scott_thompson17 Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Random racers that I shot Fri at a local race. C & C welcomed <center><img src="http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l267/motox424/mx-actionshots1.jpg" alt="Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting"><br><br> <img src="http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l267/motox424/mx-actionshots2.jpg" alt="Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting"><br><br> <img src="http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l267/motox424/mx-actionshots3.jpg" alt="Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting"><br><br></center> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoppix Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Nice action capture, tight crops. A slower shutter speed, to get the spokes to blurr, helps add the sense of motion, and not like they are just hanging in 'space'. This will make your 'panning talent' even more important. Exposure wise - #1 a bit dark, #2 too bright and #3 looks pretty good/even. Tell us what your camera settings were for each. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_thompson17 Posted July 27, 2008 Author Share Posted July 27, 2008 Settings= #1) Shooting Date/Time 7/25/2008 16:27:35 Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/1000Sec. Av(Aperture Value) F14 Metering Modes Spot Exposure Compensation -1/3 ISO Speed 400 Lens EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Focal Length 240.0 mm Image size 4272 x 2848 Image Quality Fine Flash Off White Balance Cloudy AF mode Manual (MF) Picture Style Standard #2) Shooting Date/Time 7/25/2008 18:09:23 Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/1000Sec. Av(Aperture Value) F5.6 Metering Modes Centerweighted average metering Exposure Compensation 0 ISO Speed 400 Lens EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Focal Length 135.0 mm Image size 4272 x 2848 Image Quality Fine Flash Off White Balance Daylight AF mode AI focus AF Picture Style Standard 3) Shooting Date/Time 7/25/2008 18:09:23 Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/1000Sec. Av(Aperture Value) F5.6 Metering Modes Centerweighted average metering Exposure Compensation 0 ISO Speed 400 Lens EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Focal Length 135.0 mm Image size 4272 x 2848 Image Quality Fine Flash Off White Balance Daylight AF mode AI focus AF Picture Style Standard Thanks for the C & C Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_martin10 Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Nice shots, I agree about the first one being to dark. I shoot lots of auto racing and find that shutter speeds of 1/500 to 1/800 depending on lighting will give you some nice wheel blur and some background blur for a nice sense of motion. I have the 70-300 IS, it's a great lens, it works well for moving subjects but you might consider the 70-200 F4L as the AF is far superior to the 70-300 and will give you way more keepers. Here is an example shot with the L lens at Mid Ohio 2 weeks ago.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_amberson1 Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Scott, be carefull with what Steve said. Yes a slower shutter speed makes for better action shots "In most Cases" like Richard's shot. But, I do alot of motocross and you need to have a slightly elevated shutter speed because dirt bikes are bouncing/swirving and just moving all around. The slow shutter speed panning technique doesnt work for the whole race. Due to turns, whoops, elevation changes. Better to use more shutter speed than to risk losing the shot all together because you tried to run too slow. For motocross, you have the dirt trail/roost to provide a since of action. Jump shots its obvious whats going on when they are 20 feet off the ground. But for AMA Super Bike, I run slow SS and pan as Scott said. Just my 2 cents. Here's an example of some of mine. http://www.amberbrookephotography.com/Noahs%20Motocross/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_amberson1 Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Look at photo 16 as an example. When you look at it, you get what's going on, but the spokes and everything are frozen. You couldn't have panned this shot with slow shutter speed because he's coming at me and to my right at a high rate of speed. I would have ruined that shot had I not shot it fast. It was coming from my right, but towards me, sliding sideways, going down hill, and back to my right. Just virtually impossible to nail with 1/200th or so trying to pan. Better to insure the shot as it still looks pretty cool, than to miss it all together. Save the panning technique for those L/R or R/L straight away shots and then drag the shutter. Those are awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_thompson17 Posted August 8, 2008 Author Share Posted August 8, 2008 Thanks for the comments David. Your shots on your site are fantastic. As for panning shots in motocross pics, I agree with you and it's not all that beneficialto blurr spokes. I have been shooting MX for 3 years now, It's just that I have recently found this site and started to post pics and ask questions. I am always open to suggestions and comments on my shots though. Here's my link: www.mx-actionshots.photoreflect.com Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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