Formula 1 Testing Silverstone 2006 (revised)

In two minds where to go as its do able, would just turn into a long day:

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Frosty said:
Added :)
*snip*

My Sigma 70-300 APO came yesterday, so far I'm impressed. I've noticed camera shake's a bit of an issue (never used a telephoto before), will bringing my tripod be any use?
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Tripod for Motorsport - Nope , time to practice your panning technique :)
 
well hopefully im all set now, have my new lens :)

what about monopods, they arent too bad for motorsport are they ??

otherwise im going to need popeyes left arm to keep hold of my camera and lens all day ;)
 
antc said:
well hopefully im all set now, have my new lens :)

what about monopods, they arent too bad for motorsport are they ??

otherwise im going to need popeyes left arm to keep hold of my camera and lens all day ;)
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i've heard good things about monopods, but i've always shot handheld :)
 
antc said:
what about monopods, they arent too bad for motorsport are they ??

otherwise im going to need popeyes left arm to keep hold of my camera and lens all day ;)
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I used a monopod at the Supercar meet at silverstone last year and got some good results , the best thing with them is the camera is always at eyeline ready for any "interesting" action.
 
Was talking to Joe about this other day, anytime what idea it all starts in the morning? Last time I got there about mid-morning but on Wednesday I would be looking to get there early to go back home about lunchtime...just one of the many things I am trying to make next week!

Tom
 
I'm aiming to get there for 9.00am on wednesday , if it's still shut then I'll be planning my day at the local little chef :)
 
Hopefully going down to the venue with antc and his new found friend CANON 100-400 L IS. It will make my sigma 28-200mm dg feel miniscule. Ive not been to F1 before, really looking forward to it! only been to donny park to see a test day but that was good. hopefully my 200mm will be sufficient on the day. :)
 
antc said:
well hopefully im all set now, have my new lens :)
what about monopods, they arent too bad for motorsport are they ??
otherwise im going to need popeyes left arm to keep hold of my camera and lens all day ;)
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Donn't bother with a Monopod, the 100-400L IS is light enough to hand hold all day.
 
SDK^ said:
Donn't bother with a Monopod, the 100-400L IS is light enough to hand hold all day.
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it is another thing to carry i suppose. although i have been to donnington for another testing session today and by the time i was home my left arm was about ready to drop off :)

got some good first shots with it so will post them up soon when i have shopped them.

has anyone checked the weather forecast yest for the three days at all?? hope its not going to rain, i want some sun :D
 
BBC 5 day forecast says drizzle for Tues and Weds :(

I believe it kicks off around 9am.

A monopod is only realyl useful if you have a lens too heavy to handhold, such as mine! All others should be fine handheld.

Good news on the lens purchase antc! I guess you went to a local retailer?

Joe :)
 
I really really want to go to this. For the photo opportunities and the spectacle of F1 cars. However I'm still not sure if I can make it.

Any idea on what time the testing finishes each day?
 
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Joe T said:
BBC 5 day forecast says drizzle for Tues and Weds :(

I believe it kicks off around 9am.

A monopod is only realyl useful if you have a lens too heavy to handhold, such as mine! All others should be fine handheld.

Good news on the lens purchase antc! I guess you went to a local retailer?

Joe :)
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damn and drat about the weather :(

yeah i went to a local retailer who after a bit of bartering price matched the best price i found on the net :)

so when i get by cash back voucher book the lens will work out like £30 more than importing it, so i quite happy with that.

it was the last one they had in the shop and was one of only 2 left in nottingham according to the shops i contacted.
 
Updated list:
  1. Joe T - Tues and Weds
  2. ranarama - Thurs
  3. antc - Weds and/or Thurs
  4. mrgubby - Weds and/or Thurs
  5. nolimit - Thurs
  6. Joe T's brother - Weds afternoon
  7. Frosty - Thurs
  8. howell80 - Weds and/or Thurs
  9. TomWilko - Weds
Plus xolotl as a maybe

So, no-one up for Tuesday then? :p
 
This may seem like a strange request, but I am putting it anyway...chances are I will be there Wednesday and obviously there is every liklihood I will bump into a few of you, any chance of getting peoples names here next to user ID? Because there's no way I am going round calling people what they have listed on here.

For reference, TomWilko = Tom :p
 
what sort of lense would i need for good shots of fast cars (be it F1 or any other racers)??

ive preorderd a Canon S3 IS (which is like 12x zoom) but im still thinking about getting a Canon 350D but can really only afford the 18-55 default canon lense :o would that be too short? :confused:
 
Frosty == Simon, but most people call me Frosty anyway.

Overlag said:
what sort of lense would i need for good shots of fast cars (be it F1 or any other racers)??

ive preorderd a Canon S3 IS (which is like 12x zoom) but im still thinking about getting a Canon 350D but can really only afford the 18-55 default canon lense :o would that be too short? :confused:
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I've never been before, but I've bought a Sigma 70-300 to take with me this week. 55mm isn't long enough to get a decent close up unless you're pretty close to the car (ie a few metres away)
 
From the corner everyone gets put on, 200mm + should be reasonable, although 300mm range is definately preferred.

12x optical zoom will be plenty.
 
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