after reading article on atiba jefferson, a sports/portrait/skateboarding photographer i was surprised to learn he uses a medium format camera, but after reading the article and looking at his high quality pictures it made perfect sense. the detail photographs medium format cameras create are not the only smart reason for using these cameras for action shots, but the flash sync and digital backs also make medium format a great idea for action shots.
the flash sync for the medium format cameras atiba uses are 1/500 of a second, versus the 1/250 of a second flash sync some 35 mm cameras have. although this is only one stop, i'm sure it is very helpful in obtaining that decisive moment stop action shot that is very important in action photography. another feature of the medium format cameras that is helpful ensuring you get that perfect stop action shot, is their digital backs. (which are extremely necessary if you want to take action shots with your medium format camera) the digital back atiba uses is a leaf aptus 75, a back which can cost between $15,000 and $30,000, this back can shoot 25 frames in 60 seconds, which would work for sequences and would supply you with plenty of frames t choose from when looking for that perfect moment.
after looking at atiba's photos i'm curious to see how much longer 35 mm cameras will hold up for sports/action photography
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