In 2011, I wrote an article called:
In 2012, I wrote a follow-up article called:
I wrote them because — back then — many DSLR users considered rangefinders too “slow” for photographing action, even though I (along with several others) had been creating images that consistently proved otherwise.
To this day, I prefer rangefinders over DSLRs for photographing sports.
Today, I decided to take my Leica M8 to photograph my daughter’s hockey game. Of course, given everything I’ve written above, I knew I would get some keepers… provided I could get close enough to the action.
I did.
I’ll be posting a few of the images over the next few days.
I hope you find them of interest.
—Peter.
Prosophos 
I shot my boys’ hockey games all the time with my M3 and Tri-X. Pushed it to 3200 as I was using the 135/4 Elmar, got plenty of keepers. No problem using a rangefinder for sports…I won’t ever go back to the SLR and a hog of a lens! Can’t wait to see your photos.
Hi Kevin! You are correct, the M3 is excellent for action, as there is virtually no shutter lag (it’s faster than the M9).
I had forgotten that in 2012 I wrote a follow up article: The M3… for kids’ sports? (http://photographsbypeter.com/2012/06/08/the-m3-for-kids-sports-featured-on-steve-huffs-site/). I’ll edit the above post to include the link. Thanks!
By the way, I would love to see your images. I used a 50 ‘cron today… the 135/4 must really get you close.
—Peter.
It depends what you mean by sports. DSLRS with very long lenses are essential in certain fields.
Of course they are… that’s why I say as much in the M9 article.
Ah OK. I didn’t see that. To be honest I tend to stay away from gear talk…. You can get great images with virtually any camera. Glad you are still enjoying your M8.
Thanks. I should try and stay away from gear talk too… its’s healthier.