Indoor track panning shots on my new EOS 7D :)

[SirGeorge]

I got to use my new EOPS 7D in anger at the RI Classic track and field invitational, here are a few panning shots from my first day out with the new bosy (the lens was 70-200mm f/2.8)

http://digitalphotoconcept.smugmug.com/Track-and-Field/2009-RI-Classic-GIRLS/RIC-Girls-4-x-400/RIClassicGIRLS20091230MG5914/754612181_6ucow-M.jpg

http://digitalphotoconcept.smugmug.com/Track-and-Field/2009-RI-CLassic-BOYS/RIC-BOYS-4-x-200-and-4-x-800/RIClassic30MG2042/755938622_Pzpqw-M.jpg

http://digitalphotoconcept.smugmug.com/Track-and-Field/2009-RI-CLassic-BOYS/RIC-BOYS-4-x-400-relay/RIClassic30MG2642/754009637_tsGmE-M.jpg

[BenJohnson]

I am usually NOT a fan of panning shots, but these look GREAT!

I'd be interested to see how sharp the focus is at a higher resolution.

[DVW]

Great job on the panning. Nice images.

[Mark II]

Professional panning!

Very nice

[eigga]

look good to me. Need to try this out more often

[Jagman]

Awesome job on the panning, but what strikes me is how calm the men look, they all look like they're sleep running.

[Coach21]

Nicely Done!

I just got my 7D and am still working on which focusing mode I should be using. Which mode did you select to get these nice shots?

Thanks,

Andy

[Huskers69]

Awesome job on the panning, but what strikes me is how calm the men look, they all look like they're sleep running.

you're supposed to run as relaxed as possible, otherwise, you tighten up and slow down.