Sports Answers

Winged Wheels asked:


First of all I am a PHD user of cameras (Push Here Dummy) (I don’t want to deal with changing of lenses, focusing, backlighting, etc.) I have 2 kids in sports (soccer, gymnastics, basketball football). They are often far away in the middle or on the other side of the field and of course in action! I want to be able to take quality CLOSE UP pictures with PHD function - good, fast, self-focusing zoom function an absolute must, and multiple fast repeating shots. So what are the best ones out there - I am not made of money so I would like to stay well under $1,000 while maintaining quality of picture and product performance. Anyone who has the experience to advise on what the aspects are to consider with regard to zoom capabilities/multi-frame shots and/or pinpoint a couple of selections would be greatly appreciated. (We have 7.0 mega pixel purse size camera, but its zoom while O.K. for nearby photos is O.K. just won’t cut it for the sports!)

Cecilia

jag asked:


Now is the season. My brother and sister-in-law are obsessed with their kids sports. They will miss family gatherings, graduations, marriages of friends (or should I say x-friends). Is this helpful for the children. I know that is what O.J.’s mother did with him and I don’t think he turned out too normal. Any thoughts? The kids are not all that talented either.

Consuelo

mm asked:


With my children involved in outdoor sports they are always in the sun sweating. Which is the best sunblock for them to use?

Danial

Boston Three Party asked:


I know there’s been some thought recently that we shouldn’t keep score when young kids play sports. Maybe it’s a healthier way for the kids to learn about being active and nobody has to feel like a loser.

There is obviously more than one side to this debate. What do you think?

Timmothy