Auto Racing
Oct 21, 2013 12:35:45 #
I am trying to take photos at my local dirt tracks but can not seem to get the pictures to be completely clear and not blurry. I am using a D3100 with (1) an AF-S DX VR Nikkor 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6G, (2) AF-S DX VR Nikkor 55-300mm 1:4.5-5.6ED and (3) AF-S DX VR Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G. Do I need to on a different setting or different lens?
Oct 21, 2013 16:56:23 #
Oct 21, 2013 18:00:50 #
Are they racing daylight, dusk, dark?
Daylight, faster shutter speed.
Dusk and dark, I would suggest a faster lens ( f2.8).
Daylight, faster shutter speed.
Dusk and dark, I would suggest a faster lens ( f2.8).
Oct 21, 2013 20:52:36 #
I am so new that I usually leave the camera in auto and try to shoot during daylight, dusk and dark.
Oct 22, 2013 06:16:38 #
Oct 22, 2013 11:34:45 #
usmc85fw wrote:
I am so new that I usually leave the camera in auto and try to shoot during daylight, dusk and dark.
Doesn't your camera have a sports mode setting? If so, use that. Speeds will be in the 1/1500 to 1/2000 range.
Oct 24, 2013 08:50:38 #
I shoot racing with a D5100 and an 18-200 zoom. Most of the time the camera is set on "P" and I can adjust the exposure compensation to what I need. Try the AF-C focus mode. It keeps the cars in focus as you follow them. ISO is usually 200-400 depending on the day. I use these general settings shooting from both off track and in the infield. Just keep playing around to get what works best for you.
Oct 27, 2013 18:15:06 #
Oct 30, 2013 12:52:37 #
I shoot a lot of race events and am always practicing panning. When panning I like to use shutter priority and set a slow shutter speed 1/60 - 1/200. When panning follow your subject by turning your upper body. Keep moving after you take the photo. It takes a lot of practice to capture a car moving at over 100mph. I have tons of shots of cars half entering the frame or half leaving the frame. The good thing about racing is that the next photo op is just one lap away.
Jake
Jake
Panned 1/200
Panned 1/60 Point & Shoot camera
Trapped 1/1000
Nov 4, 2013 06:05:39 #
Krajeski has the right idea on settings and motion. We want to see the wheels turning and not frozen in motion which is what Auto settings will try and do for you.
Nov 11, 2013 17:00:37 #
DwsPV wrote:
Krajeski has the right idea on settings and motion. We want to see the wheels turning and not frozen in motion which is what Auto settings will try and do for you.
Very nice crisp shots. You did a great job with those photo's. What lens?
Nov 19, 2013 05:49:04 #
juicesqueezer wrote:
Very nice crisp shots. You did a great job with those photo's. What lens?
Been a bit busy lately, sorry for the late reply...
70/200 f/2.8 VR2 on a D600 in this case.
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