Lady's Hoops

For a 102-45 blowout, the shots weren't all THAT. For the first 5 minutes, UGA went long, shooting from behind the arc and draining 3's - with me either having the shooter in the corner right in front of me (too close) or on the far side (blocked by a mass of humanity in the paint).

So by the time UGA started working it inside by late in the 1st and the whole 2nd, it was mainly reserves and bench players. Still it was a physical game.

I went with 2 remotes (pole and floor plate), with mixed results. I was aiming for a nice reflection shot off the floor in the first half. The second half, i just moved it to under the basket looking up. Next game i should be able to try a backboard remote. Try.









This reminds me why i loathe using a Nikon D1. They're best used as paperweights and the occasional remotes. I'd go out and get some D70s but i have no way of firing them because they don't have the 10-pin input that the prosumer & pro cameras have. Any modification of their cable release requires some serious electronic know-how. I know of one person who did it (an ex-Nikon guy) and its a serious pain and more trouble then its worth.

The D100 just isn't practical because of the buffer. The D200 still goes for $1100 used. What i might do is buy a D300 in a few months and move my D2H to remote status. (It really takes an icky looking picture anymore).

Alas i'm stuck with what i've got and i try to make it work. Hey kids, take a guess which photo was taken with the D1.

This stuff is expensive. Really. The next time i hear "But you've got an easy job" from someone, i'll scream. Five year ago I wouldnt have had a clue how to set up remotes, letalone use them with some degree of success. Between pocket wizards, cables for the cameras, safety cables so stuff doesn't fall, magic arms, clamps, floor plates Then lenses and a camera, it adds up FAST. Anyways, at least i found a use for old Manual Focus 2.8 glass.