| skrphoto | 
			2007-05-15 10:10 AM | 
		 
		 
		 
		
		
		
	Quote: 
	
	
		
			 
			
				
					Originally Posted by ScottyS
					(Post 97874)
				 
				Thanks for the tips.  Yeah, I was trying the low shutter speeds and overexposing slightly too, but the panning timing was killing me.   
 
Even when I pre-focus, there is a slight delay to the shutter, so I need to practice "swinging through".  The problem shows up when the viewfinder is obscured during the shutter release process --- you aren't able to follow the car.  I need to probably a) zoom out a little more, b) use both eyes, c) take a lot of throwaways. 
 
Yeah, the likelihood of getting a super-crisp shot at full resolution is probably nil with my gear, but at least photos like that EVO look great at 800x600 or so.   
 
I'll keep practicing. 
			
			 
		 | 
	 
	 
 yea, just keep practicing panning the entire scene, over and over. and if you have a dslr don't be timid with the shutter release, just snap away. the worse that happens is you fill your memory card and have to delete a buncha picture. one problem i ran into though was with the cones, it was SOOOO hard to pan perfectly and get the damn cones out of the way. there was like a 20 foot section i kept trying to get the cars in on that turn.  
	 |