Been shooting motorsports for 2+ years and muscle memory/practice makes perfect for panners. I also hand-pan everything unless it's my 150-600. Another great tip is think of it as a golf swing. You don't want to stop mid "swing" even if the car is out of your view/composition at the end of your pan.
The panning becomes natural really quickly if you're shooting racing often - like any photography there comes a moment where you click (pun intended.) I wish there was more opportunities for non-racing media to get close to the track. I get trackside for 25-30 weekends a year, and I love seeing the faces of photographers who are having their first experience of getting the opportunity. Great vid!
The great thing about Lime Rock Park is the fact that the fans are literally track side for the entire track (except Sam Posey straight) and you don't need a press pass. Cool to watch IMSA race at that historic venue. I seriously recommend it if you are in the area and want to work on your motorsport photography.
I like the inclusion of the setting you used for each photography, some people learn differently and i have found I learn with the tech specs of an image, so thanks for including them!
I had a feeling I recognized that track off the beat! Always happy to see another photographer enjoying CTMP. I just did my first motorsport photography session earlier this year at the IMSA race hosted in July :). Great video! Great to see what it's like from the perspective of having a Media pass too.
I wouldn’t hold the lens by the lens hood on a zoom lens. It can cause focus/vibration and puts a strain on your lens. You def needed a bigger prime 300 or a 400. To get closer to the cars. Not bad for first time shooting cars on a track
As a wedding videographer I feel like I’d have a natural head start on smooth tracking. Between isle walking shots and tracking the bouquet toss, I bet that experience would come in handy at a track for the first time😂
There are also some more tips in panning where foreground is motion blurred ( trees lights etc ) with the back ground motion blur and car in focus between the motion blur.another trick is understanding what a camera actually do with continuous focusing when the shutter is pressed.
I’ve tried many types of photography….but the toughest is trying to get small birds and esp small birds in flight ….not just a factual photo but to add to that something interesting …either in the behaviour or composition of the surroundings with the bird in flight.
Nice vid. Very helpful stuff. Can you give any spec info or details to look for in cameras to be able to shoot motorsports? Perhaps some beginner to mid lever compact , cameras that you can recommend that can shoot motorsports, but cqn also be used in day to day street photography?? Thanks
When it comes to image stabilization, is it just the lens that should be turned off, or is there an in-body setting as well? I've always shot with it on, I'm curious to see what the difference will be with my hit rate this season. Solid video btw!
I shot motocross and panning setting’s I use 1/200 or 1/250 at F10 to F12 and have one very early Canon 70-200 F2.8 non IS it has done a great job the last 10 years
From What Rich explained to me, when you’re tracking the car as it goes by, image stabilization will try and correct for your movement, and can cause more motion blur to appear in images than it helps remove.
@@DelaneyMedia Interesting. I've been shooting at the Mosport karting track and have only really experimented with turning the OSS on my Sony 70-200GM II to mode 2 (panning). I haven't gone below 1/200 of a second though, so perhaps that's why many of my keeper shots are tack-sharp, even with OSS on (still a good amount of blur). I've been wanting some more background blur though, so will be playing with lower shutter speeds. Might have to give turning OSS off a try and compare back to back. :)
@@Digitalfiendscombecause mode 2 makes it only compensate for vertical movement axis, without getting in the way of the horizontal pan. I think that was general advice, since many/most glass doesn’t let you select just one axis or the other.
i'm a motorsport photographer 1 tip i can share is wear a Good Boots/shoe which is water resistant, shooting in race track early in the morning sometimes the grass is wet and it can be really uncomfortable to shoot in soaking wet foot, or bring an extra socks and shoe
Hey man! I’m going this weekend to the Canada GP, I only have at the moment my 50mm/1.8 , 85mm/1.4 , & my 28-135mm/3.5 !!! (I mostly do street photo) Any tips? Thanks in advance!!!
Camera stops focussing when pressing the shutter but keeps focussing when using back button focus? Is this true? I always thought BBF was only a usability feature.
Monopod is the first thing you need missing a polarizing filter to cut out glare your shutter speed needs to be faster you need pictures that are sharp panning isn’t everything the first thing that I teach new photographers is the need of a camera strap if you trip or someone bang’s into you don’t drop the camera Peak Design makes the best straps no one is going to buy a picture with the fence in it a camera with duel card slots I started road racing cars in 1975 and track a Porsche and I took my first photograph at age six in 1960. I am blessed to have great race tracks close to me taught my daughter how to use a clutch at Road Atlanta pictures are level if going down a hill show the hill if you can find somebody who will give you a ride in a car been 12 years and can’t talk my girlfriend in riding with me
What type of photography should I try next?
Photography without wearing sunglasses :-)
You should definitely try Aviation photography.
Rally. ;)
I’d love to try a rally race
Plane spotting, or aviation photography
You should try the RF 70-200 in IS mode 2 or 3. Otherwise great tips!
Have tried and it's still a higher hit rate with it off when below 1/20 (used JGazze lens at the INDY)
@@RichardGHornbyfitness Interesting. I'd be too scared my shaky hands would ruin the photos!
The IS would try to counterbalance your hands resulting in more shake@@AnthonyGugliotta
Been shooting motorsports for 2+ years and muscle memory/practice makes perfect for panners. I also hand-pan everything unless it's my 150-600. Another great tip is think of it as a golf swing. You don't want to stop mid "swing" even if the car is out of your view/composition at the end of your pan.
The panning becomes natural really quickly if you're shooting racing often - like any photography there comes a moment where you click (pun intended.) I wish there was more opportunities for non-racing media to get close to the track. I get trackside for 25-30 weekends a year, and I love seeing the faces of photographers who are having their first experience of getting the opportunity.
Great vid!
Thanks! It really was a cool experience
The great thing about Lime Rock Park is the fact that the fans are literally track side for the entire track (except Sam Posey straight) and you don't need a press pass. Cool to watch IMSA race at that historic venue. I seriously recommend it if you are in the area and want to work on your motorsport photography.
I like the inclusion of the setting you used for each photography, some people learn differently and i have found I learn with the tech specs of an image, so thanks for including them!
I had a feeling I recognized that track off the beat! Always happy to see another photographer enjoying CTMP. I just did my first motorsport photography session earlier this year at the IMSA race hosted in July :).
Great video! Great to see what it's like from the perspective of having a Media pass too.
I wouldn’t hold the lens by the lens hood on a zoom lens. It can cause focus/vibration and puts a strain on your lens. You def needed a bigger prime 300 or a 400. To get closer to the cars. Not bad for first time shooting cars on a track
As a wedding videographer I feel like I’d have a natural head start on smooth tracking. Between isle walking shots and tracking the bouquet toss, I bet that experience would come in handy at a track for the first time😂
Yeah it definitely transfers, although I’ll say tracking a car at 200mm is definitely more challenging than any wedding tracking shots I’ve done
Does your bride do 200mph on the walk
@@philvfilms yes
@@philvfilmsnawwrrrr 😂😭
There are also some more tips in panning where foreground is motion blurred ( trees lights etc ) with the back ground motion blur and car in focus between the motion blur.another trick is understanding what a camera actually do with continuous focusing when the shutter is pressed.
This was such a fun day!!! Always so grateful to have Rich at the track 🙏🏼
Yeah! I don’t know what we would’ve done without him😅
Haha, you guys are too kind! It was so much fun hanging out with you guys and getting a chance to share a couple things
I’ve tried many types of photography….but the toughest is trying to get small birds and esp small birds in flight ….not just a factual photo but to add to that something interesting …either in the behaviour or composition of the surroundings with the bird in flight.
Going to be there next weekend. Camped out next to that corner last time.
Nice vid. Very helpful stuff. Can you give any spec info or details to look for in cameras to be able to shoot motorsports? Perhaps some beginner to mid lever compact , cameras that you can recommend that can shoot motorsports, but cqn also be used in day to day street photography?? Thanks
When it comes to image stabilization, is it just the lens that should be turned off, or is there an in-body setting as well? I've always shot with it on, I'm curious to see what the difference will be with my hit rate this season. Solid video btw!
Depends on the system, but I’d generally recommend disabling IBIS.
I notice that Rich has his fingers stuck inside the lens hood. Does that not cause any blur or flare on the image?
I shot motocross and panning setting’s I use 1/200 or 1/250 at F10 to F12 and have one very early Canon 70-200 F2.8 non IS it has done a great job the last 10 years
always took al my panning shots with sensor and lens ois ON
Can you elaborate on how turning image stabilization off helps? Genuinely curious. Looking to improve my photography.
From What Rich explained to me, when you’re tracking the car as it goes by, image stabilization will try and correct for your movement, and can cause more motion blur to appear in images than it helps remove.
@@DelaneyMedia Interesting. I've been shooting at the Mosport karting track and have only really experimented with turning the OSS on my Sony 70-200GM II to mode 2 (panning). I haven't gone below 1/200 of a second though, so perhaps that's why many of my keeper shots are tack-sharp, even with OSS on (still a good amount of blur). I've been wanting some more background blur though, so will be playing with lower shutter speeds. Might have to give turning OSS off a try and compare back to back. :)
@@Digitalfiendscombecause mode 2 makes it only compensate for vertical movement axis, without getting in the way of the horizontal pan. I think that was general advice, since many/most glass doesn’t let you select just one axis or the other.
i'm a motorsport photographer 1 tip i can share is wear a Good Boots/shoe which is water resistant, shooting in race track early in the morning sometimes the grass is wet and it can be really uncomfortable to shoot in soaking wet foot, or bring an extra socks and shoe
Great advice!
Hey man! I’m going this weekend to the Canada GP, I only have at the moment my 50mm/1.8 , 85mm/1.4 , & my 28-135mm/3.5 !!! (I mostly do street photo)
Any tips? Thanks in advance!!!
These shots are WILD 🔥
Thanks!
Camera stops focussing when pressing the shutter but keeps focussing when using back button focus? Is this true? I always thought BBF was only a usability feature.
Turn image stabilization off on the glass and camera or just the glass?
Both. IBIS tends to shift perspective awkwardly mid-pan in my experience.
What ND filter did you end up using? Any polarizer?
I ended up using a ND-CPL combo filter from a company called Haida
Monopod is the first thing you need missing a polarizing filter to cut out glare your shutter speed needs to be faster you need pictures that are sharp panning isn’t everything the first thing that I teach new photographers is the need of a camera strap if you trip or someone bang’s into you don’t drop the camera Peak Design makes the best straps no one is going to buy a picture with the fence in it a camera with duel card slots I started road racing cars in 1975 and track a Porsche and I took my first photograph at age six in 1960. I am blessed to have great race tracks close to me taught my daughter how to use a clutch at Road Atlanta pictures are level if going down a hill show the hill if you can find somebody who will give you a ride in a car been 12 years and can’t talk my girlfriend in riding with me
I have my first shoot with my new a7iii tomorrow I’m ready
Awesome video my dude
Thanks!
I want to do this with motorcycles man. I can't wait to see the video and leaaaarnnnn
Agree with everything in this. But for me I photograph motorcycles.
Cool! Like motorcycles racing?
@@DelaneyMedia yes! looking forward on your next one.
good video but your audio levels are terribly uneven, the music is super loud and you are super quite.
Thanks for the feedback! I'll work on that