7D does TAS Suzuki at Bishopscourt

[Red Dog]

A few photos from todays practice before my Sigma 120-300 died from a stuck aperture diaphram. Hopefully it can be repaired or else I'm stuck. :(

1 Cameron Donald

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2719/4484820193_9be9a40b8b_b.jpg

2 Cameron again
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4484820477_ce5a02234d_b.jpg

3 Bruce Anstey

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2748/4484819531_03eba62933_b.jpg

[Lionel]

Great shots.......What shutter speed were you using.

[dessie]

Well don David loved to got down but at least the rain stayed away hope u win today

[Red Dog]

Thanks Dessie. Don't be fooled by the bright sunshine in the pictures. Rain came on as soon as the races started in mid afternoon. By that stage the big Sigma had already gone belly-up and was unusable so I packed up and watched the races from the car as the rain hammered down.
It was freezing too. Felt sorry for the riders who'd got all their settings for the dry in practice and had to endure that.

[Red Dog]

Exif Data for 3

Exposure Time = 1/800"
F Number = F2.8
Exposure Program = Aperture priority
ISO Speed Ratings = 100
Exposure Bias Value = ±0EV
Metering Mode = Pattern
Focal Length = 300mm
Color Space = sRGB
Exposure Mode = Auto exposure
White Balance = Auto white balance

For 2

Exposure Time = 1/800"
F Number = F2.8
Exposure Program = Shutter priority
ISO Speed Ratings = 160
Metering Mode = Pattern
Focal Length = 234mm
Color Space = sRGB
Exposure Mode = Auto exposure
White Balance = Auto white balance


For 1
Exposure Time = 1/1250"
F Number = F2.8
Exposure Program = Shutter priority
ISO Speed Ratings = 200
Exposure Bias Value = ±0EV
Metering Mode = Pattern
Focal Length = 300mm
Color Space = sRGB
Exposure Mode = Auto exposure
White Balance = Auto white balance

[Lionel]

Thanks Red Dog.....just curious.........I wouldn't of picked it for being so high, once again good results.

[kauffman v36]

Red Dog, do you have the DG or non-DG version of the 120-300?

[Red Dog]

Non DG version.

[kauffman v36]

damn, sorry to hear about the aperture diaphram, is that a common problem? ive never heard of it on this lens

[SouthBayPhoto]

Sorry about the lens, but these shots are great! :-)

[Red Dog]

Lens currently with Sigma UK and the good news is they can repair it. Unfortunately its almost £160 for the repair, but at least it'll keep the old girl going a while longer.