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I may go to watch and photograph stock car races. Any tips, besides
trying to get a pit pass? -- PeterN |
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On Aug 30, 2017, PeterN wrote
(in article ): I may go to watch and photograph stock car races. Any tips, besides trying to get a pit pass? For stock car races I am not too sure of how interesting a pit, or paddock pass would actually be. That said you might consider a three lens set up. Something wide enough to give you room for shooting cars in pit and/or paddock, or for track background. Then you should consider a walk-around zoom, along with something longer. For cars in motion, pan if you can. Keep ISO between 200-800, or use Auto ISO with a 200 base and max of 1600, and minimum shutter speed of 1/100-1/200. Use aperture priority, and if the light is good work in the f/4-f/11 range. If this is under lights at night, take a few test shots, and perhaps have the Auto ISO range set at 200-6400. You D500 should be able to deal with that. Use AF-C depending on your track-side position, and the relative direction of travel of the cars, which might be coming toward you, or moving across your field of vision. You don’t always have to pan, but you will need to if you want to capture the motion blur of the background relative to the car. To get that well you should not have shutter speed too fast, otherwise you will have frozen action, static wheels, etc.. Something in the orde3r of 1/125-1/500 should be fine. If you want to freeze the action then go for 1/1200-1/4000. -- Regards, Savageduck |
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On 8/30/2017 11:59 AM, Savageduck wrote:
On Aug 30, 2017, PeterN wrote (in article ): I may go to watch and photograph stock car races. Any tips, besides trying to get a pit pass? For stock car races I am not too sure of how interesting a pit, or paddock pass would actually be. That said you might consider a three lens set up. Something wide enough to give you room for shooting cars in pit and/or paddock, or for track background. Then you should consider a walk-around zoom, along with something longer. For cars in motion, pan if you can. Keep ISO between 200-800, or use Auto ISO with a 200 base and max of 1600, and minimum shutter speed of 1/100-1/200. Use aperture priority, and if the light is good work in the f/4-f/11 range. If this is under lights at night, take a few test shots, and perhaps have the Auto ISO range set at 200-6400. You D500 should be able to deal with that. Use AF-C depending on your track-side position, and the relative direction of travel of the cars, which might be coming toward you, or moving across your field of vision. You don’t always have to pan, but you will need to if you want to capture the motion blur of the background relative to the car. To get that well you should not have shutter speed too fast, otherwise you will have frozen action, static wheels, etc.. Something in the orde3r of 1/125-1/500 should be fine. If you want to freeze the action then go for 1/1200-1/4000. Thanks. I am not really interested in shooting overall shots. I was thinking my 70-200, on the D500 would be ideal, though I may stick my 12-24 in my pocket, in case a good WA situation comes about. -- PeterN |
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On Wed, 30 Aug 2017 23:42:03 -0400, PeterN
wrote: On 8/30/2017 11:59 AM, Savageduck wrote: On Aug 30, 2017, PeterN wrote (in article ): I may go to watch and photograph stock car races. Any tips, besides trying to get a pit pass? For stock car races I am not too sure of how interesting a pit, or paddock pass would actually be. That said you might consider a three lens set up. Something wide enough to give you room for shooting cars in pit and/or paddock, or for track background. Then you should consider a walk-around zoom, along with something longer. For cars in motion, pan if you can. Keep ISO between 200-800, or use Auto ISO with a 200 base and max of 1600, and minimum shutter speed of 1/100-1/200. Use aperture priority, and if the light is good work in the f/4-f/11 range. If this is under lights at night, take a few test shots, and perhaps have the Auto ISO range set at 200-6400. You D500 should be able to deal with that. Use AF-C depending on your track-side position, and the relative direction of travel of the cars, which might be coming toward you, or moving across your field of vision. You don’t always have to pan, but you will need to if you want to capture the motion blur of the background relative to the car. To get that well you should not have shutter speed too fast, otherwise you will have frozen action, static wheels, etc.. Something in the orde3r of 1/125-1/500 should be fine. If you want to freeze the action then go for 1/1200-1/4000. Thanks. I am not really interested in shooting overall shots. I was thinking my 70-200, on the D500 would be ideal, though I may stick my 12-24 in my pocket, in case a good WA situation comes about. These are some shots of drag races: https://flic.kr/s/aHskkdpA7V They might help with shutter speed/blurring, that sort of thing. Duck's advice matches my experience. |
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On Aug 30, 2017, PeterN wrote
(in article ): On 8/30/2017 11:59 AM, Savageduck wrote: On Aug 30, 2017, PeterN wrote (in article ): I may go to watch and photograph stock car races. Any tips, besides trying to get a pit pass? For stock car races I am not too sure of how interesting a pit, or paddock pass would actually be. That said you might consider a three lens set up. Something wide enough to give you room for shooting cars in pit and/or paddock, or for track background. Then you should consider a walk-around zoom, along with something longer. For cars in motion, pan if you can. Keep ISO between 200-800, or use Auto ISO with a 200 base and max of 1600, and minimum shutter speed of 1/100-1/200. Use aperture priority, and if the light is good work in the f/4-f/11 range. If this is under lights at night, take a few test shots, and perhaps have the Auto ISO range set at 200-6400. You D500 should be able to deal with that. Use AF-C depending on your track-side position, and the relative direction of travel of the cars, which might be coming toward you, or moving across your field of vision. You don’t always have to pan, but you will need to if you want to capture the motion blur of the background relative to the car. To get that well you should not have shutter speed too fast, otherwise you will have frozen action, static wheels, etc.. Something in the orde3r of 1/125-1/500 should be fine. If you want to freeze the action then go for 1/1200-1/4000. Thanks. I am not really interested in shooting overall shots. I was thinking my 70-200, on the D500 would be ideal, though I may stick my 12-24 in my pocket, in case a good WA situation comes about. That should be more than adequate. -- Regards, Savageduck |
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On 8/31/2017 12:18 AM, Bill W wrote:
On Wed, 30 Aug 2017 23:42:03 -0400, PeterN wrote: On 8/30/2017 11:59 AM, Savageduck wrote: On Aug 30, 2017, PeterN wrote (in article ): I may go to watch and photograph stock car races. Any tips, besides trying to get a pit pass? For stock car races I am not too sure of how interesting a pit, or paddock pass would actually be. That said you might consider a three lens set up. Something wide enough to give you room for shooting cars in pit and/or paddock, or for track background. Then you should consider a walk-around zoom, along with something longer. For cars in motion, pan if you can. Keep ISO between 200-800, or use Auto ISO with a 200 base and max of 1600, and minimum shutter speed of 1/100-1/200. Use aperture priority, and if the light is good work in the f/4-f/11 range. If this is under lights at night, take a few test shots, and perhaps have the Auto ISO range set at 200-6400. You D500 should be able to deal with that. Use AF-C depending on your track-side position, and the relative direction of travel of the cars, which might be coming toward you, or moving across your field of vision. You don’t always have to pan, but you will need to if you want to capture the motion blur of the background relative to the car. To get that well you should not have shutter speed too fast, otherwise you will have frozen action, static wheels, etc.. Something in the orde3r of 1/125-1/500 should be fine. If you want to freeze the action then go for 1/1200-1/4000. Thanks. I am not really interested in shooting overall shots. I was thinking my 70-200, on the D500 would be ideal, though I may stick my 12-24 in my pocket, in case a good WA situation comes about. These are some shots of drag races: https://flic.kr/s/aHskkdpA7V Nice group of captures. Are the young blonds wearing dresses in drag? If so do they race? ;-) I figure you are a lot younger than me. A high percentage of your images seem to be of attractive young woman. At my age, I might have concentrated on the racing images. They might help with shutter speed/blurring, that sort of thing. Duck's advice matches my experience. Thanks. -- PeterN |
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On 8/31/2017 12:26 AM, Savageduck wrote:
On Aug 30, 2017, PeterN wrote (in article ): On 8/30/2017 11:59 AM, Savageduck wrote: On Aug 30, 2017, PeterN wrote (in article ): I may go to watch and photograph stock car races. Any tips, besides trying to get a pit pass? For stock car races I am not too sure of how interesting a pit, or paddock pass would actually be. That said you might consider a three lens set up. Something wide enough to give you room for shooting cars in pit and/or paddock, or for track background. Then you should consider a walk-around zoom, along with something longer. For cars in motion, pan if you can. Keep ISO between 200-800, or use Auto ISO with a 200 base and max of 1600, and minimum shutter speed of 1/100-1/200. Use aperture priority, and if the light is good work in the f/4-f/11 range. If this is under lights at night, take a few test shots, and perhaps have the Auto ISO range set at 200-6400. You D500 should be able to deal with that. Use AF-C depending on your track-side position, and the relative direction of travel of the cars, which might be coming toward you, or moving across your field of vision. You don’t always have to pan, but you will need to if you want to capture the motion blur of the background relative to the car. To get that well you should not have shutter speed too fast, otherwise you will have frozen action, static wheels, etc.. Something in the orde3r of 1/125-1/500 should be fine. If you want to freeze the action then go for 1/1200-1/4000. Thanks. I am not really interested in shooting overall shots. I was thinking my 70-200, on the D500 would be ideal, though I may stick my 12-24 in my pocket, in case a good WA situation comes about. That should be more than adequate. Thanks. This track gets quite crowded. With horse racing, I have been able to position myself for the chance to get decent images. I have never shot stock car before. I don't have a clue about pre-positioning, which is why I asked about the pit area.. -- PeterN |
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On Aug 30, 2017, PeterN wrote
(in article ): On 8/31/2017 12:26 AM, Savageduck wrote: On Aug 30, 2017, PeterN wrote (in article ): On 8/30/2017 11:59 AM, Savageduck wrote: On Aug 30, 2017, PeterN wrote (in article ): I may go to watch and photograph stock car races. Any tips, besides trying to get a pit pass? For stock car races I am not too sure of how interesting a pit, or paddock pass would actually be. That said you might consider a three lens set up. Something wide enough to give you room for shooting cars in pit and/or paddock, or for track background. Then you should consider a walk-around zoom, along with something longer. For cars in motion, pan if you can. Keep ISO between 200-800, or use Auto ISO with a 200 base and max of 1600, and minimum shutter speed of 1/100-1/200. Use aperture priority, and if the light is good work in the f/4-f/11 range. If this is under lights at night, take a few test shots, and perhaps have the Auto ISO range set at 200-6400. You D500 should be able to deal with that. Use AF-C depending on your track-side position, and the relative direction of travel of the cars, which might be coming toward you, or moving across your field of vision. You don’t always have to pan, but you will need to if you want to capture the motion blur of the background relative to the car. To get that well you should not have shutter speed too fast, otherwise you will have frozen action, static wheels, etc.. Something in the orde3r of 1/125-1/500 should be fine. If you want to freeze the action then go for 1/1200-1/4000. Thanks. I am not really interested in shooting overall shots. I was thinking my 70-200, on the D500 would be ideal, though I may stick my 12-24 in my pocket, in case a good WA situation comes about. That should be more than adequate. Thanks. This track gets quite crowded. With horse racing, I have been able to position myself for the chance to get decent images. I have never shot stock car before. I don't have a clue about pre-positioning, which is why I asked about the pit area.. For me stock cars are of limited interest, and for me a stock car pit area, though it might have some occasional drama, isn’t worth the price of entry. However, access to an F1, IndyCar, or LMGT pit would be highly desirable, but to get in there during a race or qualifying is going to take a press pass. Access to the paddock area is easier. An event such as the Monterey Motorsport Revival at Laguna Seca, where you will find some great classic racers in the paddock and on the track are wonderful photo op events. I believe that at circuits you can reach such as Watkins Glen, and Lime Rock they stage similar events. Lime Rock is about to have its Historics this weekend. http://limerock.com http://limerock.com/memorial-day-weekend ....and Watkins Glen is set for their Vintage Gran Prix September 8-10 http://www.theglen.com/?homepage=true During a race, if you can find positions at the entrance, or exit of corners, or along the home straight opposite the pits, you should be set for some great shots. https://www.dropbox.com/s/k6jvajhsa6fq9jp/_DNC5005-Edit.jpg https://www.dropbox.com/s/12tbbuqnrt97zsw/_DNC4615-Edit.jpg https://www.dropbox.com/s/z5dmnpvxg20i05m/_DNC3889.jpg https://www.dropbox.com/s/d9mganvz46g6tb2/DNC4352.jpg -- Regards, Savageduck |
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On Aug 30, 2017, Savageduck wrote
(in iganews.com): On Aug 30, 2017, PeterN wrote (in article ): On 8/31/2017 12:26 AM, Savageduck wrote: On Aug 30, 2017, PeterN wrote (in article ): On 8/30/2017 11:59 AM, Savageduck wrote: On Aug 30, 2017, PeterN wrote (in article ): I may go to watch and photograph stock car races. Any tips, besides trying to get a pit pass? For stock car races I am not too sure of how interesting a pit, or paddock pass would actually be. That said you might consider a three lens set up. Something wide enough to give you room for shooting cars in pit and/or paddock, or for track background. Then you should consider a walk-around zoom, along with something longer. For cars in motion, pan if you can. Keep ISO between 200-800, or use Auto ISO with a 200 base and max of 1600, and minimum shutter speed of 1/100-1/200. Use aperture priority, and if the light is good work in the f/4-f/11 range. If this is under lights at night, take a few test shots, and perhaps have the Auto ISO range set at 200-6400. You D500 should be able to deal with that. Use AF-C depending on your track-side position, and the relative direction of travel of the cars, which might be coming toward you, or moving across your field of vision. You don’t always have to pan, but you will need to if you want to capture the motion blur of the background relative to the car. To get that well you should not have shutter speed too fast, otherwise you will have frozen action, static wheels, etc.. Something in the orde3r of 1/125-1/500 should be fine. If you want to freeze the action then go for 1/1200-1/4000. Thanks. I am not really interested in shooting overall shots. I was thinking my 70-200, on the D500 would be ideal, though I may stick my 12-24 in my pocket, in case a good WA situation comes about. That should be more than adequate. Thanks. This track gets quite crowded. With horse racing, I have been able to position myself for the chance to get decent images. I have never shot stock car before. I don't have a clue about pre-positioning, which is why I asked about the pit area.. For me stock cars are of limited interest, and for me a stock car pit area, though it might have some occasional drama, isn’t worth the price of entry. However, access to an F1, IndyCar, or LMGT pit would be highly desirable, but to get in there during a race or qualifying is going to take a press pass. Access to the paddock area is easier. An event such as the Monterey Motorsport Revival at Laguna Seca, where you will find some great classic racers in the paddock and on the track are wonderful photo op events. I believe that at circuits you can reach such as Watkins Glen, and Lime Rock they stage similar events. Lime Rock is about to have its Historics this weekend. http://limerock.com http://limerock.com/memorial-day-weekend Oops!! Wrong weekend. :-( Try Labor Day. http://limerock.com/labor-day-historics http://limerockhistorics.com ...and Watkins Glen is set for their Vintage Gran Prix September 8-10 http://www.theglen.com/?homepage=true During a race, if you can find positions at the entrance, or exit of corners, or along the home straight opposite the pits, you should be set for some great shots. https://www.dropbox.com/s/k6jvajhsa6fq9jp/_DNC5005-Edit.jpg https://www.dropbox.com/s/12tbbuqnrt97zsw/_DNC4615-Edit.jpg https://www.dropbox.com/s/z5dmnpvxg20i05m/_DNC3889.jpg https://www.dropbox.com/s/d9mganvz46g6tb2/DNC4352.jpg -- Regards, Savageduck |
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On Thu, 31 Aug 2017 01:16:52 -0400, PeterN
wrote: On 8/31/2017 12:18 AM, Bill W wrote: On Wed, 30 Aug 2017 23:42:03 -0400, PeterN wrote: On 8/30/2017 11:59 AM, Savageduck wrote: On Aug 30, 2017, PeterN wrote (in article ): I may go to watch and photograph stock car races. Any tips, besides trying to get a pit pass? For stock car races I am not too sure of how interesting a pit, or paddock pass would actually be. That said you might consider a three lens set up. Something wide enough to give you room for shooting cars in pit and/or paddock, or for track background. Then you should consider a walk-around zoom, along with something longer. For cars in motion, pan if you can. Keep ISO between 200-800, or use Auto ISO with a 200 base and max of 1600, and minimum shutter speed of 1/100-1/200. Use aperture priority, and if the light is good work in the f/4-f/11 range. If this is under lights at night, take a few test shots, and perhaps have the Auto ISO range set at 200-6400. You D500 should be able to deal with that. Use AF-C depending on your track-side position, and the relative direction of travel of the cars, which might be coming toward you, or moving across your field of vision. You don’t always have to pan, but you will need to if you want to capture the motion blur of the background relative to the car. To get that well you should not have shutter speed too fast, otherwise you will have frozen action, static wheels, etc.. Something in the orde3r of 1/125-1/500 should be fine. If you want to freeze the action then go for 1/1200-1/4000. Thanks. I am not really interested in shooting overall shots. I was thinking my 70-200, on the D500 would be ideal, though I may stick my 12-24 in my pocket, in case a good WA situation comes about. These are some shots of drag races: https://flic.kr/s/aHskkdpA7V Nice group of captures. Are the young blonds wearing dresses in drag? If so do they race? ;-) I figure you are a lot younger than me. A high percentage of your images seem to be of attractive young woman. At my age, I might have concentrated on the racing images. I'm not young by any stretch. And those are not "photos of young women". How dare you? That's street photography, and they just happened to be on the street. They might help with shutter speed/blurring, that sort of thing. Duck's advice matches my experience. Thanks. |
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