I am very interested in the 5D MK IV, if it is still available.
Thank you for sharing your great pictures, as well as your narrative!
Glider
WOW!!! Those are some awesome pictures 8-) !
Which turn were you stationed?
General Admission lets me move my chair around the track, but I can see a real advantage to being up high.
Thanks for your input!
Thanks for your responses, they are appreciated!!!
Yes, after I uploaded to my computer, I could see some 'grain', so I knew I would need to drop the ISO. The day started out very overcast, so I didn't put my polarizer on. I should have taken the time to put it on after the sun came out :(!
It seemed like I was shooting constantly, throughout the day...quite a few misses, but a fair number of keepers. Hopefully, next year will be even better!
Thanks for the hints!
Yes, I would love to be able to get 'inside' those fences, but they are usually limited to media professionals.
I was using a monopod...did try panning, but fencing wreaked havoc, often.
I will try to repost the pics.
Hi, everyone!
I have been lurking here, for about a month, while searching through the posts. I've hoped to discover some wisdom which might help me improve on taking photos while I'm at a race track.
I'm attaching a few shots, that I took, at the 2013 US Grand Prix at COTA. These were taken with a Canon 7D using an EF 70-200mm f2.8 IS USM lens. Lens in manual mode, because auto usually refocused on the fencing...grrr!
The challenge is...as a spectator you have to shoot through 2 sets of chain-link fencing separated by about 20 feet. These F1 cars are going anywhere from about 60-200mph, depending on which curve you are located.
Does anyone have any similar experiences, and can you share any tips which might allow a higher percentage of relatively 'sharp' photos??