Please do more of these videos if you can. Always fascinated with how photographers work at proper games, seeing their work and how they capture everything, along with how you send images whilst the match is still going on. Love it! Keep up the good work 👍
So chuffed for you that you are back into the football side of things. The main reason I subscribed to your channel in the first place. It amazes me the speed in which you work, swapping from different lenses, editing and sending pics to the desk within minutes and not forgetting the tips you give us all through your vlog! I noticed midway through the video that sound from your voice was muted while the background noise could still be heard 🤔 Btw: Nice to see my 400ml f2.8 in your intro 😉 Look forward to seeing more of the same content Mark 🙏🏻👍🏻
Quality Mark, long may it continue for you, bet it was good to dust off the cobwebs. It's good to see in the video how much juggling around you've got to do between cameras, just to make sure you're using the correct lens at that exact moment in time.
Thanks for this really enjoyed it, it’s great to see how you guys work, as an amateur sports photographer it’s a great help Please keep these sort of video’s coming.
Full time report..bloody good job you did there mate..caught the action and atmosphere brilliantly..loved the shots you got in difficult lighting conditions by the look of it..easy to blow out those white shirts I would imagine..Do you have the image stabilisation off or on with the monopod attached to the 400..?I know on a tripod it would be off but is that the same for the monopod..Great to hear how good Canon support was..
cracking stuff Mark you're back with the vids! top notch again, an inspiration! Small tip though, if you per chance end up going to Preston, dont travel in that coloured van!! :) :)
Nice video Mark. You may have done this already but it would be very informative to learn your digital process at a match. From shooting to transfer to editing and finally sending. How are you set up and can you walk through the entire process? Thanks for educating us :)
@@MarkKerton well it was dinnertime and I usually don't watch much sports anyway. But I like the cut you give to your clips (as I wrote in the past, I'd love to follow my home town football team whenever possible) and I asked her first ( yes I asked) if I could watch for a while not to be forced to check on the phone. I even muted while she was calling, relying on subs alone. After about 20 min she asked me to change. Should you ever come to Italy, please let me know.
Both my kids play and I purchased a Sony A6100 with 2 kit lens. I'm thinking about upgrading my lens, any suggestions? I'm only shooting soccer mostly during late day early evening.
Great to see you back in the game Mark , you looked like a kid in a sweet shop at the beginning, and your facial expressions as they went from miss after miss was funny . Keep the videos coming mate . Stay safe 👍
You used the 1DX1 a lot more, any particular reason why you used it with the 400 vs 70-200? Less cropping? Also how’s AF compare, assuming 1DX1 keeps up with 1DX3.
Hi Johnnie. I put the mkiii on the 400 purely for any cropping that I might have needed, as the sensor size is that bit bigger than the mki. I didn’t really notice any difference in the focusing speed or accuracy, to be honest thanks for watching👍🏻
9 years later and the 1DX is still a beast. I had one for three years. Best camera I managed to own. Of course a mkiii or R3 would be way better but then "who wants to be a millionaire??"
Time for a R5 or R6 Mark the mirror less advantages are endless especially for sport photography. Actually l think they bringing out the R3 just for you!
Mark. I dragged my 20 year old son into my home office to watch your most recent video. He is a basketball guy. It was my third time watching this particular video. I kept telling him . “ see how happy Mark looks.” That’s my feeling every Saturday when I’m out shooting League 1 Ontario. For the past few weeks I have been in a photographic slump. But your video has revived me. Thanks a bunch!
Very happy for you being back out!!! And thank you for taking us along! Super cool of Jackie (spelling?) to hook you up with some kit! I love LOVE my 1D X Mark III!! If you’re wanting to stick with DSLR and EF glass there’s a bunch coming in to the stores as many trade for mirrorless and RF glass.. not sure if you can get B&H or Adorama to ship to the UK but they get and have some clean bodies and lenses. Or even buy refurbished from Canon..
Hey Mark, I've watched a lot of Sport Photography videos as a beginner sports photograph enthusiast. I've found yours are really informative. I'm taking more lacrosse shots rather than football shots but it's a similar fast-moving game. Only got a 70-200 F2.8 but would love a 400.....$$$$ Covid must have hit you and other professional photographers really hard. Great to see that it's an industry with some top people willing to reach a hand out for support - restores faith in humanity. Keep on coming with the videos mate. Top-notch!! We need live sport back here in AUS!!!
Thanks for watching Kane, really appreciate it. Canon have been superb with the kit loan. That has come to an end this month but my good friend Steve Paston has lent me his 1dx & 300mm so good to carry on. With the industry still recovering I’m not going to re invest in kit just yet! See how things pan out🤞🏻
You sent images of managers etc when you had a moment or two, was there a big rush for that or us it just to reduce workload later? Does your camera send to laptop all through the game or on demand? I presume these are jpegs at this point too? Thanks
Hi Adam. Thanks for watching the video I try and send any image that might be useful for an online story and also like you say, to lighten the load after the game. Everything is shot in JPEG as a rule, Just for speed really. Most newspapers only print in 72 DPI so JPEG works well. We don’t export images straight to the laptop, just simply take the card out and slot it in the reader as and when we need to send off images. Hope that helps👍🏻
@@MarkKerton thanks thats brilliant. I'm just trying to understand workflow as I'm doing a bit of mostly cycling and motorsport photography myself this year. Although your line of work is different its very interesting and informative to watch you at work it looks second nature to you !
I photograph our local rugby league games here in Wagga Wagga in the Riverina region of NSW, Australia. Our comp got canned about six weeks ago because of Covid, so I have been starved of action. I love sports photography.
Thanks Stanislav👍🏻 Yes, I’m extremely lucky to be loaned the kit for now whilst I save up for my own again. Canon have such a fantastic support system that cannot be beaten👍🏻
Given the amount of work you do during the 90+ minutes between shooting, editing and sending it would be interesting to see what sort of readout you'd get from a heart monitor. I reckon you'd get a surprise. There's times I come away from a game exhausted, especially if there's loads of action and goals. It can be manic trying to keep up with it, especially if you're having to edit, caption and send images yourself throughout the game.
Hi Mark, new to the channel and been watching a few especially the football. I use to cover these upto a few years back and brought back many memories. Pre match preps creating code replacements, checking any news or new signings etc. watching nil nil draws and getting absolutely nothing 😀. Sitting on the wrong side or end but nothing compares with seeing your images in the Sunday papers. I see you’ve also moved upto my neck of the woods in Nth Lincs, I live next to the Humber Bridge and it’s a great area to live. Look forward to watching more of your vids 👍
Hi Graham, thanks for watching some of the videos, appreciate your support. Yes, not far from you now, only 15 minutes from the bridge. Which agency did you used to shoot for then when you were covering sport? Unfortunately, my sport work has dried up again! It’s the same for a lot of us freelancers, the work just doesn’t seem to be there like it was?! Time will tell I guess but do miss the buzz that you spoke about before and during the game. Thanks for getting in touch and catch up soon
@@MarkKerton I worked for Prosport in the beginning but I think they have gone now as I heard he lost his Dataco licence not long after. Also Camerasport. I also had a conference licence so use to cover Grimsby’s games for non league paper. At the end I also worked for a guy from Doncaster area but had a major falling out with him over pay. At that point I decided to concentrate on the ice skating events.
@@GrahamTaylor123 Ah ProSport, know Phill & Paul, they’re still going strong. If it’s the same prosport that is? Camera sport still going too, sending through Getty now I think. It’s always tricky on commission, you never really know if the pay is correct, a lot of trust involved! I’m tempted to go back to commission but we’ll see!
@@MarkKerton different pro sport also known as professional sport which was owned by a guy called Tommy Hindley. He was very big in tennis circles and I think Wimbledon had a lot of his images on display.
Hi Mark, Superb work done. We have been following your content for quite awhile and you are such an inspiration to many. Just keep up the good job. It would be great if could have a conversation one day
Great multitasking skills Mark. Also, smart usage of a fixed focal and a zoom lens. I've learned loads from your informative videos. I'm a disabled non-league photographer from Lincolnshire. I am now a Subscriber!
A month or two borrowing my one of my 1Dx's, how will I cope without it!! I just have to get by with the 4 other cameras I have and even dig out the 1d mark 3 as a last resort 🤣
Great vlog Mark, got my second away game this weekend at Tranmere and just got a new 300mm f/2.8 to use, love watching your videos for tips and tricks. Hopefully it will be an enjoyable experience. @sl_sportsphotos
Please do more of these videos if you can. Always fascinated with how photographers work at proper games, seeing their work and how they capture everything, along with how you send images whilst the match is still going on. Love it! Keep up the good work 👍
Another enjoyable video Mark.Glad to see you back in action.
Yes please Mark ! It’s how I got into it if you remember 😊
I always find a tip or 5 within you sports videos, That is great help/service from Canon.
Nice to see you in my home town.... Great video... up the tigers...lol..
Thanks for watching Andrew. Was a good shift this one👍🏻
Great to see you back at the footy. Great video.
Thanks for watching Mark👍🏻
So chuffed for you that you are back into the football side of things. The main reason I subscribed to your channel in the first place. It amazes me the speed in which you work, swapping from different lenses, editing and sending pics to the desk within minutes and not forgetting the tips you give us all through your vlog!
I noticed midway through the video that sound from your voice was muted while the background noise could still be heard 🤔
Btw: Nice to see my 400ml f2.8 in your intro 😉
Look forward to seeing more of the same content Mark 🙏🏻👍🏻
Awesome shots. Wish I could have such lenses 😢
I was in debt for a few years I can tell you!
De magnifique photos et bravo pour cette vidéo
Welcome back! Thanks Jackie for setting up our favorite photographer! Keep on shooting Mark!
Yay to Jackie and i love that orange van.
Great video, Mark! Good to see you're back. If anyone knows a nicer photographer on YT, give me a tip (I doubt it...) All the best!
Hey Mark, you are riding a Dutch football Van... hahaha
🤣 It could be classed as that yes, brill👍🏻
Great to see you back Mark, thanks for sharing awesome 👌
Great content Mark. Just watched a couple of your videos and great to hear you got back to shooting pitch side. Will check out more of your videos
Thanks Andrew, really appreciate your support on the channel
Superb video Mark, delighted to see you back doing football. Always good to watch. Thanks.👍
Glad to see you are back in action Mark!!
Thanks for watching, appreciate it👍🏻
Watched your video for the first time and Im already looking forward to the next one! Also, happy for you that you got the kit to work.
Great watch Mark, interesting to see your workflow, not much pressure to carry out a quick edit and send! Look forward to the next video.
So happy for you!!! Enjoy your work man! Greetings from Bogotá. Huge fan
So good seeing you shooting sports again mate. 🤩🥳😎
Quality Mark, long may it continue for you, bet it was good to dust off the cobwebs. It's good to see in the video how much juggling around you've got to do between cameras, just to make sure you're using the correct lens at that exact moment in time.
Hi Mark great videos .I thought most desks wanted unedited images to fit the copy?
Hi Robert. I always edit what’s needed but will leave the crop loose so the papers can crop tighter if needed👍🏻
Thank you for narrating what you are doing, your settings, and your methodology. Excellent Video!
Brilliant 👏 and great seeing football ⚽️ again.
Brilliant vlog Mark. Look forward to seeing you again soon
Endlich!!
Thanks for this really enjoyed it, it’s great to see how you guys work, as an amateur sports photographer it’s a great help
Please keep these sort of video’s coming.
Full time report..bloody good job you did there mate..caught the action and atmosphere brilliantly..loved the shots you got in difficult lighting conditions by the look of it..easy to blow out those white shirts I would imagine..Do you have the image stabilisation off or on with the monopod attached to the 400..?I know on a tripod it would be off but is that the same for the monopod..Great to hear how good Canon support was..
Nice to watch you back pitch side, mate!
Great to see you back out and at it mate! Hopefully, we can be the same here in Oz too soon enough.
Fun to watch. I shot my kids hockey. 80D 50mm and a 80mm
Welcome back. Great post - thank you. What camera was filming you?
Great to see you back at the sport Mark. We'll get you over for next years TT yet. :)
Welcome back!!!!
cracking stuff Mark you're back with the vids! top notch again, an inspiration! Small tip though, if you per chance end up going to Preston, dont travel in that coloured van!! :) :)
Great video Mark really enjoyed it .. it always a challenge when to drop 400 and use 70-200 ..
Nice video Mark. You may have done this already but it would be very informative to learn your digital process at a match. From shooting to transfer to editing and finally sending. How are you set up and can you walk through the entire process? Thanks for educating us :)
I was watching your clip on tv with subs then my wife stepped in and complained "hey I don't understand anything, please change"
Haha, you will have to get a TV in a different room for her to watch whilst you watch lots of TH-cam sports videos🤣
@@MarkKerton well it was dinnertime and I usually don't watch much sports anyway. But I like the cut you give to your clips (as I wrote in the past, I'd love to follow my home town football team whenever possible) and I asked her first ( yes I asked) if I could watch for a while not to be forced to check on the phone. I even muted while she was calling, relying on subs alone. After about 20 min she asked me to change. Should you ever come to Italy, please let me know.
@@MarkKerton that where I come from
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How did you get to this position shooting pro football?
Both my kids play and I purchased a Sony A6100 with 2 kit lens. I'm thinking about upgrading my lens, any suggestions? I'm only shooting soccer mostly during late day early evening.
Hey Mark, what Website you are uploading images?.
Hi there. I shoot for the Press Association so all images go to them. They then send them out to lots of clients👍🏻
What is that thing called attached with the monopod to hold the lens????
Collar or foot I think👍🏻
@@MarkKerton thank you 🙏
why the photos have an aspect ratio of 7: 5?
What parameters you use?
What influences your decision as to when to switch from 400 to 70-200?
Good to see you back on the ground. Silly question, as it was a "quiet game" how many frames did you shoot.
he said 36
@@joelbaverstock2121 thought that was the number of photos he sent off to the PA.
It's not true what they say about men not being able to multi task. That was exhasting just watching. 😅
Great to see you back in the game Mark , you looked like a kid in a sweet shop at the beginning, and your facial expressions as they went from miss after miss was funny . Keep the videos coming mate . Stay safe 👍
Hi Mark, how do you get your passes for the matches. Do you email the EFL or the club directly? Love the videos :) Alfie :)
Hi Alfie. That’s all left with the agency. I just go where I’m sent👍🏻
You used the 1DX1 a lot more, any particular reason why you used it with the 400 vs 70-200? Less cropping? Also how’s AF compare, assuming 1DX1 keeps up with 1DX3.
Hi Johnnie. I put the mkiii on the 400 purely for any cropping that I might have needed, as the sensor size is that bit bigger than the mki. I didn’t really notice any difference in the focusing speed or accuracy, to be honest thanks for watching👍🏻
9 years later and the 1DX is still a beast. I had one for three years. Best camera I managed to own. Of course a mkiii or R3 would be way better but then "who wants to be a millionaire??"
Fantastic video thanks man!
please write down the camera settings in each photo. thank you😁
If I don’t add the info to the image, it is the same as the previous image with settings. Hope that helps
Time for a R5 or R6 Mark the mirror less advantages are endless especially for sport photography. Actually l think they bringing out the R3 just for you!
Mark. I dragged my 20 year old son into my home office to watch your most recent video. He is a basketball guy. It was my third time watching this particular video. I kept telling him . “ see how happy Mark looks.” That’s my feeling every Saturday when I’m out shooting League 1 Ontario. For the past few weeks I have been in a photographic slump. But your video has revived me. Thanks a bunch!
Hi Mark. Who did you contact to be part of the media team for the football matches?
Just joined an agency. All bookings are made by them👍🏻
onde vc compra essa lentes sua qual site lente para futebol
The 400? I have one for sale as it happens👍🏻
Sorry if this has been asked, how early do you arrive before the match? Cheers from 🇨🇦
Usually around 3 hrs, just to make sure we can reserve a good spot pitchside
Vraiment j ’adore vos vidéos bravo pour votre magnifique travail
Thanks for watching the videos, I am glad they are helping you out with your photography
Thanks from Berlin for this video i enjoyed with it
Thanks for watching👍🏻
Very happy for you being back out!!! And thank you for taking us along! Super cool of Jackie (spelling?) to hook you up with some kit! I love LOVE my 1D X Mark III!! If you’re wanting to stick with DSLR and EF glass there’s a bunch coming in to the stores as many trade for mirrorless and RF glass.. not sure if you can get B&H or Adorama to ship to the UK but they get and have some clean bodies and lenses. Or even buy refurbished from Canon..
Good to see these videos back, always interesting and helpful advice 👍
Hey Mark, I've watched a lot of Sport Photography videos as a beginner sports photograph enthusiast. I've found yours are really informative. I'm taking more lacrosse shots rather than football shots but it's a similar fast-moving game. Only got a 70-200 F2.8 but would love a 400.....$$$$
Covid must have hit you and other professional photographers really hard. Great to see that it's an industry with some top people willing to reach a hand out for support - restores faith in humanity.
Keep on coming with the videos mate. Top-notch!! We need live sport back here in AUS!!!
Thanks for watching Kane, really appreciate it. Canon have been superb with the kit loan. That has come to an end this month but my good friend Steve Paston has lent me his 1dx & 300mm so good to carry on. With the industry still recovering I’m not going to re invest in kit just yet! See how things pan out🤞🏻
Great video Mark 👌 📸 🔥
You sent images of managers etc when you had a moment or two, was there a big rush for that or us it just to reduce workload later? Does your camera send to laptop all through the game or on demand? I presume these are jpegs at this point too? Thanks
Hi Adam. Thanks for watching the video I try and send any image that might be useful for an online story and also like you say, to lighten the load after the game. Everything is shot in JPEG as a rule, Just for speed really. Most newspapers only print in 72 DPI so JPEG works well. We don’t export images straight to the laptop, just simply take the card out and slot it in the reader as and when we need to send off images. Hope that helps👍🏻
@@MarkKerton thanks thats brilliant. I'm just trying to understand workflow as I'm doing a bit of mostly cycling and motorsport photography myself this year. Although your line of work is different its very interesting and informative to watch you at work it looks second nature to you !
I photograph our local rugby league games here in Wagga Wagga in the Riverina region of NSW, Australia. Our comp got canned about six weeks ago because of Covid, so I have been starved of action. I love sports photography.
Ah that’s a real shame Paul! Fingers crossed you’re back to normal soon🤞🏻
Nice to see you back to the pitch and glad you had the opportunity to shoot with such a great setup.
Thanks Stanislav👍🏻 Yes, I’m extremely lucky to be loaned the kit for now whilst I save up for my own again. Canon have such a fantastic support system that cannot be beaten👍🏻
Given the amount of work you do during the 90+ minutes between shooting, editing and sending it would be interesting to see what sort of readout you'd get from a heart monitor. I reckon you'd get a surprise. There's times I come away from a game exhausted, especially if there's loads of action and goals. It can be manic trying to keep up with it, especially if you're having to edit, caption and send images yourself throughout the game.
Been waiting for this, crazy to think that you were at carrow road the same day as me watching Norwich V Bournemouth :)
Hells bells Mark - that has to be one of the most stressful jobs in the world. Amazing stuff!
Man photography is awesome and I’m about to go photograph a game next week nervous but excited! and also love your work keep it going!! 👍🏻
hi man I have a question for you
I want to know how you upload photos to Getty images directly from your camera?
What is the thing over your shoulder for?
You mean my 400mm lens?
@@MarkKerton ye that haha I've seen it when I go to my local football club thought it was for lighting
Thank you for the content! I really appreciate your format. I know this is a lot of work!
thanks for sharing
Was at that game ( can just about see myself and nephew behind you _) Did you take any fan pics ?
The best brand for ever!!!
NikSon 'll be gone soon; Canon the last man standing.
Thanks for showing everything you do while shooting!
how many megapixels does that camera take?
Just liked your work📸👏
Hey are you going mirrorless ? "EOS R3"
How early do you usually get to a game before kick off?
Glad to see you back at it. I had actually unsubscribed as I thought you were only doing landscapes these days!
Good to see you back at it top stuff
Hi Mark, new to the channel and been watching a few especially the football. I use to cover these upto a few years back and brought back many memories. Pre match preps creating code replacements, checking any news or new signings etc. watching nil nil draws and getting absolutely nothing 😀. Sitting on the wrong side or end but nothing compares with seeing your images in the Sunday papers.
I see you’ve also moved upto my neck of the woods in Nth Lincs, I live next to the Humber Bridge and it’s a great area to live. Look forward to watching more of your vids 👍
Hi Graham, thanks for watching some of the videos, appreciate your support. Yes, not far from you now, only 15 minutes from the bridge. Which agency did you used to shoot for then when you were covering sport? Unfortunately, my sport work has dried up again! It’s the same for a lot of us freelancers, the work just doesn’t seem to be there like it was?! Time will tell I guess but do miss the buzz that you spoke about before and during the game. Thanks for getting in touch and catch up soon
@@MarkKerton I worked for Prosport in the beginning but I think they have gone now as I heard he lost his Dataco licence not long after. Also Camerasport. I also had a conference licence so use to cover Grimsby’s games for non league paper. At the end I also worked for a guy from Doncaster area but had a major falling out with him over pay. At that point I decided to concentrate on the ice skating events.
@@GrahamTaylor123 Ah ProSport, know Phill & Paul, they’re still going strong. If it’s the same prosport that is? Camera sport still going too, sending through Getty now I think. It’s always tricky on commission, you never really know if the pay is correct, a lot of trust involved! I’m tempted to go back to commission but we’ll see!
@@MarkKerton different pro sport also known as professional sport which was owned by a guy called Tommy Hindley. He was very big in tennis circles and I think Wimbledon had a lot of his images on display.
Good luck ....
cool VW
Loved watching your videos Mark, keep up the outstanding work my friend!
Thanks Ash, appreciate that👍🏻
The fact that such expensive cameras still don't have a proper way to connect to the Internet it's hilarious in '21
They do Lorenzo. I just wasn’t sending remote for this game👍🏻
Hi Mark, Superb work done. We have been following your content for quite awhile and you are such an inspiration to many.
Just keep up the good job. It would be great if could have a conversation one day
Great to see Canon supporting their shooters in a pinch. Great video!
Yes, they’ve been fantastic
Great multitasking skills Mark. Also, smart usage of a fixed focal and a zoom lens. I've learned loads from your informative videos. I'm a disabled non-league photographer from Lincolnshire. I am now a Subscriber!
That’s great Dave, and a Lincolnshire snapper too, brilliant👍🏻
@@MarkKerton thank you. I am learning from your great videos.
Great to watch. Love my 1DX and R6.
Thanks for watching. Love my 1Dx too although the need to change to Mirrorless is growing!
How did you become a sports photographer?
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A month or two borrowing my one of my 1Dx's, how will I cope without it!! I just have to get by with the 4 other cameras I have and even dig out the 1d mark 3 as a last resort 🤣
Thanks for your video sir!!!!!
Thanks for watching Al👍🏻
great video mark and great insight ,love watching your videos
Job's a good'n Mark👍
Thanks Steve, it is now🤣👍🏻
Half time report..loving it so far..more of the same 2nd half..tactics for 2nd half..keep pressing ..!😃
the manager pics were fire, Great video mate!
Great vlog Mark, got my second away game this weekend at Tranmere and just got a new 300mm f/2.8 to use, love watching your videos for tips and tricks. Hopefully it will be an enjoyable experience. @sl_sportsphotos