Panning attempt for C&C

LittleMike · Apr 17, 2011

This is only my second attempt at panning, and I have again renewed my appreciation for those who can do it well. I took over 1600 pictures today, and I feel that these were some of the best. C&C please :mrgreen:

1.

Canon 5DmkII w/70-200 2.8 IS II
f/7.1
1/160 sec
ISO 50

2.

Canon 5DmkII w/70-200 2.8 IS II
f/18
1/80 sec
ISO 50

3.

Canon 5DmkII w/70-200 2.8 IS II
f/11
1/80 sec
ISO 50

KevinPutman · Apr 17, 2011

I'm really wishing I had a camera capable of taking these kinds of shots.
They look great to me ^-^

Derrel · Apr 17, 2011

Pretty good! Shot #3 looks excellent: well-controlled background, nicely blurred, ample room for the car to move into;blurred wheels but sharp decals on the body, and good color.

bigboi3 · Apr 17, 2011

Nice pans. SHARP!

Robin Usagani · Apr 17, 2011

Yup, #3! I have not done drifting cars yet. Looks like a lot of fun. It is crazy when I just started panning I only used sigma 24-70mm and 500D. I took a few good shots but there was one that really stood out. I cant seem to get better photos with nicer lens now. I dont get it. I am glad I took this shot because I fell in love with panning ever since.

Jeatley · Apr 17, 2011

KevinPutman said:
I'm really wishing I had a camera capable of taking these kinds of shots.
They look great to me ^-^

It is not the camera! All cameras could take this shot if you understand how to use it!

KmH · Apr 17, 2011

1600 pictures! :scratch:

Derrel · Apr 17, 2011

If you want the best panning shots, use a VR or IS lens. Using a stablized lens removes the up-and-down movements that tend to ruin slow-speed panning shots. Do not be afraid to go down to fairly slow shutter speeds when panning.

KmH · Apr 17, 2011

+1.

A key for shots of moving cars is a shutter speed that leaves the wheels/tires blurred.

Some lenses like Nikon's AF-S 70-300 VR, and the Sigma 150-500 have 2 VR (IS/OS) modes, with one specifically for panning or shooting from a moving vehicle.