Figure Skating - looking for tips

[EricPvpi]

Awesome, thanks for the great feedback from everyone.

My plan for the next time:

• Get closer, zoom in, eye level. Even if shooting through the glass
• Play with +2/3 stop exposure compensation and manual ISO setting between 3200 and 6400
• Faster shutter speed. 1/500 or better. Right now she isn't to fast yet, but that will change.
• Zone AF

I have definately thought about the 135 f/2 and the 70-200 f/2.8. I will wait a bit (if I can) before deciding what to do next. It is always a case of "this one more thing will improve my shot", which lead me to the 5D3 and adding a monopod. So I will let this latest change set in before deciding where to go and what I need to add or change. I still have a lot to learn on the 5D3 as is. I think the 70-200 f/2.8 would give me the better overall use for other things I shoot, even if the 135 is an extra stop. I also have to time that knowing I will want an ultra wide angle and maybe a 100-400 at some point. There is always one more thing to get .

I have a few weeks before the next competition, but I have some early morning Saturday practice sessions to play around. I will post some updates as I go along and still welcome any other feedback.

Thanks,
Eric