Panning shots at East Coast Park

[WeiKhuen]

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[jadefox]

Wow!
I especially like #3. Not sure if the model agrees though...

[WeiKhuen]

Originally Posted by jadefox Wow! I especially like #3. Not sure if the model agrees though...

U mean the dog in the 3rd pic? :"p Just kidding, hahaha

[Jeronleow]

Wow how did you manage to catch the subject so sharp and yet the background so blur? I tried panning but I always pan too fast or slow end up the subject is slightly blur, but not blurrer than the background. Nice pics really!!

[serametin]

all the shots are

i like no.3 best.

[vincecarlo]

Nice

[pbsubhash]

i like all your photos.. how r u doing this no nicely...

[Fragnatic]

nicely done!

Originally Posted by Jeronleow Wow how did you manage to catch the subject so sharp and yet the background so blur? I tried panning but I always pan too fast or slow end up the subject is slightly blur, but not blurrer than the background. Nice pics really!!

practise and practise and more practise!

[WeiKhuen]

Originally Posted by Jeronleow Wow how did you manage to catch the subject so sharp and yet the background so blur? I tried panning but I always pan too fast or slow end up the subject is slightly blur, but not blurrer than the background. Nice pics really!!

Originally Posted by pbsubhash i like all your photos.. how r u doing this no nicely...

First I tried a few shutter speeds - 1/30, 1/60 and 1/15. After a few test shots, the shutter speed 1/15 work best coz the cyclists are not riding very fast.

Then, I find a suitable background. In this part of east coast park, the suitable backgnd area located between a lamp post and a large tree. Tat mark my arc of fire.

Next, I focus the subject before they enter my killing zone. I follow the moment and direction of the subject until they move into the tree or the lamp post. Then I release the trigger.

I got 5 decent shots after standing there for 1 and 1/2 hrs feeding mosquitos.

Panning is not easy. Like Fragnatic said, practise, practise and practise!

[valkyrie]

Originally Posted by WeiKhuen First I tried a few shutter speeds - 1/30, 1/60 and 1/15. After a few test shots, the shutter speed 1/15 work best coz the cyclists are not riding very fast. Then, I find a suitable background. In this part of east coast park, the suitable backgnd area located between a lamp post and a large tree. Tat mark my arc of fire. Next, I focus the subject before they enter my killing zone. I follow the moment and direction of the subject until they move into the tree or the lamp post. Then I release the trigger. I got 5 decent shots after standing there for 1 and 1/2 hrs feeding mosquitos. Panning is not easy. Like Fragnatic said, practise, practise and practise!

1/15 handheld is certainly not easy. Great shots you got there especially #3.

[WeiKhuen]

Originally Posted by valkyrie 1/15 handheld is certainly not easy. Great shots you got there especially #3.

Hi Valkyrie,

Thank for the comment.

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[wranger]

The 3rd pic good.

[Snappy99]

#03 get my vote

[simplicitee]

tried some panning myself....

was wishing i had a laser pointer installed on my lens or something.

always cant get the right speed.

[WeiKhuen]

[quote=fuschia;3885178]My subject is not very sharp.. cant seem to get it right.

You can start with subject moving from left to right or left to right. In this way, you are dealing with horizontal moment. IMHO, it is easier to get the subject sharp

[WeiKhuen]

Originally Posted by simplicitee tried some panning myself.... was wishing i had a laser pointer installed on my lens or something. always cant get the right speed.

ppl will think sniper aiming at them hahaha

[Jeronleow]

Btw do you really need a lazer to point at the subject to improve panning? Isn't the viewfinder looks like a crosshair for you to aim? Interested to know if the lazer does improve panning. Tks!

[UandMe]

Originally Posted by WeiKhuen I got 5 decent shots after standing there for 1 and 1/2 hrs feeding mosquitos. Panning is not easy. Like Fragnatic said, practise, practise and practise!

You did not waste your BLOOD and sweat, incredible shots!

[jadefox]

Originally Posted by fuschia My subject is not very sharp.. cant seem to get it right.

IMHO, it might be easier (only in a relative sense) if your subject moves along the same focal plane. For example, your second image or the images from the TS. Subjects that are moving towards or away might prove more difficult (or impossible?). For faster moving subjects (motor vehicles), try a faster shutter speed (1/60, 1/100).

My $0.02 (from a guy that is trying to pan his kid and failing miserably so far...)

[tony_teo]

IS should be off, right?