silhouettes during the day

[1800gambler]

Hey all,

I'm going to Antietam tomorrow to practise and with the motorcycle season ending, I've realized I've been remiss shooting and riding. I'd like to know if my shots can be accomplished in the day.

What I've come to learn is the object of attention must be shot with a lighter background (so the sky should work]. Fast shutter speed, slow aperture and higher film speed. How fast am I going to attempt to shoot 400?

Fwiw, I'm shooting w/ a Canon Rebel Xti 15-55mm.

Thanks in advance.

[PhotosGuy]

How fast am I going to attempt to shoot 400? 1/400 sec? Depending on the distance you shoot at & the zoom focal length, you're probably going to need a faster speed close by at 55mm. I'd try 1/1000 sec to start with.