Some of My Rallye Sunseeker Efforts....

Dave_G · 25th of February 2006 (Sat)

Bit rusty today, haven't shot anything moving for a few months, plus new camera so was sort of finding my way a bit with that. No work done in Photoshop other than resizing and putting my little border on. Makes a change....!

The 20D is a very different beast to the 300D. One of the things that was catching me out was the lack of shutter lag so some of my timing was all up the spout. Quite happy with the results from today though, once the season is up and running again I'm sure my shots will be a bit more refined.

Also used my Sigma 70-200f2.8 today. Have developed what I am calling "Sigma Elbow". Reason being I haven't attached the neck strap to the new body yet so spent all day carrying the camera around in my hand. Bah.

Even tried my Speedlite! Flash photography = a black art

total guesswork when shooting aperture priority...one day I'll work it out!

dengli · 25th of February 2006 (Sat)

Nice shots Dave. I like #3 & #8 - real sense of the movement in these two.

When you do work out ETTL let us all know as most are in the dark as to what Canon technicians are trying to achieve.

Enjoy the new camera.

Skip Souza · 25th of February 2006 (Sat)

The 20D is sweet isn't it? Nice job getting back into the swing of things.

Simon Harrison · 26th of February 2006 (Sun)

Dave that is a cracking shot of Steve Perez in the VK Focus. I find that it's best to go manual everything (apart from focus) when using the flash on the 20D. My results improved dramatically when I did this.

Cheers,

Simon.

Cadwell · 26th of February 2006 (Sun)

Well Dave, it looks like you're making a good job of getting to grips with that new 20D of yours. It's nice not having to fight against the camera, isn't it?

The VK Focus is the pick of the bunch. That's a superb shot. I like the dust and the lighting in it.

Swaffs · 26th of February 2006 (Sun)

Great shots,

I had a little play with flash on the last stage but unfortunately my batteries dies after about 5 shots so never really got to experiment, it does seems like theres a balck art to iy though.

dod · 26th of February 2006 (Sun)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cadwell

The VK Focus is the pick of the bunch. That's a superb shot. I like the dust and the lighting in it.

Not much else to say

despot · 26th of February 2006 (Sun)

Nice work Dave. Didn't realise you were on SS4 too.
That Focus shot is a cracker.
Andy

Dave_G · 26th of February 2006 (Sun)

Thanks chaps

Have got a lot more to go through so will get some up in a bit and post a link to the gallery.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon Harrison

Dave that is a cracking shot of Steve Perez in the VK Focus. I find that it's best to go manual everything (apart from focus) when using the flash on the 20D. My results improved dramatically when I did this.

Cheers,

Simon.

That's exactly what I did, Manual everthing! Once the light went below a certain level I was on Manual anway I think.

Exif for the Perez focus was f2.8, 1/500s, ISO400. Exif for the flash illuminated Impreza was f2.8, 1/250s, ISO400, EX430 set to manual and 1/4 power.

GSH · 26th of February 2006 (Sun)

I'll go with the crowd. That shot of the Focus is superb, the colours are very nice indeed. I quite like the rear shot of the Mk2 Escort too.

Not a bad old combo the 20D & Sigma 70-200 is it?

Dave_G · 26th of February 2006 (Sun)

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSH

I'll go with the crowd. That shot of the Focus is superb, the colours are very nice indeed. I quite like the rear shot of the Mk2 Escort too.

Not a bad old combo the 20D & Sigma 70-200 is it?

no it's a killer!

note to self: next time take monopod or neck strap...or visit gym 3 times weekly until sufficiently strong enough to lif camera and lens from waist to eye level 600 times in one day without pain the next day....LOL

GSH · 26th of February 2006 (Sun)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave_G

no it's a killer!

note to self: next time take monopod or neck strap...or visit gym 3 times weekly until sufficiently strong enough to lif camera and lens from waist to eye level 600 times in one day without pain the next day....LOL

I know a certain Canon Forum that does a nice neck strap. Cheap as chips they are too

Dave_G · 26th of February 2006 (Sun)

might have to treat the new camera to one.

peacock · 26th of February 2006 (Sun)

I think you've showed the days action really well ! what stages did you see Dave ? love the mk2 but then I am an old fart

and always love seeing a old escort spinning around. love the focus shot too , shame you couldnt get a bit of wheel motion though.

Dave_G · 26th of February 2006 (Sun)

Thanks John - we did Wareham and Ringwood twice.

25th of February 2006 (Sat)	#1
Dave_G Goldmember Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Posts: 3,621	Some of My Rallye Sunseeker Efforts.... Bit rusty today, haven't shot anything moving for a few months, plus new camera so was sort of finding my way a bit with that. No work done in Photoshop other than resizing and putting my little border on. Makes a change....! The 20D is a very different beast to the 300D. One of the things that was catching me out was the lack of shutter lag so some of my timing was all up the spout. Quite happy with the results from today though, once the season is up and running again I'm sure my shots will be a bit more refined. Also used my Sigma 70-200f2.8 today. Have developed what I am calling "Sigma Elbow". Reason being I haven't attached the neck strap to the new body yet so spent all day carrying the camera around in my hand. Bah. Even tried my Speedlite! Flash photography = a black art total guesswork when shooting aperture priority...one day I'll work it out! __________________ Skoda Fabia vRS SE\| Don't make a 70-200 thread \| Pan Master™ © Allen Mead \| Skodalover \|Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia- Fear of long words... \| now with 17s, a turbo, rear tints, dual climate, cruise... must be a new company car

25th of February 2006 (Sat)	#2
dengli Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 263	Re: Some of My Rallye Sunseeker Efforts.... Nice shots Dave. I like #3 & #8 - real sense of the movement in these two. When you do work out ETTL let us all know as most are in the dark as to what Canon technicians are trying to achieve. Enjoy the new camera. __________________ Dave 1DMkIII, some lenses, grey hair and a beard

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Simon Harrison "Bag Snapper" Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ingleby Barwick, Teesside Posts: 3,051	Re: Some of My Rallye Sunseeker Efforts.... Dave that is a cracking shot of Steve Perez in the VK Focus. I find that it's best to go manual everything (apart from focus) when using the flash on the 20D. My results improved dramatically when I did this. Cheers, Simon. __________________ Simon http://www.flickr.com/photos/srhmoto/

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Cadwell Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 7,333	Re: Some of My Rallye Sunseeker Efforts.... Well Dave, it looks like you're making a good job of getting to grips with that new 20D of yours. It's nice not having to fight against the camera, isn't it? The VK Focus is the pick of the bunch. That's a superb shot. I like the dust and the lighting in it. __________________ Glenn My Pictures: Motorsport/Canoe Polo/Other Stuff

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Swaffs Goldmember Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 4,443 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Some of My Rallye Sunseeker Efforts.... Great shots, I had a little play with flash on the last stage but unfortunately my batteries dies after about 5 shots so never really got to experiment, it does seems like theres a balck art to iy though.

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despot Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 966	Re: Some of My Rallye Sunseeker Efforts.... Nice work Dave. Didn't realise you were on SS4 too. That Focus shot is a cracker. Andy __________________ http://motorsports.fotopic.net http://trackdays.fotopic.net

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GSH "wetter than an otter's pocket" Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NE England. Posts: 3,935	Re: Some of My Rallye Sunseeker Efforts.... I'll go with the crowd. That shot of the Focus is superb, the colours are very nice indeed. I quite like the rear shot of the Mk2 Escort too. Not a bad old combo the 20D & Sigma 70-200 is it? __________________ Geoff www.bhppix.co.uk ___________________ I enjoy taking photos. I don't claim to be any good at it

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peacock Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hampshire , South Coast UK Posts: 1,919	Re: Some of My Rallye Sunseeker Efforts.... I think you've showed the days action really well ! what stages did you see Dave ? love the mk2 but then I am an old fart and always love seeing a old escort spinning around. love the focus shot too , shame you couldnt get a bit of wheel motion though. __________________ Just started populating a site with snaps @ www.3cakes.co.uk

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