(Aug 11, 2013, 00:16)Loraine Wrote: I have a Cannon rebel T1i with a EF-S 55-250mm 1:4-5.6 IS. My problem is I can't get good night action football shots without them coming out blurry. Does anyone know what I need to fix this problem? My son starts High School this year and the games are at night. His youth football during the day I had amazing pictures. I don't know if I need a flash or different lens? Please help. Thanks
About the only thing you 'need' is a better technique and some knowledge.
I'm going to assume you are shooting in 'full auto'. Try going to the 'sports' mode.
Watch the viewfinder for the blinking light that tells you that holding the camera REAL steady is necessary for a good photo.
If that's still not good enough, you're going to have to go into uncharted territory, Program mode. There, you can change the ISO (sensitivity) so that the camera needs less light to make a picture. Most sports photographers shoot in the 800-1000 iso range. I'm looking at the instructions for your camera and I see that it can go up to 12,800 (H). I suggest that you try setting it to 3200, and try shooting. If it's still not getting rid of the blurries, go to 6400. At the higher numbers, you may notice what's called 'digital noise' which looks kinda grainy. One of the prices you pay for shooting in less than optimum light.
Posting pictures here, with what your camera setting were, will help us troubleshoot the 'problem' and help you get the results you're looking for.
Wall-E