pan shots week 2 attempts

[oldguy]

this weekend I tried again and am getting a bit closer but still can not get the rider sharp :bang: Please tell me it is an equipment limitation :whoa: ;)

 

[Okiewan]

I guess I'll be the first. They are OOF bro.
Did you use center point only focus on AI Servo?

 

[oldguy]

I guess I'll be the first. They are OOF bro.
Did you use center point only focus on AI Servo?

Yes and that is why I think the Rebel is just to short featured to accomplish the pan shots. I have close to 75 that are even worse for focus. this section of the track is a very high speed straight with just a slight kink in it and I think by the time the focus and then trigger the shutter ocurred the bike has moved out of the focal area. I think I will soon be looking for a way to sneak a new camera into the bag :nod: without the wife noticing

 

[Okiewan]

It very well could be the AF speed of the Rebel holding you back.

 

[Squid31]

Two things for you to try next time.

1) Pre focus if your AF won't keep up. I too have a Digital Rebel, and pre focus can sometimes be the only option. If you shoot at f7.1 or 8 you depth of field should be pretty wide, so you should be able to get some in focus this way.

2) Try not to shoot when they are going so fast. Find a corner where their speed is not as fast. If you must shoot the high speed stuff, you probably could get a cool pan effect with a higher shutter speed. 1/160 to 1/250.

Always try to follow through after you press the shutter button.

Good luck,

Emile.

 

[Chili]

Did you use center point only focus on AI Servo?

I think this is part of the issue. You don't have AI servo focusing on the Rebel unless it is in the preset sports mode which takes away shutter and aperature control.

 

[Kawidude]

Are we talking about the digital Rebel XT or the 35mm EOS Rebel? The digital Rebel does have the AI Servo feature.

 

[Okiewan]

Are we talking about the digital Rebel XT or the 35mm EOS Rebel? The digital Rebel does have the AI Servo feature.

Pretty sure the 300D has it too, but is it only in "sports' mode? Meaning, is it selectable in manual, Av, Tv, etc?

 

[Kawidude]

When I shoot moto I'm almost always in shutter priority (Tv) mode. I select the center focal point only and I'm always on AI Servo as well.

 

[Chili]

Dave has the 300D not the XT (350D) It only has Servo in the preset sports mode which was why I upgraded to the 20D. With the dutchables hack I believe there is a horrible work around to temporarily fool the camera into servo mode but it doesn't really seem very feasible.

 

[will pattison]

don't feel bad, dude. panning is...like, the hardest thing you can do with a camera, in my opinion, and it's an order of magnitude worse with moto. practice, practice...

wp.

 

[Okiewan]

See ya Sunday Willp!

I'm going to make a serious effort to get some good moto shots this weekend ... wear some "colorful" gear mister, that black stuff is tough :p I'll get my 3-4 laps in, puke, then get the camera out.

I'll make a point to try some pans.

 

[will pattison]

sweet. can i try the sigma 70-200 while u r wretching?

wp.

 

[Okiewan]

No.

 

[IndyMX]

Here's my try at a pan shot

 

[will pattison]

No.

dammit. i was going to get a crystal clear shot of you barfing to post up here!

wp.

 

[Rich Rohrich]

dammit. i was going to get a crystal clear shot of you barfing to post up here!

wp.

We already have pics of Okie puking from years ago at OT's place. :laugh:

http://www.dirtrider.net/gomer/

 

[IndyMX]

That's sweet!

 

[Okiewan]

LOL... that pic just won't go away.

 

[Rich Rohrich]

It's a classic :)