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Is the Fujifilm IS Pro good for Sports Photography?

Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
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Fujifilm IS Pro Sports Photography Score

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Fujifilm IS Pro has a score of 67 for Sports Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. Fujifilm IS Pro will satisfy most of your needs, but if you are looking for a camera that is even better suited to Sports Photography, we recommend you to check the Alternative cameras at the bottom of this page.
Read our detailed Fujifilm IS Pro Review

  • See Also: Best Nikon F Mount Lenses for Sports Photography

Fujifilm IS Pro Sports Photography Detailed Analysis
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s

Fujifilm IS Pro's 1/8000s shutter speed is fast enough to freeze any almost all sports action and is also helpful when you use a fast lens at largest aperture under bright sunlight.

Good Ergonomics&Handling

With lots of external control and a good ergonomics, Fujifilm IS Pro's body is very good for sports photography.

Optical Built-in Viewfinder

During a sports shoot, using a viewfinder allows the photographer to stabilize the camera and reduce the camera shake since it is closer to the body. Besides, it comes handy where LCD screens are very hard to read under bright sunlight.

Environmental Sealings

Most outdoor sports games are held in all-weather, so your camera has to be ready for difficult conditions such as rain and snow. Exposure to dust and water splashes are also very common in sports.

Focus Points

In sports photography , you keep continuous autofocus (AFC) mode on for tracking the subject and more focus means better tracking.

No Image Stabilization

Due to the lack of sensor based Image stabilization, Fujifilm IS Pro users have to rely on lenses with optical IS in order to maximize the sharpness of their sports photography photos. Currently there are native Nikon F mount lenses with Image Stabilization for Fujifilm IS Pro.

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Fujifilm IS Pro for Portrait Photography
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Fujifilm IS Pro for Carrying Everywhere
Fujifilm IS Pro for Landscape Photography

Fujifilm IS Pro Alternatives in Pro DSLR cameras for Sports Photography

Canon 1D X III

Compare IS Pro vs 1D X MIII

20 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Canon EF Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #59
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #9

Canon EOS-1D X Mark III
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports 100
Daily
Landscape

Nikon D6

Compare IS Pro vs D6

21 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Nikon F Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #54
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #8

Nikon D6
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports 95
Daily
Landscape

Canon 1D X II

Compare IS Pro vs 1D X MII

20 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Canon EF Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #86
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #17

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports 94
Daily
Landscape

Nikon D5

Compare IS Pro vs D5

21 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Nikon F Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #68
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #14

Nikon D5
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports 92
Daily
Landscape
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