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SeanH
9th of February 2008 (Sat), 10:53
Went riding (Motocross) yesterday so I brought the new Mk3 along to test it before todays San Diego Supercross race.

Deleted a few that I screwed up, but overall all of the shots are in there. Much better keeper ratio than the 40D. There are a few using the 10FPS that are OOF in the sequence. The ones that were not sharp in the 1st frame I can probably blame on myself........just whipping the camera around and pulling the trigger. But if I followed the subject for a second before (like I should) the shots were much better. Don't know about the mid sequence OOF shots, but 1 out of 5-8 isn't going to worry me that much. Shot quite a few @ 3.2 (70-200 2.8 non IS), but then went to my norm of 5.0. A couple were processed to send to buddies, but 99% are out of the camera, default "Standard" settings with a tiny bit of USM on the resize (.07/100)

http://www.pbase.com/blue622/milestone_2808

Keep in mind this was pretty much just a testing shoot, so you won't find any real "money" shots :wink:

.....however what does bother me is the fact that a piece of hair got on my focusing screen and when I used the rocket blower to get it off I ended up with crap all over the sensor. Stuff that I can not seem to blow off.....ahhhhh!

elwood58
9th of February 2008 (Sat), 13:55
Great first outing! You may have some additional light challenges at the Supercross event, but you definitely have the right camera for the job. Take that high ISO clarity for a ride!

Rudy M.
9th of February 2008 (Sat), 17:39
Hope you get a press pass or they won't let you in with a "pro camera and lens" because they don't want you to get such nice photos. That's why outdoor motocross still ROCKS with me! You get up close roost in your face, on you and your lens and photos to show you were there! Can't wait until RED BUD!

akmoose
10th of February 2008 (Sun), 02:04
Really nice gallery. I especially like #6J0W0194.