Panning action shots (post pictures, and suggestions etc.)

[MartijnGizmo]

Thanks for the positive comments, really helps in wanting to further evolve my photographic skills. It's only been almost a year ago since I bought my first camera, so I just can't imagine somebody willing to pay for something I created.

Luckily my 30D with the 70-200 f/2.8 L is fast enough in continuous focus to track the cars, just a few were focussed wrong.

Some more:

[nthfinity]

Originally Posted by SDK2003 Originally Posted by nthfinity does the button work in M, Av, and Tv modes then as a separate focusing measure? Yes, custom function 4.1 or 4.3 or what you need.

very cool!

i ought to read more about the custom functions

this ought to come in tons and tons of handy thanks a lot

[TT]

Martin :good: what about the RS4 in high-res? please?

Also, that's where L lenses really show their value compared to the rest: continuous focusing with a "cheap" one like the 70-300 IS F4.5/5.6 isn't really quick enough for cars moving faster than 80 kmh

[MartijnGizmo]

Originally Posted by TT Martin :good: what about the RS4 in high-res? please?

As soon as you call me Martijn.

Well, ok, here you go:

[TT]

LOL sorry Martijn

And thanks! White really suits the car IMO! Maybe because we are too used to see it in grey or black, but I really love it

[c0wb0y007]

Lets see what I can say about my camera settings:

Firstly, most if the time I'm shooting in program "S". You can adjust almost everything yourself and that's why I like this so much. You have nearly full control over your camera, the only thing you can't set is the aperture.
Secondly, I normally use the 3D matrix metering which is superb!
I adjust the ISO figure only if necersarry, most of the time I shoot on 200 and that's what I prefer as well. The M3 GTR shot, which I have posted before is shot at ISO 500 due to the bad weather. Don't be afraid to use high ISO figures, the pics are a bit noisy from time to time but you don't see any noise at the poster I made of it (dimensions: 90cmx75cm). It's a real clean poster.

Lastly; AF-S vs AF-C.
As said before I prefer AF-S. At the beginning I thought that the AF-C mode was the mode to use when shooting pannings but I wasn't very happy with the result. Only a part of the car tended to have the sharpness I want to see
I think that the loss of sharpness is a combination of the focus speed and the shutter lag. That are two features where the professional cameras give you an edge forward. They focus faster and have less shutter lag. So, all Nikon users up to the D2x 8)

Cheers

[No.1]

Originally Posted by MartijnGizmo Well, ok, here you go:

Great picture again :good:

The RS4 in white is nice IMO.

(sorry i can't comment more on the photography techniques - i'm a simple point & shoot man :roll: )

[MIHALS]

I can finally share my panning shot taken by cheaper camera, in cloudy, rainy and dark weather - simply the worst light you can get :bah:
but I think the picture turned out great when you take in mind it's bad condition and from about 50m far from me...

konica minolta A200 + circular polarizer B&W F-PRO - f/3.2, 1/25s, ISO 50

[dingo]

^ yes, not bad considering.

Here is probably my best panning shot from the previous update.

Taken with Canon 350D and 70-300mm IS lense, 1/200sec, f6.3, ISO100, 75mm.

[sameerrao]

I think it is a fantastic shot Dingo .... Awesome work!!!

[MartijnGizmo]

Ah, I think it's time for me to add some pics:

[sameerrao]

Martijn, can you post the EXIF data for a couple of those pics ... TIA

[MartijnGizmo]

It's included with all pics.....

[sameerrao]

Originally Posted by MartijnGizmo It's included with all pics.....

Got it!! Its available when you d/l it

[MartijnGizmo]

Or if you use FireFox with the FxIF plugin, or IE wit Opanda Exif Viewer.