which are best for sporting events espc. (football)?
1375361
These 8 power binocs have a wide field of view and are perfect for sporting events.
1375362
These are good but a little heavy. I've brought them to a couple of games and got great views but it's kind of a beast to lug around. Binoculars I see around me are usually the small sports models
1375363
The Nikon 7216 Action 8x40mm Binoculars are the only ones that I own right now and I think that they work great for watching sports. They offer a crisp and clear view and aren't zoomed in so far that you lose track of what you're looking at.
1375364
great for events, very clear. I would recommend spending a few extra bucks and getting the anti-fog model...
1028371
This is a great lens, but sports is not really it's thing. Out it might do alright. Sigma has always been the winner for sports, either the 50-150 2.8 or the 70-200 2.8. Don't just take my word for it. Look at the Pentax forums website under the tab lens database. Real helpful reviews.
61326
I used it for football last season and it worked great! I would say yes it will work for you
1037875
Yes, these binoculars are excellent for sporting events because they are small, but still have very good clarity and zoom.
2284590
Yes, your husband will be able to see football on it. And with very good quality !
1798295
I think there are better alternatives for your hobby, I am using this one for sports and sometimes for inside meetings that I record. Hope to be helpful. Good luck ;)
839570
Thank you Michael for your very helpful detailed response. Good to know in what settings to use which recording mode. I plan to keep it mainly on 1080p as you, unless filming an event with quick moving images such as a sports match in which case I'll switch to 720p @ 60fpm. Thanks again for your input :)
230691
I would say the dynamic picture setting is the best for sports. brighter colors. But it does depend on where the TV is in the house. If it is in a dark room then Dynamic may be too bright and could start to hurt your eyes after watching an entire game.
1804963
I have had this for a couple months now and it is perfect for football and movies.
525471
Outdoor video is okay, as long as there is good lighting. The low lux on this particular brand is not all that exciting, making playback of videos taken in low light situations somewhat fuzzy and greyish. The zooming qualities should work fine for sports, although you shouldn't expect the quality as compared to that taken with , lets say, a 14 0r 16 megapixel camera. Hope this was helpful.
8073
There is this website "fans edge". I wouldn't buy any of the team hats on Amazon again. The other website has better quality sports stuff. My husband loves football and honestly, the stuff I've gotten on here doesn't compare. They have all of the NFL teams on there, so I'm sure you'll find everything you're looking for. Good luck!
2281706
For Triathlon, it's better if you get the Garmin Fenix line. Both fenix 2 and 3 is pretty good watch and supports multi sports mode.
2016020
Absolutely, that is why I bought mine...for outdoor tailgates and camping (so I can watch sports). Works great the few times I have used.
394706
Hello. Unfortunately, neither of these will be very good for soccer. It is not a question of zoom, so much as response time. These types of cameras have to clear the sensor before they capture a shot, so none of them are going to be great for sports. They can work ok, but you're likely to miss "the moment". If that is acceptible, try the SX200 (or one of the new Lumix models with the super fast auto focus might be a bit better). But for best results shooting sports, you'd want something that didn't have to clear the sensor, like a DSLR (Canon Rebel, Nikon D40, etc.) Or if you want a small hybrid, you could consider the Lumix GF1, but they aren't cheap. Hello. Unfortunately, neither of these will be very good for soccer. It is not a question of zoom, so much as response time. These types of cameras have to clear the sensor before they capture a shot, so none of them are going to be great for sports. They can work ok, but you're likely to miss "the moment". If that is acceptible, try the SX200 (or one of the new Lumix models with the super fast auto focus might be a bit better). But for best results shooting sports, you'd want something that didn't have to clear the sensor, like a DSLR (Canon Rebel, Nikon D40, etc.) Or if you want... » Read More Hello. Unfortunately, neither of these will be very good for soccer. It is not a question of zoom, so much as response time. These types of cameras have to clear the sensor before they capture a shot, so none of them are going to be great for sports. They can work ok, but you're likely to miss "the moment". If that is acceptible, try the SX200 (or one of the new Lumix models with the super fast auto focus might be a bit better). But for best results shooting sports, you'd want something that didn't have to clear the sensor, like a DSLR (Canon Rebel, Nikon D40, etc.) Or if you want a small hybrid, you could consider the Lumix GF1, but they aren't cheap. « Show Less
1945791
Absolutely. Keeping in mind that with an f stop of 4 you will get the best performance outdoors. For baseball and Pre-dark football, soccer and such, this is a great option. Indoor sports not so much.
623350
It all depends on what shots you are wanting to get. If you want clear wide-angle shots of sports then this lens is for you. However, the drawback is you can't get in very close (hence 16mm). If you are wanting more close-up isolated shots of your subject, a telephoto zoom with a large aperture would be preferable. With this lens, you would only have the option of wide-angle shots at 16mm.
1681730
This is a fantastic lens for sports photography in its focal length range. I use it to take pictures of tennis players, both during the day when the light is very good and at night when it isn't. There is a faster (f2.0) 200mm fixed focal length lens that could be useful if the light is really poor, but it is much more expensive. The real question is whether you will be so far away that 200mm isn't enough; I have not used any of the tele-converters.