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FATJOHN
13th of March 2006 (Mon), 18:06
This is my 1st time at panning. http://i.pbase.com/o4/90/594490/1/57222343.IMG_0052.jpg
FATJOHN
13th of March 2006 (Mon), 18:08
I set the camera at 1/160 and zoom around 80mm.http://i.pbase.com/o4/90/594490/1/57222352.IMG_1051A.jpg
FATJOHN
13th of March 2006 (Mon), 18:12
I just wish I could get them even sharper.http://i.pbase.com/o4/90/594490/1/57222349.IMG_0372.jpg
NordieBoy
13th of March 2006 (Mon), 20:08
Play with higher shutter speeds.
You'll still get the motion effect up to 1/320th easy.
RadAL
13th of March 2006 (Mon), 20:18
dang! thats real good for first time panning!
dshootist
13th of March 2006 (Mon), 22:48
very good shots for 1st time panning! and good color as well. i can see how metering could get thrown off with such fast moving subjects as the top fuel guys. where on the course were you shooting from? lens? body?

for crisper shots, try a monopod/tripod and getting them right after the front wheels hit the ground after starting.
FATJOHN
14th of March 2006 (Tue), 05:35
very good shots for 1st time panning! and good color as well. i can see how metering could get thrown off with such fast moving subjects as the top fuel guys. where on the course were you shooting from? lens? body?

for crisper shots, try a monopod/tripod and getting them right after the front wheels hit the ground after starting.

Thanks for the advice. I have a Rebel XT with a 70-200mm f4L. I sat at mid track in the stands. I had a starting line pass but I wanted to work on trying to pan for the 1st time. http://i.pbase.com/o4/90/594490/1/57228048.IMG_0987.jpg
_andrew
14th of March 2006 (Tue), 05:55
Nice pics - i am actually going to the drags tomorrow night to take some more photos :D