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I have just photographed my granddaughters first gymnastics competition at National level. The kit I used was top notch (1dx ii + 70 -200 f28) which made the job relatively simple. The results were pleasing and the club made noises about me becoming their photographer which is not something I wish to commit to. Inevitable one of the mums, who attends all of the competitions has asked for advice on what camera to buy so that she can get similar results of her 3 girls. This has me stumped, I have been a photographer for 40+ years both as a professional and now a retired "amateur" it has been many a year since I have used anything but the best kit for the job. I know that her budget would be far far less than anything I would normally recommend so would be grateful for any suggestions. Initially she mentioned a budget of £500 but I think that was a figure plucked from the air and she would probably be open to sensible suggestions. I am a Canon user and know little about the many other brands that may be worth considering. Gymnastics competitions normally take place in sports halls of varying sizes. No flash can be used and the distance from the "stage" can vary greatly. My initial thoughts are that a crop sensor such as a Canon m50 with the 55 -200 lens would give the reach and flexibility needed but at the long end it is f6.3 and this coupled with the higher ISO required may give too much noise on a crop sensor.
If any of you have experience of this kind of photography and can make some recommendations I would be grateful.
If any of you have experience of this kind of photography and can make some recommendations I would be grateful.