What to do when taking an action shot in low lighting with canon ae-1?

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Lindsay Ga

I'm getting the basics down for the canon ae-1 i've got. I would just like to know some specifics on how to get a good action shot of something when the lighting is low, without it coming out all blurry. I'm just not sure if theres certain things i need to know about what to do with shutter speed etc. anything helps. thanks!

Answer
Use fast film - ISO800 at least
Use wide aperture lens - F/1.8 if you can
Put the camera on a tripod.
Increase the lighting level any way you can - spotlights? or flash (not much use for distant action though!)

I am about to buy a canon rebel, but it comes with Sigma lenses. Is Sigma as good as Canon lenses?

hopelessly

Also, I know a basic camera package usually starts you out with a 18-55mm lens, and this kit comes with a 28-70mm lens and a 70-300mm lens.

I want to have a good basic lens, and also have one that has a good zoom. (I do a lot of action shots at rodeos. Which means I am often times far form the action.)

Any suggestions of the best lenses, and whether or not Sigma lenses are as good at Canon.

Answer
Why don't you get the basic XTi with its own 18-55 mm lens, and just get the 70-300 zoom lens by Sigma separately. There are a lot of old school photographers that would stay away from Sigma, but from what the reviews I have seen so far, Sigma seems to be better built now a days. The 28-70 Sigma lens, is almost 4 years old, that's why you should get the Canon lens for the Canon - it's not that much difference anyway.
Here's an Amazon site for the 70-300 lens - it doesn't have an image stabilizer so, hopefully you have a steady hand or using high speed shutter or ISO.
http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-70-300mm-4-5-6-Telephoto-Cameras/dp/B000ALLMI8

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