F1 Silverstone Advice Please... (No Pics)

spardha · 25th of May 2012 (Fri)

Hi Guys,

Im going to the Formula 1 race in July this year, I have never shot anything like this before and I only have amateur entry level equipment can I get some tips/guides on how i can make the most of it with what i have.

Im going to be down at Stowe corner so will have the cars coming at me from the hanger straight and then away.

Coops · 25th of May 2012 (Fri)

Don't bother. Go and enjoy the race. Its hard enough to shoot from in front of the fence at Silly (my local track) let alone behind it!

steve46 · 27th of May 2012 (Sun)

Best place to go at Silverstone with your 50-250 would be between Vale and Club Corner there is a raised area there. Also you could get some shots round at Woodcote, really does depend when your there if it's only raceday it will be heaving but if you are going Friday and Saturday should be able to move around a bit.

spardha · 28th of May 2012 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve46

Best place to go at Silverstone with your 50-250 would be between Vale and Club Corner there is a raised area there. Also you could get some shots round at Woodcote, really does depend when your there if it's only raceday it will be heaving but if you are going Friday and Saturday should be able to move around a bit.

Thanks for the Info will be only there for the Sunday not sure if ill be able to move about but ill see what i can do.. cant wait.

Lowner · 28th of May 2012 (Mon)

The big problem at Silverstone is the distance the spectator is from the track. They seem to have heeded the wisdom that motor racing is dangerous and kept us from what we came to see.

Compare that to a track like Spa, where the photographic possibilities are endless. Even Monaco. I have been leaning on the armco as the F1 cars were about 6" the other side as they moved to the outside of turn 1. Its a shame Silverstone is so bad.

Crazy_Guitar · 28th of May 2012 (Mon)

Well... never been to Silverstone.
But stay on Stowe. Hopefully, you'll see MSC crash and break his legs again.

gonças · 27th of June 2012 (Wed)

I've never been to Silverstone either. I was going to take my 5d and 70-200 but maybe I shouldn't bother...

What do you reckon?

Lowner · 27th of June 2012 (Wed)

200mm is never going to be powerful enough for Silverstone.

gonças · 27th of June 2012 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lowner

200mm is never going to be powerful enough for Silverstone.

specially on a full frame sensor!

oh well...

antrobus · 1st of July 2012 (Sun)

The closest you'll get will be at luffield, but this area tends to be for silver and gold ticket holders.

Ive been before and I was shooting at about 300mm the majority of the time. Your best bet is hiring out a lens if you have the funds, try hireacamera.com . I've gone for a sigma 100-300 with a 1.4 converter, which hopefully do the job!

D-Pearce92 · 1st of July 2012 (Sun)

You can as this post prooves, you just have to get creative sometimes:
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/for...tone+FIA+200mm

Lowner · 2nd of July 2012 (Mon)

I tend to use a 100-400L with a 1.4x convertor, which gives me 560mm and I find at Silverstone its not enough. Compare that to Donnington where I rented a 500mm prime which proved an excellent choice for that track.

The problem with Silverstone is that they have taken safety too seriously, the viewing areas are waaaay to far from the action.

takai · 18th of July 2012 (Wed)

To update this I found 400 mm too long at times, and reverted back to just the native 70-200

Lowner · 18th of July 2012 (Wed)

You must have been very close to the track, far closer than I have ever managed. Care to share a few?

takai · 18th of July 2012 (Wed)

Pop into the gallery section and you will see a thread there.

25th of May 2012 (Fri)	#1
spardha Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom Posts: 59 IMAGE EDITING OK	F1 Silverstone Advice Please... (No Pics) Hi Guys, Im going to the Formula 1 race in July this year, I have never shot anything like this before and I only have amateur entry level equipment can I get some tips/guides on how i can make the most of it with what i have. Im going to be down at Stowe corner so will have the cars coming at me from the hanger straight and then away. __________________ Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS) 18-55mm IS lens 50-250mm IS lens Custom laptop bag Flickr

25th of May 2012 (Fri)	#2
Coops Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 599	Re: F1 Silverstone Advice Please... (No Pics) Don't bother. Go and enjoy the race. Its hard enough to shoot from in front of the fence at Silly (my local track) let alone behind it! __________________ Canon 1D MKIIn, Canon 1D MKIV, Canon 1D MKIV, Speedlite 580EX, Speedlite 580EX II, 16-35 L,70-200 IS L,24-70 L, 300mm 2.8 IS L, 50mm f/1.4

27th of May 2012 (Sun)	#3
steve46 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aylesbury Bucks Posts: 85	Re: F1 Silverstone Advice Please... (No Pics) Best place to go at Silverstone with your 50-250 would be between Vale and Club Corner there is a raised area there. Also you could get some shots round at Woodcote, really does depend when your there if it's only raceday it will be heaving but if you are going Friday and Saturday should be able to move around a bit. __________________ Canon 60D...70-300mm-IS...100-400L...EFS18-55MM is....plus lots more to come when I have the money. flickr

28th of May 2012 (Mon)	#5
Lowner "I'm the original idiot" Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salisbury, UK. Posts: 11,324 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: F1 Silverstone Advice Please... (No Pics) The big problem at Silverstone is the distance the spectator is from the track. They seem to have heeded the wisdom that motor racing is dangerous and kept us from what we came to see. Compare that to a track like Spa, where the photographic possibilities are endless. Even Monaco. I have been leaning on the armco as the F1 cars were about 6" the other side as they moved to the outside of turn 1. Its a shame Silverstone is so bad. __________________ Richard http://rcb4344.zenfolio.com Last edited by Lowner : 27th of June 2012 (Wed) at 09:57.

28th of May 2012 (Mon)	#6
Crazy_Guitar Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Braga, PT Posts: 601	Re: F1 Silverstone Advice Please... (No Pics) Well... never been to Silverstone. But stay on Stowe. Hopefully, you'll see MSC crash and break his legs again. __________________ 50D \| 1000D \| 30V \| 17-40L \| 18-55 USM \| 24-105L \| 28 2.8 \| 50 1.8 II \| 70-300 IS \| 580EX II \| 430EX II Complete gear list The Almighty Gallery

27th of June 2012 (Wed)	#7
gonças "I just love these big butts!" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,216	Re: F1 Silverstone Advice Please... (No Pics) I've never been to Silverstone either. I was going to take my 5d and 70-200 but maybe I shouldn't bother... What do you reckon? __________________ > Canon 5D MkII > Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 > Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 > Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 > FlickR

1st of July 2012 (Sun)	#10
antrobus Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: UK Posts: 122	Re: F1 Silverstone Advice Please... (No Pics) The closest you'll get will be at luffield, but this area tends to be for silver and gold ticket holders. Ive been before and I was shooting at about 300mm the majority of the time. Your best bet is hiring out a lens if you have the funds, try hireacamera.com . I've gone for a sigma 100-300 with a 1.4 converter, which hopefully do the job!

1st of July 2012 (Sun)	#11
D-Pearce92 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 605 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: F1 Silverstone Advice Please... (No Pics) You can as this post prooves, you just have to get creative sometimes: http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/for...tone+FIA+200mm

2nd of July 2012 (Mon)	#12
Lowner "I'm the original idiot" Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salisbury, UK. Posts: 11,324 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: F1 Silverstone Advice Please... (No Pics) I tend to use a 100-400L with a 1.4x convertor, which gives me 560mm and I find at Silverstone its not enough. Compare that to Donnington where I rented a 500mm prime which proved an excellent choice for that track. The problem with Silverstone is that they have taken safety too seriously, the viewing areas are waaaay to far from the action. __________________ Richard http://rcb4344.zenfolio.com

18th of July 2012 (Wed)	#13
takai Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 165	Re: F1 Silverstone Advice Please... (No Pics) To update this I found 400 mm too long at times, and reverted back to just the native 70-200

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