goalmouth for corners/penalties. Alternatively the Sigma 120-300 f2.8 sport works great for tight grounds with poor lighting. Very little difference between it and the Canon in terms of speed especially when the AF is customised.

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Ah righto, that’s interesting David.

Hi Mark,,is the audio from the Iphone as well?

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Liam. Yes the whole vlog was shot on the iPhone. Before I bought my M50 camera I used the iPhone for all my vlogs. Superb quality really

It must have been a magical feeling to be back at the stadium. Mark, how do you send files from Photo Mechanic to Photoshop and back again.

@Coopsrun

3 жыл бұрын

Ingest folders

@ThePixeluser

3 жыл бұрын

You can launch Photoshop out of PM

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Alistair. There’s a short cut within PM that opens the image in PS. Then I have a “ready” file or drop in this game, where the edited files is saved ready for sending out. Hope that helps👍🏻

Hey Mark, I have to laugh about your eyepiece getting fogged up. Trying wearing glasses with weather getting cold! I can’t see anything. I just purchased anti-fog solution which has worked wonders but now my glasses look like a shower door after you get out of the shower.

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Oh heck, that sounds tricky with the anti fog approach! I quickly opted for contact lens when I first started on sports. Best thing I ever did! Thanks for watching👍🏻

Hi. Love your work. Do you shoot RAW or JPEG?

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jorge. Always shoot in jpg when on sports. Quicker for sending speed and most clients only process in 72dpi👍🏻 Hope that helps Jorge. Thanks for watching

Hi Mark.what kind of laptop sunshade is that please? Do you have link for it?cheers

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Stanislav. I have had mine a few years now and bought it from a guy in Australia who has since stopped trading! However, this company now produce them, also from Australia. www.wooshades.com.au/

Hey Mark. I was wondering how sports-related jobs work. I see so many guys out there taking photos at the games, but I don't understand how things happen? Are you hired by a club, media agency or you do that as a free lancer? What's the most common way you guys work?

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Marcio. Two ways to go about it really. To get started and start building a portfolio I worked for an agency on a commission basis. This meant I only got paid for the images I sold! After three seasons I approached a bigger agency and was fortunate enough to get hired on a day rate basis. It is very difficult to gain accreditation into the football stadiums without being a member of an agency. Some clubs do have their own photographer but the majority of clubs use the bigger agencies. Hope that all makes sense.

In terms of telephoto reach, is a 400mm long enough for a full size football match?

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes! It’s the go to lens for most sports👍🏻

hi, what type of white balance do you used in this case ?

@MarkKerton

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Nicholas, thanks for watching the video. I nearly always shoot in the cloud setting in white balance. If I think it just gives the images a little bit more colour and pop. Hope that helps mate

Great to see you back on the pitch side Mark... question for ya... how is the camera that is setup in the stands being triggered? Who’s pressing the button 🤣

@MrPixiepantz

3 жыл бұрын

It's paired to the Pocket Wizard wireless trigger attached to the main camera, so fires every time he takes a photo. I think he goes through the setup on a previous video (possibly the Bournemouth-Chelsea match?) earlier this year.

@maccaphoto7407

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrPixiepantz thanks Martin 👍🏻

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Martin, you beat me to it👍🏻

@maccaphoto7407

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarkKerton so is your camera tethering to your laptop? Hence how you can send the images straight off... 👍🏻

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

No Macca. I have to grab the remote camera card at half or full time and download it. Frustrating when you know you probably grabbed a good frame and have to wait!

How do you transfer images to a computer remotely and edit them in real time to upload to social networks?

@MarkKerton

2 жыл бұрын

Only way really is either tethered or via ftp direct to your own account👍🏻

Why did they let you leave without light? Thats not photographers-friendly!

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Martin. I was taking too long I think🤣 Thanks for watching👍🏻

nice shots, but why the hell you're shooting in one-shot AF mode? 😮

@MarkKerton

Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks. Didn’t realise I was?! Where in video did you spot it?

Hey Mark, what is this for a reflection hood for the notebook?

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Markus, thanks for watching. The sun shade is a great help when shooting under lights or in bright conditions. I believe griff gear who made this has since stopped trading but know there is another company now producing them. I will find a link...

@Scheuerman407

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarkKerton thanks, i know the hoods from icap and thinktank but your hood is smaller and good whennit is not raining ;)

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Here you go Markus...www.wooshades.com.au

Hello sir, you think i could shoot under floodlights with a 300mm at f5.6, and around 1/500s at auto iso with okay results? Its the only one i have

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Hi there. I think you would need to switch to manual iso with a Max of 6400. F5.6 will struggle unfortunately I would say but worth a try👍🏻

@sicr626

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarkKerton thank you :) today i will photograph portugal u21 at training, but in sunlight :)

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Have a great shoot👍🏻

How close did that 19:04 cross come to the camera!?

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Was a close one that was Alex🙈 Thanks for watching👍🏻

More add breaks that Channel 4 😂😂😂

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Uploaded at 2am Martin, forgot to remove the mid ads! Now removed👍🏻

What do you have placed ontop of your camera?

@MarkKerton

2 жыл бұрын

These are the remote transmitters Maria, linked to my camera behind the goal

I notice you use the lens hood on your 70-200 but not the 400. How come not the 400? See a lot of sports photographers not using hoods on super-teles

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve always left the 400 hood off for night games to allow more light in. Although not really sure if it achieves better results and wether I’m making a mistake? Never experienced any flare from flood lights etc. Sorry I can’t give you a more in depth answer. Thanks for watching👍🏻

@SundayRacers

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarkKerton I often see photographers at places like Wimbledon with no hoods on super teles and was interested. I suppose there the togs are more squeezed in, but also there's a lot less light. It just freaks me out a bit thinking of leaving the hood off my 300 f/2.8 as I keep thinking I'm going to knacker my front element 😂 Ever thought about doing some "jobs a good 'un" merch? I'll take a t-shirt 😀

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Yeh I do take it for granted when I don’t have the hood on and stand it upright! I’m seriously thinking over design some merch you know, had a few requests! Watch this space👍🏻

Why no hood on the 400?

@alexleech4490

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, was wondering that too...

@sportsshooter2574

3 жыл бұрын

I have the same 'heavyweight' and I always use the hood unless we are too many photographers next to each other and out of courtesy we remove the hoods ( pre-Covid of course). I would not rest the lens face down on the ground like Mark does, big risk getting the front element scratched.

@davidmag479

3 жыл бұрын

If theres groups of togs they can get in the way of someone elses field of view if you're all shooting the same direction. A lot of the guys remove them to shorten the lens length.

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t usually use a hood for night games. Perhaps I’m going against the rules not sure? Just thinking of the low light conditions really. Not clever to rest the lens glass down like commented on, my bad!

do you get paid by the club or news agency or who?

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

I was working for a local welsh agency for this game Juan. Huw Evens agency. They supply local papers in wales. Thanks for watching👍🏻

its definitely strange, i've been mainly shooting women football and non league mainly

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

So strange Dave! Thanks for watching

That’s seems like to much to do do you have to edit and sent durning game?

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Greg. Yes, thats right, as quick as we can. Luckily, as you will see in my other football videos from back in March, for the bigger games, mainly Premier League, I usually send straight off the back of the camera to an editor at the office. Basically I speak into the mic on the camera, tell the editor what is going on and hit send. Means a goal or a red card etc can be online in seconds. Hope that helps Greg. Thanks for watching.

@vhapourgaming2115

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarkKerton can you please send me the link..?

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

@@vhapourgaming2115 kzread.info/dash/bejne/pKaL1a6Bh9y8k6g.html

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

@@vhapourgaming2115 kzread.info/dash/bejne/fXij0ZinmJCZoLA.html

Mark, if you think wearing a mask is bad enough fogging up the eyepiece try wearing glasses. I literally shoot 'blind' half the time lol

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Neil. I can imagine wearing glasses is a nightmare. I opted for contact lens when I started in sports and must say it’s the best thing I ever did! Have you tried contacts?

@stuffbyneilsmith

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarkKerton I tried them a long time ago but because my eyesight is so bad it had to be hard contacts. I also found out that I dont like trying to put things near/on my eyes lol. Only resolution for me is laser surgery........................if only I had the money to get it done

@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Ah that’s a bugger! Yes, I’d love laser treatment too but wow the cost!

@ThePixeluser

3 жыл бұрын

I now have a loop of urbandoo which works well, you can also try to wear the glasses over the mask

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@MarkKerton

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ashik👍🏻