first picture F1 @ spa-francorchamps

GeForceFX · 11th of September 2005 (Sun)

The belgian grand prix was the first time I could test my 20D and 100-400 with motorsport-photography.
I'm just back from the circuit (been there for 3 days), so I'm very tired.
But before I go to sleep I want to share a first picture with you guys.
more will follow soon, but now I go to bed

1/800s / F8 / ISO200 / 350mm

Dave_G · 11th of September 2005 (Sun)

superb - sums Michael's weekend up though

thanks Sato

hahahahha

if you have more that are that good, post them.

I've been to Spa when it's wet, total insanity.

peacock · 11th of September 2005 (Sun)

great shot , locked up on the kerb

caught that just right

Dave_G · 11th of September 2005 (Sun)

brilliant timing, hopefully some more to come

Cadwell · 12th of September 2005 (Mon)

You caught the moment nicely, well done!

It would have been a really "great" shot if you had been using a lower shutter speed. Then you would have got a nice contrast between the locked inside wheel and the still turning outside. As it is there is so little motion blur in the outside wheel that you lose that. Try a maximum of 1/320th next time - that's fast enough for F1 cars.

The timimg was very nice though. I look forward to seeing more.

andrewc · 12th of September 2005 (Mon)

right place, right time.

I was at Spa in 1998 when Schumcher hit Coulthard - I was right there. After the race we clamboured over the fence and collected bits of carbon fibre.

It was cheaper to go to Spa for 3 days than it was to get to Silverstone on race day

mebailey · 12th of September 2005 (Mon)

Great panning. Awesome shot!

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GeForceFX Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: belgium Posts: 528 IMAGE EDITING OK	first picture F1 @ spa-francorchamps The belgian grand prix was the first time I could test my 20D and 100-400 with motorsport-photography. I'm just back from the circuit (been there for 3 days), so I'm very tired. But before I go to sleep I want to share a first picture with you guys. more will follow soon, but now I go to bed 1/800s / F8 / ISO200 / 350mm __________________ Forgive me for my sucky English, but it's probable better than your dutch 1DmkIII / 500D / 20D / 2 x POTN strap / speedlite 580EX EF-S 10-22 / EF 17-40 L / EF 100-400 L / EF 24-105 L / EF 50 F1.8 II / sigma 150mm F2.8 macro manfrotto monopod and tripod and some heads / photoshop CS4 / lightroom 2.4 / WACOM Intuos3 A5 / Canon MP600R my gallery

11th of September 2005 (Sun)	#2
Dave_G Goldmember Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Posts: 3,621	Re: first picture F1 @ spa-francorchamps superb - sums Michael's weekend up though thanks Sato hahahahha if you have more that are that good, post them. I've been to Spa when it's wet, total insanity. __________________ 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

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peacock Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hampshire , South Coast UK Posts: 1,919	Re: first picture F1 @ spa-francorchamps great shot , locked up on the kerb caught that just right __________________ Just started populating a site with snaps @ www.3cakes.co.uk

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Dave_G Goldmember Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Posts: 3,621	Re: first picture F1 @ spa-francorchamps brilliant timing, hopefully some more to come __________________ 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

12th of September 2005 (Mon)	#5
Cadwell Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 7,333	Re: first picture F1 @ spa-francorchamps You caught the moment nicely, well done! It would have been a really "great" shot if you had been using a lower shutter speed. Then you would have got a nice contrast between the locked inside wheel and the still turning outside. As it is there is so little motion blur in the outside wheel that you lose that. Try a maximum of 1/320th next time - that's fast enough for F1 cars. The timimg was very nice though. I look forward to seeing more. __________________ Glenn My Pictures: Motorsport/Canoe Polo/Other Stuff

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andrewc Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Norwich, UK Posts: 1,399 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: first picture F1 @ spa-francorchamps right place, right time. I was at Spa in 1998 when Schumcher hit Coulthard - I was right there. After the race we clamboured over the fence and collected bits of carbon fibre. It was cheaper to go to Spa for 3 days than it was to get to Silverstone on race day __________________ Norwich Photo Motorsport Photography • Facebook Entry • Canon EOS 7D / 50D / 40D / 24-105L / Sigma 100-300 f4 / 50mm f1.8 / Tamron 28-300 / 2x Canon 580EX2 flash / Interfit and Lastolite studio gear / Manfrotto supports / Lowepro Stealth Reporter AW650 and Computrekker

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mebailey Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 1,956	Re: first picture F1 @ spa-francorchamps Great panning. Awesome shot! __________________ My Gear

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