Suggested Equipment
- Primary and backup DSLR cameras (Canon or Nikon preferred)
- Short lens between 15mm-105mm
- External flash or strobe for portraits and/or start line (if necessary)
- Minimum of 16 GB available memory
- Backup batteries for both cameras and external flash
- Weather protection for gear and photographer
Configuration Requirements
ALL PHOTO CAMERAS:
ASPECT RATIO: 4:6/2:3
IMAGE SIZE: ≥ 2000px X 3000px
FILE SIZE: 1-2MB
AUTO-ROTATE: ON (if applicable)
IMAGE FORMAT: JPEG (do not shoot in RAW)
AUTO CAMERAS:
INTERVAL SETTING: ON, 1 frame per second (00:00:01)
APERTURE: 8.0+, depending on light + minimum 250fps
AUTO-FOCUS: OFF once focus has been set on a subject on the timing line
Location Framing
- Follow the applicable framing guidelines outlined in the Image Samples section in page 2
- Set up Video and Auto-cameras with race clock in the frame
- Ensure bib number is visible in photos
- Begin photo upload/deliver photos within two hours of LAST FINISHER
- For auto-cameras, position an a-frame ladder 15-20 yards from the timing line
- Samples:
