20D tips

[cbr929rrerion]

ok.. I use to use my 300D and my 75-300 f4 lens to take pics of fast moving motorcycles and did really well, well, I did ok...

Tomorrow is my first day with my new 20D and my new 70-200 f2.8 lens...

I want motion blur and limited DOF but the bike crisp..

What mode and beginning settings should I start with and fine tune from there, they will be hand held panning shots.

thanks guys...

It will also be sun/shade

I know there is no hard and fast rule, just looking for a starting point...

Thanks guys..

[bolantej]

I'd shoot wide open at the same kind of settings you used before. Use the hood.

[Total Minimoto]

Hope this is of some use even if the scale of the bikes we both shoot is a little different...:D
20D with EF 70-200L f2.8 IS
1/125 f6.3
iso 100
Manual
A1 servo
centre focus point

http://www.neilison.co.uk/IMG_8721.JPG

[cbr929rrerion]

Hey I own one of those too.. those puppies are mean.. ...

[PhotosGuy]

Start with "M" settings & RAW.
Some tips on panning in these threads:
drag racing tips (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=108521)
Panning Shots (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=58417)