Quote Originally Posted by David88vert View Post
Fast lens, and higher ISOs - then you can lose the tripod.

I have a D5100, and I can raise the ISO cleanly and still use the kit lens, and not need a tripod. redr1 has a T3i, and can do the same on his kit lens. You might want to check your ISO settings.
The issue with Canon cameras is their inability to take pictures above 400 ISO speed without large amounts of grain.

As you guys can see here ->[Wild Bill's Car Meet]<- all of these pictures were taken with the ISO speed set anywhere from 3200-12800 (depending on the current lighting) and with the shutter speed anywhere from 1/30-1/125. F-Stop usually didn't move from 5.6-6.1. They're apparently better pictures because of their content, though, according to my friends. I was aiming to just have good lighting in darker situations at this meet. I'll find my balance, I'm sure.