Cheapshooter has a few exciting things in the pipeline this week, including a guide to concert photography and an interview. For Monday, check out this awesome look at a USA Today photographer and how he captured Barry Bonds’ record-breaking home run:

For home run #756, staff photographer Robert Hanashiro was able to achieve 30 frames-per-second by constructing a three-camera sequence rig consisting of Canon Mark III digital camera bodies (10 fps each); three 600mm f/4 lenses; two sets of MultiMAX radio triggers and cords (plus 2 back ups); Slik “triple plate” (to mount three cameras/lenses); Gitzo Pro Studex tripod and tripod head; three 10-pound Boa sandbags.

30 FPS? It only takes nearly $50,000 worth of equipment. While the rest of us can only dream, the video is an insightful look at the lengths it takes to get the job done.

Check it out. (via Sportsshooter).

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