Bernabéu Photography – Night & Action Guide

1) Gear & Lens Choices

• Panoramas: 16–24mm wide.
• Action: 70–200mm (if permitted) / consumer telephoto from stands.
• Night facade: fast prime (35mm or 50mm) for low light.

2) Baseline Settings (Adjust Per Light)

3) LED Facade Handling

• Expose for brightest channel; use highlight warning to prevent clip.
• Shoot RAW—recover midtone crowd detail.

4) Roof Geometry Framing

• Upper corner positions: diagonal lines converge—try placing centre circle at rule‑of‑third intersection.
• Mid sideline: symmetrical layering of tiers + roof.

5) Action Technique

• Anticipate passes; half‑press focus to reduce lag.
• Track player acceleration lanes rather than ball only.
• Burst mode moderation—curate frames to avoid large deletion chores.

6) Anti‑Glare & Obstacles

• Avoid reflections from phone screens—shield with jacket edge.
• Clean lens frequently (stadium humidity can cause micro film).

Bottom Line

Anchor camera positions to narrative: heroic action, architectural symmetry or luminous media facade—adapt exposure discipline for LED intensity.