Shooting at a rally

teaboy5 · 11 Aug 2006 at 23:26

Ok i am going to a car rally tomorrow, and want to get the best pictures. I will be using a 350d and i am going to bring the 70-200mm L lens. Would the best setting be a low shutter speed say 200 and have it on servo mode and ISO 200 depending on the lighting.

Any tips for shooting at a car rally, dont want to come home and end up crap shots

Blackvault · 11 Aug 2006 at 23:31

Here mate would u care to meet up?

I'll be the one with a Nikon.

Wouldn't mind trying out that 70-200L if possible?

Is there any way I could identify you.?

Blackvault

teaboy5 · 11 Aug 2006 at 23:42

lol you will see me about i will have the 200mm on; with the stock hood so you cant miss me. You got any tips?

Blackvault · 11 Aug 2006 at 23:46

teaboy5 said:
lol you will see me about i will have the 200mm on; with the stock hood so you cant miss me. You got any tips?

Sorry no as it'll be my first time shooting rally cars too.

I should be heading down around 1:00. i'll be wearing a BMW Williams baseball cap on if you want to look at and meet up and share advice etc.

Blackvault

teaboy5 · 11 Aug 2006 at 23:47

I want to able to share any adivce as i only have the 350d a few months and only used it a few times lol. I will be heading down about 11-12 myself i will try and look out for ya.

binaryknight · 12 Aug 2006 at 05:03

lurgan i take it? wouldnt mind going either sadly ive been working till 2am and only just home :eek:

DRZ · 12 Aug 2006 at 13:11

How close will you be standing to the track?

If you want static shots, camera in shutter priority (Tv mode) and aim for 1/600th or higher. Keep an eye on what is going on with the aperture and if needs be crank up the ISO. If you are getting the exposure right you can happily get away with ISO800 if you need to (though if its that dark you might struggle with colours/contrast etc).

If you are panning, you will need to judge an appropriate shutter speed really, depending on a few things. Panning is a technique that needs practice, dont expect to have a kigh keepers ratio straight away. Start reasonably slow (1/250th) and get slower until you are getting it right. Use the LCD preview to check on things regularly. If you are going to be close to the track, the 70-200mm might not be the best choice of lens. I have been stood trackside at somewhere like Mallory Park and I was panning away with the 50mm - anything else would have been too long.

Hope this helps!