Road trip: I'm leaving for a 2 day road trip Monday morning. This will be my first trip using my CanonT2i. My brother will be driving and I will be of course taking photos. A very high...

pappy0352 Loc: Oregon

I'm leaving for a 2 day road trip Monday morning. This will be my first trip using my CanonT2i. My brother will be driving and I will be of course taking photos. A very high percentage will be shot while moving at around 60 to 70 miles an hour and I have a few questions. Should I be using my 18-55mm lens or my75-300mm?
Also could someone give me a starting point for the settings. Should I be using the Av or Tv setting and what setting for each will be a good starting point?

Thanks
Pappy

14kphotog Loc: Marietta, Ohio

Take no pictures stright out the window, 50mm at most at shutter speed of 1/250.

konica135 Loc: Ormond Beach, FL

Try to make rest stops at scenic areas.

Country's Mama Loc: Michigan

Bring windex and paper towels to keep you windows clean. Keep your lens as close to the window as you can. Here is where a rubber hood helps. As said before don't shoot straight unless you are shoot a something quite a distance away. I shoot in auto when in the car because your subject matter comes and goes too fast to be thinking about more than just framing and shooting.

BboH Loc: s of 2/21, Ellicott City, MD

"Thru the Windshield" - got somewhat proficient at steering while balancing my camera on top of the steering wheel - I used my 18-200 and the P (programmed function) camera D200. Most came out pretty good in my opinion. Taken on the BlueRidge Parkway when no other cars were in sight

chuckyoung Loc: Boulder City, NV

IMHO taking a photo while drving is like texting while driving... not a wise idea

henryl

BboH wrote:

"Thru the Windshield" - got somewhat proficient at steering while balancing my camera on top of the steering wheel - I used my 18-200 and the P (programmed function) camera D200. Most came out pretty good in my opinion. Taken on the BlueRidge Parkway when no other cars were in sight

In my opinion, multi-tasking is not a great idea when driving. I am glad that you were not on your cell phone at the same time. In NYS the fine for being on a cell phone is $150. Please take the time to pull off the road all the way to take your photos. It is safer for you and the rest of the public that is driving. Thanks in advance. What if an animal came out or you had suddenly hit a pot hole? :roll:

PHFoto Loc: Idaho

I agree with you 100%, but he is ok her since is brother is driving..

chuckyoung wrote:

IMHO taking a photo while drving is like texting while driving... not a wise idea

pappy0352 Loc: Oregon

Since I will be moving while taking the shots should I use auto WB or set for the conditions?

Pappy

Libbypics

As a career car crash investigator, I am never shocked by what people do while driving (besides actually driving the car). My wife likes to take pictures while I drive, no problem. But when the DRIVER proudly posts photos and says the camera was balanced on the steering wheel, I shudder. Please let me know if you EVER come to Arizona, and the dates you will be here, so I can stay off the road. I agree with the poster who suggested you pull over to take pictures. Geez, driving is dangerous enough without trying to focus and compose at the same time. Dumb idea!

AuntieM Loc: Eastern NC

On my Kodak Z series camera, I used to turn on the live view on the back and set it to the motion mode. I got some good pics out the window while I was driving down the highway. You might also ask your brother to slow down a bit if you spy something in the distance that you want to shoot. I'd use your 18-55 lens, and set ISO a bit higher, maybe 200 or 400.

Phyllis Loc: NE PA

I take a lot of pictures from a moving car and they come out great. Just make sure that the windshield is clean, your side windows are down for side shots, and the mirrors are out of the way. Also, use auto focus and a fast shutter speed.

Good luck.

Country's Mama Loc: Michigan

Phyllis wrote:

I take a lot of pictures from a moving car and they come out great. Just make sure that the windshield is clean, your side windows are down for side shots, and the mirrors are out of the way. Also, use auto focus and a fast shutter speed.

Good luck.

Or use those mirrors for some what you just left shots.

BboH Loc: s of 2/21, Ellicott City, MD

Libbypics wrote:

As a career car crash investigator, I am never sho... (show quote)

I won't disagree - should have stated several things to begin with:
1. the camera never came to my eye, nor did I use live view.
2. the camera was held by thumb and index finger of each hand - the other three fingers of each hand gripped the wheel - the camera easily discarded if need be
3. upon taking the shot, my eyes spent no more time viewing the result that they do looking into the rear view mirror or GPS device.
4. I did not shoot when a car was in front of me or approaching. Approaching a curve - yes, never while in a curve.
5. I spent over 100 days in a hospital until fit to return to duty as a result of a car accident in which I was a passenger and I'm not about to let that happen again.

pappy0352 Loc: Oregon

Ok can we stay on the topic please? Here is a curve ball for me. The first 2 to 3 hour are going to be snow. I just caught that on the weather today. I just bought my T2i 1 month ago and it is my first DSLR. I've been taking all my shots in Tv,Av and shooting RAW. So I guess the next question is what would the best WB setting? Should we Stop so I Can use a white card or who might have some other suggestions?