Comments on: Photographing MotoGP Races http://www.digital-photography-school.com/photographing-moto-gp-races Discover how to use your digital camera with our Digital Photography Tips. We are a community of photographers of all experience levels who come together to learn, share and grow in our understanding of photography. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 03:38:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: fairgrieve http://www.digital-photography-school.com/photographing-moto-gp-races/comment-page-1#comment-164973 fairgrieve Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:02:31 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/photographing-moto-gp-races/#comment-164973 I realise this is an older article but to chuck in a good tip someone gave me. When you're panning to get the subject in focus with a blurred background, place your feet where you think they'll be at the end of the pan, then swivel from the hips only to the starting position. Hold the camera as tightly tucked in as you can, then pan from the hips only. You may need a few practice shots but it will make a big difference to the end result. I realise this is an older article but to chuck in a good tip someone gave me. When you’re panning to get the subject in focus with a blurred background, place your feet where you think they’ll be at the end of the pan, then swivel from the hips only to the starting position. Hold the camera as tightly tucked in as you can, then pan from the hips only. You may need a few practice shots but it will make a big difference to the end result.

]]> By: Merryl http://www.digital-photography-school.com/photographing-moto-gp-races/comment-page-1#comment-13693 Merryl Sat, 14 Jul 2007 03:11:04 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/photographing-moto-gp-races/#comment-13693 Thanks for this post. We went to the Philip Island GP last year and my 14yr old son was closest to the fence, so he took my camera and did the shooting. At that stage I hadn't graduated to a DSLR -just had a decent Kodak point and click. He took some fabulous photos by simply pannning - even won 1st prize in the junior division for photography at the local show. I was very proud of his efforts as he persisted with checking his results and correcting from there. So to all who are trying this for the first time - practice, practice, practice! Thanks for this post. We went to the Philip Island GP last year and my 14yr old son was closest to the fence, so he took my camera and did the shooting. At that stage I hadn’t graduated to a DSLR -just had a decent Kodak point and click. He took some fabulous photos by simply pannning – even won 1st prize in the junior division for photography at the local show. I was very proud of his efforts as he persisted with checking his results and correcting from there. So to all who are trying this for the first time – practice, practice, practice!

]]> By: Gary http://www.digital-photography-school.com/photographing-moto-gp-races/comment-page-1#comment-13599 Gary Wed, 11 Jul 2007 18:33:31 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/photographing-moto-gp-races/#comment-13599 Great post! As a motorsports blogger, I recently picked up a Panasonic DMC FZ-8. I figured it was one of the better point and shoots, with lots of frames per second and quick shutter response. I made the right choice, but as a neophyte photographer, what a steep learning curve! Last weekend, I spent 2 days at the Steelback Grand Prix in Toronto shooting and had some results that I'm really happy with from the pits. The on track stuff is going to take a lot of practice, but it's fun practice! You can see some of my pics from last weekend here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/thegarage/sets/72157600719247303/ Great post! As a motorsports blogger, I recently picked up a Panasonic DMC FZ-8. I figured it was one of the better point and shoots, with lots of frames per second and quick shutter response. I made the right choice, but as a neophyte photographer, what a steep learning curve!

Last weekend, I spent 2 days at the Steelback Grand Prix in Toronto shooting and had some results that I’m really happy with from the pits. The on track stuff is going to take a lot of practice, but it’s fun practice!

You can see some of my pics from last weekend here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/thegarage/sets/72157600719247303/

]]> By: David http://www.digital-photography-school.com/photographing-moto-gp-races/comment-page-1#comment-13414 David Fri, 06 Jul 2007 00:55:53 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/photographing-moto-gp-races/#comment-13414 Thanks Dave! Inspiring article - to sheddy above - a VR lens is really helpful for handheld, especially in low light. Thanks Dave! Inspiring article – to sheddy above – a VR lens is really helpful for handheld, especially in low light.

]]> By: Shirley http://www.digital-photography-school.com/photographing-moto-gp-races/comment-page-1#comment-13371 Shirley Thu, 05 Jul 2007 17:24:21 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/photographing-moto-gp-races/#comment-13371 I appreciated this article. As an amateur, I have had difficulty with motion shots. I am not into this sport, but I thought it was geared toward people like me. Thank you! I appreciated this article. As an amateur, I have had difficulty with motion shots. I am not into this sport, but I thought it was geared toward people like me.

Thank you!

]]> By: JACalvo http://www.digital-photography-school.com/photographing-moto-gp-races/comment-page-1#comment-13284 JACalvo Wed, 04 Jul 2007 07:10:47 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/photographing-moto-gp-races/#comment-13284 I got some nice shoots in Jerez this year. Look them at http://www.jacalvo.com (there's a direct link in the home page to the Jerez gallery) I got some nice shoots in Jerez this year.
Look them at http://www.jacalvo.com
(there’s a direct link in the home page to the Jerez gallery)

]]> By: Ramón Burgos-Ruíz http://www.digital-photography-school.com/photographing-moto-gp-races/comment-page-1#comment-13268 Ramón Burgos-Ruíz Tue, 03 Jul 2007 23:16:49 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/photographing-moto-gp-races/#comment-13268 I don't know about the rest of you, but I can't wait for Barry's sensational photography! That said, thanks Dave for thinking about others and providing tips and your take on MotoGP photography. I don’t know about the rest of you, but I can’t wait for Barry’s sensational photography!
That said, thanks Dave for thinking about others and providing tips and your take on MotoGP photography.

]]> By: Andrew Ferguson http://www.digital-photography-school.com/photographing-moto-gp-races/comment-page-1#comment-13267 Andrew Ferguson Tue, 03 Jul 2007 22:39:26 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/photographing-moto-gp-races/#comment-13267 Thanks for clarifying on the settings, Paul & publicenergy. Thanks for clarifying on the settings, Paul & publicenergy.

]]> By: Cash http://www.digital-photography-school.com/photographing-moto-gp-races/comment-page-1#comment-13262 Cash Tue, 03 Jul 2007 20:30:47 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/photographing-moto-gp-races/#comment-13262 @Fraser and Dave, thanks for taking the time to clarify my doubts.....I am not sure if I can try these techniques out directly at the races, but will certainly practice these on vehicles in the street and see how good results I can get......so those photo lenses might have to wait a bit.......as a hindsight, as Dave says, a photo lens decreases one's exposure......i.e. easier to use longer shutter speeds...better panning effect...(being optimistic!!) Thanks again! @Fraser and Dave, thanks for taking the time to clarify my doubts…..I am not sure if I can try these techniques out directly at the races, but will certainly practice these on vehicles in the street and see how good results I can get……so those photo lenses might have to wait a bit…….as a hindsight, as Dave says, a photo lens decreases one’s exposure……i.e. easier to use longer shutter speeds…better panning effect…(being optimistic!!)
Thanks again!

]]> By: sheddy http://www.digital-photography-school.com/photographing-moto-gp-races/comment-page-1#comment-13249 sheddy Tue, 03 Jul 2007 11:03:53 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/photographing-moto-gp-races/#comment-13249 Nice post - as a keen motorcyclist and (very) amateur photographer who visits his local club races in search of that elusive top-draw action shot, I read this post with interest - I'd love to hear some more advice on shooting motorsport! In my experience a monopod is definitely the way to go, especially with long focal lengths as it makes the tracking a lot easier than a tripod, even one with a pan head. I've found that tracking the bikes with the shutter half pressed is definitely the best way to get a sharp shot and although it may sound obvious zooming in as far as you can on the LCD once the shot is taken is great advice. I know from experience -the first meet I went to consisted of mostly blurred shots... I'd be keen to hear of anyones' experiences on shooting motorsport with a VR lens and the advantages (if any) as I'm seriously considering getting one for my D70. Nice post – as a keen motorcyclist and (very) amateur photographer who visits his local club races in search of that elusive top-draw action shot, I read this post with interest – I’d love to hear some more advice on shooting motorsport!

In my experience a monopod is definitely the way to go, especially with long focal lengths as it makes the tracking a lot easier than a tripod, even one with a pan head. I’ve found that tracking the bikes with the shutter half pressed is definitely the best way to get a sharp shot and although it may sound obvious zooming in as far as you can on the LCD once the shot is taken is great advice. I know from experience -the first meet I went to consisted of mostly blurred shots…

I’d be keen to hear of anyones’ experiences on shooting motorsport with a VR lens and the advantages (if any) as I’m seriously considering getting one for my D70.

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