Thanks.. have you tried taking any sports pics?
Nope.
Main purpose for me buying it was to be able to take pictures of documents in places like libraries and courthouses.
If taking sports pics, you have to pan the camera with the moving object if you are in hopes of getting a clear picture of the subject using typical shutter speeds. If you have the ability to use defined shutter speeds, you have the ability to stop most everything but you also loose depth. You also need to learn how to squeeze the shutter button just like shooting a gun. If you jerk the button, the image itself will be jerked as well. This is the most common mistake when shooting action pictures.
Find articles on how to take racing pictures to get a better idea, but most times it is the subject you want and not the background in focus. Not knowing the ins and outs of digital SLR’s, I would need to see if it is the same as regular film SLR’s.
I’m a relative beginner with no photography training. I’ve been using a Canon EOS Rebel T2i for a couple of years, and it works great—even has an automatic setting for shooting sports that will allow you to take continuous shots (i.e., around 4-6 per second).
I went on a recent trip to Scotland and attended a soccer match at the famous Celtic Park on a Saturday, and a rugby match at a smaller stadium in Glasgow on Sunday. I took hundreds of photos at both venues and the results were terrific.
You’ll want to get a lens that will allow you a decent telephoto range. You won’t be able to get really good photos of action 50-100 yards away without it. These cost anywhere from $600 to $20,000.