Camera mode for races

What mode do you prefer when shooting race events? This last race I used manual, and unfortunately due to the changing weather conditions some would come out overexposed while others came out great. Before my next race, I'd like to know if there is a better mode for shooting a race where the lighting can constantly be changing. Other than sports mode, is there another that someone prefers?

I use manual 90% of the time and I´m adjusting for light conditions if they change. If they change rapidly/frequently use Aperture or Shutter priority with necessary EV-adjustments if necessary. Do you have to get the photos correct in camera or can you edit them later? A tip is to shoot RAW, edit and see how far off you were from the correct exposure. Doing that often enough will give you an understanding of how much light change each stop of light will give.

ormathisen wrote in post #16073396
I use manual 90% of the time and I´m adjusting for light conditions if they change. If they change rapidly/frequently use Aperture or Shutter priority with necessary EV-adjustments if necessary. Do you have to get the photos correct in camera or can you edit them later? A tip is to shoot RAW, edit and see how far off you were from the correct exposure. Doing that often enough will give you an understanding of how much light change each stop of light will give.

I can edit them too, but this last time there were a few people who were wearing white or really pale and though I did the best, a photographer with an eye can still see some imperfections. Thankfully there were only a very few of them.

I shoot all my dog races in Manual. But if you're shooting something else, you might say what, as it will have a significant impact on the answer...

Dave

FreeSoul1987 wrote in post #16073322
What mode do you prefer when shooting race events? This last race I used manual, and unfortunately due to the changing weather conditions some would come out overexposed while others came out great. Before my next race, I'd like to know if there is a better mode for shooting a race where the lighting can constantly be changing. Other than sports mode, is there another that someone prefers?

As always, "it depends."

Shutter priority with a slow shutter speed for motion blur.

FreeSoul1987 wrote in post #16073322
What mode do you prefer when shooting race events?

Not sure what sort of races you means, marathons, triathlons, motor or something completely different?

My camera is set to Aperture Priority, normally set to 3.2 with an iso that will allow a shutter speed of 1250 or faster as I any to freeze any movement. I never shoot RAW, only JPEG as I am usually uploading to the web as I go, and 2-3000 images is a lot of data if you shoot RAW!!