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Toshi
{K:11924} 9/17/2006
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Thanks for the comments James! Yeah, panning does take practice and patience. I had plenty of really blurry shots for this series. Luckily he did a few passes so I was able to get some good shots.
Michael will definately be missed - only 3 more races to see him in action. Hope he wins it one last time :)
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Jimmy Piper
{K:5742} 9/17/2006
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very good result i think, been trying panning myself with the 4 second dragsters, and man is it tricky, i usually only get 1 focused shot out of 3, (need more FPS)!
good clarity here and i like the angle...
and hats off to michael, what a career...
cheers.
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Toshi
{K:11924} 8/22/2006
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Hey Kevin,
Thanks for the comments! The Sigma lens was a solid performer for the weekend - I actually picked it up just for this event (especially since it's only $100 brand new for my Pentax).
For continous panning shots, the AF was a bit slow for me (might just be the Pentax and might be faster on your Nikon), so I used manual focusing. For regular shots, the AF is nice and quick. The images are nice and sharp - although at 24mm it can be a bit soft. I got a variety of great shots at the races and would definately recommend it.
Toshi
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Toshi
{K:11924} 8/22/2006
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Thanks for the comments Paolo, I appreciate them!
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Toshi
{K:11924} 8/22/2006
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Thanks so much Rob! Panning was difficult but definately fun =)
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Toshi
{K:11924} 8/22/2006
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Hi again Andre - I agree with you on the blur. I was experimenting with slower shutter speeds but I just couldn't get any decent shots unless I used a faster shutter. If I had a monopod I probably could have managed to get some more foreground and background blur. This was my first time panning motorsports with a long lens so I wanted to make sure I got decent shots - especially since I'll probably never see a F1 car @ Laguna Seca again ;)
I do appreciate your input though - Thanks again!
Toshi
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Toshi
{K:11924} 8/22/2006
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Hi Cessy, thank you for commenting on my recent photos - I really appreciate it!
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Toshi
{K:11924} 8/22/2006
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Thank you so much for the comments Phillip, appreciate it!
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Kevin Settles
{K:638} 8/21/2006
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Toshi,
Another nice one! I do like the tighter crop on this one.
How do you like your sigma lens? I was thinking about a sigma as well.
Kevin
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Paolo Corradini
{K:59552} 8/21/2006
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wow another great captuire i love this red like a ferrari :)
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Rob Graziano
{K:6678} 8/21/2006
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Great Panning Toshi!!! One day I'll learn how to do that! :)
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Andre Denis
{K:66407} 8/21/2006
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Hi Toshi,
I agree with Hugo on the reduced negative space being a plus on this one. The painted blue rumble strips are just a little distracting and in this case a more severe blur on the ground would have helped that situation. You probably have some shots like that too, so you will know what I'm talking about.
Andre
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cessy karina
{K:14205} 8/21/2006
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this one also great !!
congrats
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Phillip Minnis
{K:13131} 8/21/2006
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An excellent action image, Toshi! I can almost feel the wind! A top notch image!
Cheers
Phil
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Toshi
{K:11924} 8/21/2006
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Thanks Robert, appreciate your comments!
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Toshi
{K:11924} 8/21/2006
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Thanks again Hugo! I wanted didn't want to crop much on the first shot, so as to set up the location of the track (just for this series of pics). Each succeeding photo will show more action and get a bit closer for effect, I hope ;)
Toshi
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Robert Kocs
{K:89085} 8/21/2006
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Very well captured action shot, nice sport report.
Love the great, sharp details and colours.
Well captured and seen! Bravooo!
Have a nice day dear Toshi
Robert
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 8/21/2006
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Hi Toshi,
The feeling of speed is even stronger in this one. I also like the reduced amount of negative space. Good shot, much stronger and more proficient than the previous one - looking forward to the next...:)
Cheers,
Hugo
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