British Superbikes @ Silverstone

[Incomplete Pete]

I spent a challenging day at Silverstone shooting the British Superbike championship today for two reasons, I have man flu and also wasn't able to shoot the prior two days of action. However, it turns out Silverstone is apalling for shooting and thus I didn't miss too much by only being able to be there for one day! Funnily enough, ALL the other photographers felt the same and thus every photographer at the race was shooting one corner, albeit at different angles!

So, here's some uninspriring photos! All comments welcome!

The winner of the Supersport race celebrates in style.


Haslam leads the pack in brilliant sunshine!


Kiyonari leads Lavilla:


Kiyonari at full throtal:


Lavilla chasing hard!


One more of Kiyonari for luck which isn't very different but I like it:

[Crypto]

nice shots. Which focus mode do you ? I was at a bike race today and I used AI servo (with all nine points) and I think that was a huge mistake? I'm learning. Almost all of my shots were OOF.
Should I have used center focus on one shot mode?

[Incomplete Pete]

AI Servo and single point focus is the way to go for all sports photography. The AF works best on a single points that's in the middle, any variation tends to throw it off slightly. Also, with single point you can be accurate, as with 9 point you may focus on something other than the subject.

[Crypto]

sounds complete pete, thanks man

[crashnburn]

I love the shots. Wish I had a decent track in my area so I could get some track access.

[KevB]

Nice shots Pete

[jpvaz]

Amaizing photos!!! Love the 2nd one!!

It's a shame the only decent car and bike track is 300+Km (186+ miles) from where i live.... and they don't have races every often....

[stratos]

amazing set of pics !

#3 and last are awesome !!

great job

@jpvaz - u still have luck m8 were i live there isnt a single motorsport track ( well just a single one but its freaking litle and its just for karts :S )

[Celticsun]

Nice pics, closest I could get was VW Racing Suite, I suppose you were one of the million mile walking ones with the coveted blue media jackets?

Good weather for it though... up until 4 o'clock.

What lenses did you use for the above shots? If you don't mind me asking.

[Incomplete Pete]

Cheers guys!

Yea, those blue photo jackets are by far the comfiest I've ever used!

All shot with the 300mm f2.8 with a 1.4TC strapped on.

[pswillies]

Nice shots.

The Ducati's look a little stange in black... bring back the red!

[KennyG]

Only use one point and AI servo. I hardly ever use the centre point as it restricts the vertical aspect and in 99% of circumstances, the other points are more than accurate enough. You can use L or R to push the framing in the right direction, or the top one on the riders helmet to make sure you frame the front wheel correctly. Be creative with your focus points, but use only one.

[Celticsun]

Originally Posted by Incomplete Pete

Yea, those blue photo jackets are by far the comfiest I've ever used!

Giiiiiiit Meant in the nicest possible way of course.... you must have walked right past me lol.. I was easily recognised as the one salivating of the the 5-600mms.

I think I would have stood more of a chance convincing my better half that I should get a Ducati.

Tell you what, thats the first time I have taken (tried) pics of bikes on a circuit... what a steeeeeeep learning curve.

[Cadwell]

Originally Posted by KennyG

Only use one point and AI servo. I hardly ever use the centre point as it restricts the vertical aspect and in 99% of circumstances, the other points are more than accurate enough. You can use L or R to push the framing in the right direction, or the top one on the riders helmet to make sure you frame the front wheel correctly. Be creative with your focus points, but use only one.

True enough, I can't remember the last time I used the centre AF point for motorsport on either the 10D or the 1DII...